List of Contributions

"Epistemological genocide" is sometimes also called "Epistemicide" is overlooked when discussing systemic oppression. Epistemological genocide is the systematic erasure of Indigenous ways of knowing or being. It also refers to the process of destroying existing knowledge systems that are considered "non-dominant" ...

Would love to see more talks from Indigenous and/or Nomadic peoples since it is well known that many animal sectors are built off of Indigenous epistemologies without actual representation from our peoples occurring. I.e. - Indigenous wisdom is used but our peoples are erased. ------------------------------ ...

I think our biggest win at "LAB" (Ludar Animal Behavior) is holding fast to our anti/de-colonial values during a time of immense fascism taking over the country. We are continuing to stay open as an organization and community movement with all odds stacked against us. Our free pantry has been restocked ...

Getting them on prescription diets for sure if possible and missing link feline formula to meet any nutritional gaps. ------------------------------ Melinda Trueblood-Stimpson Founder; scientist Ludar Animal Behavior OH ------------------------------

Most of us know June is pride month for us 2S and/or LGBTQIA+ folks but did you also know it is G*psy, Roma, and Traveller History Month?! Since circa 2008, June has also marked a celebration of us Romani and Traveller ethno-racial identities! Here I have censored the word G*psy because it is and always ...

LAB (Ludar Animal Behavior) does a lot of decoloniality work for the animal care and/or wellbeing sector. We have had some not so great push back regarding decolonization but for the most part, we have gotten a lot more positive than negative feedback! Here are some decolonization 101 resources for folks ...

Does this program still exist? ------------------------------ Melinda Trueblood-Stimpson Founder; scientist Ludar Animal Behavior OH ------------------------------

As the momentum behind Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ("DEI") wanes for many organizations, I feel we must continue educating on the importance of decolonization. It is no surprise to many that us Indigenous peoples are vastly underrepresented within numerous animal industries. The sad irony is that ...