About Us
The Center for Changing Landscapes offers social science research services, conservation program evaluation, community assessment training, and research design assistance to natural resource agencies, nonprofit organizations, and communities in Minnesota and beyond. The Center’s researchers specialize in the use of interdisciplinary community-based research methods, innovative multi-methods evaluation, and inclusive project planning. A primary goal of the center is to empower communities and natural resource managers in inclusive and visionary planning and problem-solving for sustainable, livable, and equitable futures.
Recently Published: ANISHINAABE MANOOMIN GENAWENIMAAJIG (Those Who Watch Over the Wild Rice) A Guidebook for Healing Relationships with Manoomin
This guidebook shares teachings from Manoomin knowledge holders on healing relationships with Manoomin. The guidebook is intended for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Manoomin harvesters, stewards, and other relatives who would like to learn from each other about the gifts Manoomin shares with us all. Access to the guidebook can be reached at ANISHINAABE MANOOMIN GENAWENIMAAJIG (Those Who Watch Over the Wild Rice) A Guidebook for Healing Relationships with Manoomin.