About

Christine Jean

I am deeply passionate about exploring the relationships between people and their natural environments. My thesis investigates the interplay between cultural practices, traditional ecological knowledge, and ecological change. Holding a Bachelor of Arts with First Class Honours in Anthropology and a minor in History, I am committed to environmental anthropology. My current research focuses on the eco-emotional impacts of environmental change, specifically the decline of wild Atlantic salmon populations on communities along the Main Southwest Miramichi River in New Brunswick, Canada

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As part of my Master's thesis at the University of New Brunswick, I integrate environmental anthropology with narrative analysis and ethnographic methods to examine eco-emotions. My work seeks to uncover the connections between human and more-than-human worlds, highlighting the cultural, ecological, and emotional ramifications of our current global state. Driven by a commitment to understanding and articulating how individuals and communities experience and respond to environmental challenges, my academic pursuits emphasize the importance of ecological empathy and community-based approaches to environmental stewardship.