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Biocultural Community Protocols (BCPs) are environmental governance mechanisms for biodiversity that aim to establish, at the local community level, a normative framework for the central themes discussed in the framework of the Convention on Biological Diversity (biodiversity conservation, traditional knowledge, prior and informed access, benefit sharing, agro-biodiversity conservation, etc.). Taking into account the Guna history about the idea of biocultural diversity, but also the specificities of the Guna political system, this article aims to shed light on the local implementation of this type of protocol in the indigenous territory of Guna Yala (Panama). We thus show that, despite the active role played by Gunas experts at the international, national, and regional levels, the Gunas have not adopted BCP's. Due to the pre-existence of research regulation mechanisms in GunaYala, but also to a certain mistrust of global environmental governance, the Guna authorities have for the time being not considered the BCP’s as being relevant enough. Beyond this particular example of unfinished institutionalization, BCPs must be understood as a localized mechanism serving the advancement of the more general idea of biocultural diversity.

Keywords: Guna people, Panama, Convention on Biological Diversity, Indigenous knowledge, community biocultural protocols, environmental governance

Scientific consensus on the environmental emergency has prompted recognition that business as usual is not only materially catastrophic but ethically, socially, and politically unfair. Working from different axiological perspectives, scholars in the environmental humanities have framed the crisis as an opportunity for paradigmatic and radical change, encouraging a new “Great Transformation” or “Great Transition”. Such appeals tend to focus on systemic change at economic and political levels. Nevertheless, the ecological crises as a revolutionary opportunity demands an integral metamorphosis of Western capitalist cultures, including the ontological and ethical dimensions embedded in perception, desires, and affects, and grounded in elementary subjective practices. In this light, ecospirituality is integral to transformative ecology. Confronted with the ecological crisis, this calls for us to set to work on the widely discussed issue of the relations between spirituality and politics.

This article analyzes processes that shape the lives of disabled young people who also find themselves involved with the criminal justice system in France. It explores the social conditions and institutional stages that lead these individuals to trade one label for another and that differentiate their childhood experiences of the social world. Initially, the young people concerned are differentiated according to their basic characteristics and inclinations, and through their interactions with educational institutions. As medical and/or legal perspectives are brought to bear on the challenges they face in school and/or at home, these individuals find themselves singled out very early in their lives. Their differences are then reaffirmed within the youth justice system. Deemed special cases from the outset, they face criminal proceedings that differ from those faced by other youth due to reliance on special legal measures and “exceptional” professional services. Finally, the transition to adulthood represents a pivotal moment when a new series of distinctions play out, as institutions for adults with disabilities offer a way out of youth correctional facilities. Together, these factors contribute to the reconfiguration of social positions, with institutional verdicts helping to (re)produce an inherited or newly acquired working-class status.

Keywords: youth, jeunesse, criminal justice, justice pénale, disability, handicap, social differentiation of childhood, différenciation sociale de l’enfance, working classes, classes populaires, suivis institutionnels multiples, multiple institutional follow-up, France, France

30% of principals and vice-principals work in disadvantaged socioeconomic environments in Quebec (Ministry of Education of Quebec, 2024). While the nature of their work is essential, the demands of their daily tasks are a significant determinant of their job satisfaction (Leithwood et al., 2017; Marsh et al., 2023; Authors). This study aims to comparatively examine the perception of job demands and the wellbeing of principals and vice-principals (n = 864) in Quebec educational institutions, both with and without a disadvantaged context. The results show that the socioeconomic environment index (IMSE) partially affects respondents’ perceptions regarding job demands and their wellbeing, depending on their job function and the educational level. These findings are crucial for better understanding the professional dynamics of principals and vice-principals and can contribute to the development of more effective policies to support their work reality.

Keywords: Principals, directions, directions adjointes, Vice-principals, Disadvantaged environment, milieu défavorisé, Job demands, exigences du travail, bien-être, Wellbeing

The loss of the supposed monopoly of professional historians over the past and the predominant presentist conception of history have given an unusual vitality to a discipline which, far from being in crisis, obliges us to multiply efforts to transfer the results of our research to the rest of society. From the perspective of early modern history, the article raises some considerations on the convenience of approaching the study of imperial structures from an angle capable of combining global dynamics with the determining weight of the local sphere, the importance of analyzing the vertebral role played by all kinds of connectors and overlapping networks, and the memory of the multiple manifestations of resistance and hybridization.

Keywords: historiography, historiografía, memoria, memory, historia pública, public history, historia global, global history

The palliative and end-of-life care approach is recommended for people with end-stage dementia patients (ESDP). However, the quality of the care received is rarely evaluated. Background: Various measurement instruments aiming to assess the quality of end-of-life (EOL) in people with dementia exist. However, none of them are available in their entirety in French. A literature review identified the End-of-life care in dementia (EOLD) as a promising tool. Objective: Translate and culturally adapt the EOLD. Methods: A five-step process was performed: three French translations, a synthesis of the French translations, a reverse translation in English, a committee of experts and a test of the experimental version. Results: While the translation process was relatively straightforward, some items presented translation and adaptation challenges, including "Shortness of breath", "Gurgling" and "Skin breakdown". The difficulties encountered during the translation process were semantic, idiomatic and conceptual. Discussion: The use of a standardized translation process made it possible to produce a French version faithful to the original version. Conclusion: An experimental version of the EOLD in French has been developed. However, other studies are needed to validate the French version of the instrument and assess its psychometric qualities.

Keywords: Palliative and end-of-life care, Soins palliatifs et de fin de vie, Démence, dementia, TNCM, relatives, Proches, translation of a measuring instrument, Traduction d'un instrument de mesure, End-of-life care in Dementia, End-of-life care in Dementia

The research investigates how the responsibilities of Self-Governing Yukon First Nations (SGYFNs) regarding Settlement Land under the Umbrella Final Agreement, 1993, can be used to advance pipeline projects on Indigenous land title. In doing so, it challenges the contemporary notion of the Westphalian state system that has come to define the modern nation-state entity. Accordingly, the investigation employs contemporary border theory to examine how the responsibilities and obligations of SGYFNs, the Government of Yukon, and the Government of Canada can solve Aboriginal boundary issues to develop a sustainable Arctic economy in the 21st century, which is on the verge of unprecedented opportunity. As such, it takes transnational pipeline projects in developing countries as the basis of a trans-territorial model within the Canadian context, before concluding that it is equitable, lawful, and fair to provide incentives to reluctant Yukon First Nations to consent to pipeline development projects on Settlement Land.

Keywords: 21st century, Agreements, Business And Economics, Developing countries--LDCs, Development programs, Energy industry, Ethnic Interests, Government, Incentives, Indigenous peoples, Land, Nation states, Native North Americans, Pipelines, Private property, Self sufficiency, Sovereignty, Transnationalism, Indigenous, Indigenous self-governance, Indigenous economic leadership, Indigenous economic development

Professional knowledge in teaching develops through constant interaction between theory and practice (Morales Perleza, 2016). This development is imbued with challenges inherent in the education sectors. For college teachers, who are generally poorly prepared to teach, these challenges relate to teacher training, the complexity of the task, and the reality of their students. To support the professional development of eight college teachers, an action-research-training project was coordinated by two researchers, an educational advisor, and a research assistant. The main objective was to identify professional knowledge that was shared and developed within a professionally supported co-development group. The analysis of the data, collected from the summaries of each of the meetings and a focus group, made it possible to highlight the types of professional knowledge most frequently shared by teachers, including those on students, pedagogical, contextual, curricular, collaborative, and human.

Keywords: professional knowledge, savoirs professionnels, collège, college, groupe de codéveloppement professionnel, professional co-development group

This article investigates the role of Pedagogical Counsellors (CPs) in francophone higher education in Quebec, through a detailed lexicometric analysis of 172 job postings from 2022 to 2023. The study identifies essential competencies that institutions demand from CPs. The results demonstrate that CPs must master a diverse array of skills spanning educational, digital, organizational, interpersonal, and contextual realms. Key skills identified include digital integration, project management, communication, and an in-depth understanding of the institutional environment. The analysis emphasizes the critical need for CPs to be versatile and adaptable, equipped to handle resistance to change in a dynamically evolving educational landscape. This research considerably enhances our comprehension of the crucial role played by CPs, highlighting the importance of continuous professional development to adeptly navigate both present and future challenges in higher education. The findings advocate for increased recognition of the CP profession and propose strategic pathways for their professional development. Findings also accentuate the indispensable role of these educational professionals in shaping academic settings, reinforcing their position as pivotal figures in the educational framework.

Keywords: educational advisor, conseillère et conseiller pédagogique, enseignement supérieur, higher education, profession, profession, compétences professionnelles, professional skills, lexicométrie, lexicometry