Rebecca Kingdon is a recent graduate of the Master of Environment program at the University of Manitoba (Canada), located in the beautiful Treaty 1 territory- the traditional lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininew, Anishininew, Dene, and Dakota peoples, and the homeland of the Métis nation. She has a background in climate change education and began her Masters as a means of becoming re-educated in genuine solutions that are rooted in community-based efforts and knowledge. Rebecca has been involved with Dam Watch International since its emergence from the Ki Ta Ski Naw conference, and is very honoured to be co-coordinating this work.