Establishing a Network
Developing a Canadian network for human-animal connections research with international partners
Dr. Dell is leading the establishment of this network. The team has been awarded a Stage 1 SSHRC Partnership Grant, applied for Stage 2 funding, and submitted an article based on this work to CABI One Health for review.
one health commission
Chairing the Social Science Initiative & Human-Animal Bond Working Group
Dr. Dell is Co-chairing the One Health Commission Social Sciences Initiative and founded and Chairs the Human-Animal Bond Working Group.
international society for anthrozoology
Dr. Dell and PhD student Alexandria Pavelich hosted, along with the PAWSitive Connections Lab, the ISAZ 2025 conference in SK
The vision of the conference was to foster a deeper understanding of the intricate connections between humans, animals, and the natural world, aiming to promote harmony, understanding, respect, and mutually beneficial interactions and a sustainable future. Guided by Knowledge Keepers, traditional Indigenous ceremony and knowledge helped direct the conference in a good way from start to finish.
Read about Dr. Dell's role as a discussant on the Waltham panel.
