The next Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) Webinar will feature Karine Gagné, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Guelph.

How does snow leopard tourism reshape multispecies relationships? In the Indian Himalayas, this tourism has gained traction, attracting visitors eager to see the elusive snow leopard. This growth is tied to changing relationships between local communities and the endangered animal, which has become a stable source of income. As the local agro-pastoral economy declines, residents are increasingly viewing the snow leopard as an object of interest rather than a nuisance. This presentation draws on interspecies mutuality scholarship to explore how the success of this niche tourism extends beyond financial incentives. It examines evolving multispecies relationships, from developing expertise in spotting the animal to the emotions generated by these encounters.

This event will be hosted virtually via Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.