human & environmental ecology

transhumance is a space that embodies the need for a future in motion—an environment for ideation, creativity, and both intellectual and physical nomadism—to respond to the challenges of tomorrow.

Transhumance | n. /tʁɑ̃.zy.mɑ̃s/

A form of nomadism, transhumance refers to the seasonal movement of herds toward more fertile pastures—a cyclical journey in search of resources and renewal.

___ When associated with the artistic world, it becomes a transhumance of ideas—an invitation to openness, the exploration of fertile new horizons, and the search for concepts and practices.

___ From an environmental perspective, transhumance evokes the dynamics of climate change and the necessary adaptations within ecosystems, as well as the solutions implemented to protect and restore habitats and to address environmental challenges more broadly.

services

consulting & education

Transhumance supports individuals and organizations through a cross-disciplinary approach that weaves together anthropology, art, and ecology.
As researchers, strategists, or active collaborators, we contribute to the development of artistic, social, and environmental projects by combining deep reflection with concrete action.

Our services include

___ field documentation and analysis (photography, report writing)
___ content creation and communications (articles, social media, photo and video)
___ development of exhibitions bridging art and science
___ research and strategy for innovative projects
___ connecting key stakeholders and fostering collaborations
___ cultural mediation and awareness-raising
___ creation of custom workshops and presentations

Our approach encourages interdisciplinarity and the emergence of new perspectives, building bridges between disciplines and narratives.

about

Mariette Raina

Mariette grew up in France until the age of 19, raised on a Parisian houseboat by a family of artists, caregivers, and educators. After spending a year in New York, she immigrated to Montreal in 2008 to pursue studies in anthropology.

An ethnologist by training, she applies ethnographic tools to the creation and support of diverse projects at the crossroads of art, ecology, and the human sciences. She constantly seeks a balance between ideation and implementation, emphasizing accessible knowledge through the popularization of ideas.

Alongside her academic path, she is self-taught in movement arts and photography, developing a transdisciplinary approach that centers embodiment, inclusivity, authenticity, and the richness of diverse perspectives.

As an artist-explorer of movement and image, her work investigates the dynamics of life, cultural imaginaries, and the role of the body in shaping identity.

Mariette weaves together creation, ecology, and transmission, firmly believing that combining diverse ways of knowing and perceiving reality can open new perspectives for living more consciously in the world.

timeline

• 2015: Master’s in Anthropology, Université de Montréal – focused on body anthropology and contemporary spirituality dynamics

• 2015–2020: Frequent travels between Canada, France, India, and Brazil for anthropological research, creative workshops in photography and movement, and seminars on the history and practice of yoga

• 2015–2020: Monthly contributor to the Never Apart Gallery Magazine and participant in the curation of exhibitions

• 2015–2025: Design and facilitation of photography workshops focused on artistic process, anthropological perspectives on photography and the body in motion (Université de Montréal, Collège Marsan, Terra Sapiens Studio); movement performance for various artistic projects

• 2020–2025: Director of Conservation at Age of Union Environmental Alliance, managing 10+ on-the-ground environmental projects, partner relations, public representation, and communication content creation