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Below is a growing collection of resources about Indigenous-led conservation. This includes community-led stories from Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs).
The stories and resources inform, inspire, and celebrate.
The Success of Spirit Bear Lodge: How a Remote, Community-led Business Became a Global Model for Ecotourism
This blog post tells the story of Spirit Bear Lodge, a successful ecotourism venture led by the Kitasoo/Xai’xais Nation in the remote community of Klemtu.
Invest in Nature: Scaling Conservation Finance in Canada for a Nature-Smart Economy
This report explores how investing in nature can support both environmental protection and economic growth in Canada.
Inuit-led Economic Development: An Overview of Nunavut’s Blue Conservation Economy
This report highlights how blue conservation economies in Nunavut are creating new opportunities for Inuit-led economic development that align with traditional values and environmental stewardship.
The Rise of Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas
This webpage from The Narwhal explores the rise of Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) in Canada and presents recent news articles related to IPCAs.
What are Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs)? An Introductory Video
This video explains the core elements, benefits, and range of existing and emerging models of IPCAs and their critical role in achieving biodiversity targets and addressing climate change.
Reweaving the Legal Fabric: Indigenous Governance and Conservation Law in Canada
This is an audio recording of a panel entitled “Reweaving the Legal Fabric: Indigenous Governance and Conservation Law in Canada" featuring Jesse Wente, Aimée Craft, Lisa Young, and Sue Chiblow.
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