This paper, shared with First Nations leaders, highlights concerns about the draft Indigenous Knowledge Policy Framework under the Navigable Waters Act (NWA). While the draft mentions respect for Indigenous knowledge and confidentiality, it doesn’t go into enough detail or fully connect Indigenous knowledge to rights and decision-making. It also raises ethical concerns because it allows sharing Indigenous knowledge without consent. The paper recommends improving collaboration between Indigenous and government knowledge systems, aligning with the First Nations Data Governance Strategy, and updating the NWA to support Indigenous-led decision-making and knowledge sharing.