This blog post summarizes a gathering that brought together Indigenous knowledge holders and conservationists from across Canada to Antigonish and Paqtnkek (Mi’kma’ki) to deepen their connection to the American eel (“pimizi”) species.
This document highlights the importance of Indigenous fire stewardship, particularly cultural burning, as a practice to achieve cultural, ecological, and wildfire risk reduction objectives.
This study looked at what happens when bison are brought back to the tallgrass prairie. Researchers found that areas with bison had twice as many plant species compared to areas with cattle.
This article reviews the concept of cultural keystone species, or species that are central to the cultural identity and practices of a people.
This summary report builds the case for investing in structured, long-term training systems for Indigenous Guardians.
This article shows that conservation efforts have helped some species recover, but many more are still declining. Actions like creating protected areas and reintroducing species can work, especially for animals at high risk, but full recovery is rare.
This webpage offers a variety of tools and resources to guide First Nations through the Forest Stewardship Council Certification Process.
This story highlights how Simon Fraser University Masters' Candidate, Desiree Lawson, combined academic research with Haíɫzaqv laws, language, and community knowledge to revitalize and future-proof clam gardens.
This podcast discusses how Indigenous Peoples worldwide use fire as a tool for ecological health and cultural revitalization.
This article examines efforts to help endangered species recover in Canada. Researchers found that only a few species have improved over time, and the key factor in their success was addressing the main cause of their decline—usually through strong regulations.