The čukʷaa haʔuk audio and video series delves into the historical, legal, socio-cultural, and narrative dimensions of Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) in Canada. čukʷaa haʔuk, pronounced CHOO-kwa ha-OOK, means, “come, let’s feast” in Nuu-chah-nulth.
This Commons is a shared collection of adaptable tools, templates, and reflections to support those involved in leading or facilitating the planning process for an Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA).
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.
The Understanding Indigenous Protected and Conserve Areas (IPCAs) infographic illustrates some of the key elements of IPCAs and how they are interconnected, with culture and language at the heart.
This report shares key considerations and resources to support Indigenous Nations, governments, and organizations who may be contemplating a National Urban Park (NUP) in their territories. Much of what the report says applies equally to urban parks of all varieties.
This Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) list aims to address some of the most common questions we've heard about Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) from a diversity of practitioners, researchers, community members, and leaders in this space.
This report outlines substantial barriers (thorns) for Indigenous-led organizations seeking and obtaining funding from donors. It also offers key considerations (fruit) for philanthropic organizations to create meaningful, respectful, sustainable, and trust-based funding models.
This report offers a general overview of some considerations and factors associated with establishing and operating a land trust. It also includes specific examples of recommendations and insights from Indigenous individuals affiliated with land trusts.
Speaking Across Knowledge Systems is a series of conversations with Indigenous and non-Indigenous environmental science scholars and practitioners about how they approach, understand, and engage with diverse knowledge systems in their work.
These guidelines offer anti-oppressive practices, considerations, and approaches for communicating with and about Indigenous conservation leadership within the Canadian context. This document acts as a framework through which to co-develop communications strategies, approaches, and content with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis partners in respectful, reciprocal, and responsible ways.