Governance and decision-making

Incremental Treaty Agreement between the Province of British Columbia and Lyackson First Nation and Cowichan Tribes First Nation

2024-11-22T14:57:19-05:00Categories: Governance and decision-making, Resource|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

This is an incremental treaty agreement between the Quw’utsun Tribes, Lyackson First Nation, and the province of British Columbia for the return of 312 hectares of forest land, bought by the province from Mosaic Forest Management for $8.55 million.

NWT: Our Land for the Future

2024-11-22T14:05:50-05:00Categories: Financing and Indigenous- led Conservation Economies, Governance and decision-making, Resource|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

The Our Land for the Future agreement will fund Indigenous-led conservation, stewardship, and economic development across the Northwest Territories. It will be one of the largest Indigenous-led conservation land initiatives in the world.

The Upwelling Learning Agenda: An Invitation to Action

2024-11-22T13:18:35-05:00Categories: Governance and decision-making, Relationships, Reconciliation, and Knowledge Systems, Resource|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

This report captures a two-year truth-telling process led by The Circle on Philanthropy, amplifying Indigenous voices and critically examining partnerships between environmental non-governmental organizations (ENGOs), funders, and Indigenous Peoples. It offers a vital learning agenda to guide settler-led ENGOs and funders toward respectful, reciprocal, and supportive relationships with Indigenous partners.

Towards knowledge co-existence in environmental regulation: BC First Nations leadership input on the draft Indigenous Knowledge Policy Framework for Project Reviews and Regulatory Decisions

2024-11-15T13:18:15-05:00Categories: Governance and decision-making, Resource|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

This paper, shared with First Nations leaders, highlights concerns about the draft Indigenous Knowledge Policy Framework under the Navigable Waters Act (NWA).

Is it just conservation? A typology of Indigenous peoples’ and local communities’ roles in conserving biodiversity

2024-07-12T14:01:24-04:00Categories: Governance and decision-making, Resource|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

This report shows that Indigenous Peoples and local communities play a key role in protecting nature. It highlights the importance of fair governance, where these communities have a say in decisions.

Indigenous peoples proven to sustain biodiversity and address climate change: Now it’s time to recognize and support this leadership

2024-06-21T13:01:30-04:00Categories: Governance and decision-making, Resource|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

This article underscores the pivotal role of Indigenous Peoples in global conservation efforts, highlighting their territories' significance in preserving the Earth's biodiversity.

What is Land Back? Land Governance: Past, Present, Future

2023-08-04T09:24:56-04:00Categories: Governance and decision-making, Resource|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

This series of videos examines how land governance must change to recognize and uphold Indigenous rights and responsibilities and to restore nature’s once abundant ecosystems.

We Rise Together

2025-02-07T13:12:49-05:00Categories: Governance and decision-making, Resource|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

This is the foundational document in the realm of IPCAs, written by the Indigenous Circle of Experts. Key are the 28 recommendations brought forwards to facilitate and support the establishment of IPCAs across Canada.

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