Take your maps and go!” From colonialism to consent in conservation
This blog explores the emerging new conservation paradigm in Canada as Indigenous peoples assert not [...]
Peatlands: Vital for Carbon Storage and Stewardship
This blog explores the importance of peatlands for carbon stage and the role of Indigenous-leadership [...]
Coming to know Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas
This article explores what IPCAs are and why they are important.
Emerging Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas: The Unama’ki Mi’kmaw IPCA Project
This blog explains the Unama'ki Institute of Natural Resources' efforts to establish an IPCA. The aim of the blog is to inform about emerging Indigenous-led conservation efforts, particularly on the topic of IPCAs, across Canada.
Our Approach to Research: Conservation through Reconciliation Partnership
This blog describes the Conservation through Reconciliation Partnership's approach to research.
Lighting a ‘good fire’: Indigenous fire knowledge and reconciliation in protected areas
This blog explores the importance of Indigenous fire knowledge and what makes meaningful Indigenous-led fire [...]
Embodying Ethical Space During Covid-19
This blog explores how to maintain Ethical Space when conducting community-based research.
Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas and Climate Change in Canada’s Boreal Forest
This blog post highlights the importance of Canada's boreal forest as a carbon storehouse and how IPCAs play a crucial role in managing these forests. It also gives examples of partnerships between scientists and Indigenous communities who are working to establish IPCAs.
Indigenous-Led Land Protection Is Key to Canada’s Future
This blog post discusses the significance of Indigenous-led conservation and how it plays a critical role in promoting justice, not only for the environment but also for social well-being.
IPCAs: Places of Refuge In Times of Crisis
This post discusses Indigenous conservation and rights in the context of COVID-19.