Qat’muk: Where the Grizzly Bears go to Dance
For the Ktunaxa, Qat'muk is the home of the Grizzly Bear Spirit and it is [...]
Lower Similkameen Indian Band IPCA Part 3 – Land
Members of the Lower Similkameen Indian Band explain the importance of the land
Dane Nan Yḗ Dāh Guardians on the Land
What do Guardians do, in their own words?
How Nuxalk Guardian Watchman Protect Salmon
Sockeye Salmon are an important indicator of a healthy ecosystem -- which is why the Nuxalk Guardian Watchmen are so important in protecting them. These Guardians are the eyes and ears for their Nation, helping to ensure and support the sustainability of this precious resource.
Protecting the North French River
The North French River is one of the most pristine, untouched waterways in Ontario. In comparison with other rivers within the Moose Cree Homelands, it has not been significantly impacted by industry. The plan is to develop a framework to protect and enhance the cultural and landscape features of the watershed.
Edéhzhíe National Wildlife Area and Dehcho Protected Area
Edéhzhíe spans over 14,000 square kilometers in the southwestern part of the Northwest Territories. These lands were designated an Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area by the Dehcho First Nations in 2018.
Indigenous Stewardship on the North Pacific Coast
First Nations along the North and Central Coast and Haida Gwaii have been stewarding their territories for thousands of years. Today, they're working collaboratively with other First Nations and federal and provincial governments to create a network of Marine Protected Areas to preserve and sustainably manage their natural and cultural resources.
Bistcho Lake – Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area | Extended Version
This ~10 minute video discusses the opportunity and vision for an IPCA at Bistcho Lake, also known to Dene Tha' as Mbecho.
Bringing Back the Butternut Tree | Kitigan Zibi Nagadjitòdjig Akì
This video features Kitigan Zibi’s Nagadjitòdjig Akì Guardians who have developed a pilot seedling program to educate the community & encourage recovery of butternut trees.
Sakitawak Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area: Indigenous Knowledge and Science Coming Together
Located in the pristine boreal forest in Northern Saskatchewan, Canada, the Sakitawak Conservation Area Project is one of 37 Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) in Canada and one of only four Métis projects.