IPCAs and Indigenous-led Conservation

Indigenous Peoples, National Parks, and Protected Areas: A New Paradigm Linking Conservation, Culture, and Rights

2023-08-03T15:00:40-04:00Categories: IPCAs and Indigenous-led Conservation, Resource|Tags: Colonialism, Indigenous Knowledge, Indigenous Rights, National Parks|

This book makes the case for the paradigm shift in conservation - away from preserving the "pristine wilderness" and towards recognising Indigenous Peoples' conservation contributions and rights. A key section to read is Chapter 5 (pg. 133-150).

Coming to know Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas

2023-08-03T15:00:29-04:00Categories: Blog Post, IPCAs and Indigenous-led Conservation, Resource|Tags: ICE, Indigenous Circle of Experts, Indigenous Laws, Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas, IPCAs|

This article explores what IPCAs are and why they are important.

As Long As Grass Grows: The Indigenous Fight for Environmental Justice, From Colonization to Standing Rock

2023-08-03T15:00:32-04:00Categories: Book, IPCAs and Indigenous-led Conservation, Resource|Tags: Colonialism, Environmental justice, Indigenous Knowledge, Indigenous Laws, Indigenous Resurgence, Resistance, Standing Rock|

This book gives an overview of Indigenous resistance to the encroachment of government and private industry on their lands, and offers new approaches to environmental justice activism and policy.

Standing up for Indigenous rights and the environment

2023-09-15T18:43:42-04:00Categories: IPCAs and Indigenous-led Conservation, Resource|Tags: British Columbia, Ktunaxa, Purcell Mountains, Qat’muk Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area|

The new Qat’muk Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA) in the Purcell Mountains promises protection [...]

Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area: A Tool for Marine Conservation And Steps Towards Reconciliation In The Canadian Arctic

2023-08-05T08:18:13-04:00Categories: IPCAs and Indigenous-led Conservation, Resource|Tags: autochtone, Biodiversity Conservation, Canadian Arctic, Indigenous Governance, Indigenous Marine Protection, Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area, Indigenous Self-Determination, Inuit, IPCA, Nunavut, Reconciliation, tool|

This thesis explores how Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCA) offer the opportunity to strengthen [...]