Kaska Dena IPCA – Dene K’éh Kusān
Gillian Staveley explains what Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas are and what the IPCA proposal called Dena K’éh Kusān means to the Kaska
Edéhzhíe: Canada’s New Indigenous Protected Area
An interview featuring Dahti Tsetso and the Edéhzhíe IPA
Qikiqtait: Progress on a Community-driven protected area for the Belcher Islands Archipelago
This 11-minute video was presented at ArcticNet 2020 and is an introduction to Qikiqtait, an Inuit-led protected area for the Belcher Islands Archipelago.
The Sakitawak IPCA Protecting the N14 Fur Block
The Sakitawak IPCA is mandated to protect habitats of vulnerable species by promoting sustainable development practices, advance Indigenous ways of life, identify knowledge systems, and implement stewardship activities.
Creation of a 24,000 ha Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area | Arqvilliit (Ottawa Islands)
The community of Inukjuak Nunavik has a goal of creating a 24,000 ha IPCA for Arqvilliit (Ottawa Islands). This IPCA is supported by the Government of Canada and will provide protection for habitats of species at risk that are significant to the Inuit.
Thaidene Nene: Celebrating a New Model for Conservation
This short video features one of Canada's largest IPCAs, covering 26,376 sq kilometres. It's progressive new partnership between Parks Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories helps in paving the way for new IPCAs across Canada.
Our Land is Our Future
For the Taku River Tlingit, giving life to love of land means not just putting lines on a map — that’s just the beginning of the work. Protecting and loving the land means having their people as boots on the ground, looking after it and making sure it remains healthy for future generations. This is the story of the Taku River Tlingit’s visionary plan to protect their lands, and why that matters for all of us.
Ross River | Indigenous Protected Area Profiles
This short video feature Ross River, an Indigenous Protected Area located in the Yukon Territory of Canada covering 25,000 square kilometres.
Case Study: Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks
On November 4th, 2020, the Conservation through Reconciliation Partnership and the IISAAK OLAM Foundation (IOF) co-hosted a webinar exploring IPCA governance in the Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks. The webinar explored they explored Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks from its origins in 1984 to present-day governance, key partnerships, and a unique financial model for supporting Tribal Parks and other IPCAs.
Iinnii Initiative: The Return of the Buffalo
This video features various speakers who discuss the significance of the buffalo to members of the Blackfoot Confederacy. While preserving the habitats for wildlife, Blackfoot Confederacy members believe that bringing back the buffalo will bring back significant cultural and language practices.