Resources
Search the IPCA Knowledge Basket Resource Database to find toolkits, reports, audio/visual resources, and other information to support IPCAs and Indigenous-led conservation.
These resources were published by Indigenous governments and organizations, other governments (Federal, Provincial, Territorial), non-profit organizations, and others.
Please remember your commitments to treat the knowledge shared on the IPCA Knowledge Basket with respect.
Featured Resources
A Review of Crown Legislation for Protected and Conserved Areas in Canada: A Guide for Indigenous Leadership
This guide provides an overview of Canadian federal, provincial, and territorial legislation for the creation of protected areas and parks. It is intended to inform Indigenous governments interested in advancing Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) through the Canadian legal system.
Indigenous-led Conservation Reading List
The Indigenous-led Conservation Reading List is an open-access bibliography that lists academic literature relevant to the Indigenous-led conservation movement. This includes literature relevant to Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs, Canada), Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs, global), Indigenous and Community Conserved Areas (ICCAs, global), or various forms of Indigenous-led co-governance mechanisms that elevate Indigenous rights, responsibilities, and legal traditions.
IPCA Governance Models: A Snapshot of Existing Conservation Governance Arrangements
This resource is intended for Indigenous Nations and governments who are interested or currently engaged in the creation of an Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA) or other Indigenous-led conservation initiatives. It provides a snapshot of how IPCAs are being governed across what is now known as Canada.