This blog post summarizes a gathering that brought together Indigenous knowledge holders and conservationists from across Canada to Antigonish and Paqtnkek (Mi’kma’ki) to deepen their connection to the American eel (“pimizi”) species.
This study looked at what happens when bison are brought back to the tallgrass prairie. Researchers found that areas with bison had twice as many plant species compared to areas with cattle.
This article reviews the concept of cultural keystone species, or species that are central to the cultural identity and practices of a people.
This research outlines best practices to guide future efforts to protect Species At Risk (SAR) in S'ólh Téméxw ("our land" in Stó:lō territory).
This blog series intends to share some reflections and learnings about Indigenous perspectives on species conservation, present frameworks that embody these perspectives, and discuss why Indigenous worldviews and approaches to “conservation” (a word that does not often translate directly to Indigenous languages) should be given equal space in Canadian policy.
This report examines the role of cultural keystone species (CKS) in protecting both biological and cultural diversity.
This article from the Narwhal covers the story of Ḵwiḵwa̱sut'inux̱w Ha̱xwa’mis First Nation's declaration of the Hada and Kakweikan Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA).
This news article focuses on Indigenous-led efforts led by Amlamgog (Fort Folly First Nation) that [...]
This article was produced through a collaborative partnership and workshops with Indigenous knowledge holders in Alaska and British Columbia, along with quantitative and qualitative interviews in two Indigenous communities among the first to experience sea otter recovery