We Are Made From The Land: Protecting the Seal River Watershed
This video tells the powerful story of community-led efforts to protect the Seal River Watershed as an Indigenous Protected Area.
The Youth Perspective: A watershed victory for the Grizzly Bear Spirit
In this blog post, Trinda Cote, Indigenous Youth Ambassador for Living Lakes Canada, recounts the battle to protect Qat’muk, the sacred Jumbo Valley home to the Grizzly Bear Spirit, from the proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort.
Backgrounder: Hada (Bond Sound) & Kakweikan (Thompson Sound) Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area
This backgrounder provides context for the Hada and Kakweikan Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA).
Hada (Bond Sound) & Kakweikan (Thompson Sound) Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area Declaration
This is the official declaration of the Hada and Kakweikan Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA)
‘From mountaintop to seafloor’: First Nation declares new 40,000-hectare protected area on B.C. coast
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).
Press Release: Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis First Nation declares Hada & Kakweikan Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area
This press release from Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis First Nation announces the declaration of the Hada & Kakweikan (KHFN) Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA).
Mamalilikulla Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA)
This short video shares the story of Gwaxdlala/Nalaxdlala Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA), declared by Mamalkulla First Nation in November of 2021. In February 2023, the marine portion of IPCA became the first marine refuge in the Northern Shelf Bioregion Marine Protected Areas Network.
Gitanyow celebrates the return of salmon as B.C. inches toward recognizing the nation’s protected area
The news article from The Narwhal discusses the second anniversary celebration of the Wilp Wii [...]
The future of conservation: Indigenous-led protected areas support thriving communities and ecosystems
This blog post highlights the significance of Indigenous-led protected areas in conserving lands and waters [...]
Salween Peace Park: Indigenous Conservation Governance in Southeast Asia
At 5,485 square kilometers, Salween Peace Park is one of the largest and most complex Indigenous protected areas in the world. Nestled between the Thai and Burmese borders, the internationally acclaimed Park emerged through an Indigenous-led vision for peace amidst more than 70 years of conflict.