Recognising and Respecting ICCAs Overlapped by Protected Areas
This report explores the interface between Indigenous peoples' and local communities' conserved territories and areas, and the governance and management of overlapping protected areas.
A primer on governance for protected and conserved areas
This primer from the 2014 IUCN World Parks Congress includes a review of basic concepts [...]
Kitchenuhmaykoosib lnninuwug Wapekeka and Grassy Narrows Sign Mutual Cooperation Protocol
This article highlights the Chiefs of Asubpeeschoseewagong Anishinabek, Wapekeka First Nation, and Kitchenuhmaykoosib lnninuwug signing a Mutual Cooperation Protocol, which commits them to protecting the lands and waters within their territories through the creation of IPCAs.
Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation celebrates wisdom of past as they look to the future
This article examines the establishment of Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks. It also examines options for achieving appropriate legal recognition when it is not forthcoming.
CUMBERLAND HOUSE CREE NATION DECLARATION ON THE JURISDICTION AND PROTECTION OF THE KITASKĪNAW
Declaration by Cumberland House Cree Nation that the Kitaskīnaw is formally protected under their laws as a sacred place which they will continue to steward forever.
Canadian Battle Rages Over Lovely Timbered Isle
This article discusses the battle to defend Meares Island and its declaration as a Tribal Park in 1984.
Gwich’in Land Use Plan
This is the Gwich'in Land Use Plan. It features unique zoning descriptions and explains trans-boundary issues. It highlights the jurisdictional issues that many Indigenous governments and communities may face when looking to establish IPCAs (one of the 4 moo
ʔEsdilagh First Nation (Alexandria First Nation) Enacts Historic ʔElhdaqox Dechen Ts’edilhtan (“Sturgeon River Law”)
This media release announces that ʔEsdilagh First Nation is enacting the historic ʔElhdaqox Dechen Ts’edilhtan (Sturgeon River Law). It is an example of Indigenous law in action. ʔElhdaqox Dechen Ts’edilhtan originates from Tŝilhqot'in teachings, and applies to all waters in ʔEsdilagh territory. It states that all people, settlers and Indigenous alike, are expected to uphold it.
Letter to the Pathway to Canada Target 1 National Steering Committee from the Local Government Advisory Group (LGAG)
This is a letter sent from the Local Government Advisory Group to the National Steering Committee, who both had roles during the Pathway to Canada Target 1.
Gwaii Haanas Gina ’Waadluxan KilGuhlGa Land-Sea-People Management Plan
This is the management plan for Gwaii Haanas, which is managed by Archipelago Management Board (AMB). It allows for the entire area to be managed as one ecosystem, because everything is interconnected.