Marine Protected Areas

The underwater mountains that can’t be hiked: Canada’s newest marine protected area

2024-10-25T10:10:46-04:00Categories: IPCAs and Indigenous-led Conservation, Media Article, Resource|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

This article highlights the creation of Tang.ɢwan-ḥačxʷiqak-Tsig̱is, Canada's largest marine protected area (MPA), through a partnership between the Haida Nation, Pacheedaht First Nation, Nuu-Chah-Nulth Tribal Council, Quatsino First Nation and the Government of Canada.

MPA Network: Network Action Plan

2023-08-03T15:14:18-04:00Categories: IPCA Planning and Establishment, Resource|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

This webpage provides an overview of the Marine Protected Area (MPA) in the Northern Shelf Bioregion which extends from the top of Vancouver Island (Quadra Island / Bute Inlet) and reaches north to the Canada-Alaska border.

Video: Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation Marine Protected Area

2023-08-03T15:14:00-04:00Categories: IPCA Planning and Establishment, Resource|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

This video from CNN provides a brief overview of Gitdisdzu Lugyeks (Kitasu Bay) Marine Protected Area (MPA) declared by the Kitasoo Xai'xais Nation (British Columbia).

The Tiny Town of Tayoloak is an Arctic Inspiration

2023-08-03T15:05:19-04:00Categories: Biocultural Monitoring and Community-based Stewardship, Resource|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

This article discusses the small Arctic community of Taloyoak and its' nomination for a $500,000 Arctic Inspiration Prize nomination for a food sovereignty project.

Working for Our Country: A review of the economic and social benefits of Indigenous land and sea management

2023-08-03T15:05:17-04:00Categories: International Context, Resource|Tags: , , , , , , , |

This report explores the wide-ranging economic and social benefits derived from Indigenous land and sea management initiatives, specifically through ranger groups and Indigenous Protected Areas across Australia.

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