Indigenous-led Conservation: Lessons for conservation planning for Species at Risk in S’ólh Téméxw
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).
Hopeful insights from wildlife recoveries in Canada
This article examines efforts to help endangered species recover in Canada. Researchers found that only a few species have improved over time, and the key factor in their success was addressing the main cause of their decline—usually through strong regulations.
Indigenous-led conservation: Pathways to recovery for the nearly extirpated Klinse-Za mountain caribou
This article highlights how West Moberly and Saulteau First Nations successfully led the recovery of the Klinse-Za caribou after the population declined from 250 in the 1990s to 38 in 2013, impacting their treaty rights.
Back from the brink: New research shows Indigenous-led conservation forging a new recovery model for caribou in British Columbia
This media release highlights the success of Indigenous-led conservation by West Moberly and Saulteau First Nations, nearly tripling the Klinse-Za caribou population from 38 in 2013 to 114 in 2022.
Cultural Keystone Species and Places: Bringing Indigenous worldviews and value systems into species at risk conservation management
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.
Assessing species at risk legislation across Canadian provinces and territories
This article reviews species-at-risk laws across Canada, highlighting inconsistencies and gaps in protections.
Canada invests $1.43 million to support the creation of the Arqvilliit lndigenous protected and conserved area
This press release from ECCC announces the Government of Canada's support of the creation of Arqvilliit lndigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA).
Taking Action Today: Establishing Protected Areas for Canada’s Future
This report gives 32 suggestions to the Canadian government on how to quickly and fairly expand protected areas.
Indigenous-led conversation can help us reverse the decline of species at risk of extinction in Canada
This blog explores how Indigenous-led conservation can help reverse the decline of species at risk of extinction in Canada
Restoring Endangered Wild Salmon: Indigenous-Led Efforts in Inner Bay of Fundy
This news article focuses on Indigenous-led efforts led by Amlamgog (Fort Folly First Nation) that [...]