Thaidene Nëné

Indigenous-Led Land Protection Is Key to Canada’s Future

2025-06-20T16:56:11-04:00Categories: Relationships, Reconciliation, and Knowledge Systems, Resource|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

This blog post discusses the significance of Indigenous-led conservation and how it plays a critical role in promoting justice, not only for the environment but also for social well-being.

IPCA Governance Models: A Snapshot of Existing Conservation Governance Arrangements

2025-06-17T14:10:33-04:00Categories: Featured Resource|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

This resource is intended for Indigenous Nations and governments who are interested or currently engaged in the creation of an Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA) or other Indigenous-led conservation initiatives. It provides a snapshot of how IPCAs are being governed across what is now known as Canada.

“Take your maps and go!” From colonialism to consent in conservation”

2025-06-20T15:56:35-04:00Categories: Laws and Legal Systems, Longform Resource|Tags: , , , |

This blog post tells the story of how the Łutsël K’e Dene First Nation turned a top-down federal park proposal into a groundbreaking Indigenous-led conservation success, showing how Indigenous rights, laws, and leadership are transforming conservation in Canada today.

Thaidene Nene: Celebrating a New Model for Conservation

2025-06-25T11:33:47-04:00Categories: First Nation, Story|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

This short video features one of Canada's largest IPCAs, covering 26,376 sq kilometres. It's progressive new partnership between Parks Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories helps in paving the way for new IPCAs across Canada.

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