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. The victory in 2019 declared Qat’muk an Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area, marking a milestone in Indigenous history and emphasizing the power of community voices in safeguarding sacred lands. Cote highlights the ongoing importance of Indigenous involvement in watershed conservation and her role in a water monitoring network near Qat’muk.