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Videos
Indigenous Fire Stewardship with Dr. Amy Cardinal Christianson
Indigenous Fire Stewardship with Dr. Amy Cardinal Christianson
A Path Forward: Indigenous-led Conservation
A Path Forward: Indigenous-led Conservation
We are Made From the Land: Protecting the Seal River Watershed
We are Made From the Land: Protecting the Seal River Watershed

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BIG NEWS for the North! 🌲💧 A new, transformative agreement has been signed in the Northwest Territories, which will lead to $375 million for Indigenous leadership in caring for lands, waters, and wildlife. The NWT ‘Our Land for the Future&rsq
🔥Wildfires are exceeding management capabilities, but Indigenous fire stewardship offers hope. At the Wildland Fire Conference, our team led discussions and learned from Indigenous leaders who shared tools, techniques, and success stories for integr
Today, we celebrate the incredible achievements of Valérie Courtois, Executive Director of the ILI, now recognized as an Honourary Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society! As the Executive Director of the Indigenous Leadership Init
With heavy hearts, we honour the memory of Mazina Giizhik, Senator Murray Sinclair, a lawyer, judge, and leader who fought for justice and truth for Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island. Senator Sinclair’s dedication to uncovering the storie
ICYMI: North America has lost 3 billion birds in the last 50 years, but the Seal River Watershed is a beacon of hope. A recent study led by @seal.riverwatershedinitiative and the @audubonsociety catalogued over 100 bird species thriving in the propos
At COP15 world leaders adopted the Global Biodiversity Framework—which recognizes Indigenous People's vital role and protecting the planet’s biodiversity. 🌱 Now, as they gather at #Cop16 in Colombia, It is important that Indigenous Peopl
“We are learning from each other, and we are gaining strength together. As we gather at COP16, we will offer this hope for the future of our planet.” 🌎 As leaders discuss pathways forward in Cali, Colombia for the UN Biodiversity Confere
“Being able to address climate change, use traditional ecological knowledge, and participate in co-management is Indigenous peoples’ contribution to saving the planet.” Great news! Thanks to the Northern Chumash Tribe, the first Ind
As wildfire threats continue to grow, so does the need for trained fire crews. Yet, Indigenous fire teams often face barriers that keep them from the frontlines. By training more Guardians for fire, we create a fleet of professionals (who are already
The future of conservation is being shaped by Indigenous-led stewardship, restoring sacred responsibilities to care for lands and waters. Projects like the Great Bear Sea PFP, a partnership between 17 First Nations and federal/provincial governments,
A gift that carries the weight of history and hope: This spring we joined Tribal representatives, leaders, and partners to hear about the growing Guardians movement in the US. During our time together, Dana Wilson from the Lummi Nation gifted parti

“The growing Indigenous conservation movement offers Canada a powerful opportunity to keep our promises to the world.”

— The Honourable Ethel Blondin Andrew, P.C., O.C, and ILI Senior Leader