Publications
Enhancing Community Capacity and Evaluating Place-Based Pedagogy in Indigenous Tourism
Conservation-based activities like ecotourism provide Indigenous Nations with economic opportunities that reflect Indigenous stewardship. Many Nations are working to build Indigenous-owned ecotourism companies, guided by Indigenous values, managed by Indigenous people, and following policies established by Indigenous people. This work can be an expression of Nationhood and self-determination.
The Business Case for a National Guardians Network
What is particularly unique and valuable about the National First Nations Guardians Network is the centrality enabling First Nations to come together, share observations, and collaborate in Nation-to-Nation relationships amongst First Nations. The synergies and insights that will come from this collaboration cannot be achieved without support to create and sustain a First Nations-run body to facilitate this form of Nation-to-Nation relationship.
SVA Analysis of Current & Future Value of Indigenous Guardians Work in the NWT
An analysis of two emerging Indigenous Guardians programs in the NWT found they create about $2.50 of social, economic, cultural and environmental results for every $1 invested. With support from a national network, researchers projected the value could increase to up to $3.70 for each dollar of investment.