Long before European explorers arrived in and settled North America, the original Indigenous inhabitants practiced careful land management to shepherd their natural resources and support thriving societies. Despite ongoing challenges to their sovereignty and rights from foreign governments, corporations, and settler interests, First Nations and tribes have strategically emerged practices and legal structures to continue their careful stewardship of the land. Hear directly from researchers and Native experts about the strategies, tools, and practices Indigenous leaders have used to protect their communities, cultural practices, and the environment.
Panelists and Guests:
Meda Dewitt read more…
Gillian Staveley read more…
Chief Gordon Planes read more…
James Rattling Leaf read more…
Additional Resources:
- Imago Initiative – Reimagining conservation through an Indigenous lens, The Wilderness Society
- Dene K’éh Kusān website
- How to Be an Ally of Indigenous-led Conservation, Indigenous Leadership Initiative
- IPCA Knowledge Basket – Resource for indigenous led conservation pathways in Canada, Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas Canada
- We Rise Together: Indigenous Circle of Experts Report and Recommendations (2018, Canada)
- James Rattling Leaf contribution video