Traditional knowledge

Arctic Inspiration Prize awards over $3.2 million to 10 teams across Canada's North

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星期三, 五月 8, 2024

WHITEHORSE, YT, May 7, 2024 /CNW/ - Ten innovative teams from across Canada's North were awarded a share of over $3.2 million for their groundbreaking by the North and for the North projects.

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WHITEHORSE, YT, May 7, 2024 /CNW/ - Ten innovative teams from across Canada's North were awarded a share of over $3.2 million for their groundbreaking by the North and for the North projects.
The prizes were awarded during a celebration held tonight in Whitehorse in partnership with the Arctic Indigenous Investment Conference.
"For twelve years now, the Arctic Inspiration Prize has been celebrating excellence of and for the North.
Once again this year, I am astounded by the incredible innovation and problem-solving that is happening in the North," said Wally Schumann, Chair of the Arctic Inspiration Prize Charitable Trust.

Government of Canada supports Indigenous climate action with new funding stream under the Indigenous Leadership Fund

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星期二, 三月 12, 2024

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Supporting Indigenous climate leadership is key to helping Canada meet its 2030 emissions reduction target and net-zero emissions by 2050.

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Supporting Indigenous climate leadership is key to helping Canada meet its 2030 emissions reduction target and net-zero emissions by 2050.
Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced a new designated funding stream under the Low Carbon Economy Fund's Indigenous Leadership Fund.
The Indigenous Leadership Fund is a new program under the Low Carbon Economy Fund that supports climate action by Indigenous peoples.
By advancing an Indigenous Climate Leadership Agenda, Canada is implementing Article 29 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

Canada boosts conservation and restoration efforts with investments in 27 new Indigenous-Led Natural Climate Solutions

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星期五, 一月 26, 2024

Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced an investment of almost $12.8 million to support 27 Indigenous-Led Natural Climate Solutions initiatives across Canada.

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Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced an investment of almost $12.8 million to support 27 Indigenous-Led Natural Climate Solutions initiatives across Canada.
These include developing the capacity for carbon accounting, educating citizens about natural climate solutions, and acquiring 40 hectares of wetlands for long-term conservation.
The Indigenous-Led Natural Climate Solutions Program is crucial to these efforts, helping to protect ecosystems, species, and cultural heritage, while also having significant climate benefits."
"Indigenous peoples, through their deep spiritual and cultural connection to the natural world, continue to be leaders in global conservation efforts.

Seal River Watershed Alliance, Government of Canada, and Manitoba Government sign a historic agreement to protect one of the largest ecologically intact watersheds in the world

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星期四, 一月 18, 2024

Located in northern Manitoba, the 50,000 km2 Seal River Watershed is one of the largest remaining ecologically intact watersheds in the world.

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Located in northern Manitoba, the 50,000 km2 Seal River Watershed is one of the largest remaining ecologically intact watersheds in the world.
"The Seal River Watershed Alliance is proud to reach this major milestone in the journey to establish an Indigenous protected area.
"Today marks a historic agreement to protect one of the largest and most ecologically intact watersheds in the world.
We are grateful to the members of the Seal River Watershed Alliance for their leadership in protecting this global treasure.

Government of Canada launches the Indigenous Leadership Fund to support First Nations, Inuit, and Métis climate action

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星期二, 十一月 14, 2023

Supporting Indigenous climate leadership is key to helping Canada meet its 2030 emissions reduction target and net-zero emissions by 2050.

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Supporting Indigenous climate leadership is key to helping Canada meet its 2030 emissions reduction target and net-zero emissions by 2050.
"First Nations, Inuit, and Métis across Canada are taking remarkable action to fight climate change and adapt to its impacts.
Through the launch of the Indigenous Leadership Fund, the Government of Canada reaffirms our commitment to supporting Indigenous-led solutions in the fight against climate change."
By advancing an Indigenous Climate Leadership Agenda, Canada is implementing Article 29 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

Indigenous and northern climate leaders make international impact at Adaptation Futures Conference

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星期二, 十月 3, 2023

Today, more than 100 Indigenous and northern climate leaders from across Canada joined the international climate change adaptation community in Montreal for the 7th edition of the Adaptation Futures Conference.

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Today, more than 100 Indigenous and northern climate leaders from across Canada joined the international climate change adaptation community in Montreal for the 7th edition of the Adaptation Futures Conference.
It will seek to better recognize Indigenous Peoples' leadership in advancing climate change adaptation.
The Government of Canada will continue to work in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to advance Indigenous climate leadership and support Indigenous and northern communities as they work toward their climate goals.
The Adaptation Futures conference series is the premier international conference dedicated entirely to climate change adaptation.

Humpback whales hold lore for Traditional Custodians. But laws don't protect species for their cultural significance

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星期二, 十月 3, 2023

For saltwater people of Australia’s east and west coasts, humpback whales hold important lore in the form of stories.

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For saltwater people of Australia’s east and west coasts, humpback whales hold important lore in the form of stories.
The ancestors of the whales lived on Country with our old people.
The Elders agreed on the condition that Gurawal would hold the lore of the ocean, returning it to the land when required, just as the people would hold the lore of the land.
But to date, the ability to list species of cultural significance is not possible under Australian law.

Why should we recognise culturally significant species?

The government has pointed to these listings as a commitment to ensuring there are no more extinctions.
It’s important to acknowledge the clear threats to our native species and plan for their protection and survival.
As Traditional Custodians we have a complex relationship with Country which extends to kinship with plants, animals and ecological communities.
Our research calls for the ability to recognise culturally significant entities in law, which could include species, ecosystems, seascapes and landscapes.
If Traditional Custodians can formally list entities of cultural significance, we could improve their care and ensure ongoing connection with them for future generations.

Laws are the start

For instance, Canada’s Species of Risk act has a mandated requirement to consult Indigenous peoples.
But less than half of its recovery and management plans include Indigenous Knowledge and values.
Another step is to realign policy and practice to make possible traditional management of culturally significant species.
This could achieve much, even without a change to the laws.

Increasing Threats to Tribal Forests Call for Immediate Action

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星期四, 八月 3, 2023

PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Intertribal Timber Council (ITC) announces the fourth independent report on the status of Indian forests and forestry, which found that these forests continue to receive only a fraction of the funding provided to public and private forests. The Indian Forest Management Assessment Team Report (IFMAT) is required by Congress and the White House every 10 years under the National Indian Forest Resources Management Act.

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The ITC has released the fourth independent report on the status of Indian forests and forestry!
Healthy forests are critical to the cultural and economic well-being of not only Tribal communities across the country—forests are central to all Americans' quality of life.
Tribal forests are part of a national network of forests that provide clean air and water, wildlife habitat, climate change solutions, and rural jobs.
Lack of funding is seriously jeopardizing responsible Tribal forest stewardship," said Dr. John Sessions, IFMAT co-chair and Distinguished Professor of Forestry at Oregon State University.

Parks Canada contributes more than $525,000 to advance the Indigenous-led Westcoast Stewardship Corridor with First Nations partners on Vancouver Island

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星期三, 六月 28, 2023

By properly linking protected and conserved areas, natural processes can take place and species can move, interact, and find habitat across vast landscapes and seascapes.

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By properly linking protected and conserved areas, natural processes can take place and species can move, interact, and find habitat across vast landscapes and seascapes.
Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, together with Chief Gordon Planes, T'Sou-ke First Nation, announced a shared commitment to support the Indigenous-led Westcoast Stewardship Corridor and to preserve the biodiversity of Vancouver Island, ensuring its longevity for future generations.
"The Indigenous-led Westcoast Stewardship Corridor is a historic initiative that will benefit biodiversity and Canadians for generations to come.
Thank you to T'Sou-ke First Nation for coordinating efforts with more than a dozen First Nations, and to everyone involved in this remarkable collaborative initiative."

Government of Canada recognizes Dr. Donald Strathearn Rawson as a person of national historic significance

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星期三, 三月 8, 2023

Today, Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada commemorated the national historic significance of Dr. Donald Strathearn Rawson (PhD) with a plaque unveiling ceremony at the University of Saskatchewan.

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Today, Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada commemorated the national historic significance of Dr. Donald Strathearn Rawson (PhD) with a plaque unveiling ceremony at the University of Saskatchewan.
The Government of Canada, through the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, recognizes nationally significant persons, places, and events as one way of helping Canadians connect with their past.
To nominate a person, place or historic event in your community, please visit the Parks Canada website for more information: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/culture/clmhc-hsmbc/ncp-pcn/application .
Together with Parks Canada, the Board ensures that subjects of national historic significance are recognized under Parks Canada's National Program of Historical Commemoration and these important stories are shared with Canadians.