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Indigenous Conservation Fund

A $375 million fund supports Indigenous-led conservation and cultural initiatives in Canada's Northwest Territories.

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Climate ChangeEnvironmentCommunityFundingConservationIndigenous Rights

K'ahsho Got'ine GuardiansIndigenous Leadership Initiative

Twyla Edgi-MasuzumiJohn TobacBuddy GullyGary AnandasangareeSteven Guilbeault

How will the Our Land for the Future fund be used?: The $375 million Our Land for the Future fund will support Indigenous-led conservation efforts, ecotourism, and traditional economic activities in the Northwest Territories.
What motivates the K'ahsho Got'ine guardians in their work?: Twyla Edgi-Masuzumi, John Tobac, and Buddy Gully, K'ahsho Got'ine guardians, highlight the importance of passing down their knowledge and preserving their culture for future generations.
Who are the partners involved in the Our Land for the Future fund?: The fund is a collaboration between the federal government, private donors, and over 20 Indigenous nations, aiming to conserve 30 percent of the region's land and water by 2030.
What are the K'ahsho Got'ine guardians doing in the Northwest Territories?: The K'ahsho Got'ine guardians are working to revitalize trails, monitor water quality, and host cultural camps in the Northwest Territories.
What is the significance of this fund according to Minister Anandasangaree?: Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree emphasizes the significance of Indigenous-led conservation in addressing climate change and protecting the Northwest Territories' land and water.

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