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Did you know that the Boreal Forest in Canada holds around 12% of the world’s land-based carbon reserves, with most of it stored in soils, wetlands, peatlands, and permafrost? And, besides being an important global carbon sink, the boreal also
In honour of the 6-year anniversary of the @landneedsguardians campaign, we dove into the archives to uncover photos that capture what’s at the heart of the Guardian movement: the people.‹ These moments remind us all of how far the movement has
POV: it’s 2016, and the Guardians movement is just getting started. 📾 It’s been a minute since these photos were captured, but they’re the start of something big: the first ever National Guardians Gathering, and a moment of reflec
If you're in one of these cities, don't miss your chance to be inspired by the powerful story of healing, community, and leadership in “We are Made From the Land” This short documentary highlights the vision of four First Nations (@seal.r
Only a fraction of Ontario’s tallgrass prairie remains. At Alderville First Nation, it’s growing again. This article traces how decades of Indigenous-led cultural burning have restored prairie and savanna—reviving species, reducing
From tidepools to open water, Indigenous leadership is reshaping marine stewardship along the California coast. 🌊 Our latest feature follows six Tribal Nations who established the Marine Tribal Stewardship Network to care for ancestral waters throu
In Northern Manitoba, an Indigenous-led effort is underway to protect and care for the Seal River Watershed—the last undammed river in Manitoba and the largest intact watershed left on the planet. Four First Nations are leading the way in conse
Ribbon Skirt Day began with courage—and it continues with pride. Today, we honour the beauty and power of ribbon skirts as symbols of Indigenous identity, resilience, and self-determination. They remind us that culture is not something of the
As we welcome the new year, we’re holding gratitude for the communities, Nations, and partners we walk alongside—and for the lands and waters that sustain us all. May 2026 bring moments of renewal and hope for you all, as we continue to
Looking for some positivity as we move into the new year? Take a minute to revisit these stories that gave us hope in 2025. From investments in Indigenous-led fire training, to a growing recognition of cultural burning,  Guardians expanding the
Happy Holidays from the Indigenous Leadership Initiative team to you! 🎄✹ As many of us gather and celebrate together, we’re thinking about the strength that comes from community and relationships, with each other and with the land. May this s
In a year marked by wildfires, political shifts, and climate uncertainty, Indigenous Nations continued to care for lands and waters—and to offer solutions grounded in knowledge, governance, and relationship. Take a minute to look back at five
On the Winter Solstice, we welcome the year’s longest night and the return of the light. 🌘 For many Indigenous Peoples, this time marks the beginning of storytelling season—a sacred period to slow down, reflect, and share teachings pass

« La conservation dirigĂ©e par les Autochtones offre des solutions Ă  certains des plus grands dĂ©fis de notre Ă©poque, des changements climatiques Ă  la perte de biodiversitĂ© en passant par les consĂ©quences du colonialisme. Â»

– Ethel Blondin Andrew, P.C., O.C