Virtual Campfire Series

On March 8, 2023, we gathered gathered to honour and celebrate Indigenous women who are leading and managing conservation/land relationship initiatives with and for future generations. This is the fourth and final dialogue of the Indigenou Women’s Leadership Series co-hosted by the Indigenous Leadership Initiative, the IISAAK OLAM Foundation, and the Conservation through Reconciliation Partnership.

On January 17, 2023, we co-hosted a dialogue with the Sustainability Network that explored intentional approaches to prioritizing Indigenous conservation leadership through strategic planning, hiring practices, communications, fundraising, relationship-building, and more.

On November 8th, 2022 we hosted a dialogue that explored stories of ethical relationships and partnerships that have been built, strengthened, or renewed in support of Indigenous-led conservation.

On October 19th, 2022, in collaboration with the IISAAK OLAM Foundation and the Indigenous Leadership Initiative, we gathered to honour and learn from the Stewards of Conservation - Indigenous women who are leading and managing Indigenous-led conservation initiatives across the land and waters currently known as Canada.

On June 20th, 2022, we hosted a celebration of Indigenous-led conservation and officially launched the IPCA Knowledge Basket.

In collaboration with the Narwhal, the Indigenous Leadership Initiative, and the IISAAK OLAM Foundation, we reflected on the wisdom and vision brought forward by Indigenous leaders from generations past; examined current opportunities and challenges for Indigenous conservation leadership; and explored a future where conservation is Indigenous-led.

On May 19th, 2022, in collaboration with the IISAAK OLAM Foundation and the Indigenous Leadership Initiative, we gathered to honour and celebrate the Grandmothers who are guiding Indigenous-led conservation efforts across the land and waters that are now known as Canada.

On March 23, 2022 we explored how the principle of Two-Eyed Seeing has inspired conservation practice across what is now known as Canada to observe, understand and act by drawing on a diversity of knowledge systems.

On March 17, 2022, we co-hosted a dialogue with the IISAAK OLAM Foundation, the Torngat Secretariat and the Arctic Eider Society to explore stories and experiences of Inuit-led conservation initiatives in Labrador and Nunavut.

On Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in collaboration with the IISAAK OLAM Foundation and the Indigenous Leadership Initiative, we celebrated and honoured Indigenous women trailblazers of all ages in conservation leadership in a special session to commemorate International Women’s Day.

On February 8, 2022, the IISAAK OLAM Foundation, the Manitoba Métis Federation, and the Conservation through Reconciliation Partnership co-hosted a webinar that explored Métis-led conservation in Manitoba.

On December 14, 2021, the Conservation through Reconciliation Partnership, the Nature Conservancy of Canada and OKT Law co-hosted a dialogue to explore the legacy of private land conservation in Canada and how we can collectively create pathways to recognize and respect Indigenous laws, governance and self-determination.

On October 13, 2021, we co-hosted a dialogue with the Osgoode Hall Law School to explore the legal and policy opportunities and challenges of Indigenous-led conservation in Ontario and other regions.

This webinar was presented by the Conservation through Reconciliation Partnership’s Domestic Law and Policy Stream and the Osgoode Environmental Justice and Sustainability Clinic.

On September 30, in partnership with IISAAK OLAM Foundation and RJC Engineers we hosted a dialogue that explored how architecture, engineering, construction, and related industries can honour the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action through supporting Indigenous-led conservation.

On June 3, 2021, we co-hosted a webinar exploring Indigenous use of fire in protected areas in partnership with the Canadian Parks Collective for Innovation and Leadership and Canadian Parks Council.

On May 13, 2021, we co-hosted the third webinar in our Natural Climate Solutions series with Anishnawbe Business Professional Association. This webinar featured the resource management approach of the Confederated Tribes of Colville Reservation in the United States, and explored what could be possible in Canada if current barriers are removed and community aspirations of stewardship and prosperity are realized.

On April 21, 2021, we co-hosted a webinar with David Suzuki Foundation, Ontario Nature and Decolonizing Water with a film screening followed by dialogue and a Q & A. We explored how to support just and ecologically healthy futures when relationships are redefined and Indigenous sovereignty, rights and responsibilities are respected.

On March 25, the Conservation through Reconciliation Partnership and the Anishawbe Business Professional Association co-hosted the webinar: “Celebrating 20 Years of Coastal First Nations: History, Governance and Lessons Learned”. This is the second webinar in our Natural Climate Solutions series.

On January 29th, 2021, the CRP and Anishinabe Business Professional Association—with support from Metcalf Foundation, Ecotrust Canada, David Suzuki Foundation, Ontario Nature, Anwaatin, Nature United and Bluesource—hosted the first webinar in the Natural Climate Solutions series.

On December 3rd, 2020, the CRP, West Coast Environmental Law, and the IISAAK OLAM Foundation co-hosted the “encore” webinar of the Fall 2020 Virtual Campfire Series. This session brought together many of the speakers from the six previous webinars, in addition to other allies in Indigenous-led conservation. These experts engaged in a knowledge-sharing dialogue and answered questions about Anything IPCAs, including establishment, governance, challenges, opportunities, and much more. This webinar provides attendees with diverse stories, lessons, and information to support and strengthen IPCA development.