Indigenous governments are caring for the land across the country. Many have embraced land use planning as a tool for determining what lands they want to protect and where they will allow development.
Read MoreAs Canada develops its plan to meet the conservation target of protecting at least 17% of lands by 2020, the results of a recent survey show that the vast majority of Canadians supports this goal and wants the country to become a leader in creating parks and protected areas.
Read MoreAs Canada embarks on one of the biggest conservation initiatives in its history, Indigenous efforts to protect the land are taking on even greater significance.
Read MoreA vast network of wetlands teems with new life each year in the boreal forest. From the Yukon to Newfoundland, millions of ducklings hatch in the boreal and open their eyes to bountiful surroundings.
Read MoreIn August, I had the opportunity to visit with the Kaska people in the MacKenzie Mountains, in an area known as “Dechenla”.
Read MoreWhether we live in dense city neighborhoods or deep in the woods, we all depend upon vibrant natural landscapes to keep the air clean, the water safe and the climate stable.
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