The announcement reflects a shift in how Canada approaches its conservation goals, may protect one million square kilometres
The federal government will spend up to $800-million over seven years on four Indigenous-led conservation initiatives, in a high-profile move to kick off a crucial international biodiversity summit.
“If we can take this opportunity we’ve been given and be able to manage it, it can be a ‘forever’ benefit for our people,” said Mr. Martin, who is a member of the Moose Cree First Nation. all of the Northwest Territories; a B.C. marine area called the Great Bear Sea; a proposed marine area in Nunavut called Qikiqtani; and the Omushkego area in Northern Ontario.
The federal announcement reflects a shift in how Canada is approaching its conservation goals, said Dallas Smith, president of the Nanwakolas Council, one of 17 First Nations on the B.C. coast that back the Great Bear Sea initiative. The PFP model has the potential to create economic opportunities for local communities, through guardianship and other programs, and provide greater certainty to industries that may be operating, or plan to, in the areas, he said.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Trudeau announces $800M for Indigenous-led conservation initiatives | CBC NewsPrime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced $800 million in funding over seven years for large Indigenous-led conservation projects covering almost a million square kilometres of land.
Read more »
Indigenous leaders demand Prairie provinces withdraw Ottawa-busting billsIndigenous leaders are demanding Alberta and Saskatchewan withdraw their Ottawa-fighting bills over concerns they may impact treaty rights. One says he doesn't trust the Alberta government.
Read more »
Only one Ottawa restaurant among top 100 in Canada, OpenTable saysJust one Ottawa restaurant has cracked OpenTable's annual list of the 100 best in Canada.
Read more »
Canada commits $800 million for Indigenous-led conservation projectsTrudeau says the federal government will spend up to $800 million to support four major Indigenous-led conservation projects.
Read more »
Canada posts $1.2B merchandise trade surplus for October: Statistics CanadaStatistics Canada says the country\u0027s merchandise trade surplus grew to $1.2 billion in October as exports climbed faster than imports.
Read more »