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Thaidene Nëné Cliffs of the Pethei Peninsula overlooking Great Slave Lake in the Northwest Territories. © Pat Kane

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Reimagining Conservation in Canada

We believe that nature—thriving and full of life—is the foundation of strong communities, a prosperous economy, and a future worth passing on to our grandchildren. In Canada, we unite partners in Indigenous and other governments, communities, industries and non-profits to define new pathways towards a sustainable future.

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In the Łutsël K’é Dene community, investments in youth leadership are seen as critical for conservation success.

Conservation Update

Our Impact in 2019

Thanks to your support, we made big strides for conservation in Canada last year. Read about our latest achievements in our 2019 Impact Report.

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Our Stories

On the beaches of the Great Bear Rainforest, grizzly bears gorge on mussels.

Photo Essay

Photographing the Great Bear Rainforest

Photographer Jon McCormack shares why he is so inspired by nature in the Great Bear Rainforest.

By Jon McCormack

a caribou on yellow-green grasses near a wetland

Success

Thaidene Nëné

In 2019, the Łutsël K’é Dene First Nation signed Establishment Agreements with Parks Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories that marked a historic milestone for Thaidene Nëné. But the work didn't stop there. Today, Łutsël K’é is showing the world what is possible through Indigenous-led conservation.

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Partnerships

Indigenous Guardians

Indigenous Guardians are the “eyes and ears” of their territories – they are men and women who are using Indigenous knowledge and practices, blended with western science to monitor and steward their traditional lands and waters across Canada. Nature United supports these important programs with technical tools, networking, research, and more.

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Project Overview

Clayoquot Sound

We are working with communities to implement conservation strategies that are rooted in economic development.

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The Łutsël K’é Dene First Nation community participates in a round dance to mark the official protection of Thaidene Nëné.

Initiative

Working With Indigenous Peoples

In Canada, the leadership of Indigenous peoples is essential to solving the conservation challenges we face locally and globally.

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Leadership

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Executive Director of Nature United

Hadley Archer

Executive Director, Nature United (Canada)
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Jan Glendening

Regional Managing Director, North America
is the incoming Chief Executive Officer for The Nature Conservancy.

Jennifer Morris

Chief Executive Officer
Starfish in a tidepool near Klemtu, British Columbia, Canada.

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Legacy Club

Learn how you can make a lasting gift to support our work in Canada by joining the Legacy Club.

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Nature United works with communities in the boreal region of Canada.
Boreal Overlook Nature United works with communities in the boreal region of Canada. © Pat Kane

Our Approach to Partnership in Canada

Traditional Canoe.
Partner Centered Our work is based on building relationships, establishing trust and developing partnerships focused on shared interests. © Jason Houston
Mercy Mason participates in a photography workshop.
Reciprocity Our partnerships with Indigenous communities are opportunities for mutual learning, sharing and receiving between Nature United and the communities. © Jason Houston
The Kitasoo/Xai'xais Nation's Big House in Klemtu, BC, Canada.
Flexible and Adaptable We strive to be flexible to the needs and constraints of communities, including being aware of competing priorities. We do not rush projects to fit within arbitrary deadlines. © Jason Houston
In 2016, TNC Canada sponsored a delegation of Indigenous leaders from British Columbia, Alaska and Washington to participate in the World Conservation Congress in Hawaii.
Diversity We recognize and respect the diversity of Indigenous communities, and the diversity that exists within Indigenous communities. © © Sustainable Southeast Partnership (Bethany Goodrich)
Colleagues and partners collaborate at a Healthy Country Planning conference in Vancouver, August 2017
Clear and Accountable We set clear lines of communication and commit to fulfilling agreed-to roles and responsibilities. © Michael Pietrocarlo
Łutsël K’é and TNC have been working in partnership for more than 10 years to advance the Nation’s vision for their traditional homeland in the Northwest Territories.
Community-Driven We seek to understand what a community needs. Together with communities, we co-create plans that align with their priorities and our expertise and mission. © Pat Kane
× Traditional Canoe.
× Mercy Mason participates in a photography workshop.
× The Kitasoo/Xai'xais Nation's Big House in Klemtu, BC, Canada.
× In 2016, TNC Canada sponsored a delegation of Indigenous leaders from British Columbia, Alaska and Washington to participate in the World Conservation Congress in Hawaii.
× Colleagues and partners collaborate at a Healthy Country Planning conference in Vancouver, August 2017
× Łutsël K’é and TNC have been working in partnership for more than 10 years to advance the Nation’s vision for their traditional homeland in the Northwest Territories.