Conservation and Protection
- Aboriginal Clean Energy Network
- Collaborative association which provides Aboriginal communities and organizations with information and tools for the development of clean energy projects.
- Aboriginal Involvement – The Canadian Model Forest Network
- The CMFN has established an Aboriginal Strategic Initiative (ASI) that seeks to address issues relevant to Aboriginal communities and Model Forests across the country.
Source: Government of Canada; Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)- Aboriginal Partnerships – The Canadian Model Forest Network
- This page describes forest management work being carried out by Aboriginal organizations within and outside the Canadian Model Forest Network, and provides links to publications, projects, and events.
- Source: Government of Canada; Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Aboriginal Trapping – The Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards
- This website is about the subject of international humane trapping standards.
- Source: Fur Institute of Canada
- Canadian Boreal Initiative
- Clean Energy and Community Adaptation Program
- An initiative of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, ICECAP is focused on engaging Aboriginal and northern communities in all provinces and territories to become active partners in climate change action.
- Source: Government of Canada; Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
- Co–Managing Natural Resources with First Nations
- The paper offers "best practices" designed to help First Nations and federal negotiators reach co-management agreements successfully.
- Source: Government of Canada; Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
- Dégel de l'Arctique – Découverte (In French Only)
- This French-language page by Radio-Canada provides links to a range of articles on the topic of the thawing of the Arctic and the impact this is having on Arctic ecosystems and Arctic peoples.
- Source: Government of Canada; Société Radio-Canada (SRC)
- Enhancing Aboriginal Involvement in Canada's Model Forests
- A study proposing to enhance Aboriginal involvement in Canada's model forests.
- Source: International Development Research Centre
- First Nations Wildfire Protection Element
- Source: Government of Canada; Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- From the Fur Trade to Free Trade: Forestry and First Nations Women in Canada
- This research focuses on First Nations women in Western Canada who advocate for Aboriginal title and rights, the protection of the environment and preservation of the traditional lifestyle.
- Source: Government of Canada; Status of Women Canada (SWC)
- Fur Institute of Canada
- Active member of various international fur trade and conservation organizations that promotes the sustainable and wise use of Canada's fur resources.
- Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk
- Contributes to the recovery of endangered, threatened, and other species at risk, and prevents other species from becoming a conservation concern, by engaging Canadians from all walks of life in conservation actions to benefit wildlife.
- Source: Government of Canada; Environment Canada (EC)
- MiningWatch Canada
- Ministry of Environment
- The environment section of the Métis National Council web site features news related to endangered species and other environmental issues as well as photo galleries of their meetings and activities.
- Source: Métis National Council
- Northern Contaminants Program
- Work towards reducing and, where possible, eliminating contaminants in traditionally harvested foods, while providing information that assists informed decision-making by individuals and communities in their food use.
- Source: Government of Canada; Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
- Northern Contaminated Sites Program
- INAC has the responsibility, through the CSP, to manage a number of contaminated properties that are no longer maintained by the original occupant.
- Source: Government of Canada; Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
- Northern Environmental Contaminants – Environment Department
- Not so long ago, most Inuit believed that our way of life would never be threatened by problems caused by contaminants in our northern environment.
- Source: Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK)
- Northern Oil and Gas
- Manages the oil and gas resources on federal lands in the NWT, Nunavut and in the northern offshore, seeks practical solutions and increases understanding on oil and gas matters.
- Source: Government of Canada; Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
- Persistent Organic Pollutants: Are we close to a solution? – Northern Perspectives (PDF)
- Explains what POPs are, what they do, and what challenges face those trying to rid the world of these toxic chemicals.
- Source: Canadian Arctic Resources Committee
- Rez Water
- This page discusses drinking water standards and the importance for First Nations communities of having access to safe drinking water supplies.
- Source: Water.ca
- Sharing the Story – Aboriginal and Northern Energy Experiences – Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
- This publication clearly demonstrates how Aboriginal peoples and Northerners and the Government of Canada can work in partnership to build a stronger heritage for future generations.
- Source: Government of Canada; Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
- Sila – Clue in to Climate Change
- This is the homepage of Sila: Clue in to Climate Change, a project of the Canadian Museum of Nature exploring climate change in the arctic environment.
- Source: Government of Canada; Canadian Museum of Nature
- Success Through Partnerships – Shellfish Program Benefits Bras d'Or – Atlantic Region
- Water quality testing is an important part of the Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program, which protects Canadian consumers from the health risks of eating contaminated shellfish.
- Source: Government of Canada; Environment Canada (EC)
- Transportation of Eagle Items Across the U.S./Canada Border (Interim Solution)
- Discusses the interim solution which authorizes status Indians to transport eagle items to and from the United States for cultural and ceremonial purposes.
- Source: Government of Canada; Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
- Water
- This page is INAC's Water Index Page, which offers links to protocol for safe drinking, water management strategy, infrastructure and maintenance, etc.
- Source: Government of Canada; Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
For more information on programs and services available to all Canadians, please visit the following Web sites: Services for Canadians – Environment, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Fisheries and Science and Technology for Canadians.
