Implementation of Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area Agreements in Canada

The information contained in this report describes the roles needed to carry out the work of protecting the land and water; the realities of cost, time, and economic opportunities of implementation; and supports for long-term management. [...] Three of the agreements are signed between an IGO and the federal government; one agreement is signed between an IGO and a territorial government; and in the case of Thaidene Nëné, Łutsël K’é Dene First Nation signed one agreement with the federal government and another with the government of Northwest Territories. [...] being out on the land, if they know the ice The Guardian and Nauttiqsuqtiit programs employ the knowledge and understanding of the land that already exists within commun- and the wildlife and the ities. [...] Land and language and culture are at the center of everything that we do…that [for the Dehcho], what the messaging that they realized was the most powerful for them was that “Being Dene takes care of the land.” So, for these guys, having K’asho Got’ine Way and language and place names, and ways of doing things, ways of conducting yourself on the land; that’s the most important piece of what this f. [...] Sometimes the spirit of the protected areas act; the spirit of the agreement and the existing legislation that is required to be used aren’t consistent. — Government of Northwest Territories Staff, 2022 Additionally, integrating the co-management board into decision-making for the IPCA can take time and careful thought.