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Changing Land Protection in Canada is part of a compilation of local climate research from science heroes across Canada and climate actions that students can complete at home, in class or in the community.
This research feature spotlights the Mi’kmaq people and their role and rights as protectors of the land. Enabling Indigenous people to govern their traditional territory promotes long-term environmental conservation strategies and places Indigenous culture and language at the heart of every IPCA. An Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA) is a body of land and water where Indigenous governments or organizations primarily protect and conserve ecosystems through local Indigenous laws, governance, or knowledge systems.
Students will:
- Learn about the Legends of the Kluskap’s Cave – Kluskap is a central figure in Mi’kmaq storytelling
- Watch a video which shares one of the Kluskap stories about the Stone Maidens
- Learn about Climate Action and Embracing New Perspectives, such as the Land Needs Guardians movement and how to support Indigenous rights as part of reconciliation
- Learn more about Trish Nash, a local climate hero
- Read about Climate Change Past, Present and Future
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Recommendation of how and where to use it
This research feature highlights the critical role of collaboration in achieving reconciliation. Supporting Indigenous rights and responsibilities in land conservation presents a fresh approach to partnership. It is as a valuable lesson for students on the significance of respectful collaboration. It illustrates how we can progress towards genuine and enduring reconciliation by valuing Indigenous perspectives and seeking wisdom from First Nation communities.
The resource provides an opportunity to discuss the importance of collaboration for reconciliation. Supporting Indigenous rights and responsibilities in land conservation is an opportunity for a new way of working together. It communicates the importance of respectful collaboration and what it might look like as we move forward with true and lasting reconciliation by listening to Indigenous perspectives and seeking knowledge from First Nation communities.
Relevant Curriculum Units
The following tool will allow you to explore the relevant curriculum matches for this resource. To start, select a province listed below.
- Step 1Select a province
- Manitoba
- Step 2Select a grade level
- Grade 9
- Step 3Select a subject
- Social Studies
- Step 4Relevant matches
- Canada in the Contemporary World: Opportunities and Challenges
- Nova Scotia
- Step 2Select a grade level
- Grade 7
- Step 3Select a subject
- Indigenous Languages and Cultures
- Step 4Relevant matches
- Mi’kmaw Language 7
- Science
- Step 4Relevant matches
- Science 7: Environmental Action
- Social Studies
- Step 4Relevant matches
- Social Studies 7 - Many Cultures: One Shared History: Government Policies and the Mi'kma'ki
- Grade 8
- Step 3Select a subject
- Science
- Step 4Relevant matches
- Science 8: Climate Change
- Social Studies
- Step 4Relevant matches
- Social Studies 8 - A Changing Canadian Society: Indigenous Experience
- Grade 10
- Step 3Select a subject
- Indigenous Studies
- Step 4Relevant matches
- Mi'Kmaq Studies: Culture
- Mi'Kmaq Studies: Governance
- Grade 11
- Step 3Select a subject
- Indigenous Studies
- Step 4Relevant matches
- Mi'kmaw Studies 11:Culture
- Ontario
- Saskatchewan
Themes Addressed
Air, Atmosphere & Climate (1)
- Climate Change
Indigenous Knowledge (1)
- TEK -- Traditional Ecological Knowledge
