Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, announced $600,000 in funding for 10 new initiatives under the.
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OTTAWA, ON, June 3, 2021 /CNW/ - Indigenous peoples have been stewards of our natural environment since time immemorial. The Indigenous Guardians Pilot recognizes the many lessons that can be learned from Indigenous partners across the country and relies on Indigenous experience and Traditional Knowledge to ensure lands and waters are protected for generations to come.
Indigenous Guardians initiatives enable First Nations to monitor ecological health, maintain cultural sites, and protect sensitive areas and species, while creating jobs. (CNW Group/Environment and Climate Change Canada)
Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, announced $600,000 in funding for 10 new initiatives under the Indigenous Guardians Pilot. Guardians act as the eyes and ears on the ground. These initiatives will enable First Nations to monitor ecological health, maintain cultural sites, and protect sensitive areas