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Tag: Turtle Island

Youth Circle for Mother Earth Webinar

January 18, 2022–Noah Cole

Youth Circle for Mother Earth leadership retreat, February 2020 © Christine Ambre

The Youth Circle for Mother Earth (YCME) project aims to create and support a cross-cultural network of young Indigenous and non-Indigenous leaders to become lifelong ambassadors for Mother Earth. The focus is on land, air and waters, which includes the natural world and its conservation, protection and restoration. Join YCME project partners to learn about ...

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Coming to know Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas

July 9, 2021–Heléna Mauti

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Indigenous Relations•Ontario Nature•Protected Places

Farabout Peninsula, Eagle Lake/Migisi Sahgaigan © Anne Bell

Across Turtle Island (what is currently known as North America), Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) are rightfully being recognized as a solution to climate change and biodiversity loss, while simultaneously providing a path towards Indigenous Nations having their ancestral responsibilities to the Lands and Waters acknowledged and respected through reinstating their sovereignty and jurisdiction ...

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Reimagining the Youth Summit for Mother Earth – Blog

September 24, 2020–Christine Ambre

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Indigenous Relations•Nature Guardians Youth Program•Ontario Nature•Youth

Meditating on the escarpment during the scavenger hunt © Anna ET

September is always an exciting time at Ontario Nature. It is when our Youth Council shines as they bring to fruition months of planning and organizing to host the annual Youth Summit. The Youth Summit is a weekend-long gathering with over one hundred youth (ages 14–20) from across the province. It is a highlight of ...

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