This is a pivotal time for Indigenous communities in Canada. Indigenous Peoples are calling attention to solutions to growing crises on the land. Climate change, disappearing wildlife, and the ever-growing demand for resources, in addition to the legacy of colonialism in Canada, have combined to threaten our homelands and way of life. We are answering these challenges by supporting the creation of Indigenous Guardian programs and Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas to continue taking responsibility for the health of the land, its wildlife, our Peoples and the Earth.

Across the country, Indigenous Nations are caring for the lands, waters and resources we all depend upon. The Land Needs Guardians campaign celebrates and supports Indigenous leadership in protecting the land.

Indigenous Guardians serve as the “moccasins and mukluks” on the ground for their communities. They help restore animals and plants, test water quality, and monitor development projects. And they welcome visitors to traditional territories and maintain cultural sites.