Indigenous Guardians

Overview
Supports Indigenous communities in monitoring, stewardship, and protection of their traditional lands, waters, and ice. Helps strengthen Indigenous governance, environmental oversight, and land-based cultural knowledge.

Funding Amount

• Funding varies based on project scope
• Supports staffing, equipment, monitoring programs, travel, and operational costs

Eligibility / Who It’s For
First Nations, Inuit, Métis communities and Indigenous organizations across Canada

Project Examples

• Land and water patrol programs
• Species and habitat monitoring
• Cultural site protection
• Community-led stewardship planning

Province/Scope
National