RECONCILIATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE WITHIN ENGOS

In recent years, many environmental organizations have identified Indigenous-led conservation and reconciliation as priorities. True reconciliation, however, will require organizations to critically reflect on their past and current approaches and assumptions, understand and learn from the historical and ongoing harms of colonial conservation, and take genuine and concrete actions for change.

The panel will outline key principles for organizational change initiatives within environmental non-governmental organizations (ENGOs) to support and create space for Indigenous voices, knowledge systems, laws, rights, and responsibilities.

We will hear stories and experiences from environmental organizations that explore intentional approaches to prioritizing Indigenous conservation leadership through strategic planning, hiring practices, communications, fundraising, relationship-building, and more.

Related resources you are invited to explore:

Nature Conservancy of Canada's Working Together on the Land
Sierra Club BC's Balancing the Canoe: Reflection and Statement of Accountability
Nature United’s Approach to Working with Indigenous Peoples

This panel discussion will be hosted through Zoom Webinar. Please note, all participants will receive a confirmation email from Zoom with a link to join.

All registrants will be provided with a link to the recording and the presentation slides following the session.

Register here.