An Opportunity to Protect More Than 6.5 Million Acres for Wildlife and People
In the Northwest Territories we're helping First Nation leaders blend cutting-edge conservation science with traditional knowledge to create one of the largest protected areas in the country.
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Thaidene Nëné: Largest Indigenous-Led Protected Land Area
For more than 10 years, the Łutsël K’é Dene First Nation has been working to advance the Nation’s vision for their traditional homeland in the Northwest Territories: a 6.5 million-acre protected area called Thaidene Nëné.
Partnerships
Łutsël K’é Dene First Nation
We've worked with the Łutsël K’é Dene First Nation for more than 10 years to support their vision for Thaidene Nëné.
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Working in the North
As the Northwest Territories Conservation lead for Nature United, Tracey Williams is using her background in community conservation to support Indigenous authority in the Denesoline Dene Chipewyan community of Lutsel K’e.
Partnerships
Eyes and Ears of the Land
Indigenous Guardians are the “eyes and ears” of their territories – they are men and women who are using Indigenous knowledge and practices, blended with western science to monitor and steward their traditional lands and waters across Canada. Nature United supports these important programs with technical tools, networking, research, and more.
Our Work in the Northwest Territories
