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.
Our Stories
Thaidene Nene: Largest Indigenous-Led Protected Land Area
In 2019, the Łutsël K’é Dene First Nation signed Establishment Agreements with Parks Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories that marked a historic milestone for Thaidene Nëné. But the work didn't stop there. Today, Łutsël K’é is showing the world what is possible through Indigenous-led conservation.
Respectful Hunting and Knowledge Sharing
For the Łutsël K’é Dene First Nation, a community hunt and culture camp in Thaidene Nëné is an opportunity to harvest and share knowledge on the land.
Nahidik Research Expedition
In a program for Indigenous youth led by Nature United, Northern Youth Leadership and Arctic Research Foundation, students from the community of Łutsël K’é Dene sail aboard a research vessel on Tu Nedhé (also known as Great Slave Lake)—the deepest lake in North America and one of the world’s largest freshwater bodies.
Indigenous Guardians
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
