Indigenous Knowledges
Indigenous ways of knowing and being are critical for understanding, observing, and addressing climate change.
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Indigenous Knowledges and Climate Change
Since time immemorial, Indigenous peoples have respectfully lived with the natural world, and have a deep connection to the land, water, and ecosystems that are central to their cultures, languages, and livelihoods.
Through this intergenerational experience and observation, Indigenous peoples were amongst the first to notice climate change and also have critical knowledges for navigating and adapting to it.
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First Nations
First Nations are diverse peoples with many distinct languages, traditions, governance systems that are all connected by respect, reverence, and responsibility for the land.
Across these vast territories and over 600 reserve communities, First Nations are witness to climate change, and offer many teachings on how to both survive and thrive complex social, cultural, and environmental change.
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Inuit
Living on the frontlines, Inuit across the Arctic are long-term sentinels of climate change.
Facing climate impacts to well-being, livelihoods and biodiversity, Inuit knowledge is helping communities to navigate and adjust to rapid change across Inuit Nunangat.
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Métis
Across the Métis homeland, the unique and rich knowledge of Métis people contributes to a greater understanding of how both climate and culture are changing.
The resilience of Métis citizens, combined with a deep commitment to environmental protection and conservation, is inspiring climate action and renewal throughout the Métis Nation.
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Indigenous Climate Change Maps
New Indigenous map layers provide climate data for 634 First Nations and 53 Inuit communities from coast to coast to coast, as well as climate projects across the Métis homeland.
Look for the Indigenous icon on the left of the map to visualize these data and resources.
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Many useful resources are available through other agencies and organisations. Follow these links to explore more
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Climate change touches all of our lives, one way or another. Because it affects all aspects of modern life, there are many kinds of meaningful choices we can make that will help.
Climate change solutions start close to home, with simple actions in our own homes and families, but also involve new ways of thinking, planning, and acting in workplaces, neighbourhoods, and communities across the country.
See our "Take Action" topic for ideas and examples of innovative climate action taking place all across Canada.
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