Guide to Establishing an Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCA) Innovation Centre

This project aims to document the process that was undertaken to establish the first Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA) Innovation Centre. This documentation will serve as a roadmap and assist in the establishment of future IPCA innovation centres across Canada and internationally. The establishment of IPCAs are essential if Canada hopes to protect biodiversity and ultimately achieve Target 1. Innovation Centres play a key role in providing Indigenous peoples with the support and resources needed to ensure the successful establishment, governance, and management of these areas. The proposed project will assist the partner organization in the development of future IPCA Innovation Centres because it will summarize the steps taken and lessons learnt from establishing the first IPCA Innovation Centre, thus making the process more efficient for future projects.

Faculty Supervisor:

Pamela Shaw

Student:

Partner:

IISAAK OLAM Foundation

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Vancouver Island University

Program: