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Thaidene Nëné Cliffs of the Pethei Peninsula overlooking Great Slave Lake in the Northwest Territories. © Pat Kane
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Reimagining Conservation in Canada

We believe that nature—thriving and full of life—is the foundation of strong communities, a prosperous economy, and a future worth passing on to our grandchildren. Our Canadian affiliate, Nature United, brings together partners in Indigenous and other governments, communities, industries and non-profits to define new pathways towards a sustainable future.

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Our Impact 2021

It is our collective ambition that will safeguard our future. See how our team and partners have raised our ambition, acted decisively and worked together in the face of global challenges this year.

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Our Stories

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Blog

Canadian Leaders Back Nature as a Climate Solution—So Does Science

In Canada, a new study showing the potential of natural climate solutions will help bolster ambitious climate targets and drive bold action to reach global 2030 goals.

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Science

A Vision for Clayoquot Sound

We can protect 250,000 acres of old-growth forest while addressing climate change, habitat loss and social justice issues.

On the beaches of the Great Bear Rainforest, grizzly bears gorge on mussels.

Photo Essay

Photographing the Great Bear Rainforest

Photographer Jon McCormack shares why he is so inspired by nature in the Great Bear Rainforest.

By Jon McCormack

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Feature

Thaidene Nene Reality

Indigenous leadership coupled with transformational support from The Nature Conservancy led to the protection of 6.5 million acre Thaidene Nëné, which translates to “Land of the Ancestors” in the Dene language. The park is in Canada’s Northwest Territories.

By Adam Bloom

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Initiative

Working With Indigenous Peoples

In Canada, the leadership of Indigenous peoples is essential to solving the conservation challenges we face locally and globally.

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Leadership

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Hadley Archer

Executive Director, Nature United (Canada)
Toni Hardesty

Toni Hardesty

Western and Canada Division Director
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Jan Glendening

Managing Director, North America
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Jennifer Morris

Chief Executive Officer, The Nature Conservancy
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Legacy Club

Learn how you can make a lasting gift to support our work in Canada by joining the Legacy Club.

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Boreal Overlook Nature United works with communities in the boreal region of Canada. © Pat Kane

Our Approach to Partnership in Canada

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Partner Centered Our work is based on building relationships, establishing trust and developing partnerships focused on shared interests. © Jason Houston
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Reciprocity Our partnerships with Indigenous communities are opportunities for mutual learning, sharing and receiving between Nature United and the communities. © Jason Houston
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Flexible and Adaptable We strive to be flexible to the needs and constraints of communities, including being aware of competing priorities. We do not rush projects to fit within arbitrary deadlines. © Jason Houston
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Diversity We recognize and respect the diversity of Indigenous communities, and the diversity that exists within Indigenous communities. © © Sustainable Southeast Partnership (Bethany Goodrich)
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Clear and Accountable We set clear lines of communication and commit to fulfilling agreed-to roles and responsibilities. © Michael Pietrocarlo
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Community-Driven We seek to understand what a community needs. Together with communities, we co-create plans that align with their priorities and our expertise and mission. © Pat Kane
× Several people paddle a traditional canoe on open water, with a cruise ship in the distance.
× Closeup of a young person taking a photo of some plants.
× View of a small wooden building with Indigenous drawings on the front at the waterfront edge of a piece of land on a foggy day.
× Eight Indigenous people stand for a group photo, with verdant mountains in the background.
× Three people sit in a classroom; a white board with colorful sticky notes is in the background.
× Winter view of several wooden residential buildings and a teepee in a large snow-covered expanse, with snow-covered hills in the distance.