IPCA Innovation Centres
Supporting Indigenous-led conservation through learning, collaboration, and innovation
As Indigenous Nations continue to advance Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs), there is a growing need for places where people can come together to learn, strengthen relationships, share knowledge, and inspire new possibilities.
IPCA Innovation Centres were envisioned to meet this need by creating a network of regional centres that connect people, strengthen capacity, share knowledge, and support Indigenous-led conservation across Canada.
The Pacific IPCA Innovation Centre is the first Innovation Centre established, demonstrating how this vision can be brought to life through regional partnerships, education, and shared learning.
Explore the Pacific IPCA Innovation Centre's three interconnected areas of work:
Estuary to Old Growth Movement
Estuary to Old Growth is a growing movement that brings Indigenous Nations together to strengthen relationships, advance shared priorities, and support Indigenous-led stewardship from estuaries to old-growth forests.
Through gatherings, Regional Circles, and collaborative initiatives, the movement creates space for Nations to learn from one another, deepen relationships, and explore opportunities for collective action.
The Estuary to Old Growth Declaration reflects a shared commitment to working together in support of Indigenous-led conservation, helping to strengthen a growing network of Nations united by relationships, reciprocity, and a shared vision for the future.
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