In this explainer video Michelle Cyca, senior editor at The Narwhal, dives into Indigenous sovereignty: what it means, and how Indigenous-led conservation can help to protect our ecosystems. 

We’ll start by defining key terms you need to know. Then we’ll get into the nitty gritty — what Indigenous sovereignty really means, how it’s connected to Indigenous-led conservation and why it’s important for Canada’s economic and environmental future.

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