B.C. First Nations have declared more than a dozen Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas. In general, this means the Nations want to elevate their role in stewarding the land, water and air. The specifics can vary widely. There is no established avenue for creating IPCAs. And the recreation communitee’s input and role in the process remains largely unknown.

To help fill in the information gaps, the ORCBC has invited representatives from two IPCA initiatives to share their visions and answer questions in a webinar on Tuesday, November 26 at 1 pm Pacific Time.

Eric Angel is the general manager of the Salmon Parks Stewardship Society, a registered non-profit set up by the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation on Vancouver Island to implement their vision for the uu-a-thluk (taking care of ~ stewardship) in the hahuułi (chiefly territories).

Byron Spinks is a Lytton First Nation councillor and the elder leading the Stein Nahatlatch Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area Initiative. The SN Inititative aims to develop a comprehensive land and water use plan for a large section of the southeastern Coast Range west of the Fraser River to protect cultural heritage and biodiversity, while creating economic development.

The guests will share the vision of their respective IPCA proposals and the perspective on the larger process. IPCAs will play an important role in the province’s ability to meet its commitments to the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and to biodiversity. This webinar will provide valuable insights for anyone interested in the future of recreation in the province.

The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC is a non-profit organization. This webinar is sponsored by the Real Estate Foundation of BC. If you would like to support our work, consider donating or get in touch about sponsorship opportunities.