Indigenous-led trust invests its first $21.6M in conservation in Northwest Territories – The Narwhal

March 16, 2026

Funds are being distributed to Indigenous governments, with 22,565 22,565 sq km of Tłıc̨hǫ lands recently added to Canada’s protected areas count

A landmark initiative in the Northwest Territories is disbursing $21.6 million to Indigenous governments to support protected areas and Guardian programs.

The funds represent the first round of investments from the Our Land for the Future Trust. The trust came out of an agreement signed in 2024 by the federal government, territorial government, 21 Indigenous governments and private donors that invested $375 million into Indigenous-led conservation in the territory.

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