BC Nature respectfully acknowledges that our work takes place across the homelands of many Indigenous Peoples throughout what is now known as British Columbia. These lands and waters have been cared for and intertwined with the lives of diverse First Nations since time immemorial, each with their own unique histories, languages, and relationships with the natural world. Our headquarters are in North Vancouver, on the unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Tsleil-Waututh, Só’lh Téméxw (Stó:lō), and xwməθkwəy̓ə m (Musqueam) Nations.

We are deeply grateful to live and work on these lands and are committed to learning from and working in partnership with Indigenous communities to support respectful, reciprocal relationships in conservation.

As an organization dedicated to protecting biodiversity, we recognize that effective stewardship of the natural world is enriched by the leadership, rights, and knowledge of Indigenous Peoples. We are committed to reconciliation, to honouring Indigenous sovereignty, and to fostering collaboration in all areas of our work. We encourage our members, partners, and supporters to:

• Learn about the Indigenous Nations on whose lands they live and work using tools like Whose Land (https://www.whose.land/en/) and Native Land (https://nativeland.ca/). For a deeper understanding of Indigenous histories and perspectives, a free, online Indigenous Canada course is offered by the University of Alberta and can be accessed here.
• Support Indigenous-led conservation efforts and environmental justice initiatives.
• Seek out opportunities to uplift Indigenous leadership and advocate for policies that promote equity and sustainability.
• Reflect on how we can build reciprocal relationships with the land and the Indigenous communities who have stewarded it for generations. Consider how your actions can contribute to respectful, ongoing stewardship and reconciliation.

Together, we can foster a conservation movement grounded in respect, inclusion, and shared responsibility to knowing our nature and keeping it worth knowing.