Protecting Land Through Strong Planning
Land is sovereignty. Whether designing territorial plans, guardianship programs, or IPCAs, Nations need structured approaches to manage complexity while honouring traditional governance.
The Land-Use Planning Workshop from Indigenous Project Management Solutions (IPMS) equips leaders and guardians with project management tools that strengthen land stewardship.
Benefits of This Workshop
- Tools for planning multi-year, multi-stakeholder land projects.
- Strategies to integrate Traditional Knowledge into formal planning.
- Governance models that reflect both culture and funder requirements.
- Templates for reporting and tracking progress.
- Skills applied directly to live Nation land-use projects.
What You’ll Learn
- Stakeholder engagement for land planning.
- Risk assessment for conservation and resource projects.
- Tools for managing timelines, budgets, and environmental approvals.
- Case studies of Nations balancing cultural priorities with modern frameworks.
Proof: Land Planning in Action
Moose Cree First Nation (ON):
Supported in creating a Territorial Land-Use Plan.
Jean Marie River First Nation (NWT):
Used training to guide heritage restoration projects.
“The workshop gave us clarity and tools to manage complexity while honouring our traditional governance.” — Workshop Participant, NWT
Why It Matters for Nations
- Capacity: Builds project management skills in guardians and land staff.
- Continuity: Governance tools protect projects across leadership transitions.
- Community: Connects Nations leading land stewardship across Canada.
- Economic Growth: Land-use projects unlock revenues while protecting sovereignty.
