“Investments made in and since Budget 2022 to advance reconciliation, protect the environment, and build stronger and more inclusive communities across Canada include: // 1.1 billion over seven years, starting in 2023-24, to conserve and protect nature in Canada and around the world, including $800 million to support up to four Indigenous-led conservation initiatives;”

“In the spirit of reconciliation, the Government of Canada is committed to supporting Indigenous leadership to help protect ecosystems, species, and cultures now and for future generations. Canada is committed to working in partnership with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis to support Traditional Knowledge and Indigenous science in nature conservation to help ensure land, water, and ice are protected and can thrive into the future. This includes initiatives that support Indigenous-led climate change monitoring and greenhouse gas reduction, species-at-risk conservation measures, and on-the-ground conservation through Indigenous Guardians initiatives.”

“That is why Indigenous climate leadership, through a strong nation-to-nation, Inuit-Crown, and governmentto-government relationship is a cornerstone of Canada’s 2020 strengthened climate plan. As announced in the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan, Budget 2022 proposes to provide $29.6 million over three years, starting in 2022-23, to Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada to support the co-development of an Indigenous Climate Leadership Agenda to support self-determined action in addressing Indigenous peoples’ climate priorities. The funding will also support the phased implementation of distinctionsbased climate strategies.”