INDIGENOUS-LED CLIMATE ADAPTATION LEADERSHIP & ADVOCACY
FIRST NATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP
Working Together to Tackle Climate Change
In 2019, several coastal First Nations in BC met at a climate adaptation workshop in Richmond. During the workshop, these Nations decided to work together on climate-related issues, and the Indigenous Climate Change Coalition was born.
Today, multiple coastal Nations work together on advocacy, strategies, and practical solutions to climate change. This is where ICCC excels—helping various stakeholder groups tackle the issue of climate change together to help communities thrive.
TOGETHER WE'RE STRONGER
Sharing Resources for Climate Adaptation Between Nations
The Indigenous Coastal Climate Coalition (ICCC) is a First Nations-led working group that shares best practices and provides mentorship, support strategies, and resources for overcoming climate challenges.
The coalition of coastal Indigenous Nations will work together to address changing conditions in their territories, both on land and water, resulting from changing climatic conditions.
THE MEMBER NATIONS AGREE TO
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WORK TOGETHER TO MANAGE AND ADAPT TO THE CHANGING CLIMATE IN THEIR RESPECTIVE TERRITORIES.
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SHARE BEST PRACTICES AND LESSONS LEARNED AND MENTOR AND ENCOURAGE OTHER MEMBER NATIONS.
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COORDINATE EFFORTS TO INFLUENCE GOVERNMENTS AT ALL LEVELS TO CONSIDER CLIMATE ADAPTATION & UNDRIP PRINCIPLES IN ALL LEGISLATION.
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TO FUND CLIMATE ADAPTATION EFFORTS IN THE MEMBER NATIONS ADEQUATELY.
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INCORPORATE TRADITIONAL INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE GAINED OVER MILLENNIA TO NEW WAYS OF LIVING WITH THE CHANGING CLIMATE.
COLLABORATING TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE
Sharing Best Practices and Lessons Learned
As a climate coalition and working group, the ICCC exists to serve the following Nations in southern and northern BC. All member Nations have agreed to work together, sharing knowledge and resources for addressing the important issue of climate change adaptation.
COWICHAN TRIBES
DZAWADA’ENUXW FIRST NATION
KWIKWASUT’INUXW HAXWA’MIS FIRST NATION
OLD MASSETT VILLAGE COUNCIL
GITGA'AT FIRST NATION
GWAWAENUK TRIBE
SEMIAHMOO FIRST NATION
SKIDEGATE BAND COUNCIL
SNUNEYMUXW FIRST NATION
HEILTSUK NATION
HOMALCO FIRST NATION
SONGHEES FIRST NATION
KA:’YU:’K’T’H’/ CHE:K’TLES7ET’H FIRST NATIONS
STZ'UMINUS FIRST NATION
KITASOO/XAIXAIS FIRST NATION
TSESHAHT FIRST NATION
T'SOUKE NATION
MEET THE MEMBER NATIONS OF THE COALITION
Addressing Climate Change Through Collaboration
Member nations of the ICCC bring a diversity of languages and cultures to the table. From Skidegate to Semiahmoo and beyond, our member Nations are committed to empowering each other to overcome climate challenges with strength in ways that align with traditional cultural practices.
CLIMATE CHANGE AFFECTS EVERYONE
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