![]() ![]() Currently, he works as the senior advisor on Indigenous Relations with the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) where he is on secondment from Parks Canada. Nathan is Métis with roots in northern Alberta. In this episode, I am speaking with Nathan Cardinal. My name is Kristy Tomkinson and I will be your conversation guide. These stories will explore the relationships at the core of our work to support and elevate Indigenous-led conservation across what is now known as Canada. Hello, kwe’, boozhoo, taanishi, oki, atelihai, čačim hihak kʷaa, bonjour and welcome to Community Connections – a collection of stories from the Conservation through Reconciliation Partnership. To download, click on the grey ‘Download’ button. To listen, click on the white ‘play’ button below. ![]() He shares with us how he’s enjoyed engaging in and sparking important conversations that are informing and guiding environmental organizations, such as the Nature Conservancy of Canada. Nathan discusses the importance of providing support to Indigenous nations pursuing Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs), his diverse experiences within the conservation sector to date, and how the various learning circles and knowledge streams hosted by the Conservation through Reconciliation Partnership (CRP) have facilitated his work and connected him with others. ![]() We sat down with Nathan to explore his journey through various connections and collaborations with Indigenous communities to help them achieve their vision for land stewardship and conservation. Nathan has spent much of his time thinking about how individuals and organizations can support the rights and responsibilities of Indigenous People in conserving and stewarding their traditional territories. Currently, he works as the senior advisor on Indigenous Relations with the Nature Conservancy of Canada where he is on secondment from Parks Canada. ![]()
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