Indigenous Climate Action is proud to announce a new, experimental initiative - Sovereignty in Action - where ICA awards grants to small, grassroots Indigenous-led groups and projects. This new initiative arises from the current pandemic, where ICA is prioritizing the health and safety of Indigenous Peoples, communities, and our staff. 

With that said, we are still dedicated to building relationships and supporting grassroots initiatives and organizations that are continuing their efforts despite the pandemic. The bravery and commitment of these people, groups and organizations is honorable and deserving of recognition and support for their tireless efforts. As such, ICA has awarded 10 small organizations/frontline efforts from across so-called Canada with $2,500, each.

The grantees are:

• 1492 Land Back Lane

• Labrador Land Protectors

• Treaty Truck House

• Anishinaabe Moose Moratorium

• Wild Salmon Defenders Alliance

• Mi’kmaq asserting treaty rights

• Assembly of Seven Generations (A7G)

• Camp Pekiwewin

• Dehydration Nations

• okimaw kihêw mêkwanak (OKM)

The connection between climate justice and direct action is clear, and these projects/groups demonstrate the different ways that it can look, from food sovereignty to cultural support to enforcement of treaty rights and beyond. You can learn more about each of these initiatives on our website. 

Those defending our Mother Earth through asserting Indigenous rights and sovereignty are fighting for justice. In order to create a just and healthy future for us and our Mother, all avenues of action are considered relevant and important as we work towards a common goal. 

Building and maintaining relationships to our relatives and to our Mother is climate justice. Supporting our relatives and communities to live their teachings is climate justice. Justice for Indigenous peoples; justice for our Mother Earth.