Climate Leadership Program
The Climate Leadership Program (CLP) is a transformative initiative built through community engagements and knowledge-sharing sessions from across so-called Canada. Fundamentally, the CLP serves to facilitate capacity-building, information and resource exchanges, and advocacy among Indigenous leaders, communities, and beyond.
The CLP stands as a vital platform for Indigenous communities to assert their sovereignty in the face of climate change. By empowering Indigenous leaders, preserving cultural knowledge, and fostering collaboration, this program plays a crucial role in advancing climate justice and creating a just future for all.
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Program Objectives
Empowering Indigenous leadership | aims to identify, nurture, and empower Indigenous leaders who can drive climate action within their communities.
Strengthening Indigenous knowledge | recognizes the deep connection Indigenous Peoples have with the land and their unique understanding of climate change.
Building resiliency | focuses on helping communities build resiliency by providing resources, strategies, and tools to adapt to changing environmental conditions.
Fostering collaboration | ICA recognizes the importance of collaboration among Indigenous communities at the national and international level - this program encourages networking, partnerships, and alliances to enhance the collective impact of climate action.
Eligibility
In order to qualify for this program, participants must:
Self-identify as Indigenous
Have a strong desire to create positive change in your community or organization
Be located somewhere on Turtle Island (North America)
Be 18 years of age or older
Be open to hosting a workshop in your community or organization
Program Details
Leadership training | participants receive comprehensive leadership training that encompasses Indigenous ways of knowing + being, climate science, policy advocacy, and community engagement
Cultural preservation | recognizing the cultural significance of Indigenous practices, the program promotes the preservation of traditional knowledge and practices as essential components of climate adaptation and mitigation
Community workshops | ICA organizes workshops at the community level, fostering a grassroots approach to climate action. These workshops provide practical tools and knowledge for community members to engage in climate initiatives
Advocacy and policy support | offers guidance on engaging with policymakers and advocating for Indigenous rights and climate justice at local, national, and international levels
Resource access | participants gain access to a network of resources, and technical supports to develop and implement climate projects within their communities
