Indigenous-led environmental stewardship programs receive $27M in federal funding

Jaimee Gaunce is the executive director of the First Nations National Guardians Network.

The federal government has provided more than $27 million in funding for 80 Indigenous-led environmental stewardship initiatives.Posted: Sep 27, 2024 4:51 PM EDT | Last Updated: 3 hours agoSocial Sharing

"It is unusual for the federal government not to be in control," said Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault. "But I think if there's one area where we should, and we have a responsibility to, let go, it is for projects like this one." "I think my heart is full of love, happiness, triumph," said Jaimee Gaunce, NGN executive director. " was a historical day. We were able to make history and move First Nations people forward."

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