Learn about the Kaska Dene vision for land stewardship in Northern BC.
The Kaska Dene have an ambitious and forward-looking vision for stewarding the lands and waters of northern British Columbia, one that includes outdoor recreation as a valued and compatible use. This vision is known as Dene K’éh Kusān, meaning “Always Will Be There.”
For ORCBC’s January webinar, representatives from the Kaska Nation and the Dena Kayeh Institute will share their vision for land stewardship across approximately 3.9 million hectares, nearly 10% of northern B.C., within the B.C. Kaska Ancestral Territory. They will explore how Indigenous-led conservation, land use planning, and recreation can align in practice.
What you’ll learn
This webinar will provide insight into:
The modernized land use planning process in British Columbia
The Kaska vision for the Dene K’éh Kusān Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA)
Co-management and Guardian stewardship models
Why and how outdoor recreation aligns with Kaska values, laws, and stewardship goals
Ways the recreation community can engage constructively and respectfully
The Kaska Nation is one of four Nations currently engaged in modernized land use planning processes in northern B.C. Their work is part of a broader shift underway across the province, with nine land-use planning processes and more than a dozen proposed IPCAs underway. This webinar offers a valuable opportunity to hear directly from a Nation leading this work and to better understand the implications for outdoor recreation.
Speakers
Michelle Miller: Director of Culture and Land Stewardship for Dena Kayeh Institute
Michelle is of both Kaska and Tahltan ancestry. She is a member of the Daylu Dena
Council with deep roots in the Lower Post region of the Kaska Ancestral Territory. As
Director of Culture and Land Stewardship for Dena Kayeh Institute, Michelle has an
important role in the ongoing work with the establishment of the Dena K’eh Kusan.
Bill Lux: Technical Advisor for Dena Kayeh Institute
Bill is a citizen of the Kaska Nation. He is a member of the Dease River First Nation
with deep roots in the Good Hope Lake region of the Kaska Ancestral Territory. Bill
plays a key role as a member of the technical team for the Dena K’eh Kusan in the area
of communications, Kaska culture and land use planning.
Norm MacLean: Technical Advisor for the Dena Kayeh Institute
Norm is a wildlife biologist with extensive experience working with the Kaska Nation for
many years providing technical assistance in wildlife management and land use
planning.
Dave Crampton: Technical Advisor for the Dena Kayeh Institute
Dave has a background in Forestry and has worked extensively with the Kaska Nation
for over a decade, providing technical expertise in forestry and land use planning.
Webinar details
Why: Learn about Dene K’éh Kusān, IPCAs, and land use planning
When: Tuesday, January 27, at 12:00 pm Pacific Time
Where: Virtual on Zoom
(A recording will be shared with everyone who registers)
There will be time at the end of the presentation for audience questions and discussion.
Even if you can’t attend live, we encourage you to register to receive the recording.
Sign up now to be part of this important conversation about the future of land stewardship and outdoor recreation in B.C.
We are grateful to the Real Estate Foundation of BC for supporting this webinar.
The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC is a non-profit organization. These webinars are free, thanks to the support of our generous donors and sponsors. If you would like to support our work, make a donation or get in touch about sponsorship opportunities.