Indigenous Collaboration

For millennia, Indigenous Peoples have lived in balance with the natural world, and their intergenerational experiences and knowledges provide tremendous insight on how to navigate a changing climate and cultivate a cleaner and greener world. There is much to learn from the traditional and contemporary teachings of Indigenous Peoples.

At PICS, we deeply value this Indigenous wisdom and believe it is critical for shaping just, equitable, and inclusive climate solutions. We are committed to Indigenous collaborations rooted in decolonial practices, which support truth, reconciliation, and climate action as shared priorities that encourage both cultural resurgence and planetary wellbeing.

By following wise practices — that weave different ways of knowing and being — we seek to invest in collaborations that honour and uphold Indigenous rights, self-determination, and ways of working that are guided by and contribute to Indigenous leadership. On this journey, we walk with humility, and will encourage initiatives that generate benefits for Indigenous organizations, Nations, and communities.

Livable Cities Forum: Indigenous Knowledge and Climate Action

Multisolving involves collaborating to address multiple challenges with a single action, maximizing benefits without increasing budgets or resources. When applied to climate action, this strategic approach can be used to […]

Daniel stands on the side of a rocky mountain, overlooking the Fraser River on a cloudy morning. The river winds through the valley below, with cloud-covered mountains in the distance. Daniel, seen from the side, wears jeans and a blue button-up shirt. His short brown hair is visible, but his face is turned away. His hands rest on his hips.

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Chief Frank Brown joins PICS as next Indigenous Climate Fellow