Fighting for Our Future in International Climate Spaces

Indigenous Climate Action’s Executive Director, Eriel Tchekwie Deranger, announces her transition from the Executive Director position.

Today, July 11th, marks the 35th Anniversary of the siege. The standoff at Kanehsata:ke made headlines and forced many Canadians to confront the realities of Indigenous resistance – and the sad reality is that not much has changed.

Leadership is more than a directive role, it is ensuring that the community is taken care of.

ICA was honored to support IHRT, who are helpers in the community, previously with the Sovereignty in Action Awards.

We’ve officially launched this years intake of Sovereignty in Action Awards and are now accepting applications for nominations.

ICA has compiled a list of resources for evacuees affected by the on-going wildfire situation across Turtle Island. We will continue to update resources that are submitted.

What did our families hold before so-called Alberta?
We were not waiting to be claimed by colonial nations — or their legislation.

Ziigwan (Zee-gwun), meaning “spring” in Anishinaabemowin, marks the beginning of a new year for many Indigenous communities of Turtle Island, north of the hemisphere.