Organized by CPAWS Yukon and the Northwest Boreal Partnership, the Land and Water Relationship Gathering brought people together to listen, share and learn about the intersection of efforts and opportunities around land and water planning, climate adaptation, conservation, and regenerative economies – with a highlighted focus on Indigenous-led and collaborative efforts.

We brought together a diverse group of representatives from First Nation communities and governments, government agencies, funding groups, academic institutions, conservation groups, the tourism and business sector, and land planning and management organizations. In addition to teaching and inspiring one another with examples of what is possible, we hope this gathering will help everyone work together on future land-water initiatives and planning in the North and beyond.

Speakers included:

• CPAWS Yukon – Chris Pinkerton, Joti Overduin
• How We Walk with the Land and Water – Colleen James, Mark Wedge, Margaret McKay, Louise Clethro, Jewel Davies, Coralee Johns, Rebecca Kingdon, Roy Neilson
• Yukon Land Use Planning Council – Neil Salvin, Tim Sellars, Nicole Percival, Joe Copper Jack
• Yukon First Nation Climate Action Fellowship – Nika Silverfox, Jewel Davies
• Carcross/Tagish First Nation – Patrick James, Sean McDougal
• Ross River Dena Council – Josh Ladue
• First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun – Frank Patterson, Jimmy Johnny
• Ahtna Intertribal Resource Commission – Karen Linnell
• Northwest Boreal Partnership – Leanna Heffner, Coralee Johns