2024 Healing the Land Conference:
A Milestone in Indigenous-Led Restoration Efforts

Held in Treaty 8 Territory, the conference was designed to offer an opportunity to explore successful partnerships, collaborative restoration and protection efforts, and emerging technologies that honor Indigenous knowledge systems shaping the future of restoration.

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A Focus on Collaboration and Innovation

With the inclusion of the exhibitor hall and poster board session, space was created to informally share innovative research and on-the-ground restoration efforts, demonstrating how collaborative efforts between Indigenous communities and other stakeholders can drive successful restoration and planning initiatives.

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Cultural Integration and Community Empowerment

Held in the newly opened Saulteau First Nations Cultural and Recreation Centre, Saulteau Elders and Treaty Rights and Environmental Protection staff lead pre-conference courses including Tipi-talks (cultural stories), Ethnobotany (Maskihkîya Introduction) and cultural safety training.  Saulteau-led performances provided an opportunity for community empowerment, including the inclusion of local artisans.

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A Platform for Sharing On-the-Ground Successes

Post-conference field tours highlighted on-the-ground restoration practices, including successful reclamation and invasive species management efforts, and provided an opportunity to visit the Twin Sisters native plant nursery.

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A Path Forward for Future Conferences

The conference program created a space to share restoration knowledge and practices, build partnerships, and discuss activities underway to restore degraded landscapes, enhance biodiversity and improve community well-being, setting the stage for future gatherings focused on restoration and Indigenous leadership.

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2024 Healing the Land Post Conference Video:

2024 Healing the Land Conference Sponsor Thank You Reel:

2024 Healing the Land Conference Program:

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2019 Reclamation Tradeshow

The 2019 Reclamation Tradeshow, hosted by Saulteau First Nations, served as a platform to celebrate and showcase reclamation achievements.  From innovative reclamation projects to impactful partnerships, the event highlighted the collective commitment to native planting reclamation practices, where attendees had the opportunity to:

Explore Innovative Cultural Planting Techniques

Attendees learned from experts and practitioners about cultural planting techniques, as well as innovative methods being used to restore and revitalize degraded landscapes.

Watch Twin Sisters Nursery and Caribou Penning Video Screenings

Attendees learned of the partnerships playing a key role in restoring natural habitats through the video screenings of the Twin Sisters Nursery and Caribou Penning stories.

Learn About ASKI Reclamation LP

Attendees were introduced to ASKI Reclamation LP, a local company based in Moberly Lake, B.C. and operating within Saulteau First Nations’ tradition Treaty 8 territory. ASKI Reclamation LP showcased their unique business model, integrating ecological and Indigenous knowledge with restoration best practices.

Listen to Guest Speaker Presentations

Expertise and experiences were shared with attendees through presentations on the opportunities and challenges facing the reclamation industry.

Network With Industry

Attendees had a chance to connect with Indigenous leaders, reclamation professionals, and representatives from the mining, oil, gas, hydro, and forestry sectors.

Building on this momentum, we are excited to invite you to the upcoming Healing the Land Conference, hosted by Saulteau First Nations.