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menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scbnorthamerica.org\/index.php\/naccb-2024-dining-things-to-do\/\" itemprop=\"url\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"avia-bullet\"><\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-text\">Dining &#038; Things To Do<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class='sticky_placeholder'><\/div><div id='after_submenu_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-174062'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lx9jotyl-732f4f8f8e141c98705f9ae81f88134b '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>IISAAK OLAM Foundation Events!<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scbnorthamerica.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/iisaak_olam_logo_black.webp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"https:\/\/iisaakolam.ca\/ noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-174063 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/scbnorthamerica.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/iisaak_olam_logo_black.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"626\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scbnorthamerica.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/iisaak_olam_logo_black.webp 626w, https:\/\/scbnorthamerica.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/iisaak_olam_logo_black-300x97.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iisaakolam.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> IISAAK OLAM Foundation (IOF)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the Society for Conservation Biology invite you to learn about the vital role of Indigenous Knowledge and Science in conservation efforts at the upcoming North American Congress on Conservation Biology (NACCB).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year\u2019s NACCB presents unique opportunities to learn from and engage with Indigenous conservation leaders at the forefront of preserving our natural world and weaving Traditional Knowledge with innovative solutions. IOF will be hosting discussions that offer <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ipcaknowledgebasket.ca\/resources\/working-respectfully-with-indigenous-people-and-their-knowledge-systems#ethicalspace\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ethical Space approaches<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to cross-cultural collaboration in conservation science. These discussions will also include practical and respectful approaches to allyship with Indigenous communities who are on the frontlines of the climate and ecological crises.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-7a06b26af1c8b1ebe39b2b09ca133561\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-av_hr-7a06b26af1c8b1ebe39b2b09ca133561{\nheight:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-7a06b26af1c8b1ebe39b2b09ca133561 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-2  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><b>Visit IISAAK OLAM Foundation&#8217;s Exhibitor Booth<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 25-27,\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Lower Atrium<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a break from the energy and buzz of the conference and visit our exhibitor booth. Sit down next to the \u2018campfire\u2019 and learn more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/dR1EeEB2t2I?feature=shared\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and other Indigenous-led conservation efforts that we\u2019re supporting within our network of partnerships. Meet our team and delve into the abundance of stories and resources featuring the incredible leadership of Indigenous communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">___________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><b>Attend a Session on Indigenous perspectives on ecological corridors and connectivity<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 25, 2-4 pm<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Room 2504<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presented by Dr. Jessica Lukawiecki, Sarah Hechtenthal (Parks Canada), and in partnership with the IISAAK OLAM Foundation, this session will outline the gaps and opportunities for Indigenous perspectives within <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/parks.canada.ca\/nature\/science\/conservation\/corridors-ecologiques-ecological-corridors\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parks Canada\u2019s National Program for Ecological Corridors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This session will discuss key findings from research initiated by Parks Canada in collaboration with the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/conservation-reconciliation.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Conservation through Reconciliation Partnership<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that examines Western concepts such as \u2018connectivity\u2019 and \u2018ecological corridors\u2019 from the perspectives of Indigenous Peoples across Canada (i.e.Turtle Island).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/parks.canada.ca\/nature\/science\/conservation\/corridors-ecologiques-ecological-corridors\/pilote-pilot#section-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indigenous-led West Coast Stewardship Corridor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be highlighted as an example of bringing together Indigenous and non-Indigenous land and water stewards to collaborate, exchange knowledge, and share in the responsibility of enhancing and restoring the lands, waters, and wildlife for future generations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">___________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><b>Attend a Plenary Session with Indigenous Conservation Leaders<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 26, 10-11:30am<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Great Hall<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join us for an inspiring <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/scbnorthamerica.org\/index.php\/naccb-2024-plenary-3\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plenary session <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">featuring Indigenous conservation leaders from the Tla-o-qui-aht, \u0141uts\u00ebl K&#8217;\u00e9 Dene, and Secwepemc Nations. This session will delve into the principles and practices of Indigenous-led conservation, highlighting how Indigenous perspectives can enrich and enhance Western science approaches to ecology and environmental stewardship. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curious to learn more about Indigenous-led conservation and Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas? Have a question for Indigenous conservation leaders?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Fill out this brief survey and we\u2019ll do our best to address your questions during the plenary: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/GJH9V8F\"><b>https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/GJH9V8F<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">___________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><b>Celebrate Nuu-chah-nulth Culture and History<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 26, 5-7pm<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Great Hall<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immerse yourself in an evening celebration of Nuu-chah-nulth culture and history. The year 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-Fn99nqWZTQ\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tla-o-qui-aht Nation\u2019s Wanachus-Hilth-hoo-is (Meares Island) Tribal Park Declaration of 1984.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This landmark event will be honoured through storytelling and traditional song and dance. The event will offer profound insights into the Nuu-chah-nulth Peoples\u2019 enduring connection to their lands, waters, and culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">___________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><b>Attend the Indigenous-led Conservation Film Festival<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 26, 7-9pm<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Great Hall<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IISAAK OLAM Foundation, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wwf.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Wildlife Fund-Canada<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the Society for Conservation Biology are excited to present a series of short films focused on Indigenous-led conservation. These films showcase the resilience, knowledge, and leadership of Indigenous communities in conserving biodiversity and ecosystem health. Through the powerful medium of film, attendees will witness the tangible impacts of Indigenous conservation efforts across North America.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We believe that these opportunities will not only broaden your perspective but also inspire collaborative efforts towards a more inclusive and effective conservation paradigm. Your participation will be instrumental in bridging the gap between Western scientific methods and Indigenous ecological wisdom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We look forward to welcoming you to these enriching experiences at the North American Congress on Conservation Biology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">___________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p><b>For more information, please contact:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Isabel Simons | isabel@iisaakolam.ca<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Research and Engagement Coordinator, <\/b><b>IISAAK OLAM Foundation<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","_price":"","_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_header":"","_tribe_default_ticket_provider":"","_tribe_ticket_capacity":"0","_ticket_start_date":"","_ticket_end_date":"","_tribe_ticket_show_description":"","_tribe_ticket_show_not_going":false,"_tribe_ticket_use_global_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_global_stock_level":"","_global_stock_mode":"","_global_stock_cap":"","_tribe_rsvp_for_event":"","_tribe_ticket_going_count":"","_tribe_ticket_not_going_count":"","_tribe_tickets_list":"[]","_tribe_ticket_has_attendee_info_fields":false,"footnotes":"","_tec_slr_enabled":"","_tec_slr_layout":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-174062","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"ticketed":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/scbnorthamerica.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/174062","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/scbnorthamerica.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/scbnorthamerica.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scbnorthamerica.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scbnorthamerica.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=174062"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/scbnorthamerica.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/174062\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/scbnorthamerica.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=174062"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}