Adaptations of the CS with Indigenous Communities – what’s different? Experiences from around the world

Date: October 19

Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM

Abstract: Indigenous people are the stewards of nearly 40% of the world’s intact landscapes that are managed for conservation. Conservation planners have learned many valuable experiences from applying the Conservation Standards (CS) / Healthy Country Planning (HCP) with Indigenous communities. In this session we will explore the unique differences working with Indigenous communities in a cross-cultural environment.

1. The different roles a HCP coach plays when working with Indigenous communities

2. Social and cultural targets in HCP projects – how Indigenous communities around the world determine health.

3. Lessons from coaching / project managing planning projects with Indigenous communities

4. Cross-cultural planning in Canada - Parks Canada’s experience