Victoria, June 10 – 12
Victoria Conference Centre
This is one of the largest, most representative National Guardians Gatherings to date! About 275 Guardians are convening in Victoria, joined by leaders, partners, and allies for a total of 350 participants.
Together, we will celebrate the growth and success of the Guardians movement. More than 130 different Guardians programs will be represented–many for the first time–providing a testament to the growth of the movement.
The Gathering will offer Guardians a chance to connect and learn and to celebrate the success of the National Guardians Network.
The First Nations National Guardians Network and the Indigenous Leadership Initiative are excited to welcome you in person or via live stream!
Tuning in remotely? Watch the live stream!
Agenda
Check out the daily agenda during the Gathering.
What breakout sessions should I attend?
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Because space is limited, this is a by-invitation event. Guardians from across the country were invited to submit a request to attend, and over 275 Guardians were selected to come to the Gathering. A group of supporters and allies will also join. All plenary events and a few concurrent sessions will be live streamed so anyone else who is interested can participate as well.
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Yes. All the plenary sessions will be live-streamed. Recordings of the events will be available on this page after the Gathering.
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Yes. Simultaneous translation from English to French will be provided for all plenary sessions.
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The First Nations National Guardians Network and the Indigenous Leadership are proud to be co-hosting the 2025 National Guardians Gathering Together.
Who are the host organizations?
Designed and managed by First Nations individuals, the National Guardians Network is the first Indigenous-led national stewardship network in the world. The First Nations National Guardians launched in December 2022, and has successfully managed the distribution of federal Guardians funds. You can learn more about the NGN on their website.
The Indigenous Leadership Initiative, the only Indigenous-led conservation organization in Canada, is dedicated to supporting Indigenous Nations in honouring the responsibility to care for lands and waters.
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Reporters are welcome to attend plenary sessions. Click here to see the agenda and click here to connect with a media contact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Resources
Below are select documents relevant to the Gathering. These will be updated to include discussion documents and other materials.
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Where there are Guardians, There are Benefits
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Progress Report & Timeline of the Guardians Movement
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Land Needs Guardians Community Storytellers’ Video Collection
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The Role of First Nations Guardians in Wildfire Response & Management
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The Indigenous Guardians Toolkit
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AFN Resolution: Support for a National Guardian Program
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