Vision for the NWT
The vision of NWT: Our Land for the Future is to support Indigenous-led stewardship of lands and waters in the Northwest Territories and make a substantial contribution to meeting Canada's commitments to protect and conserve more lands and waters as recognized in the Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database.
The objectives of NWT: Our Land for the Future include protecting the land and water, preserving biodiversity, supporting thriving cultures, building community capacity, and contributing to healthy and equitable economies.
This will include prioritizing Indigenous values and laws as guiding principles for economic development. Support for Indigenous Guardians is central to achieving these objectives.
“The NWT PFP will strengthen the ability of Indigenous Governments to steward lands in ways that protect our well-being and way of life and help address climate change.”
— Grand Chief Jackson Lafferty, Tłı̨chǫ Government
