Our Work
Clayoquot Campus
The IISAAK OLAM Foundation’s work is currently focused on the Clayoquot Campus: a place of learning, connection, and support for Indigenous knowledge systems.
The Clayoquot Campus is dedicated to supporting Indigenous-led conservation initiatives in Canada and beyond. Its indoor and outdoor spaces, including the Naa’Waya’Sum Gardens, Carving Lodge, čukʷaa haʔuk cafe, and IISAAK Learning Lodge, host a range of programs designed to support the establishment, governance, and management of Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs).
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Check out our website to learn more and come by for a visit!
Other initiatives we’ve catalyzed:
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IPCA Innovation Centres
A network of regional places dedicated to learning, collaboration, and inspiration in support of Indigenous-led conservation.
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IPCA Planning Certificate
Building capacity for a new generation of planners with the knowledge and skills to support the planning, establishment and stewardship of IPCAs in Canada.
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IPCA Knowledge Basket
A digital space created to honour, celebrate, and catalyze Indigenous-led conservation pathways in Canada, including IPCAs.
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AFN Culturally Significant Species Dialogues
Creating space for First Nations to share knowledge about the interconnectedness of people, species, and the environment.
