Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources

🍂 As the weather cools and the leaves change colour, communities and families begin to gather and prepare for the Fall Hunt: https://yourcier.org/practicing-tradition-during-the-fall-hunt/

#IndigenousKnowledge #Indigenous #FirstNations #FoodSovereignty #Tradition #Communities #Moose

A black-and-white vintage photograph of a man with curly hair and a mustache, wearing a formal suit with a vest and tie, posed for a portrait.

On this day in 1844, Louis Riel was born. He led two resistance movements against the Government of Canada to defend Metis rights and identity in 1869-70 and 1885. Considered the Father of Manitoba, he was put to death in 1885 for treason.

Emergency preparedness planning - Wawanesa Insurance and CIER logos under an image of a wildfire.

CIER’s Emergency Preparedness Planning page has info and tips to help #Indigenous communities strengthen their emergency preparedness: https://yourcier.org/emergency-preparedness-planning/

This resource is made possible through the generous support of the #Wawanesa Climate Champions initiative.

Scholarships Scholarships Scholarships Scholarships We believe that empowering the next generation of skilled professionals starts with making education more accessible We believe that empowering the next generation of skilled professionals starts with making education more accessible Apply Now

Supply-Build Canada has announced the second year of The Rising Star Awards #Scholarships — a good opportunity for #Indigenous communities looking to sustainably build capacity.

Applications open January 1, 2026. For details: www.letsgobuild.ca/scholarships

#Sustainable #FirstNations #ApplyNow

Shianne McKay has been appointed Co-Executive Director, through leadership expansion at Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources yourcier.org/shianne-mcka...
#Collaboration #IndigenousLeadership #SustainableFuture #EnvironmentalHealth

Make the connection to the health of our land, water and air that helps sustain our future wellbeing. tinyurl.com/533e3sap

#giveback #WeAreOne #Indigenousknowledge #sustainablefuture

The Voice newsletter - CIER logo and text over a hilly background image featuring two prairie dogs.

ICYMI - The Fall newsletter is live! 🍂

Check out stories about the new Sandy Bay Greenhouse, Graphic Recording Training, IYECA, and more: https://mailchi.mp/yourcier/cier-2022-summrt-newsletter-13877617

#Indigenous #FirstNations #Canada #ProjectUpdates #ClimateAction

What is the Indigenous Perspectives program? Why should First Nations, Inuit or Métis researchers, Knowledge Holders, or writers participate? Find out during our free webinar on Oct 17 and apply by Nov 3 ⬇️ #IndigenousResearch @yourcier.bsky.social

climateinstitute.ca/reports/indi...

🌲🧯CIER hosted a third Emergency Planning & Wildfire Resilience Workshop as part of an ongoing collaboration between CIER, Wawanesa, and #SandyBayFN to help communities across Canada strengthen resilience through Indigenous-led climate action: https://ow.ly/92Mz50X9kps

Alliance Française Manitoba is hosting the Nuit Des Idees with the theme “Exploring Indigenous Connections to Water and the Ocean” on Fri, Oct 10 at 6:30pm at U of Manitoba.

Register for free: https://www.afmanitoba.ca/en/culture-and-events/events/nuit-des-idees-2025/

#IndigenousArt

"Urban species at risk" - The outline of a forest overlaps the outline of a cityscape.

On #WorldHabitatDay, we're reminded that human and wildlife coexistence isn't just possible, it's essential. Our UrbanSAR project braids Western and Indigenous Knowledge with urban conservation planning, creating spaces where we all can thrive: https://yourcier.org/sara/

"Proud judge of the semi-final" - The AquaHacking program is a springboard for developing entrepreneurial and climate leadership skills, while equipping participants to launch their innovative solutions for freshwater sustainability and community resilience. Hosted by AquaAction, Alberta Innovates, and CIER. Logos and text over a lakeview background image of four eagles flying near the lake's surface.

💧CIER is honoured to serve as a semi-finalist judge in the Water & Environment category for the AquaAction 💦 AquaHacking Prairies Challenge. Good luck to all the teams! Your work is proof that change is possible when we come together.💧

#TakeAquaAction #AHPrairies #AquaHacking

Learning Circles by CIER - October 17, 2025, with Nak'azdli Whut'en & Kapawe'no First Nations. Text over a mixture of background photos, including seas, lakes, sky, trees, mountains, and wildlife including bats, bears, butterflies, fish, frogs, and a wolverine.

CIER & ECCC-CWS invite you to our Learning Circle🟢 on Oct 17 at 12-1:30pm PT, covering community engagement, with presentations from Nak'azdli Whut'en & Kapawe'no #FirstNations.

Register via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/q-o4LzBkR0Co0JjNbsyl2Q#/registration

#IndigenousKnowledge

Are you considering applying to the Indigenous Perspectives series but have questions about the process? Participate in our free webinar on Oct 17 to get answers, and apply by Nov 3 ⬇️ #IndigenousResearch @yourcier.bsky.social

climateinstitute.ca/reports/indi...

September 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Orange Shirt Day. An illustrated orange shirt on a blank background with feathers in the corners of the image.

🧡👕 #OrangeShirtDay — National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

Take one opportunity today to share, support or reflect by attending an event, speaking to folks in your community, or consider the ways you can provide for others.

Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419

#EveryChildMatters

Energy InSites welcomes Norway House Cree Nation ("kinosao sipi") - "Accelerating Indigenous Community Energy Retrofits": The LEAP Group and CIER logos over an arctic sunset background.

⭐️Let’s welcome Norway House Cree Nation to the Energy InSites program! ⭐️

💡📊Learn more about how Indigenous communities across Canada are addressing their energy conservation and efficiency needs → yourcier.org/energy-insit...

#EnergySavings #FirstNations #IndigenousKnowledge #ClimateAction

🌲Today is #NationalTreeDay, part of #NationalForestWeek in Canada. Trees give so much to us, supporting culture, history, and life itself.

➡️ Give to what you can't live without: yourcier.org/giving/the-c...

#ForestsCanada #Indigenous #FirstNations #Metis #Inuit #Charity #NonProfit #ClimateAction

Indigenous engagement and facilitation training session - October 21, 2025. A room of seated people raise their hand toward a speaker.

CIER & ECCC-CWS invite you to our #Indigenous Engagement and Facilitation Training Session on Oct 21 at 9:30am-12:30pm PT focused on improving community engagement through an authentic Indigenous lens.

Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#IndigenousKnowledge #FirstNations

hashtag: national forest week appears over a shady upward daytime autumn view of 3 trees as the leaves change colour.

Each year, #NationalForestWeek is celebrated across Canada 🌳🍁🌲

We invite everyone to learn more about Canada’s forest heritage and to help raise awareness about this valuable resource. Forests are fundamental to the culture, traditions, and history of us all.

#NFW #IndigenousKnowledge

This week is National Forest Week in Canada.
B.C. harbours some of the world's most ancient and vibrant forests — home to species not found anywhere else on the planet.

We'd love to celebrate by seeing some of your favourite forest images, or hearing about your favourite forest memories.

Energy InSites welcomes Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation. Accelerating Indigenous Community Energy Retrofits. The LEAP Group and CIER logos and text over an arctic sunset background.

⭐️Let’s welcome Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation to the Energy InSites program! ⭐️

💡📊Learn more about how Indigenous communities across Canada are addressing their energy conservation and efficiency needs → yourcier.org/energy-insit...

#EnergySavings #CommunityBenefits #FirstNations

The Voice newsletter - CIER logo over a prairie background featuring some prairie dogs.

The fall 2025 edition of The Voice newsletter launches next week on the equinox. 🍂

If you're not already subscribed, stay in the loop here ➡️ yourcier.org/news/e-newsl...

#IndigenousKnowledge #ClimateAction

Applications for the 2025-26 Indigenous Perspectives series are officially open!

Director of Education & Community Engagement // Directeur·trice, Éducation et engagement communautaire Employment Opportunity Ottawa Riverkeeper is seeking a Director of Education & Community Engagement to lead our Education & Outreach teams. Start Date: November 24th, 2025 (flexible) Startin...

💼 HIRING ALERT!

@ottriverkeeper.bsky.social is looking for a Director of Education & Community Engagement. Anishinābeg Algonquin cultural knowledge is an asset for applicants: ork.bamboohr.com/careers/85

#IndigenousJobs #NowHiring #CanadaJobs #JobHunting

Workshop #2: Indigenous Knowledge for emergency preparedness and wildfire risk reduction. Logos include Wawanesa Insurance, CIER, and Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation. Text and logos over a classroom full of students.

On August 2, CIER joined #SandyBayFN for a second workshop on Emergency Preparedness Planning and Community #Wildfire Risk, Mitigation, and Resilience. Thanks to Wawanesa for their generous contribution to emergency preparedness in Sandy Bay: yourcier.org/sandy-bay-oj...

#IndigenousKnowledge

Leaders of Indigenous and Municipal gov’ts working together to solve shared water and environmental issues. The last 4 years our CLI project has facilitated collaborative agreements in the Okanagan, Fort Smith NWT & two in progress, MRBB and City of Wpg. yourcier.org/cli/

#cogovernance

Strategic conservation framework session - September 18, 2025: A daytime view of Winnipeg's bridge, Esplanade Riel, from a grassy footpath.

ICYMI: CIER & ECCC invite all living within 100km of #Winnipeg & interested in conservation of species & ecosystems at risk in urban areas to the Strategic #Conservation Framework in-person event on Sept 18, 9am: www.eventbrite.com/e/strategic-...

Or join on Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

It’s supporting diverse projects like these that effect our land, water and air and connect to all living things that help sustain our environmental health & future wellbeing. yourcier.org/our-projects/
#workingtogether #Indigenousknowledge #sustainablefuture

Strategic conservation framework session - September 18, 2025: A daytime view of the Esplanade Riel bridge in Winnipeg from a grassy walkway.

CIER & ECCC extend a special invite to those living within 100kms of #Winnipeg & interested in the conservation of species & ecosystems at risk in urban areas to the in-person Strategic #Conservation Framework session on Sept 18, 2025, 9am-1pm: www.eventbrite.com/e/strategic-...

“Water is essential not only to health, but also to poverty reduction, food security, peace and human rights, ecosystems and education.” - United Nations, Sustainable Development Goal # 6💧

🤝 Your choice makes the difference: yourcier.org/giving/the-c...

#InternationalDayOfCharity #CharityDay