Indigenous leaders agree ‘Our Land for the Future’ initiative will have widespread benefits

By Tom Taylor, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Nahanni Butte Chief Steve Vital believes the newly signed NWT: Our Land for the Future agreement could have major benefits for his community and Indigenous people across the NWT. The Nahanni Butte Dene Band was one of 22 Indigenous governments to sign the new agreement on Nov. 14 — along with the Government of Canada, the GNWT, and private donors. The initiative unlocked $375 million to fund Indigenous-led conservation, stewardship, and economic development across the territory. “The agreement is based on the collective vision of Indigenous Leadership on sustainability, protecting and preserving our land, water, wildlife and natural resources,” Vital told NNSL Media, adding that it will help establish “a perfect equilibrium of economic development with conservation,” as “directed by the vision of…

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