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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources

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CIER is Canada's first national Indigenous-directed environmental non-profit. Supporting Indigenous communities to be leaders of positive environmental change. 🌱🌎 yourcier.org

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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 42m
It's your time to be heard! Indigenous communities and organizations are invited to host community-led engagement sessions to share perspectives, priorities and proposed solutions related to Indigenous broadcasting. To apply or learn more please visit: yourcier.org/help-shape-t....
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Interested in supporting Indigenous-led energy efficiency? Become a sponsor at the 2026 Energy InSites Symposium that includes Indigenous communities, Energy Champions, industry leaders and funders for two days of learning, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing. yourcier.org/energy-insit...
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
CIER is presenting at the Assembly of First Nations Conference 4th National Climate Gathering afn.ca/.../the-asse... Our presentation on October 7 offers insights on how communities can navigate health through a changing climate that includes CIER's community project resources and guidebook.
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Join us this November! CIER and The LEAP Group are bringing communities, Energy Champions, technical experts and partners together to share knowledge, build relationships and advance Indigenous-led energy solutions. For more details and registration, please visit: yourcier.org/energy-insit...
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Trees significantly improve our physical and mental well-being by cleaning the air, reducing stress, and cooling our cities. On National Tree Day, let’s acknowledge their benefits by helping create healthy climate-resilient communities, care for local green spaces, and enhance our urban canopies.
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The IYECA program is a great way to spend your energy by saving energy. We are looking for Indigenous youth 18 to 30 passionate about making their communities more energy efficient, climate friendly and prosperous. Learn new skills and help shape the future of your community! tinyurl.com/5ambnchw
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
This 2.5 minute video summarizes the full report: tinyurl.com/uat87u6p Get the latest knowledge and data that includes case stories of Indigenous Science on how Canada’s climate has changed now and in the future due to greenhouse gas emissions from human activities. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi07...
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Applications are now being accepted. If you’re a First Nations, Inuit or Métis, and a researcher, knowledge holder or writer in the climate policy space, we look forward to your perspective.
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
CIER’s Energy InSites retrofit building program (yourcier.org/energy-insit...) is contributing to energy efficiency that could be Canada’s most cost-effective economic lever. Building efficiency will cut energy costs, create jobs, and economic returns in Canada. Read more here: tinyurl.com/46ynvuaz
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Let’s honour it together. tinyurl.com/j4ev2f25 #giveback #environmentalhealth #WeAreOne #Indigenousknowledge
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The Health Impact Assessment (HIA) process supports Indigenous communities in identifying their health priorities & the positive and negative health impacts of a policy, strategy, plan, program or project affecting their lands. Read more in the CIER searchable library. yourcier.org/resources/do...
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Support us, as together we can make change for the better. #collaboration #Indigenousknowledge #2eyedseeing #sustainablefuture
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Step up your knowledge at the CIER Library and discover any of our searchable 75 resources such as this Community Health through Climate Change guidebook. It offers insights into understanding and responding to the health impacts of climate change that affects us all. yourcier.org/resources/do...
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
CIER and Energy InSites are proud to share the stories of the inaugural IYECA cohort! We showcase the nine Youth energy leaders who spent six months learning about energy concepts, building leadership and developing professional knowledge. Check out the magazine here! tinyurl.com/y5kwrkrz
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
If you missed it, Global News with Melissa Ridgen created a great feature on the local and national news about CIER working with Sandy Bay First Nation to become a climate resilient community. tinyurl.com/5nut62hx #climatechange #watersheds #Wildfires #IndigenousKnowledge
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
This Sunday, August 9, is the International Day of the World's #Indigenous Peoples 🌎🪶 Catch up on the CLAN project, covering the positive impacts it's having on Indigenous Nepalese women and girls: yourcier.org/indigenous-women-and-y…
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Something exciting is on the way!👀 We've been working on a digital #Magazine to share the stories of the #Indigenous Youth Energy Champions who took part in the IYECA program earlier this year. Today, we're sharing some of their inspiring quotes. The full magazine launches August 17!
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
The 2026-2027 #FirstNations Call for Proposals for all Tiers is now open! 📋💡 Funding is available for up to two fiscal years. Last day to apply is August 21, 2026. More info: www.canada.ca/en/environment-climat…
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Indigenous communities must have a meaningful role in shaping Canada's freshwater future 💧 A new WaterToday feature with Co-Exec. Director Merrell-Ann Phare highlights how CIER works with #Indigenous Nations to advance Indigenous #WaterRights: watertoday.ca/viewarticle.asp?artic…
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
The Energy InSites course from CIER Ecoversity is live! 🎓 The course was designed by weaving #IndigenousKnowledge with western #Science, helping to build awareness of actions we can take to reduce energy use and save on energy bills at home: yourcier.org/courses/energy-insites
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
📢 TWO DAYS AWAY! We've partnered with the Nature Conservancy of Canada to bring you the Conservation Knowledge: Sharing Space Workshop! 🌱 📅July 30, 2026 ⏰10am - 2pm CT 📍Lake Francis Community Centre - Lake Francis, MB 🎟️Free Admission Please RSVP at the ☎️ in the photo. See you there!
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Last fall, we shared an update about a graduate, Carla Duffey, from our graphic recording training program, part of the Species At Risk project: yourcier.org/graphic-recording-trai… #IndigenousArt #Indigisky #GraphicRecording
A graphic recording of a group session for recovery planning for the eastern wolf in Canada. Features artwork that includes wolves, trees, and Indigenous symbols.
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
The #SpeciesAtRisk guidebooks (English and French) are free to use for #Indigenous communities, professionals, or any organization for training, understanding the Species At Risk Act, starting a Species At Risk project, community engagement, and much more ➡️ yourcier.org/sara
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
We are all one and interconnected to each other through nature and all living things. 🌎 Your support will help make positive environmental change now and for future generations: yourcier.org/giving/the-cier-circle
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
When women lead, communities thrive 👩🌟 Meet the #Indigenous women transforming climate action across #Nepal's Kavre and Sindhupalchok districts. These remarkable women made the leap from invisible to local champions. This is what climate-conscious, gender-aware community leadership looks like 👏
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
📢 NEW DATE ANNOUNCED 📢 We've partnered with the Nature Conservancy of Canada to bring you the Conservation Knowledge: Sharing Space Workshop! 🌱 📅July 30, 2026 ⏰10am - 2pm CT 📍Lake Francis Community Centre - Lake Francis, MB 🎟️Free Admission Please RSVP at the ☎️ in the photo. See you there!
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Climate-related emergencies are becoming a part of life for many communities. 🚨 Our Emergency Preparedness Planning page provides accessible, plain-language information and tips to help #Indigenous communities strengthen emergency preparedness: yourcier.org/emergency-preparedness…
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Happy Nunavut Day! 🎉 On July 9, 1993, the Parliament of Canada passed the Nunavut Act, establishing the territory of Nunavut and leading to the official addition of a third territory in Canada in 1999. #NunavutDay #Inuit #Indigenous
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Over the past year, we partnered with #TALSAA to deliver two Environmental Training Workshops on how to strengthen stewardship across #FirstNations. The goal was to explore how participants can protect #Alberta's ecosystems: yourcier.org/talsaa-training-sessio…
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
📢 ICYMI: HIA resources are live! Based off the feedback from the 2025 #FirstNations Health Impact Assessment workshop series, we developed an Indigenous-led Health Impact Assessment Guide and three fact sheets. Find them here: yourcier.org/first-nations-health-i…
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Our Ecoversity courses were designed by our team by weaving #Indigenous Knowledge with western science: ✅ Knowledge Sharing Support ✅ The Species At Risk Act ✅ Energy InSites ✅ ...and several more! View the courses here: yourcier.org/resources/cier-ecovers…
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
ICYMI - The Voice newsletter Summer 2026 edition is live!☀️ Get updated on some of our recent work: mailchi.mp/yourcier/cier-2022-summr…
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
👋Meet Sanumaya Tamang, Vice Chairperson of the Aampachaur Climate #Indigenous Women Farmers Group in #Nepal, formed through our CLAN project. At 53, Sanumaya is back in school to build on her childhood education despite many barriers. Thank you, Sanumaya, for showing us what resilience looks like!
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
🌲☀️ Indigenous leadership is not just important for climate policy, it's also essential for meaningful climate action and reconciliation in Canada: www.nationalobserver.com/2026/06/20…
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
This Sunday, June 21, is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Throughout June, and especially on Sunday, celebrate the culture, knowledge, and contributions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples as stewards of the land, water, and air we share. #NIPD
National Indigenous Peoples Day - text over a sunset sky with two tipi silhouettes.
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
🔎 The CIER resource library has everything from tips to full guidebooks on topics from current and past projects. Explore the wide variety of tools available for #Indigenous and non-Indigenous community leaders, students, academics, professionals, and more: yourcier.org/resources
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Canadian Climate Institute @climateinstitute.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
What are the benefits to Indigenous owners of electricity transmission projects? New analysis shows why Indigenous-led transmission is a generational opportunity. Read the full case study by Frank Busch, Joel Krupa, Kwatuuma Cole Sayers, and Tamara Krawchenko 🔽 ow.ly/4CSz50Z91lF
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
The Voice newsletter - Summer 2026 edition launches next Friday for the solstice🌼☀️ Don't forget to subscribe before it goes live: yourcier.org/news/e-newsletter
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
📢ICYMI: 📖💻 The "Community Health through #ClimateChange" Guidebook and Ecoversity Course for #Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities are now available for free on our website: yourcier.org/climate-resilient-heal…
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
June 6 is #BlueJeanJacketDay to raise awareness for Missing, Murdered, and Exploited Indigenous Men and Boys. Seek out a local walk, or host your own, in support.
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
The St. Theresa Point FireSmart Training Program invites community members to take part in a 6-week competition to reduce wildfire risk around homes and properties.🧯🔥 This initiative is brought together by CIER, St. Theresa Point First Nation, #Wawanesa Climate Champions and FireSmart Canada.
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
⚠️ IMPORTANT REMINDER: Applications for the Indigenous Youth Energy Champion Accelerator close this Sunday, May 31! ⚠️ No prior energy knowledge or education is required, just passion and a willingness to learn! ➡️ For more info or to apply: yourcier.org/energy-insites/youth-c…
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
ClimateWest 2026 was held May 12-13 in Winnipeg. Thomas McKay, Project Manager at CIER, spoke on Two-Eyed Seeing: How #IndigenousKnowledge and western science can support practical, community-led #ClimateAdaptation. See the forum's presentations: climatewest.ca/climatewest-2026-for…
Thomas McKay, project manager at CIER, stands in front of a room full of people at the ClimateWest 2026 forum. Thomas is presenting on Two-Eyed Seeing.
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
The #FraserBasin Council has developed the Extreme Heat Mapping Project Guidance Framework to support #Indigenous & local communities. Their webinar will introduce the framework, show how to use it and share insights: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN…
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
URGENT UPDATE: Out of respect to the recent tragedy in the community, the event will be postponed till the summer. Details to come. Our hearts are with the people of the Lake Francis community.
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
URGENT UPDATE: Out of respect to the recent tragedy in the community, the event will be postponed till the summer. Details to come. Our hearts are with the people of the Lake Francis community.
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
URGENT UPDATE: Out of respect to the recent tragedy in the community, the event will be postponed till the summer. Details to come. Our hearts are with the people of the Lake Francis community.
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
URGENT UPDATE: Out of respect to the recent tragedy in the community, the event will be postponed till the summer. Details to come. Our hearts are with the people of the Lake Francis community.
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Canadian Climate Institute @climateinstitute.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Registrations for our Indigenous Perspectives roundtables are open! Co-hosted with @yourcier.bsky.social, they offer an opportunity to learn from Indigenous-led research with discussion focused on four new case studies. Secure your spot for June 22 and 23! 🔽 climateinstitute.ca/events/2026-...
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources @yourcier.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
🚨THIS WEDNESDAY 🚨 We partnered with Nature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada to host the #Conservation Knowledge: Sharing Space Workshop! 🌱 📅Wed, May 27 ⏰10am-2pm CT 📍#LakeFrancis Community Centre, MB 🥪Lunch included 🎟️Free - RSVP at the ☎️ in the photo #Indigenous #Manitoba
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