Indigenous

The International Elk-Kootenai/y Watershed Study Board held its first in-person meeting in Kalispell, Montana, from November 19-21, 2024. Since being formed in September 2024, the study board has held several virtual meetings.

The International Joint Commission has identified enhancing the role of Indigenous Peoples in collaborative governance as a strategic priority over the next few years. To that end, IJC Commissioners met for the first time on October 23 with an Indigenous Circle of Experts. 

Three postgraduate fellows are building relationships between the International Joint Commission and Indigenous and other communities to ensure diverse voices contribute to shaping a new plan for the future of Great Lakes science. 

Ottawa, Ontario/Washington, D.C.

OTTAWA, ON – Commissioners, staff, board members, Indigenous experts and representatives of the Canadian and United States governments met from October 21-25 for the International Joint Commission (IJC)’s Semi-Annual Meeting.

Increasing collaboration and engagement with Indigenous Peoples along the transboundary basins is an active priority for the International Join Commission (IJC).

Grand Beach, MB - The public is invited to attend a public meeting of the International Red River Watershed Board (IRRWB) on August 21, 2024 to be held from 4-5:30 PM CDT at the Grand Beach Community Club at Grand Beach, Manitoba. …