Guardians Gathering
Guardians Gathering

Access Funding For Your Guardian Program

We provide the tools, opportunities and investments that Guardians 
need to ensure thriving programs and regional networks.

Discover our programs

Access Funding For Your Guardian Program

We provide the tools, opportunities and investments that Guardians 
need to ensure thriving programs and regional networks.

Discover our programs

FUNDING PROGRAMS

GUARDIANS FUND

The First Nations Guardian Fund offers a range of financial support for all sizes of projects — from emerging initiatives 
to established programs to even wider reaching networks.

GUARDIANS EXCHANGE

Across Turtle Island, Guardians are caring for lands and 
waters that help sustain us all. They are on the ground managing wildfires, testing water quality, collecting data 
on climate impacts, monitoring development projects, and restoring caribou, other animals, and plants.

FUNDING PROGRAMS

GUARDIANS FUND

The First Nations Guardian Fund offers a range of financial support for all sizes of projects — from emerging initiatives 
to established programs to even wider reaching networks.

GUARDIANS EXCHANGE

Across Turtle Island, Guardians are caring for lands and 
waters that help sustain us all. They are on the ground managing wildfires, testing water quality, collecting data 
on climate impacts, monitoring development projects, and restoring caribou, other animals, and plants.

RESOURCES

A living hub of tools, guides, and shared knowledge, built to support Guardians in the field and strengthen the work across Nations.

Explore resources, learn from others, and stay connected to what’s working on the ground.

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Climate Action 7th annual report
“The growing frequency and severity of impacts on First Nations from increasing temperatures, raging wildfires, and other extreme climate events all demonstrate the absolute need for climate action taken collaboratively with First Nations. We need better environmental stewardship and that requires respect of First Nations rights and title. First Nations continue to demonstrate climate leadership in our governance and stewardship of the Lands and Waters. The JCCA report highlights the transformative approaches and leadership of First Nations. There must be direct investment in First Nations capacity-building and climate-adaptation practices and our full inclusion in emergency management and development decision-making.” – AFN National Chief, Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak
1755019826781
Climate Action 7th annual report
“The growing frequency and severity of impacts on First Nations from increasing temperatures, raging wildfires, and other extreme climate events all demonstrate the absolute need for climate action taken collaboratively with First Nations. We need better environmental stewardship and that requires respect of First Nations rights and title. First Nations continue to demonstrate climate leadership in our governance and stewardship of the Lands and Waters. The JCCA report highlights the transformative approaches and leadership of First Nations. There must be direct investment in First Nations capacity-building and climate-adaptation practices and our full inclusion in emergency management and development decision-making.” – AFN National Chief, Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak
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All My Relations
In June 2025, over 275 Guardians, were joined by Leaders and Allies from coast to coast to gather in ceremony on the traditional lands of the Lekwungen peoples in Victoria, BC. "All My Relations" is a short film capturing the celebration, knowledge sharing, and powerful unity of the National Guardians Gathering hosted by The First Nations National Guardians Network.
Screenshot 2025-08-01 065540
All My Relations
In June 2025, over 275 Guardians, were joined by Leaders and Allies from coast to coast to gather in ceremony on the traditional lands of the Lekwungen peoples in Victoria, BC. "All My Relations" is a short film capturing the celebration, knowledge sharing, and powerful unity of the National Guardians Gathering hosted by The First Nations National Guardians Network.
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Land Guardians Program
NRTG’s Land Guardian Program (LGP) is a five-week (200-hour) training that combines lectures, fieldwork, and case studies to develop practical skills, technical knowledge, and critical thinking for land stewardship roles. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions such as Land Guardians, Watchmen, Environmental Monitors, and Environmental Technicians. The program is provincially accredited by the BC College of Applied Biologists, meeting academic requirements for Applied Biology Technician designation (with additional conditions required).
NRTG_LGP_Winner-1024x1024
Land Guardians Program
NRTG’s Land Guardian Program (LGP) is a five-week (200-hour) training that combines lectures, fieldwork, and case studies to develop practical skills, technical knowledge, and critical thinking for land stewardship roles. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions such as Land Guardians, Watchmen, Environmental Monitors, and Environmental Technicians. The program is provincially accredited by the BC College of Applied Biologists, meeting academic requirements for Applied Biology Technician designation (with additional conditions required).

RESOURCES

A living hub of tools, guides, and shared knowledge, built to support Guardians in the field and strengthen the work across Nations.

Explore resources, learn from others, and stay connected to what’s working on the ground.

1755019826781
Climate Action 7th annual report
“The growing frequency and severity of impacts on First Nations from increasing temperatures, raging wildfires, and other extreme climate events all demonstrate the absolute need for climate action taken collaboratively with First Nations. We need better environmental stewardship and that requires respect of First Nations rights and title. First Nations continue to demonstrate climate leadership in our governance and stewardship of the Lands and Waters. The JCCA report highlights the transformative approaches and leadership of First Nations. There must be direct investment in First Nations capacity-building and climate-adaptation practices and our full inclusion in emergency management and development decision-making.” – AFN National Chief, Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak
1755019826781
Climate Action 7th annual report
“The growing frequency and severity of impacts on First Nations from increasing temperatures, raging wildfires, and other extreme climate events all demonstrate the absolute need for climate action taken collaboratively with First Nations. We need better environmental stewardship and that requires respect of First Nations rights and title. First Nations continue to demonstrate climate leadership in our governance and stewardship of the Lands and Waters. The JCCA report highlights the transformative approaches and leadership of First Nations. There must be direct investment in First Nations capacity-building and climate-adaptation practices and our full inclusion in emergency management and development decision-making.” – AFN National Chief, Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak
Screenshot 2025-08-01 065540
All My Relations
In June 2025, over 275 Guardians, were joined by Leaders and Allies from coast to coast to gather in ceremony on the traditional lands of the Lekwungen peoples in Victoria, BC. "All My Relations" is a short film capturing the celebration, knowledge sharing, and powerful unity of the National Guardians Gathering hosted by The First Nations National Guardians Network.
Screenshot 2025-08-01 065540
All My Relations
In June 2025, over 275 Guardians, were joined by Leaders and Allies from coast to coast to gather in ceremony on the traditional lands of the Lekwungen peoples in Victoria, BC. "All My Relations" is a short film capturing the celebration, knowledge sharing, and powerful unity of the National Guardians Gathering hosted by The First Nations National Guardians Network.
NRTG_LGP_Winner-1024x1024
Land Guardians Program
NRTG’s Land Guardian Program (LGP) is a five-week (200-hour) training that combines lectures, fieldwork, and case studies to develop practical skills, technical knowledge, and critical thinking for land stewardship roles. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions such as Land Guardians, Watchmen, Environmental Monitors, and Environmental Technicians. The program is provincially accredited by the BC College of Applied Biologists, meeting academic requirements for Applied Biology Technician designation (with additional conditions required).
NRTG_LGP_Winner-1024x1024
Land Guardians Program
NRTG’s Land Guardian Program (LGP) is a five-week (200-hour) training that combines lectures, fieldwork, and case studies to develop practical skills, technical knowledge, and critical thinking for land stewardship roles. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions such as Land Guardians, Watchmen, Environmental Monitors, and Environmental Technicians. The program is provincially accredited by the BC College of Applied Biologists, meeting academic requirements for Applied Biology Technician designation (with additional conditions required).
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