ID: 1498
Presenting Author: Peter Croal
Session: 710 - Indigenous Rights in Impact Assessments: Understanding Impacts Using Gender Based Analysis Plus and UNDRIP
Status: pending
It is the nature of a forest to heal. Each Healing Forest is
developed through an intentional and meaning relationship
between indigenous and non indigenous peoples. All Healing
Forests are unique.
This presentation will describe how the National Healing
Forests Initiative is advancing reconciliation, trust and
connecting people to nature in Canada. There are now 31
Healing Forests that have been created through meaningful partnerships with
Indigenous and non indigenous peoples. Each one is unique
and transformational for the communities involved. Healing Forests are powerful
public engagement, mitigation and adaptation initiatives. FPIC is fully respected
in each Healing Forest.
Peter Croal is a geologist and has worked in IA and with Indigenous Peoples
in Canada and international for over 35 years. He has been a member of IAIA
since 1994.