ACLS 5

Ensuring Caribou Futures

Nîkanêse Wah tzee is an Indigenous-led society dedicated to the recovery of the Klinse-Za mountain caribou and the restoration of their habitat.

Caribou Homeland offers a glimpse into the multi-faceted Indigenous-led conservation project that has created the most successful caribou recovery program in North America.


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5x increase

187 caribou now exist because of sustained efforts by the Nations, up from only 38 in 2013.

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7,900 km2

Caribou habitat secured with a landmark conservation agreement.

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11% restored

Total to-date linear features required to produce a secure landscape for caribou.


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West Moberly First Nations

A Dunne-Za nation whose deep cultural and historical ties to the land, as well as their dedicated stewardship efforts, position them as vital contributors to local conservation initiatives.

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Saulteau First Nations

A Dunne Za, Nehiyaw, and Anishabe community, recognized for their invaluable traditional ecological knowledge and active participation in environmental preservation and restoration projects.

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Community Partnership

Recovering caribou takes a village

The efforts of the Saulteau and West Moberly First Nations have brought this herd back from the brink of extirpation.

This collaborative conservation project is doing the impossible and reshaping what effective caribou recovery looks like. The Nations—supported by committed partners from government, industry, and environmental organizations—implemented a multi-pronged recovery program to increase the survival of adult female caribou and their calves.

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Our latest updates

  • Restoration Director

    We are looking for an experienced and collaborative leader to help guide our multi-year caribou habitat restoration program.

    Read more: Restoration Director
    Hiring Restoration Director 2026
  • July 2026 Update

    We are grateful to share updates from a successful calving season. Thank you for being part of this journey and for your continued support of the people, partnerships, and efforts helping the Klinse-Za herd recover.

    Read more: July 2026 Update
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