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.
4.5x increase
178 caribou now exist because of sustained efforts by the Nations, up from only 38 in 2013.
7,900 km2
Caribou habitat secured with a landmark conservation agreement.
11% restored
Total to-date linear features required to produce a secure landscape for caribou.
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.
Our latest updates
Pen Operations and Effectiveness
The Klinse-Za caribou herd in northern British Columbia declined from over 200 animals in the mid 1990’s to approximately 36 animals in 2013. The herd is…
Spring Caribou Update
This update from the field includes this year’s capture and penning efforts, population survey results, health initiatives, and a special recognition we were honoured to…