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Learning centre

Plain-language guides to concepts behind land defence movements — with links to Indigenous-led and academic resources. We cite sources; we do not speak for Nations.

What Land Back Means

Land Back is about returning lands and decision-making authority to Indigenous Nations — not a slogan, but governance, stewardship, and justice.

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Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs)

IPCAs are lands and waters where Indigenous governments lead protection through Indigenous laws, governance, and knowledge systems.

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Treaties in Canada

Treaties are nation-to-nation agreements — but Canadian courts and governments have often interpreted them to favour settlement and extraction.

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Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC)

FPIC means decisions affecting Indigenous lands and rights require consent — not consultation alone — before projects proceed.

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Environmental Racism

Environmental racism describes how pollution, industrial projects, and climate harm disproportionately affect Indigenous and racialized communities.

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Indigenous Governance & Sovereignty

Indigenous Nations govern through their own laws, councils, and hereditary systems — often in tension with imposed band council and colonial legal structures.

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Terminology Guide

Language matters. This guide clarifies terms commonly used in land defence and treaty rights contexts.

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Data last reviewed 2026-07-01

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