Katherine Koostachin

Seeking support for Indigenous leadership in conservation efforts, such as Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas. Seeking support for Indigenous Guardians that would create jobs and economic development in Indigenous communities. Seeking support for boreal conservation and forest-related climate change action across the country. Exploring innovative conservation and stewardship financing initiatives.

Coordination of meetings on behalf of the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations with public office holders regarding the inclusion of First Nations' advocacy in decisions regarding government-provided policies and programs within their Traditional Territories, across all government sectors.

Promote the adoption of the pacific salmon aquaculture open-net pen transition plan announced for 2025 in British Columbia.

Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning offers postsecondary education programming in the Northwest Territories. Lobbying activities will seek to secure stable and sustainable sources of funding for years beyond the current commitment one year funding agreement. As a leader in Indigenous and Northern education, Dechinta will also be working with Northern Affairs on strategies and policies related to education in the territories. Recommendations and input will be provided to the Minister and to department officials through planned engagement processes and through written submissions. Dechinta will seek to keep updated members of parliament and senators that have supported them.

Seeking support for innovative conservation and stewardship financing initiatives Seeking support for Indigenous leadership in conservation efforts, such as Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas Seeking support for Indigenous Guardians that would create jobs and economic development in Indigenous communities. Seeking support for boreal conservation and forest-related climate change action across the country

Miziwe Biik Development Corporation is looking to secure funding through Canada’s National Housing Strategy, discuss the administrative structure of the Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Strategy and is seeking funding for urgent Indigenous housing need in Toronto and the GTA.

Seeking support for renewal of Urban Program for Indigenous People;

Funding for on-reserve housing Renewal of BC salmon farming licences in Indigenous territories