Indigenous communities often face barriers to accessing trusted environmental services, while gaps remain in Indigenous representation, local monitoring capacity, and the transfer of knowledge between generations. At the same time, environmental changes are impacting the health of lands, waters, and traditional food systems.
Mother Earth Environmental Services is addressing these challenges through a community-based approach that combines western environmental science with Indigenous Knowledge. Based within Whitefish (Goodfish) Lake First Nation, the team provides environmental monitoring, site assessments, and land management services while working alongside Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and youth. By creating local employment and training opportunities, the initiative builds long-term capacity within the Nation and ensures environmental work is led by those most connected to the land.
Since 2020, the team has led over 30 projects, expanded recycling programs, supported wildlife and water monitoring, and strengthened environmental stewardship within the Nation, helping protect the land, water, and traditional ways of life for future generations.
