Indigenous Knowledge and Trails
Collaborating with Indigenous trail stewards
Trans Canada Trail’s Indigenous Knowledge and Trails program advances reconciliation by supporting Indigenous-led trail projects and working collaboratively with Indigenous partners to ensure that trails reflect the histories, cultures and priorities of First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities. This work is guided by three areas of focus: supporting Indigenous-led trail development, advancing reconciliation through partnerships and embedding Indigenous guidance into our work.
- Supporting Indigenous-led trail development: Collaborating with Indigenous communities and organizations to support trails that reflect Indigenous knowledge, culture and community priorities.
- Advancing reconciliation through partnerships: Equipping non-Indigenous trail partners with tools, training and guidance to build respectful and collaborative relationships with Indigenous communities.
- Embedding Indigenous guidance into our work: Ensuring Trans Canada Trail’s programs and operations are informed by and Indigenous Advisory Committee and a firm commitment to reconciliation.
Services and Supports
Trans Canada Trail provides a variety of services to advance reconciliation and support Indigenous-led projects across the trail sector, including:
- Funding for First Nation, Métis and Inuit communities to plan, build or enhance trails; as well as non-Indigenous communities to create partnerships with local Indigenous communities
- Resources that advance truth and reconciliation in the trail sector
- Education and work experience for Indigenous youth
Funding
Indigenous Knowledge and Trails Funding Stream
Supports Indigenous-led projects, as well as non-Indigenous groups in partnership with Indigenous communities, that integrate Indigenous knowledge, values and cultural expression into trail development and stewardship. Open to all First Nation, Métis and Inuit communities across Canada, not only those located along the Trans Canada Trail. Apply through the Trail Catalyst Fund.
Tools and Resources
Trans Canada Trail provides practical tools and educational resources that can help trail organizations across the country expand their knowledge base and improve their trails. Tools and resources supporting Indigenous Knowledge and Trails include:
- Trail Crew Training Curriculum
Trans Canada Trail’s Indigenous Trails and Knowledge program is generously supported by:
