Municipal-Indigenous Collaboration in Canadian Climate Action Plans

As climate policy develops a stronger focus on resilience, governments must ensure that communities facing oppression are not left vulnerable. Working with Indigenous Nations in ways that uphold their self-determination is key to climate action. This study examines the extent to which Canadian municipalities with populations over twenty-thousand people consider Indigenous rights in climate planning, based on a document analysis of their climate plans. While nearly half mention Indigenous Peoples, there is little evidence of working relationships in most cases. Collaborating on tangible projects and building governance relationships that respect Indigenous self-determination will help municipal climate planners advance climate resilience.