Our Goal:

To inspire a culture that recognizes our interdependence with nature by: putting nature first.

 

In doing so, strengthening our collective approach to nurture a shared commitment to caring for, stewarding and protecting the lands and waters we love.

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Toqwa'tu'kl Kjijitaqnn:

We are guided and informed by Two-Eyed Seeing, or Toqwa'tu'kl Kjijitaqnn in Mi'kmaw, a guiding principle that uses both Indigenous (one eye) and Western (the other eye) knowledge systems together for a more holistic, collaborative, and effective approach to understanding the world. Introduced by Mi'kmaw Elders Albert and Murdena Marshall, it fosters mutual respect, reciprocity and thriving for all.

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Shared Vision: 

Nova Scotia envisions a future where the health of our forests, waters, and lands is inseparable from the well-being of our communities. Guided by Indigenous wisdom and reconciliation with All Our Relations, stewardship becomes a shared responsibility rooted in respect, humility, gratitude, and sacred feminism. Our society values fairness, collaboration, and collective well-being, with decisions guided by seven-generation thinking. The economy shifts toward life-giving systems that regenerate ecosystems, sustain biodiversity, support resilient communities, alleviate poverty, and foster self-sufficiency. Through education, stewardship, and shared action, Nova Scotians reconnect with the land and one another—building a culture where people and nature flourish together.​

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Why We Need a Culture Change: 

Nova Scotia stands at a turning point. Decades of resource extraction have strained our forests, waters, and communities, revealing the limits of old conventional approaches. A thriving future requires a cultural shift - recognizing that a healthy biosphere / nature underpins our prosperity. Together, Nova Scotians can restore nature and build an economy and society that flourish in balance with the land creating benefits for humans and all our relations.

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