Events and archives

Explore our full archive of past workshops, conferences, presentations, and documents focused on Indigenous-led impact assessment and collaborative monitoring.

Sustainability and cumulative effects workshops and conferences

Browse past SSIGA workshops and conferences hosted in collaboration with sustainable partners and associate members. 

Updates on SSIGA’s Work

Sharing recent SSIGA initiatives, the impacts they create, and the communities that have benefitted.

Approaches to Cumulative Effects

Comparing international approaches to cumulative effects and Indigenous Knowledge.

Sustainable Planning

Discussing what sustainable planning can look like​ and how these outcomes can be realized.

Research and Innovation

Highlighting green infrastructure and biofiltration research focused on the health of the Salish Sea.

Upcoming events

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BCBC ESG in B.C. Session 3 Panel 2

Panel includes Chief Councillor Crystal Smith of the Haisla Nation and Chief Harley Chappell of Semiahmoo First… Read More
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IPSS21: 2021 Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase

A discussion among three First Nations whose traditional territories lie adjacent to the Salish… Read More
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The Leadership of SSIGA at IPSS 2022

A panel discussing the cumulative effects on the Salish… Read More

Past SSIGA events

Look back at some of our most memorable and impactful events, peruse event highlights, and read through key takeaways. 

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BCBC ESG in B.C. Session 3 Panel 2

Panel includes Chief Councillor Crystal Smith of the Haisla Nation and Chief Harley Chappell of Semiahmoo First… Read More
1 min read

IPSS21: 2021 Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase

A discussion among three First Nations whose traditional territories lie adjacent to the Salish… Read More
1 min read

The Leadership of SSIGA at IPSS 2022

A panel discussing the cumulative effects on the Salish… Read More

Presentations & Documents

Review presentations, documents, and videos exploring key data and insights and learn more about our mission, work, and approach. 

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Developing an Indigenous-centric cumulative effects framework to protect the Fraser River estuary

This project unpacks failings of currently-dominant (colonial) approaches to cumulative effects assessment and management and explores Indigenous-centric alternatives to support the Salish Sea… Read More
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Indigenous funding model is a win-win for ecosystems and local economies in Canada

Over the past 15 years, First Nations in Haida Gwaii and central and northern coastal British Columbia, Canada, have turned the tables around: once subjected to massive economic, social and cultural… Read More
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SSIGA Bridges Data with Indigenous Perspectives

Aug. 25 Written By CJ McGillivray “We need to support and lean on one another for the success and wellbeing of all our future generations,” says Semiahmoo Nation Chief Harley… Read More
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Shared Waters Project

Restoring Shellfish Harvesting Beaches in the Transboundary Salish… Read More
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Request for a Multi-Phase Impact Assessment in the Salish Sea

SSIGA made a request for a Regional Assessment (RA) of the Salish Sea under Sections 92 and 93 of the Impact Assessment Act (IAA). This letter follows up to expand on our position and… Read More