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http://www.cier.ca

Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources (CIER)

They are a national, First Nation-directed environmental non-profit organisation with charitable status. They were established in 1994 by a group of First Nation Chiefs from across Canada. Through their programs, we take action on climate change, build sustainable communities, protect lands and waters, and conserve biodiversity.

They  envision “Sustainable First Nation Communities and a Healthy Environment”. Their mission is to “assist First Nations with building the capacity to address the environmental issues they face”.

They are guided by the values of: Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Excellence, Balance and Teamwork.