Analysis: Australia is investing heavily in Indigenous rangers; should Canada?

Indigenous guardians have been on the front lines of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in their communities: they’ve been monitoring who is entering their communities, delivering groceries and firewood to Elders and carrying on field research when outside scientists couldn’t travel.

Now, as the country enters its recovery, some are calling for guardians — who monitor the land and water — to play an even bigger role.

https://thenarwhal.ca/canada-indigenous-guardians-investment-covid/

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