Our Mission:
Protect and care for the land within the traditional Peskotomuhkati territory, especially within the Skutik watershed, for the next seven generations and beyond.
Our Vision:
A future where the next seven generations can safely practice our traditional rights on our lands to benefit the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health of our community members and allies.
What We Do
Our team is made up of 10 members, all bringing unique perspectives and expertise to the office and field. We collaborate with one another, the community, and other Indigenous and Non-Indigenous organizations to create a healthy and diverse IPCA for the next seven generations and beyond.
Our Values
Skitkomiq Kinap – Earth Protectors
As the original stewards of our territory, we are the guardians of the lands and waters.
‘T-olokehkimal – Partnerships
We work with Indigenous and non-Indigenous partners around land protection, decolonization, and equitable relationship building.
Wolankeyutomuk kihtahkomikumon – Protect our Lands
The Skutik IPCA consists of 2,055 hectares (5,078 acres) of protected land and waters.
Skcinuwihq – Community
We are protecting our lands for the purpose of use by community members; the promotion of land-based healing, investing in indigenous youth, encouraging language learning, and developing programming.
Tetpoluhke – Sustainability
We are working to develop and establish a strong, Indigenous-led organization that protects our lands sustainably for the next seven generations and beyond.