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Thematic Module: Indigenous Governance & Land-Based Knowledge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Module Goal:<\/strong> To examine how Mi\u2019kmaw leadership and the principle of Etuaptmumk<\/em> (Two-Eyed Seeing) transform climate adaptation from a technical challenge into a relational practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Thematic Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This module highlights the leadership of the five Mi\u2019kmaw communities in Unama\u2019ki (Cape Breton) as they pioneer adaptation strategies rooted in Netukulimk<\/em>, the use of the natural bounty provided by the Creator for the self-support and well-being of the individual and the community at large. By integrating projects across transportation, housing, waste management, and education, this theme demonstrates how Indigenous governance asserts sovereignty while building regional climate resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Context & Rationale (The “Why”)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Mi\u2019kmaw communities, climate adaptation is inseparable from the ongoing process of reconciliation and the assertion of treaty rights. Traditional Western approaches to adaptation often overlook the spiritual and relational connections to the land and water. This initiative responds to the need for “scaffolding” that supports Indigenous-led innovation, allowing communities to manage their own resources and infrastructure in a way that honors both traditional knowledge and modern science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Detailed Adaptation Approaches (The “How”)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n