About the Site
The impact of climate change on human health represents the biggest global health threat of the 21st century. Indigenous communities are disproportionately affected by the effects of climate change as they tend to live in places that are worst hit by the impacts of climate change (i.e. forest fires, flooding, ice roads, permafrost, storm surges, extreme weather, etc.). The ClimateTelling web portal exists to create awareness about climate change and the impact on human health facing Indigenous communities in Canada. The website provides resources and tools for Indigenous communities interested in undertaking climate change and health related initiatives and a platform for sharing knowledge, expertise and experiences while exploring opportunities for collaboration between scholars, professionals and community advocates.
This is a space created by community for community. If your community participated or would like to participate in a climate change and health community project – this platform provides an opportunity for you to learn and share.
This site was developed with support from Department of Indigenous Services Canada's Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program.
This is a space created by community for community. If your community participated or would like to participate in a climate change and health community project – this platform provides an opportunity for you to learn and share.
This site was developed with support from Department of Indigenous Services Canada's Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program.
“Indigenous, local, and Traditional Knowledge systems and practices, including Indigenous peoples’ holistic view of community and environment, are a major resource for adapting to climate change, but these have not been used consistently in existing adaptation efforts. Integrating such forms of knowledge with existing practices increases the effectiveness of adaptation.”
(Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, 2014)