A Living Legacy Document
Resiliency comes from secure capital. Diversity in all forms ensures this. Whether in the form of biodiversity that supports nature's capacity to renew itself, to provide medicines, pollination and production of food, clean waters and buffering against catastrophes. It also comes from diversity of perspectives that lead to improved dialogue and better solutions. And it comes from a diverse economy that includes creativity alongside consumption.
The Land Between is a meeting place between species, perspectives, and practices.
We are working to create the forums to honor the foundations of our wealth and wellbeing, and honour our traditions alongside innovations, so that together, we can secure our capital and our future.
The Resilient Lands Strategy- Agwaamtoon Mshkiikii (Protecting the Medicines)
For any goal to truly matter, it must be grounded in knowledge, data, and lived experience.
In The Land Between, our economy, traditions, and quality of life are inseparable from a healthy landscape- one rich with wildlife that supports fishing, hunting, recreation, and the simple joy of being outdoors. Our culture, stories, and icons are shaped by this land just as much as our livelihoods are.
That’s why our approach starts with the land and grows outward to people and everyday practices. This strategy brings science, local knowledge, and community action together to build something bigger than any one project: a shared movement for a thriving landscape.
To make this real and lasting, the strategy is built around four connected pillars, outlined below.
The Land Between is one of 15 Community Nominated Priority Places in Canada. It is recognized as a last wilderness landscape in southern Ontario, and a last refuge for species and functions; a home to 59 Species at Risk and other declining iconic wildlife. The region is so vital to our health and well-being that it is deserving of our attention and care.