ICCE Strategic Plan 2024-27
The ICCE vision is for Indigenous peoples to have the capacity and the ability to assess, monitor and manage the cumulative effects occurring in their lands, waters and communities.Â
The ICCE mission is to create networks, and develop and share knowledge to empower community-based approaches to culturally relevant cumulative effects assessment, monitoring and management to support Indigenous well-being and decision-making.
Strategic Pillar 1: Capacity Building and Training
- Support the development of tools, protocols and frameworks for cumulative effects assessment, monitoring and management.
- Increase awareness of cumulative effects.
- Follow up on the National Needs Assessment.
2024-2025 Objectives
- Facilitate intergenerational knowledge transfer by involving more Elders, Knowledge Holders and YouthÂ
- Identify and develop Capacity Building initiatives across the country
2025-2026 Objectives
- Increase regional training opportunities and support
- Broaden the scope of services to include environmental capacity and challenges faced by First Nations, MÃĐtis and Inuit
2026-2027 Objectives
- Develop in-person and on-line training programs
- Develop partnerships with post-secondary institutions for training and potentially a certification program
Strategic Pillar 2: Networking, Provision of Expert Advice and Information Sharing
- Increase awareness among Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, regulators and industry about ICCE’s role in supporting their work.
- Assist communities to navigate the Impact Assessment Act.
- Act as a resource for Indigenous communities to access information, resources, and best practices around cumulative effects assessment, monitoring and management.
- Fill existing gaps and build bridges between existing initiatives surrounding cumulative effects.
2024-2025 Objectives
- Develop collaborative relationships with First Nations, MÃĐtis and Inuit communities and organizations
Establish a presence, through regional events, to communicate ICCE’s work to communities across the country
2025-2026 Objectives
- Organize conferences for knowledge sharing and networking
Provide technical support to facilitate the sharing of knowledge between Indigenous communities
2026-2027 Objectives
- Build a database to facilitate understanding and access to cumulative effects data and information for First Nations, MÃĐtis and Inuit
Strategic Pillar 3: Strengthening of ICCE Governance to Ensure Long-Term Sustainability
- Secure stable financing and increase awareness of ICCE’s activities.
- Solidify the status of ICCE as a credible source of information and knowledge to government.
- Enhance and support board decision-making.
2024 – 2025Â Objectives
- Establish an organization structure aligned with strategic direction and goals
- Create an effective approach to Board communications with Indigenous communities
- Create a Board communications strategy
2025 – 2026Â Objectives
- Seek alternative funding opportunities including potential funding from industry
- Engage Elders and Knowledge Holders and Youth to enhance board governance
2026 – 2027Â Objectives
- Assess the organization’s achievements and recognition nationally