Discover how Indigenous Intellectual Property Program (IIPP) grants helps Indigenous organizations advance the protection of Indigenous knowledge and cultural expressions and make the intellectual property system more inclusive.
Strengthening ethical guidelines for Indigenous Knowledge protection in land restoration
Yukon Seed & Restoration developed internal policy to apply when working with Indigenous knowledge. They also developed guidelines on how to apply this policy.
Exploring urban Indigenous approaches to intellectual property
The Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres' project highlights the distinct experiences and needs of urban Indigenous communities around intellectual property and will use those findings to inform community-driven programs and policies.
Identifying Indigenous intellectual property issues
The Native Women's Association of Canada's report examines Indigenous intellectual property issues in Canada from a gendered perspective to help identify barriers.
Creating an online course about intellectual property
The Ulnooweg Education Centre's new course makes learning about Indigenous intellectual property easier and more accessible.
Securing legal protections
The Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources protects Indigenous ownership of traditional ecological knowledge by safeguarding their intellectual property.
Finding solutions for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business is bringing Indigenous voices to the table to reduce gaps in intellectual property law protection.
Trademarking an Indigenous business
Skwálwen Botanicals is using intellectual property to grow an Indigenous skincare brand.