Reflection, Acknowledgement, and Justice: A Framework for Indigenous-Protected Area Reconciliation

Examines the historical relationship between protected areas or national parks and Indigenous nations in Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and the United States. Argues that for successful reconciliation with Aboriginal peoples, protected areas must move past incorporating Indigeneity and into “an Indigenous-centered project of truth telling, acknowledging harm, and providing for justice.” Author makes three assertions: need for reconciliation, importance of difficult conversations, and the need for system-wide change.