BrantaMedia.com

_{This YouTube video was produced by Parks Canada.}

In the heart of the Northwest Territories lies Thaıdene Nëné–“The Land of the Ancestors” in Dënesųłıné Yatı–an Indigenous protected area where caring for nature is deeply connected to Indigenous culture, knowledge, and stewardship.

This unique place brings together a national park reserve, a territorial protected area, and a wildlife conservation area. The management is shared by Indigenous and Crown governments, reflecting a shared commitment to conservation rooted in respect, relationship, and reciprocity.

Across the country, Indigenous leadership is shaping the future of conservation. This video shows a powerful example of partnership

_{This YouTube video was produced by Parks Canada.}

Come with us on a tour of the Gate Shop!

Inside this humble garage, tradition blends with present day as skilled carpenters practice an authentic trade. These towering gates are crucial to the operation of the locks along the Rideau Canal. They are also a symbol of the historic engineering found all along this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Learn more about this fascinating trade and see how Parks Canada is honouring its commitment to preserve the historic character of this iconic system.

Get an even closer look inside the Gate Shop