Mission & Approach
The Glacier-Two Medicine Alliance is dedicated to the protection, stewardship, and shared enjoyment of the culturally- and ecologically-irreplaceable wild lands of the Badger-Two Medicine and its interconnected ecosystems.
Our vision is for children of future generations to be able to recognize and experience the same cultural and ecological richness that we find in the wild lands of the Badger-Two Medicine today.
Our Values
Diversity and Inclusivity
We value diversity of thought, background, experience, and equal opportunity for people to access, enjoy, and give back to the landscapes we protect. We believe in shared learning, partnership and collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.
Respect
We treat people and the land with dignity, care and genuine concern. We listen with open minds, honor differences and viewpoints, and build trusted, authentic relationships.
Integrity
We conduct ourselves with honesty, transparency, and humility. We align our actions with our words and hold ourselves accountable, welcoming feedback and input.
Honoring the Blackfeet Nation
We value the rights, history, culture, and leadership of the Blackfeet Nation across their territory. We strive to build trust and integrate Blackfeet voices and values into our priorities, projects, and programs.
Grassroots
We believe local communities carry an important voice and responsibility in stewarding and defending the lands and waters that sustain us. Our organization, its supporters, staff, and board reflect a diverse and committed alliance of people that primarily live and work in close proximity to the landscapes we care about.
Our Commitments
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Protect the Badger-Two Medicine and surrounding areas of the Crown of the Continent ecosystem from inappropriate development, incompatible uses, or mismanagement.
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Advance the recovery and conservation of native fish, wildlife, and plant species through science-based policy and conservation management, with a focus on federally-listed or state species of conservation concern.
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Champion the biodiversity, ecological integrity, and resilience of natural systems.
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Strengthen large landscape connectivity to link protected areas and reduce barriers to fish and wildlife movements and migration.
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Support Indigenous communities’ efforts to strengthen their role in stewarding traditional lands and resources, including the integration of Indigenous Knowledge in decision making and management.
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Inspire and mobilize people to care for the land, water, and wildlife through education, service projects, and outdoor experiences.
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Promote responsible and equitable outdoor recreation that protects natural and cultural resources and conservation of fish and wildlife.
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Encourage and engage in effective, coordinated, cross-boundary governance of natural resources and recreation in the Crown of the Continent.
Our Approach to Conservation
Glacier-Two Medicine Alliance utilizes a place-based approach to conserve public lands, waters, and wildlife in the northeastern Crown of the Continent ecosystem. Our aim is to ensure wild nature can flourish along with human communities and cultures in this rugged region of Montana for generations to come. We pursue this mission through four complementary strategies:
1. Grassroots Advocacy
We apply the power of grassroots advocacy to promote science-based natural resource management and policy, as well as to hold agencies accountable to manage public resources according to the law.
2. Effective Partnerships
We cultivate trusting relationships with diverse partners to boost our collective knowledge, capacity, and ability to address today’s complicated conservation challenges because our impact is greatest when we work together.
3. Support Tribal-led Initiatives
We provide support for Blackfeet and other Indigenous-led initiatives to conserve traditional lands and resources, to strengthen tribal leadership in natural resource management, and to restore cultural lifeways and practices.
4. Outdoor Stewardship
We organize or assist community-led efforts to connect people to wild nature in order to inspire people to care for and defend the remarkable natural and cultural resources in the northeastern Crown.