Indigenous Climate Action accepting nominations for the 2026 Sovereignty in Action Awards - awarding gifts of $2,500 to Indigenous Peoples in Canada

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
March 4, 2026

Kanata, Turtle Island – First Nation, Inuit, and Métis Peoples within Canada are invited to apply or nominate someone from their network to be awarded $2,500 for their work in upholding Indigenous rights and advancing climate justice.

The Sovereignty in Action Awards (SIA) are an initiative of Indigenous Climate Action, an Indigenous-led climate justice organization based in Canada, and celebrate the strength and ongoing work of Indigenous Peoples in our pursuit of climate justice, Indigenous rights, sovereignty, and self-determination by:

• Awarding up to $80K annually to Indigenous grassroots organizations and individuals across so-called Canada.

• Recognizing and strengthening existing Indigenous initiatives. The Sovereignty in Action Awards is not intended to seed new projects, but rather uplift meaningful work already being stewarded.

This year, ICA will be accepting applications and nominations in four cycles:

• Winter Cycle: March 2 to April 30

• Spring Cycle: May 4 to June 30

• Summer Cycle: July 2 and closes August 31

• Fall Cycle: September 2 to November 9

In 2025, Indigenous Climate Action distributed 33 SIA awards totalling $82,500 into the hands of those leading powerful work across their territories and communities. 

See the full list of 2025 Awardees.

To learn by visiting: www.indigenousclimateaction.com/programs/sovereignty-in-action 

Submit your nomination: form-can.keela.co/sia-applications