Our Projects

Discover how the USNN is building a better future through community-driven environmental education, cultural knowledge-sharing, and sustainability initiatives.

Rooted in Community, Growing Through Action

Projects Rooted in Culture and Land

At United Spirit Nature Network, we believe lasting change begins with meaningful, community-based action. Our current projects span early childhood education, youth engagement, environmental restoration, and Indigenous-led knowledge initiatives. Each program is designed to empower communities, foster connection to the land, and promote sustainable living grounded in cultural values. Our work includes partnerships with Indigenous educators and organizations to deliver hands-on, land-based learning programs, educator training, and public outreach activities that center both ecological responsibility and cultural revitalization.

Current Projects at USNN

Nature through our Senses - Young girl in a floral dress reaching up to touch the bark of a birch tree, focused and curious, with a sunlit park in the background.

Nature Through Our Senses

Nature Through Our Senses” introduces climate change education to children aged 4–10 through sensory exploration, Indigenous traditional knowledge, and play-based learning.

Preserving Black Ash Trees - Project at USNN

Preserving Black Ash

Black Ash (Fraxinus nigra) is vital to Indigenous cultural practices and New Brunswick’s wetland ecosystems. This initiative empowers communities, especially Indigenous groups, to protect Black Ash through mapping, habitat inventory, and conservation education—combining Traditional Ecological Knowledge and science.

Environmental Experts

Who We Are

United Spirit Nature Network (USNN) is a dynamic non-profit organization that stands at the intersection of Indigenous leadership and environmental stewardship.

Founded on principles of Indigenous wisdom and environmental sustainability, USNN is committed to fostering a harmonious relationship between communities and nature. Our organization is uniquely positioned to blend traditional Indigenous knowledge with modern environmental practices, promoting holistic approaches to conservation and community development.

Through Nature Conservation and Indigenous Collaboration

These core pillars define our approach, blending community leadership, sustainability, Indigenous wisdom, and advocacy to protect and preserve our natural world.

Indigenous spirit and holistic application

Incorporating Indigenous wisdom and holistic practices into all our environmental efforts.

Nature Advocacy

Advocating for policies and actions that preserve and protect natural ecosystems.

Community-Driven Initiatives

Empowering communities to lead in environmental stewardship through collaboration and collective action.

Building capacity in nature, sustainability, and conservation

Providing the tools and knowledge needed to protect and sustain our natural resources.