Glossary

Biodiversity is the variety of all living things, like plants, animals, and the places they live. It also includes the natural processes that help keep these living things and their habitats healthy.

Greenspaces and natural corridors are any areas within Winnipeg with grass, trees, and other planted or natural vegetation.

Greenspaces in Winnipeg may be publicly-owned lands or privately-owned such as residential yards and private golf courses. Some examples are:

• Parks
• School yards
• Golf courses
• Riverbanks
• Cemeteries
• Yards
• Stormwater facilities such as retention ponds
• Trails
• Boulevards and other areas with natural growth 

Natural corridors are interconnected natural spaces that support the movement of people, plant and animal species and support increased biodiversity. Examples of natural corridors include rivers and creeks, utility corridors, and treed streets.

The Montreal Pledge is a commitment made by cities and local governments to act on climate change and protect biodiversity and ecosystems. It encourages cities to do more to protect the environment and lists 15 clear actions to help with conservation. The pledge also promotes working together and making decisions that include everyone.

A State of the Landscape Report is a summary that describes the current condition of a specific area, looking at both natural and man-made features. It highlights things like the health of ecosystems, land use, and any changes over time. It's often used to guide planning or conservation efforts.

For this project, the report will also look at land use policies and management practices that affect the current conditions.

Two-Eyed Seeing (Etuaptmumk) is a concept introduced by Mi'kmaw Elder Albert Marshall. It is about combining the strengths of both Indigenous and Western knowledge to understand the world in a more complete way.

• One "eye" represents the Indigenous perspective, which focuses on relationships, interconnectedness, and traditional knowledge passed down through lived experiences and spirituality.
• The other "eye" represents Western science, which focuses on facts, evidence, and technology.

By using both perspectives together, Two-Eyed Seeing encourages respectful teamwork, new ideas, and a balanced way to address issues like environmental conservation, education, and health care.