About Us
Movement-builders for biodiversity
The Wilderness Committee works to protect nature, defend wildlife and fight climate change across Canada. Founded in 1980, we harnessed the power of people to create change right from the start. We know that when people understand what’s at stake for nature, they’re inspired to act. We turn that spark into powerful collective action with research, online tools and informed campaigns to rally behind as a unified voice.
We’re proud to be an independent and people-powered nonprofit, fighting for an equitable and environmentally just future for all.
Our Vision
We all need moments of inspiration. Especially when biodiversity loss, climate change and deep inequities and injustices around the world can make hope feel out of reach. But meaningful change is possible … and it’s already underway. And we have the courage and determination to outwork the rest. Check out the ways we’re helping build a more just, livable future. Together, we’re creating something better.
Our People
Our work is powered by people — strategists, storytellers, systematizers and leaders who share a deep, unwavering commitment to creating lasting change. Meet the dedicated staff and board members who embody the values at the heart of our work, and guide our mission every day. Check out opportunities to join our team.
Our Community
We don’t work alone. Our friends, partners and allies make our mission stronger. Together, we turn bold ideas into real, lasting change. From grassroots community groups to national networks and Indigenous Nations, these collaborations amplify our impact, share knowledge and deepen our impact. Together, we create momentum — and results — that strengthen the movement for environmental, social and climate justice.
Our Story
Wilderness Committee origin stories are many. But generally we agree that, whether around a campfire or a kitchen table, a small group of committed activists met up to protect legendary nature, starting in Haida Gwaii off the west coast of B.C. and eventually extending across the country. Today, through on-the-ground work in B.C., Manitoba and Ontario, we protect life-giving biological diversity through collaborative grassroots mobilization that transforms systems.
Our Impact
The stakes couldn’t be higher. From species pushed to the edge, to threatened forests and wetlands, to the escalating climate crisis, we tackle urgent threats and push back on short-sighted, destructive practices. We defend wildlife, preserve critical nature and challenge powerful interests driving climate injustice. In partnership with communities and Indigenous leadership, and guided by on-the-ground monitoring, scientific research and tireless advocacy, we fight for the future of our planet — and we fight to win.
Our Governance
Strong governance is essential to environmental justice. We can’t fight for systemic change outside our walls without practicing it within. Our board and leadership ensure our decisions uphold our values — transparency, accountability, integrity — and that our internal practices reflect the just, equitable future we’re working to build in the world.
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