Dr. Jane Goodall started Roots & Shoots over 30 years ago when she met with some young people who were eager to fix local problems. She was struck by their energy, their optimism, and their ...

Across the country, young leaders are stepping forward and taking action for animals, people, and the environment – and our A ...

The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada acknowledges that our office operates on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee nations, Huron-Wendat, Mississaugas of the Credit, and other Indigenous ...

In the place where I am now, I look back over my life. I look back at the world I’ve left behind. What message do I want to leave? I want to make sure that you all understand that each and every one ...

Chimpanzees and humans share a surprising number of similarities. For starters, chimpanzees and people share nearly identical genetic DNA. More recently, another similarity has been discovered: the ...

Chimpanzees are omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and animals. In fact, Dr. Jane Goodall was the first person to observe chimpanzees eating other animals when she saw them using sticks to ...

Biodiversity is the “tapestry of life”. And we’re pulling too many threads. Biodiversity is the engine of our planet. It’s often defined as the “variety of all living things.” Our founder Dr. Jane ...

Earth Day is one of our favourite days of the year, and this year is no different. On April 22, the world premiere of ‘Jane Goodall: The Hope’ will take viewers through chapters of Dr. Goodall’s ...

Recent undercover footage from animal advocacy groups offer revealing insights into what is occurring in a biomedical laboratory in Hamburg, Germany. The footage shows some of the worst abuse I’ve ...

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In honour of World Chimpanzee Day on July 14th, we invite you to make a meaningful difference in securing a safe future for our closest living relatives. Together in partnership with local communities ...