Wildlands League is helping to protect Canada’s ocean. We bring 50+ years of conservation expertise and 20+ years of deep relationships with Indigenous people in the region. We are honoured to work with the Nations and Leadership of Mushkegowuk Council, Oceans North and Parks Canada on the proposed Mushkegowuk National Marine Conservation Area.
Click to hear the Cree word ‘Mushkegowuk’

The Mushkegowuk Council of Chiefs have chosen the tool of National Marine Conservation Area to ensure the protection of their marine territory in western James Bay and southern Hudson Bay.
The Omushkego refer to James Bay as Weeneebayko and Hudson Bay as Gitchie-Weeneebayko in Cree.

This important initiative to safeguard Canada’s inland sea is in the feasibility stage. This stage involves compiling existing traditional and scientific knowledge and extensive engagement with communities. Recently, it was announced that this is one of four indigenous-led conservation projects to receive record-breaking funding from the federal government.