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Wildlands congratulates Mushkegowuk Council and Parks Canada for successful completion of feasibility assessment in western James Bay and southwestern Hudson Bay
February 22, 2024
Statement by Executive Director Janet Sumner in response to the marine Feb. 21 2024 announcement:
Wildlands League congratulates the Omushkego, Mushkegowuk Council and Parks Canada on achieving this important milestone.
Canadians are just beginning to appreciate the global significance of this marine ecosystem where the Omushkego have stewarded forever, where polar bears roam and belugas swim. This region is also of hemispheric importance to shorebirds including the endangered Red Knot – one of the longest distance migrants in the animal kingdom.
The Omushkego are doing conservation their own way all the while giving hope to a country and the world.
In the news:
- Marine area larger than Lake Superior could soon be protected off Ontario’s shores City News. Feb 21, 2024
- Proposed national marine conservation area in northern Ontario could soon be protected The Globe and Mail. Feb 21, 2024
- Canada commits $800 million to support Indigenous-led conservation projects. Timmins Daily Press. Dec 8, 2022
- Justin Trudeau announces funding for these huge Indigenous-led conservation projects. Toronto Star. Dec 7, 2022.
- Trudeau announces $800M for Indigenous-led conservation initiatives. CBC News. Dec 7, 2022.
For interviews or more information please contact: Anna Baggio, Conservation Director, or call at 416-453-3285.
