Media Room: The Latest News
Press releases:
Mushkegowuk Council and Government of Canada launch a feasibility assessment – the next phase in establishing a proposed National Marine Conservation Area in globally significant western James Bay & southwestern Hudson Bay. (August 9, 2021). Wildlands League and partners are honoured to work with the leadership of the Mushkegowuk Council and Parks Canada.
Here’s what our Executive Director had to say:
“I fell in love with our northern ocean on a trip to Hudson Bay to learn about belugas and polar bears. Safeguarding this marine ecosystem is not only important to Canada but to the world. Western James Bay and southwestern Hudson Bay is globally significant for wildlife such as belugas, walruses, polar bears and shorebirds, for its blue carbon and for its cultural significance. Wildlands League congratulates the Omushkego and Canada on this impressive milestone. We look forward to supporting the Omushkego as they advance this initiative to protect the Bay including the belugas I love and its incredible life-giving, carbon-rich coasts and estuaries.”
Janet Sumner
Executive Director, Wildlands League
Mushkegowuk Council launches new initiative to protect globally significant marine area (October 1, 2020). Wildlands League and partners have been working behind the scenes for a year to help launch the project.
A large group of shorebirds off of James Bay, mostly white-rumped sandpipers and a few semipalmated sandpipers.
Photo: Ron Ridout
A large group of shorebirds off of James Bay, mostly white-rumped sandpipers and a few semipalmated sandpipers.
Photo: Ron Ridout
In the news:
- Parks Canada, Mushkegowuk Council sign agreement regarding national marine project. Timminstoday.com. August 11, 2021.
- Mushkegowuk signs historic agreement with the Canadian government. CTV news. August 10, 2021
- Parks Canada, Mushkegowuk Council sign agreement regarding national marine project. Toronto Star. August 10, 2021.
- Far north’s new National Marine Conservation Area. CTV news. August 9, 2021.
- Mushkegowuk Council one step closer to having James Bay Coast declared National Marine Conservation Area. CBC radio. August 9, 2021
- National marine project announcement expected by end of June: project manager. TimminsToday.com. June 17, 2021
- National marine project announcement expected by end of June: project manager. Toronto Star. June 17, 2021
- Leaders share their views on what’s important for the future of our oceans. Globe and Mail. June 10, 2021
- Indigenous Peoples, government come together for marine protection Canadian Geographic. March 18, 2021.
- Website launches for marine conservation project in James Bay Welland Tribune. March 9, 2021.
- Website launches for marine conservation project in James Bay Toronto Star. March 9, 2021.
- Website launches for marine conservation project in James Bay TimminsToday.com. March 9, 2021.
For interviews or more information please contact: Anna Baggio, Conservation Director, or call at 416-453-3285.
