Media Room: The Latest News
Press releases:
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:
- 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.
- Feasibility studies on marine conservation area in James Bay to start next year Toronto Star. December 11, 2020.
- Feasibility studies on marine conservation area in James Bay to start next year Yahoo!Style. December 11, 2020.
- Mushkegowuk Council aims to create new National Marine Conservation Area CBC News. October 3, 2020. Includes audio of interview with Grand Chief Solomon.
- Chiefs approve motion to create National Marine Conservation Area Toronto Star. October 2, 2020.
- Chiefs approve motion to create National Marine Conservation Area TimminsToday.com. October 3, 2020
- Mushkegowuk announces Indigenous-led project to protect marine area Timmins Daily Press. October 2, 2020
For interviews or more information please contact: Anna Baggio, Conservation Director, or call at 416-453-3285.
