CPAWS at Poplar River Youth Camp

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Poplar River

CPAWS Manitoba Executive Director Ron Thiessen speaking about the global and local significance of Poplar River’s initiative to protect their traditional lands and waters and their quest for a World Heritage Site. Ron also highlighted the many jobs and volunteer opportunities available in Boreal Forest conservation efforts in Manitoba.

Volunteers

The fantastic kitchen volunteers taking an afternoon break. Many thanks to them for taking such good care of us.

Dallas

Gerald

George

Learn More and Take Action

Learn more about the First Nations quest to a establish a 40,000 square km World Heritage Site in the intact lands and waters straddling the Manitoba-Ontario border.

www.pimachiowinaki.org/

Poplar River First Nation’s journey to protecting 8000 square kilometers of their traditional territory from industrial developments.

www.poplarriverfirstnation.ca/poplar_river_park.htm

To conveniently let Premier Selinger know how you feel about the World Heritage Site and granting First Nation land protection requests, please click here.

The 2011 Manitoba Boreal Wilderness Calendar is now here!

BONUS: Order the calendar today, and you will also receive a $25 Gift Certificate to Fusion Grill!

As you flip through the months, you will see this calendar is intended to do more than simply showcase beautiful landscapes and wild creatures. We also hope to educate and activate citizens on some of the most important conservation issues facing our province.

The Calendar is now available, for you or the nature-enthusiast on your list. All proceeds go to CPAWS' continued efforts toward achieving protection of the wild Manitoba landscapes we know and treasure.