July 15th, 2020
Parks and protected areas are essential to our lives and economies: some provinces and territories still need convincing
The critical importance of parks and protected areas has been reinforced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manitoba Nature Notebook
Welcome to our Manitoba Nature Notebook Blog, where conservation meets curiosity.
Explore stories, insights, and updates focused on protecting Manitoba's lands and waters. Through campaign updates, hike highlights, and inspiring nature fun, we aim to deepen your connection to Manitoba and empower you to take action.
Whether you’re a student, educator, or nature enthusiast, join us in learning, protecting, and celebrating the places we call home—one blog post at a time.
Visit every Friday for a new story.
June 23rd, 2020
Conservation in the age of COVID-19
Never has the need for ambitious action to restore a balance with nature been more urgently needed.
April 10th, 2020
Even in uncertain times, we must continue to move forward: CPAWS National Director
It is going to take all of us to navigate these uncertain times, and emerge having created a stronger, more sustainable, and resilient society.
March 6th, 2020
Dene, Cree And Inuit Youth Share Love Of Nature At Ottawa Conference
Ten Indigenous youth from Northern Manitoba and Nunavut shared their love of nature with youth from eastern Canada at an Ottawa conference led by CPAWS.
February 15th, 2020
Youth Share Interest In Hide Tanning With 60 People In Arviat
Four youth from Arviat helped their community engage in traditional practices by organizing a caribou hide tanning workshop with the support CPAWS.
January 27th, 2020
Sharing Her Love For The Land And Water Empowers Young Woman From Tadoule Lake
Rebecca Thorassie is finding her voice by speaking to her remote northern Manitoba community about the need to protect their lands and waters.
December 5th, 2019
CPAWS applauds federal government’s commitment to conservation and nature-based climate solutions in Speech from the Throne
We welcome federal government commitments to protect 25% of Canada’s land and ocean by 2025 and to pursue nature-based solutions to fight climate change.
December 4th, 2019
Canada’s deforestation is much worse than the government reports, study finds
Canada’s deforestation is much worse than the government reports according to a new CPAWS Wildlands League study examining the impact of logging scars.
October 6th, 2019
Tadoule Lake Stewardship Summit
The sound of drums and laughter echoed across a rippling lake as a group of Dene, Cree and Inuit youth learned how to play traditional Dene hand games.
August 20th, 2019
Quest to Create Massive Conservation Area in Manitoba Gets Federal Support
The Seal River Watershed initiative was awarded a large federal grant to help establish a massive Indigenous Protected Area in Manitoba.
August 17th, 2019
We do not have the right to ruin the 10th-largest freshwater lake on the planet
Restoring and maintaining natural areas would greatly reduce the pollution and mass algae blooms that are destroying Lake Winnipeg.
August 1st, 2019
Canada Exceeds Goal Of 10% Ocean Protection With Announcement Of Tuvaijuittuq Marine Protected Area, Nunavut
Canada surpassed its commitment to protect 10% of its oceans with Tuvaijuittuq: a massive Marine Protected Area encompassing 5.55% of our ocean territory.