April 12, 2022‘We need to leave it there for the next generation’ says Fisher River Cree Nation elderDorothy L Crate is a respected elder and member of Fisher River Cree Nation who wants the lands and waters protected for future generations.Read More
July 13, 2021Explore the Interlake and Win Prizes with Treasure Hunt AppExplore the beauty of Manitoba’s Interlake and learn about the lands and water with a free treasure hunt app that’s fun for the whole family.Read More
January 23, 2019CPAWS Partner Chief David Crate Inducted in Order of CanadaCPAWS Manitoba wishes to congratulate long-time partner in conservation Chief David Crate of Fisher River Cree Nation, who was recently inducted in the Order of Canada for his vision andRead More
June 13, 2017Expanding Protection of Traditional Lands and Waters in the Fisher Bay RegionThe land surrounding Fisher Bay is remarkably undisturbed despite its relative short distance from urban, industrial and agricultural development. Every shoreline provides glimpses of the thriving biological diversity found here.Read More
March 26, 2015Kinwow, Sturgeon and Fisher Bays: A Healthy Future for Lake Winnipeg!The Kinwow and Sturgeon Bay park reserves have been in interim protection since 2001. Nominated for protection by Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation, the Manitoba government is asking us if we wantRead More
December 20, 2013Fisher Bay: Protecting Crucial Habitat for Manitoba’s BatsSpanning over 800 km2, the Fisher Bay Reserve is located 2 hours north of Winnipeg and sits within a vast stretch of boreal forest. In order to preserve the healthyRead More
December 21, 2012Chief David Crate Receives Diamond Jubilee AwardCPAWS congratulates Chief David Crate of Fisher River Cree Nation for receiving the prestigious Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award. The award was given to him for his many contributions and outstandingRead More
June 28, 2011Fisher Bay – Who decides?Oh. My. Goodness! It’s so wet and windy in Winnipeg that I’m not able to get out on the boat and see Fisher Bay, one of the Seven Small WondersRead More
April 20, 2011Province Stalling on Promise to Establish ParkFirst Nation and conservation group say government is six months past deadline For Immediate Release Fisher River Cree Nation (FRCN) and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) say it’sRead More
November 4, 2010Chief David Crate Receives Prairie Crocus AwardChief David Crate of Fisher River Cree Nation Chief David Crate of Fisher River Cree Nation was recently awarded Nature Manitoba’s Prairie Crocus Award for his efforts to establish aRead More
October 26, 2010Manitoba chief honoured for provincial park campaignThe pursuit of a provincial park has earned one Manitoba chief a Prairie Crocus prize. Chief David Crate of the Fisher River Cree Nation will receive Nature Manitoba’s Prairie CrocusRead More