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Seal River

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March 27th, 2023

Solution to Canada’s looming water crisis

Nature needs to be part of the solution to water management. Wetlands and forests help to filter contaminants out of the water we drink and also help to retain and store water, lessening the impacts of floods and droughts.
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January 5th, 2023

We Must Act Now on Biodiversity Protection: Op-Ed

A historic deal to conserve nature was reached in Montreal at the COP15 UN Conference on Biological Diversity. Now the really hard work begins.
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December 14th, 2022

Major Progress in Safeguarding Nature and Advancing Reconciliation in Manitoba

A major milestone in the years-long campaign to establish the Seal River Watershed as an Indigenous Protected Area was reached Dec 14, 2022.
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December 7th, 2022

23 Reasons to Be Hopeful About Nature in 2023

I am hopeful that the world – and Manitoba – is ready to do the hard work needed to reverse a devastating loss of wildlife and wild spaces.
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December 5th, 2022

Indigenous Leadership Key to Conservation Efforts: OP-ED

Indigenous leadership is key to conserving Canada’s lands and waters: just look to an initiative to protect Manitoba’s Seal River Watershed.
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August 30th, 2022

Manitoba Must Match Federal Pledge to Protect 30% of Lands and Waters by 2030: CPAWS Manitoba

Manitoba urgently needs to match a federal pledge to protect 30% of our lands and fresh waters, CPAWS Manitoba said in a press release.
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August 11th, 2022

Why Young Climate Activists Should Get Involved in Conservation

We’re exploring how young climate activists can get involved in environmental conservation to mark International Youth Day.
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June 28th, 2022

4 Summer Activities in Manitoba More Fun Than Binging Your Favourite Netflix Show (Again)

Summer has officially arrived in Canada and we have a list of activities you can do to take in the beautiful wild spaces in Manitoba.
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January 28th, 2021

‘Deadly Rapids’ and Polar Bear Encounters on the Seal River

Caroline Wintoniw paddled the Seal River in northern Manitoba, a trip of a lifetime for many backcountry canoeists.
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January 25th, 2021

A Strong Sense of Responsibility to Safeguard the Land Drives Seal River Watershed Initiative

Sayisi Dene First Nation is leading an initiative to protect the entirety of the Seal River Watershed as an Indigenous Protected Area.
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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.
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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.
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