Dorothy L Crate is a respected elder and member of Fisher River Cree Nation who wants the lands and waters protected for future generations.
Chief David Crate Receives Diamond Jubilee Award
CPAWS 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 outstanding service to his community. CPAWS worked with Chief Crate and Fisher River Cree Nation to establish the Fisher Bay provincial park. Our partnership continues in the quest to expand the park boundaries based on ecological, economic, and cultural studies.
Province Stalling on Promise to Establish Park
First 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’s … Read More
Chief David Crate Receives Prairie Crocus Award
Chief 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 a … Read More
Manitoba chief honoured for provincial park campaign
The 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 Crocus … Read More
Province stalling on designating wilderness park: Fisher River chief
The chief of Fisher River Cree Nation says the province is stalling on a plan to establish a provincial park at Fisher Bay. In a release issued today FRCN and … Read More
Fisher River Cree Nation: Guardians of Mother Earth
Growing up in Manitoba’s Interlake, you can’t help but have an appreciation of the wilderness around you. If you are away from it for any period of time, the lake … Read More
Fisher River Cree Nation and environmental group renew plea for provincial park
WINNIPEG, March 10. The Fisher River Cree Nation and a leading environmental organization are taking their campaign for a wilderness park to the Manitoba legislature. The groups will appeal directly … Read More
Fisher River Cree Nation renews plea for provincial park
A northern community’s efforts to convince the Doer government to create a provincial park in its area is moving to Winnipeg today. The Fisher River Cree Nation is holding a … Read More
Gerrard endorses Fisher River Cree Nation Provincial Park Proposal
Winnipeg -Manitoba Liberal Leader Dr. Jon Gerrard today met with Chief David Crate of the Fisher River Cree Nation (FRCN) and endorsed their proposal for the Fisher Bay Provincial Park. … Read More
Fisher River disappointed in small park reserve proposed
A proposal to create a 160,000 hectare (ha) protected area west at Fisher Bay on Lake Winnipeg was ignored by Manitoba Conservation, proponents of the Fisher Bay Park Reserve claim. … Read More
Fisher River Cree Nation Wins Tourism Award
Fisher River Cree Nation, a community working with CPAWS to establish a Fisher Bay provincial park around the south basin of Lake Winnipeg, won a tourism award today for the … Read More