CIER : Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources
PO Box 26092, RPO Maryland R3B 0S6 Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Grand Chief Jerry Daniels brings greetings this morning to the Building Strong Communities: A Circular Approach Conference! This international conference experi...ence will explore circular economy opportunities in Manitoba and move rural and First Nation communities from talk to action. Webinar is at 9:30 am: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_7Pfo41VxQe2YCKbWj1JGMg Winnipeg Metropolitan Region CIER : Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources Reclay Group Colleen Sklar #mbpoli #FirstNations #Leadership

One of CIER's #25PivitolMoments over the last 25 year is our work on the Brokenhead Wetlands. We've helped implement several different initiatives, including a purple loosestrife control program. Purple loosestrife is an invasive species that was brought to our wetlands in the early 19th century. It's just one of the threats facing wetlands around the world. #WorldWetlandsDay

Roughly 70km North of Winnipeg, Manitoba you'll find Brokenhead Ojibway Nation and Brokenhead Wetland Ecological Reserve. This area is around 70,000 football fields in size and is a unique ecosystem, home to many rare plants. #WorldWetlandsDay

Today is #WorldWetlandsDay Wetlands do so much for us, we need to preserve them! They store and clean water, provide a home for countless species of plants and animals, help prevent flooding, and more!

We are excited and honoured to announce that through the Conservation and Climate Fund, CIER has been granted funding that will allow us to continue to support the work of the Collaborative Leadership Initiative. CIER and CLI will specifically be working on nutrient reduction in the Lake Winnipeg Basin. Read the official announcement and see the other amazing organizations the fund is supporting this year: https://bit.ly/2M09EF3

It's Rock Your Mocs week! CIER Staff are rocking their beautiful mocs from home across Canada! #RockYourMocs #RockYourMocs2020

The CAMH launched the Shkaabe Makwa Centre for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Wellness in Toronto on Thursday. Shkaabe Makwa translates to "Spirit Bear Helper" in Anishinaabemowin.

The way to water is through governance. We need a new way of working together on water, one that respects Indigenous rights and responsibilities and the needs of generations to come. Read A Considerations Paper on Indigenous Governance and The Canada Water Agency on our website now: http://www.yourcier.org/news/resetting-the-national-sail

Today is #WorldKindnessDay Remember that even a small act of kindness can mean the world to someone. http://www.yourcier.org/donate

The Shining Lights program focused on increasing the energy literacy of Indigenous women and youth from across the Northwest Territories. View the Shining Lights curriculum as well as see photos, posters, and more on our website: https://bit.ly/2JXv8AN

A thinning ozone layer causes increased UVB radiation. High UVB radiation affects every level of the aquatic food web: phytoplankton, fish, and frogs. Phytopla...nkton produce their food and live in the layer of water that absorbs sunlight. However, increased UVB affects how they move and has reduced their survival. For fish and amphibians, increased UVB radiation decreases the animals ability to reproduce. UVB also affects development during early-life stages. These reductions have significant impacts on the entire ecosystem and humans. #WorldOzoneDay Learn more: https://bit.ly/2RplAiD

Its time. We are embarking on a historic process of reconciliation at the ground level. Indigenous and municipal leaders are meeting to forge new relationships... and resolve issues that have been barriers to collaborative action for over 100 years. This process is reconciliation toward action at the local level. It will increase our economic competitiveness, protect our precious fresh water, and improve the quality of life for our communities. Stay tuned for more information and announcements surrounding our upcoming meeting on September 18.

Excited to take part in todays webinar by Global Water Futures. Water is the basis for all life, which is why we at Winnipeg Metropolitan Region and Lake Frien...dly never seem to stop talking about it! CIER : Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources Jerry Daniels NSERC / CRSNG #water #environment #future #sustainability

#BeAConnectR and Learn Cree. The University of Regina is offering Cree: Language of the Plains through open source resources. Learn at your own pace through workbooks and downloadable videos http://ow.ly/tkzU50Bjpf5

Picture This Productions in association with APTN is developing Warrior Up!, a new TV series that will profile Indigenous youth ages 13 to 24 who are making change in their communities! Tell us how youve made a difference in your community and how youd like to make that impact even bigger, and we may feature you and your community in our series!... Find out more in the graphic below

Twenty-five years ago today, 10 Indigenous Chiefs founded CIER because they knew that when Indigenous Knowledge and western science work together, they can change our world. Since then, we have been working diligently alongside our supporters and partners to solve the worlds wicked problems, tackling challenges related to water issues, climate change, food sovereignty, and many more. Join us as we spend the year reflecting on everything weve accomplished and looking forward to everything we will achieve together in the next 25 years!

You are capable, able, beautiful and strong. Says Ojibwe/Irish artist Cody Coyote. Learn about his new music, his motivations, and more:

An Indigenous-owned bannock mix will soon be hitting the shelves in northwest Canada and the US!

Please share this poster with Indigenous Youth in Winnipeg and join event page for updates!!! Winnipeg Chamber Volunteer Manitoba Southern Chiefs Organization Treaty One Development Corporation - T1DC

Lake Winnipegs shoreline is 1,858 kilometres long. To put that distance into perspective... Winnipeg to Churchill: 1,710 km... Winnipeg to Banff: 1,454 km Winnipeg to Denver: 1,721 km Go to www.lakefriendly.ca for ways to protect Lake Winnipegs shoreline ecosystems.

"The future is going to be a challenge. We get pulled in so many directions. CLI is a commitment to the priorities of our land. The work that were doing is a p...artnership in the same direction. We need to continue this partnership for the years ahead. It takes partnership to see things through." - Scott Gillingham, Winnipeg City Councilor for St. James. This morning, we met (social-distantly) with members of the Collaborative Leadership Initiative to discuss important topics linked to water and climate matters. "The future is something that we walk towards together. This is something that could impact it for a number of years. " - Grand Chief Jerry Daniels. Thank you to everyone involved in this initiative. We look forward to our next meeting. Rochelle Squires Catherine McKenna City Councillor Scott Gillingham Manitoba Government Southern Chiefs Organization

These are ten easy ways we can all work at keeping our rivers and lakes clean!

The 3rd Annual Keewatin Regional Science Fair is a celebration of science with students and teachers of MFNERC-member First Nations schools in northern Manitoba.... The Keewatin science fair is under the umbrella of the Manitoba First Nations Science Fair program, which encourages participation of First Nations students at the local, provincial, and national levels. The science fair program leads to student achievement in the sciences and helps teachers develop and implement an engaging curriculum for students through project-based learning. This years theme, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), encourages First Nations youth to see the connections between Traditional Knowledge learned on the land and STEM fields. The annual Manitoba First Nations Science Fair program explores all things science, and the Keewatin Regional Science Fair will ensure participation by more northern schools. See more

Photo ; Mary Butler with her infant Lyda in a traditional cradle, probably on Makah Indian Reservation 1900. Olivia Poole was raised on White Earth Reservatio...n in Minnesota and there was inspired by the traditional practice of using a bouncing cradleboard to soothe babies. In 1957, she patented her invention of the baby jumper, under the name Jolly Jumper, making her one of the first Indigenous women in Canada to patent and profit from an invention. Susan Olivia Davis Poole, inventor (born 18 April 1889 in Devils Lake, North Dakota; died 10 October 1975 in Ganges, BC). Part Ojibwe, Poole was raised on White Earth Reservation in Minnesota. There, she was inspired by the traditional practice of using a bouncing cradleboard to soothe babies. In 1957, she patented her invention of the baby jumper, under the name Jolly Jumper, making her one of the first Indigenous women in Canada to patent and profit from an invention. https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/olivia-poole See more

READ NOW: The Dakota Field Guide & Storybook will teach you how to identify over 80 different birds, discover their Dakota names, and explore unique pieces of Traditional Dakota Knowledge about them.

Martin McLean from Lake Manitoba First Nations eventual goal is to encourage his community to start a recycling program. Right now, like in many First Nations across Canada, recyclables are thrown away and end up in a landfill. Watch our new documentary to join Martin and other passionate youth from First Nations across Manitoba as they learn about leadership, waste management, and collaboration. Thanks to Code Breaker Films!

From March to April 2020, The City of Winnipeg saw an increase of 15% in recyclable tonnes collected. Thank you to everyone who stayed at home and continued to put their materials in the blue bin!

Keep Kokum safe!

Are you a leader in your community? Lake Friendlys Do What Matters for Municipalities guide highlights ways for local governments to sustainably manage water, ...waste, and more. Download the guide: https://bit.ly/3fQlyL5 Prairie Climate Centre Lake Winnipeg Foundation Green Action Centre Recycle Everywhere Simply Recycle Manitoba #water

Learn how to say strawberry in Cree and Ojibwe!

I just wanted to showcase what our ancestors used a long time ago, says parka owner Terri Lee Kuptana

If you are an Indigenous law student currently enrolled at a Canadian law school with a demonstrated interest in serving and advancing the interests of Indigenous Peoples, apply for the First Peoples Laws Indigenous Law Student Scholarship! Apply Here: https://scholarship.firstpeopleslaw.com Deadline is July 31, 2020

How would a Smart Energy Communities Benchmark differ for Indigenous communities? To answer this question, CIERs Richard Farthing-Nichol partnered with QUEST Canada to conduct a proof of concept study. Read the blog here:

The parka has ancient roots in Canada. Originally made from caribou or sealskin, the parka was invented by the Inuit as a means of warmth and protection from wind and wetness while hunting and kayaking.

While modern kayaks are often made of plastic, the first kayaks were made from wooden frames covered in sealskin. They were primarily used for hunting.

The small, remote aboriginal community of Deline, which is situated on the shores of Great Bear Lake in the middle of the Northwest Territories, claims its place in the Hockey Hall of Fame as the place of the first recorded ice hockey game in North America.