Seal River Watershed Initiative
Box 7 R0B 2C0 Tadoule Lake, MB, Canada

Our birds connect us to people as far away as Maine! Read this great piece by Jeff Wells of the National Audubon Society about the significance of our efforts to protect the watershed and the thousands of migratory #birds which rely upon these healthy lands and waters. https://www.wiscassetnewspaper.com//maine-canadian-/138858

Our watershed is home to one of the most diverse and largest populations of #waterfowl in North America. Find out why it's worth protecting in this new report by Ducks Unlimited Canada

The latest report from @UNBiodiversity confirms the role of #IndigenousPeople in #conservation. Traditional territories of Indigenous Peoples hold 80% of the planet’s remaining biodiversity, supporting this work matters for the health of the entire planet.

Samantha Samson of CBC Manitoba's Radio noon show interviewed Stephanie Thorassie about the Seal River Watershed Initative

SEND RESUME TO [email protected] by Wednesday September 30, 2020 at 4:00pm. Nihoghe'ni Dene (Land Guardian/Community Representative) in Northlands First Nation and Sayisi Dene First Nation Part time flexible 80 hours a month or 20 hours a week at $30/hr.... Become a very IMPORTANT part of the Seal River Watershed Alliance. Must be able to fulfill two aspects of the job: 1. Be Active in your home Alliance community Promote the Indigenous Protected area (Seal River Watershed) Attend conference call's with team Conduct interviews with Elders, Land Users Go door to door with survey or petition Be able to organize community information sessions with help from team 2. Be active on the land. Hunts, Fishes, Harvests regularly Is able to teach youth land-based skills Works with scientists to monitor wildlife from time to time We envision a pristine watershed where people, animals and fish are healthy, our unique languages and cultures are thriving, and there is hope and abundance for all future generations.

Stephanie Thorassie (Me) of the SRWA will be speaking to Samantha Samson of CBC radio to speak about the grant that we received from Environment Climate Change Canada and our watershed! Tune in tomorrow Friday September 11 at 12:35CST to have a listen!!

We are so pleased and proud to introduce Luke and Randy of the Arviat team! Matna! Masi Cho! Kinanaskomitin! Thank you!

Matna to the folks at Nunatsiaq for sharing our good news!

https://www.cbc.ca//government-canada-manitoba-seal-river- CBC did up an article about our project and our support from the Government of Canada Environment Climate Change! Masi cho! Kinanaskomitin! Matna! Thank you for your support!!

Masi cho to Environment and Climate Change Canada for investing in Indigenous conservation. The Seal River Watershed Alliance is working to establish an Indigenous Protected Area which reflects our Dene, Cree and Inuit values and traditions. Every aspect of our cultures, spirituality and identities are rooted in our relationship to the caribou and to the lands which sustain us.... We envision a pristine watershed where people, animals and fish are healthy, our unique languages and cultures are thriving, and there is hope and abundance for all future generations. #IndigenousGuardians #conservation #LandNeedGuardians #OurNature #Stewardship Learn more about the government’s investment here: https://www.canada.ca//seal-river-watershed-slated-to-beco

Masi cho to Environment and Climate Change for investing in Indigenous conservation. The Seal River Watershed Alliance is working to establish an Indigenous Protected Area which reflects our Dene, Cree and Inuit values and traditions. Every aspect of our cultures, spirituality and identities are rooted in our relationship to the caribou and to the lands which sustain us.... We envision a pristine watershed where people, animals and fish are healthy, our unique languages and cultures are thriving, and there is hope and abundance for all future generations. #IndigenousGuardians #conservation #LandNeedGuardians #OurNature #Stewardship Learn more: https://www.canada.ca//seal-river-watershed-slated-to-beco https://www.facebook.com/watch/

Masi Cho to all who participated in the first board meeting of the Seal River Watershed Alliance on August 13th and 14th in Thompson Manitoba. We appreciate your dedication to preserving the watershed and working together with each unique nation to establish an Indigenous Protected Area. We are united in recognizing that the work of continuining to protect Our lands is of utmost importance to ensuring there is space for our peoples to benefit from for generations to come. ... Masi Cho to the Chief's, Councillors, and Elders who could join us during this uncertain time. Chief Evan Yassie, Sayisi Dene First Nation Councillor Jason Bussidor, Sayisi Dene First Nation Elder Johnny Clipping, Sayisi Dene First Nation Chief Simon Denechezhe, Northlands Denesuline First Nation Councillor Modest Tssessaze, Northlands Denesuline First Nation Elder Joe Hyslop, Northlands Denesuline First Nation Elder Napolean Denechezhe, Northlands Denesuline First Nation Chief Shirley Ducharme, O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation Councillor Trina Halkett, Barren Lands First Nation Councillor Georgina Custer, Barren Lands First Nation Board Members Edna Thorassie, Sayisi Dene First Nation Sandy Clipping, Sayisi Dene First Nation Michael Dumas, O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation Alliance Staff and Support Ernie Bussidor, Executive Director Stephanie Thorassie, Executive Assistant Mandy Wallmann, Project Manager Ron Thiessen, CPAWS Manitoba

Some scary information from a watershed in Southern Manitoba. This was not a protected watershed or area. This is the type of situation we want to avoid at the Seal River Watershed.

Supporting #Indigenous-led #conservation is not only conserving lands and waters but can also help Canada build a more sustainable & equitable future. Listen to @valeriecourtois explain the clear benefits of IPCAs and Guardians programs. #LandNeedsGuardians The need for land guardians is there!!! Lets get OUR people working on OUR lands protecting it for the future generations! https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3445191048845729