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Help the Sakitawak Métis to protect their homelands in the Boreal forest!

You can help protect Woodland Caribou and support Indigenous-led conservation.

The Sakitawak IPCA conservation project is an initiative to protect the traditional lands of the Métis, Woodland Cree, and Dene of Northwestern Saskatchewan in the heart of the Boreal forest.

The area to be protected, known as the N-14 Fur Block, is approximately 22,000 square kilometres and is home to three watersheds and multiple species of animals, trees, and flowers. The area is an important calving ground for the endangered Woodland Caribou, as well as a home to many other species that rely on Canada’s vast Boreal forest.

If protected, it would be the third largest IPCA in Canada.

The caribou are at the heart of the boreal ecosystem and Indigenous traditions and protecting the N-14 will help conserve the habitats of multiple other species as well.

Show your support for this important project by sending a letter to the Métis of Sakitawak today!

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Non-profit Organization

Sakitawak

Conservation

Sakitawak Conservation

To the Métis Community of Île-à-la-Crosse,

I’m writing to express my enthusiastic support for your community’s leadership to protect the N-14 Fur block and have Sakitawak recognized as an Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA).

In a time where the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change are becoming increasingly severe, coupled with the dire need for Canada to advance reconciliation, I believe Indigenous-led conservation projects such as yours are of crucial importance.

Thank you for your work to help ensure the survival of many species, including Woodland Caribou, Great Blue Herons, and Old Growth Pine. I recognize protecting these lands is also critical to supporting the Métis way of life and community well-being in Île-à-la-Crossee. In my opinion, this project is important for both species recovery and for advancing reconciliation in Northern Saskatchewan.

I support the efforts of the community of Île-à-la-Crosse to protect the traditional Métis territory in the N-14 Fur block. The project deserves full support from all levels of government and surrounding stakeholders.

Thank you again for your community’s conservation leadership. Know that many Canadians like me, want to see your project move ahead and succeed. Please keep me updated on your efforts to protect the Boreal forest in Saskatchewan and all who depend on it.

Sincerely,

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