Issues: Wildlands

All Documents in Wildlands Tagged First Nations

In the Canadian Boreal Forest, a Conservation Ethic at Work
Interview
After fighting successfully for years to keep destructive logging, hydropower and mining projects out of their traditional territory, the people of Poplar River are now working to secure permanent protection for their boreal forest homeland.
An Interview with Chief John Miswagon of the Pimicikamak Cree
Interview
As leader of the Pimicikamak executive council since 1999, Chief John Miswagon has directed an international environmental and human rights campaign to protect his people and traditional territory from a devastating hydroelectric project dating from the 1970s, which is now threatening to expand its operations.

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