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Mercury Health Threat
Manitoba Hydro’s keeyask project leaves fish inedible for locals in Makeso Sakahikan (Fox Lake/Gillam)
Cold Snap Harvests
Youth harvester Paul Nice’s personal update on his harvesting over the cold winter months.
FOOD MATTERS MANITOBA ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TRANSITION
Demian Lawrenchuk to step down; Cynthia Neudoerffer appointed Transitional Executive Director, Board initiates comprehensive search for permanent successor.
Northern Lifeline Delays
With unpredictable winter road access amid climate change, remote Indigenous communities are anxious for solutions.
Success in Seeds
Teacher in Tataskweyak (Split Lake), Vivian Lin, reflects on the garden program’s success throughout the 2024-25 school year.
Youth Rabbit Snaring Clubs
Youth rabbit snaring clubs in Makeso Sakahikan (Fox Lake/Gillam) and Kisipakamak (Brochet) are part of a large scale project in partnership with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) to teach the youth essential land-based skills.
Trapping Season in Makeso Sakahikan
Northern partner and traditional harvester Lawrence Saunders reflects on trapping season with the youth in Makeso Sakahikan (Fox Lake/Gillam).
Adapting To Climate Change
Indigenous harvesters and Manitoba Non-Profit Food Matters Manitoba adapt to the ongoing effects of climate change in the north.