In February 2025, Wahkohtowin hosted the Indigenous Lands Symposium in Sault Ste. Marie, a gathering that brought together Indigenous leaders, land stewards, Elders, youth, and allies to share knowledge and take action. One issue that emerged loud and clear from those conversations: the use of glyphosate-based herbicides in our forests must end.

We are pleased to welcome Erica Bonham to the Wahkohtowin team. Erica joined us in the spring of 2025 and brings a unique combination of administrative expertise and a heartfelt commitment to Indigenous rights and community engagement.

For the past two weeks, we’ve been sharing information about Bill 5, Ontario’s proposed “Protecting Ontario by Preserving Our Economy Act.” We felt it was important to help our communities, partners, and allies understand what this legislation means, not just in theory, but on the land and in people’s lives. In this post, we want to share clearly and concretely how Bill 5 affects Wahkohtowin's work and vision, from conservation and forestry to carbon management and community