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Our people have stories to tell as stewards of our lands and waters for thousands of years. Together, we share, learn, and grow.


Bill 5's Special Economic Zones: A Threat to Indigenous Lands, Laws, and the Environment
Ontario’s Bill 5, formally known as the Protecting Ontario by Enabling Economic Growth Act, 2025, introduces the power to create Special Economic Zones (SEZs) — areas where the Province can override environmental laws, Indigenous rights, and local governance to accelerate industrial development. At Wahkohtowin, we are deeply concerned by the scope and implications of this legislation. It poses a serious threat to Indigenous lands, cultures, and sovereignty — particularly in N
Jun 243 min read


Bill 5 Violates Treaty Relationships and Indigenous Sovereignty
For Indigenous Peoples, Treaties are not symbolic or historical—they are sacred, living agreements between Nations. hey represent a shared understanding of how we live together on the land: with mutual respect, shared stewardship, and a promise to honour each other’s rights and responsibilities.
Jun 202 min read


Welcoming Sara Bilodeau to Wahkohtowin
Wahkohtowin is pleased to welcome Sara Bilodeau to the team. She joins us as the Communications and Marketing Coordinator (Advanced).
Jun 111 min read


Learning from the Land Bridge: Wahkohtowin at the A2A Science Symposium
This April, Wahkohtowin attended the Algonquin to Adirondacks (A2A) Science Symposium in Clayton, New York. Staff members Stevie, Carly, and Elena made the trip south to represent the organization and connect with conservation leaders from across the A2A bioregion, a landscape that stretches from Ontario’s Algonquin Park to New York’s Adirondack Mountains.
Jun 52 min read


Wahkohtowin Attends the Canadian Ecological Connectivity Conference in Banff
Wahkohtowin is pleased to welcome Tristan Flood as the new Guardian Conservation and Biodiversity Monitoring Coordinator. He is a member of Matachewan First Nation and brings a strong background in forestry.
May 222 min read


The Innovation Centre Is Going On the ROAD!!! ILS 2025
The Indigenous Lands Symposium is set to kick off next week Feb 3rd to 7th and this year the Innovation Centre that lives in Chapleau at...
Jan 302 min read


Embrace the Opportunity: Why You Should Join the Wahkohtowin Guardian Program
Wahkohtowin ran its 5th year of the Guardian Program in 2024 with strong support from community members, Elders and Collaborative...
Oct 21, 20243 min read


Build Cultural Connections With Us | Wiigwaasi Jjiimaan Waskwayosih Birchbark Canoe Build
Join us July 18-28, 2024 for the Wiigwaasi Jjiimaan Waskwayosih Birchbark Canoe Build, at the Wahkohtowin Innovation Centre in Chapleau, ON.
Jul 9, 20243 min read


Conservation in the Boreal homelands of Wahkohtowin's First Nations
In the fall of 2023 and winter of 2024, Wahkohtowin Development facilitated Conservation Days within its three First Nation communities....
May 24, 20243 min read


2024 Indigenous Lands Symposium: Fostering Connections and Knowledge Sharing
Wahkohtowin held the second annual Indigenous Lands Symposium in Timmins this year. With more than double the participation rate from its...
Feb 21, 20242 min read


Wahkohtowin participates in Indigenous seed collecting project!
" What a great experience and opportunity to network with others in my field while learning and sharing knowledge." Andrew Orton,...
Feb 12, 20242 min read


Wahkohtowin supports staff in accomplishing academic goals.
" We are a non-colonial institution and this means doing things in ways that run counter to the capitalist model of business " David...
Feb 3, 20242 min read


Wahkohtowin's resident Project Forester attends CIF Conference in Nanaimo BC!
"Presenting at the Conference was a great experience and makes me proud of the work Wahkohtowin is doing in Ontario within the Indigenous...
Nov 13, 20232 min read


Wahkohtowin explores opportunities with the NCC in helping to reach 30% Conservation by 2030.
.....At the heart of the Boreal Wildlands project lies the preservation of biodiversity. The NCC recognizes the Boreal region as a vital...
Oct 4, 20232 min read


Wayne Bell on silviculture and sustainable forest management practices.
Silvicultural practice consists of the various treatments that may be applied to forest stands to maintain their utility and meet the...
Jun 16, 20232 min read


Honoring Grandmother Moon with Monthly Women's Full Moon Ceremonies.
.....Within our ceremonies, you will hear the heartbeat of Mother Earth – our drums, rattles, voices singing old traditional songs...
Jun 7, 20232 min read


Mycorrhizae! A day in the life of a soil technician.
Wahkohtowin is leading the way employing new innovative technology using collaborative and synergistic approaches that work to sequester...
Jun 2, 20234 min read


The First Nations National Guardians Gathering 2023!!!
Wahkohtowin has had a Guardian program since 2020 and it continues to grow and expand taking on guardians with the aim of building lands...
May 18, 20232 min read


Climate Action & Indigenous-led Land Stewardship
Wahkohtowin Development is working at advancing the policy dialog with regards to land management practices and indigenous participation....
Apr 19, 20232 min read


First Annual Indigenous Lands Symposium shares knowledge across the NE Superior region.
Wahkohtowin Development hosted the first annual Indigenous Lands Symposium in Chapleau Ontario in March this year and what a kick off...
Apr 18, 20232 min read
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