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Our Stories
Our people have stories to tell as stewards of our lands and waters for thousands of years. Together, we share, learn, and grow.
Jul 93 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.
May 243 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....
Nov 17, 20232 min read
Wahkohtowin explores periphytometer tool in assessing forestry pesticide use.
" The Guardians are getting exposure to the tools and science to understand the deep effects of pesticide use on the health of our...
Jun 16, 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 2, 20234 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...
Apr 4, 20232 min read
Exploring Biochar in the conservation economy with Mikro-Tek and Hawk Feather Farm .
Wahkohtowin Development is always seeking new and innovative ways to make forest stewardship truly sustainable. In this article we report...
Apr 4, 20235 min read
Wahkohtowin's work on Moose Habitat protection presses forward.
Wahkohtowin has been working in the area of wildlife protection since its inception in 2016. Our Mitacs Intern, Elena McCulloch, shares...
Jan 26, 20232 min read
Wahkohtowin represents Northern Ontario Communities at FSC International in Bali.
Wahkohtowin attended the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) conference in Bali to represent the interests of Indigenous communities in...
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