Conservation Areas Initiative

05/26/2026

This land means a lot to the people around here, it’s where we grew up and where we raise our children and grandchildren.

We’ve heard your feedback and your questions about what this initiative means for you and your communities.

This conservation areas initiative:

1. Will not affect your private or leased property, farmland, and/or cottages 🏡
2. Will protect the area from any new large scale industrial developments🏗️
3. Will not impact licensed hunting, fishing, trapping, or other activities like medicine gathering🎣

We began this initiative because we know we are not the only people who see the deep value of these lands and waters. We can all come together as neighbours to protect this region.

More of your questions are answered on our website at www.FRCNconservation.ca

05/19/2026

The goal of this Conservation Areas Initiative is simple: protect the Interlake 🌾

Why? Because without planning for the future, the Interlake could be overdeveloped - piece by piece - until there are no natural areas left.

We want to ensure the lands and waters of the Fisher Bay region are protected for future generations. We want to protect nature, endangered species, and water health while encouraging sustainable economic growth and continued access to licensed hunting, fishing, and trapping.

The 3 Nations of Fisher River Cree Nation, Peguis First Nation, and Jackhead First Nation - 268 decided one thing:

Continue to protect our lands and waters for the benefit of our communities, our neighbours, and future generations 🤝

You can read our FAQ and learn more about this conservation initiative on our website: www.FRCNconservation.ca

05/11/2026

This conservation initiative is about coming together, as communities, and as neighbours, to ensure the lands and waters of the Fisher Bay region are protected for future generations.

You'll learn about the region, the species and habitats, and the people behind this initiative when you click the link in our bio.

Visit our website www.FRCNconservation.ca to learn more.

05/06/2026

The Interlake is one of Manitoba’s most ecological and culturally significant landscapes. 🌲🦌

Fisher River Cree Nation, Peguis First Nation, and Jackhead First Nation - 268 focused on a number of priorities when planning this Conservation Areas Initiative.

These priorities focus on protecting the forests, wetlands, waters, and shorelines that sustain the health and well-being of the environment and the community of the Fisher Bay region.

These are the 7 priorities of this Conservation Areas Initiative:
1. Water health
2. Culture and lifestyle
3. Nature and habitat
4. Connecting natural areas
5. Fight climate change
6. Sustainable development
7. Maintaining access

You can learn more about this conservation initiative by visiting our website at www.FRCNconservation.ca

11/06/2025

From muskrats and moose to songbirds and resilient plants, peatlands are alive with biodiversity—and quietly fighting climate change. Protecting these unique wetlands safeguards both wildlife and our climate.

🔗 Learn more: Meet the Peat Neighbour (Link in bio)

09/25/2025

Decades of Dedication in the Interlake 🌊🌲

From Indigenous stewardship to decades of community advocacy, the story of Fisher Bay Provincial Park is one of resilience, partnership, and love for the land. 💚

Discover how we turned vision into reality—and how today’s Conservation Areas Initiative is shaping the next chapter for these vital lands and waters.

➡️ Read the full story and see what’s next for the Interlake: https://loom.ly/fFXOl6U

Did you know that the Conservation Areas Initiative is rooted in decades of stewardship, strong partnerships, and a deep respect for the land in the Fisher Bay area?

09/12/2025

Who's munching over there?

Say hello to one of Canada's most iconic species — the Beaver, or Amisk in Cree.

Commonly spotted along lakes and streams throughout the Interlake region, beavers are nature’s master architects. Using sticks, logs, and other natural materials, they construct dams and lodges that transform the landscape.
While they sometimes get a bad rap, beavers are actually undercover heroes of the wetlands. As a keystone species, their engineering work creates and maintains wetland habitats. These wetlands play a vital role in the ecosystem — storing, filtering, and recharging groundwater, helping to prevent floods, and naturally purifying our water.
Who would’ve thought these small, buck-toothed creatures were the secret superheroes of the wetlands?



📸: American Beaver in the Interlake by Kevin McRae (sourced from iNaturalist)

09/11/2025

Think peat is just dirt? Think again.
Peatlands are powerhouses - for climate, culture and conservation.

Our latest blog breaks it down:
🔍 What peat actually is
🌎 Why it matters for climate + biodiversity
⚠️ The impact of peat harvesting on water, air & species
🌾 And what Manitoba is doing to protect these fragile ecosystems

Read all about the Deets on Peat here: https://loom.ly/BptLptA

We’re getting down to the root of it all—what peat is, why it matters, and why protecting it is moss definitely a good idea.

08/07/2025

🌧 Climate 🐟 Water 🐻 Wildlife

Conserving the Interlake’s forests and wetlands means meeting big challenges with natural solutions.

Here’s how:
🌲 Forests absorb carbon and cool the climate
💧 Wetlands slow floodwaters and filter nutrients
🦫 Habitats support moose, beavers, eagles & more

This isn’t just about trees and ‘green spaces’ it’s about embracing the relationships that sustain us all: people, the land and water, and all our other relatives on the land, in the lakes and streams, and in the sky above.

07/25/2025

Meet the Majestic Bald Eagle! 🦅

One of North America’s most iconic birds, the bald eagle never fails to inspire awe. Here are some cool facts you might not know:

Scientific Name: Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Traditional Names: mikisiw (Cree), migizi (Anishinaabemowin)
Population: Around 200,000
Diet: Opportunistic hunters! They mostly feast on fish but can also eat other birds, mammals, and even turtles.
Fun Fact: Bald eagles typically mate for life—talk about true love! ❤️

Bonus Fun Fact: They hold the Guinness World Record for building the largest bird nest ever recorded!
Isn’t nature incredible? 🌿✨