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The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup | Ocean ...

The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup is a national conservation program that provides Canadians the opportunity to take action in their communities wherever water meets land, one bit of trash at a time.

The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup | Ocean Wise & WWF
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Autumn Peltier

Here in our region, lives a fierce and beautiful soul, speaking up for water and people alike. Finding courage to stand up before leaders of countries on an International stage, at the age of 15. To demand change of our Prime Minister and point out the issues that plague so many; particularly First Nations peoples.

Her name, Autumn Peltier.
She is of the Wiikwemkoong Peoples on Manitoulin Island.
She is Chief Water Commissioner and Water Warrior.

Autumn Peltier

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The Asian Carp Threat to the Great Lakes: An Analysis of Alternatives for Preventing Asian Carp Migration

The Asian Carp Threat to the Great Lakes: An Analysis of Alternatives for Preventing Asian Carp Migration

H.O.M.E.S. at Home

H.O.M.E.S. at Home

Want to keep exploring our fabulous Great Lakes, even though you’re hanging around the house? Check out H.O.M.E.S. at Home! The acronym is an easy way to remember our five Great Lakes: Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior. While it may be harder for us to dip our toes in the lakes right now, we’ve got lots of ways for you to enjoy and learn about our freshwater seas right from your own home.

Ojibway Ceremonies by Basil Johnston | Penguin Random House Canada

Ojibway Ceremonies by Basil Johnston | Penguin Random House Canada

Ojibway Ceremonies provides a unique and fascinating glimpse of Ojibway culture before its disruption by European civilization. It is the story of the Ojibway told through the ceremonies which dominated the most important occasions and stages of their existence. As a young boy grows up, we see him develop through his involvement in the many rituals so important to the Ojibway way of life. From the Naming Ceremony and the Vision Quest to the War Path, from the Marriage Ceremony to the Ritual of the Dead, we see the attitudes and beliefs of the Ojibway people come alive.

Great Lakes Guardians’ Council

Great Lakes Guardians’ Council

The Great Lakes Guardians’ Council, established under the Great Lakes Protection Act, provides a forum to identify and find solutions to Great Lakes challenges, increase our science and consideration of First Nations and Métis communities’ traditional knowledge, and strengthen our shared understanding of the Great Lakes.

For what are we, without Water?