Photo Credit: Kitigan Zibi - Community Collection: Jacko Carle and Basil Smith paddle a birchbark canoe they made

Kidjīmāninān connects people, knowledge and nature

Led by Kitigan Zibi Anishinàbeg, Kidjīmāninān brings together municipalities, communities, conservation groups, researchers, and members of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities to protect the ecosystems of the Outaouais, our traditional territory.

Kidjīmāninān means “our canoe” in Algonquin. Like a canoe moving with the current, we go further when we paddle together. By sharing knowledge, respecting the land, and working in partnership, we can create real change in biodiversity protection, not just for today but for the generations to come.
About Us

Our canoe. One journey.

For generations, the Anishinàbeg have developed a deep understanding of the land through observation, experience, and the sharing of knowledge. We invite you to look, listen, and learn:

Look

Mapping Biodiversity to Better Tell Its Story

The Outaouais is shaped by all the living beings who have lived here for generations. Each wetland and forest plays an important role in the history, culture, and relationships that local communities maintain with the land.  

Take a moment to look around you: what stories do the landscapes around you have to tell?

Photo Credit: Dolcy Meness

Explore our storymap to learn about our Proposed Protected Areas. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Outaouais.

Discover the Storymap

To protect the land, we must first come to know it. Discover the ecosystems that make the Outaouais unique:

Explore Outaouais Ecosystems

Listen

Bringing Together Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Knowledge

To build a shared vision for conservation, Kidjīmāninān listens to Indigenous, scientific, and community knowledge. These perspectives are woven together to inform recommendations for community members, residents, organizations, and decision-makers across the Outaouais region.

With Kidjīmānīnan, we set out to make a unique approach to conservation.

Photo Credit: Dolcy Meness

Beyond the recommendations, one of Kidjīmāninān’s most lasting outcomes is the network it has built. Through its Technical Committee and various ongoing exchanges, Indigenous and non-Indigenous knowledge holders connect regularly to share information and advance common goals for the Outaouais region.

Photo Credit: Caitlyn Tolley

Join the Listening Journey

Kidjīmāninān and CREDDO (Conseil régional de l’environnement et du développement durable de l’Outaouais) are hosting public consultations.

Have your say to directly shape how we protect the amazing biodiversity of our region. Just a few minutes of your time is all it takes to make a difference.

Take the Survey

Photo Credit: Dolcy Meness

 Listen to the story behind Kidjīmāninān

Discover the ideas and purpose that brought Kidjīmāninān to life.

Learn

Discover Your Role in
Protecting the Outaouais

Protecting the land depends on knowledge sharing and community engagement.

Discover how you can get involved in Kidjīmāninān, follow its progress, or help raise awareness of the landscapes and ecosystems that make the Outaouais unique.

Paddle with Us

“The Anishinàbeg used the 3L system: look, listen, learn.”

Daniel Pinock Smith,
Kitigan Zibi Anishinàbeg
Community Member