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Areas to Protect Near You

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

Together, they have identified ten priority areas across the Outaouais. Kidjīmāninān has submitted formal proposals to the provincial government to protect these areas due to their exceptional ecological and cultural significance.

Explore the biodiversity hotspots of the Outaouais:

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L’Isle-aux-Allumettes Waltham East Escarpments Alvars of Sand Bay and Clarendon Station Knox Landing La Pêche Deschênes-Aylmer Corridor L'Ange-Gardien Poisson-Blanc Thirty-One Mile Lake Mishomis

The proposed conservation areas are the result of work carried out with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Guardians, Youth, community members, MRC partners, and other collaborators. They reflect generations of Anishinàbe knowledge, on-the-ground experience, scientific information, and ongoing dialogue about the future of the territory.

While each area has its own unique characteristics, all are connected by a shared goal: protecting biodiversity while fostering a relationship with the land that is rooted in respect, responsibility, and collaboration.

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