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Knowledge Rooted in the Land

For many Anishinàbe people, our knowledge and walking with the land begins in childhood: moving through forests and along the water, learning over time where berries grow, seeing how plants respond to sun and shade, and observing how animals move through the landscape.

By paying attention to the rhythms of the land and sharing what we observe, we support the continuation of relationships that are still active today. We invite you to notice the beauty around you and to take it all in. Pause, look around, and deepen your connection with the land.

This work is rooted in the knowledge of people who know the land. Here is how you can join us on this conservation journey:

Survey: Share your voice Explore the Outaouais Through Data Come down the Gatineau River Watch our Short Doc Organize a Screening Display our biodiversity poster Download our Free Coloring Book Bring Biodiversity into the Classroom Subscribe for Updates Connect with our Team in Kitigan Zibi

Photo Credit: Mathilde Boual

Explore the Outaouais Through Data

Ready to dive deeper? Our interactive map invites you to explore dozens of environmental layers and datasets at your own pace.

Built using information gathered through the Kidjīmāninān initiative alongside trusted partner datasets, the map provides a detailed view of the ecological richness of the Outaouais.

Interactive map Coming Soon

Photo Credit: Dolcy Meness

Come Down the Gatineau River

Journey from Mishomis to the City of Gatineau and discover the river’s story along the way.

Built using information gathered through the Kidjīmāninān initiative alongside trusted partner datasets, the map provides a detailed view of the ecological richness of the Outaouais.

StoryMap coming soon

Watch our Short Doc

Take a moment to watch Abraham Cote’s short documentary about Kidjīmāninān, “A Team Protecting the Forests”.

Watch the video

Organize a screening of "Kidjīmāninān: Behind the Birch"

Synopsis of the bilingual (English-French) documentary‘’ Kidjīmāninān: Behind the Birch’’ by filmmaker Mike McKay:

In the Anishinabemowin, Kidjīmāninān means "our canoe". But for Pinock smith, a traditional canoe builder, it means much more: it's a reflection of the Algonquin people built birch bark canoes using the roots, trees, and teachings of their territory. Today these materials are harder to find. The bark is thinner. The roots grow too deep. And yet, a new generation is learning to read the land and perpetuate what remains. Kidjīmāninān is a story of local ancestral knowledge, environmental change and intergenerational relationships that hold it all together. A canoe may be simple and small, but in this story, it carries an entire community. Mike McKay is a documentary filmmaker based in Chelsea, Quebec.

Watch the trailer (ENG)

Display one of our biodiversity awareness posters near your facility.

Do you own a building in the Ouataouais region that’s visible to the general public? Would you like to help raise awareness about the importance of biodiversity? Contact us to find out if your facility could install one of our outdoor signs: info@kidjimaninan.com

Download our Free Coloring Book

For kids, protection of the land starts with a sense of wonder. Through colouring, learning new words and discovering local species, children can build a meaningful connection with nature. Available in Anishinàbemowin, French and English, this free colouring book encourages families to explore biodiversity together and helps inspire a lifelong commitment to caring for the land and the many living beings that share it.

Download the Coloring Book

Bring Biodiversity into the Classroom

Help students discover rare species in their region and learn about their habitats and the threats they face with this activity from our partner La coopérative de solidarité des Forêt et des Gens:

Explore the Educational Activity (French only)