Welcome to the Aboriginal Boreal Conservation Leaders Project. This website consists of two partnering components: the Aboriginal Boreal Conservation Leaders series, and a Volunteer/Employment Recruitment program.

As Manitoba's boreal forests consist of a primarily Aboriginal population, conservation efforts benefit greatly from the knowledge and experience of individuals who have lived and breathed community life in Manitoba's northern boreal. We believe this project, through the sharing of personal interest stories and posting of employment/volunteer opportunities, will increase Aboriginal involvement in Manitoba boreal wilderness protection efforts.

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Morning Star Gone, Legacy Lives On

Morning Star Gone, Legacy Lives On By Ron Thiessen, CPAWS Manitoba Executive Director Traditional medicine man and teacher ‘Morning Star’ Garry Raven passed away on January 17, 2010. I met him in 2001 when I visited his home in Hollow Water First Nation to discuss the potential of the Manigotagan River and surrounding area being protected in a provincial park. He welcomed me with open arms and I soon became impressed by Garry’s vast knowledge and strong desire to protect the Boreal Forest from industrial developments. Since our first meeting, the Manigotagan River park has been formed and I have spent many days chatting with Garry and attending inspiring gatherings at Ravens Creek Ti-pi Village – his home and teaching place. Garry took many of his visitors on walks to locate traditional medicines and explain their uses. He also taught individuals and groups about Aboriginal spirituality and ...
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