Thank You for Your Time as Chair Gordon! Eeyou Marine Region Wildlife Board (EMRWB) members and staff would like to extend their gratitude and appreciation to Gordon Blackned for his work and dedication as EMRWB Chairperson for the past four years. Gordon’s term as Chair ended this summer. Gordon was appointed by the GCC(EI) as a new member to the Board in December 2016, and was nominated as Chair in 2018, serving the EMRWB for almost 7 years in total and being the longest-standing member to date. The Wildlife Board has achieved many milestones during Gordon’s tenure, including the Grand [...]

National Geographic Pristine Seas Expedition! Did you know that National Geographic is planning an expedition in Nunavik, Hudson Bay and James Bay this summer? The goal is to explore and document these unique underwater ecosystems to generate scientific support for marine protections. Two documentary films will be produced to highlight the regions’ ecological and cultural diversity, with the goal of informing the need for additional marine protections. These documentaries will serve to amplify the voices of Indigenous community members and leaders about their vision and efforts toward marine protections and stewardship. The vessel is expected to be in the EMR [...]

National Geographic Pristine Seas Expedition to James Bay, Hudson Bay, and Nunatsiavut! The National Geographic Pristine Seas will be launching a two-month expedition to priority marine conservation sites in Canada, including the EMR! The expedition's purpose is to explore the biodiversity of the region and create documentary films to support Indigenous-led marine conservation. Click the link for more info and follow National Geographic Pristine Seas on Instagram or Twitter for updates!

Requesting Public Comment on the Management Plan for the Red-necked Phalarope in Canada Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has proposed a Management Plan for the red-necked phalarope in Canada and is inviting comments from the public. We welcome comments that provide new biological, ecological, or other information which could improve the management plan for the red-necked phalarope. You are invited to provide your comments to ec.cwsqcconsultations.ec@canada.ca by April 20, 2022. Click here to see the fact sheet for an overview of the document. You can see the whole document online by clicking here. ECCC will consider all comments and produce [...]

Virtual Event: Protecting Biodiversity and Indigenous Culture in Coastal Zone of Eeyou Istchee - February 10, 12 pm (EST) Join Nature Canada and the Cree Nation Government as they share a story of hope, a story of a government with a clear vision — a vision of #Indigenous-led conservation that offers us a path also towards reconciliation with each other and the land. Join at: https://bit.ly/3u9LdZq

The Eeyou Marine Region Wildlife Board is accepting applications to our Research Fund. The deadline for spring funding applications is February 10! Our Research Fund is open to applications year-round. For more information about the EMRWB Research Fund and how to apply, visit our website https://www.emrwb.ca/guidelines/.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – Consideration for the Approval of the Recovery Strategy for the Bank Swallow (Riparia riparia) in Canada Notice is provided on January 24th, 2022, that the Nunavik Marine Region Wildlife Board (“NMRWB”) and the Eeyou Marine Region Wildlife Board (“EMRWB”) will be conducting a Joint Written Public Hearing to consider the approval of the Recovery Strategy for the Bank Swallow (Riperia riperia) in Canada. The hearing will be held from January 24th – February 17th, 2022. The NMRWB and EMRWB are accepting written or oral submissions and questions, as well as additional information for the hearing process. [...]

JOB POSTING: Youth Science Outreach Coordinator Contract - Mission eDNA Are you interested in youth outreach? Are you interested in developing educational material? Are you interested in making connections between Cree Knowledge and the scientific process? If so, the Mission eDNA Youth Science Outreach Coordinator position is for you! Follow this link for the PDF version of the job posting. Follow this link to learn more about Mission eDNA!

Happy Holidays from the EMRWB! We would like to wish everyone a safe holiday filled with joy! The EMRWB office will be closed until January 10. Looking forward to seeing you in the new year! Brian Stewart - Chisasibi Michel Gilles - Waskaganish   Mark Georgekish - Wemindji   Arnatuq Angatookalook - Whamagoostui

CALL TO ACTION: Bird Stories of the Eeyou Marine Region Hello EeYouth! Do you have questions about birds and environmental change on the coast of the Eeyou Marine Region? We (the Eeyou Marine Region Wildlife Board, Cree Trappers Association, and Nature Canada) are looking to collect questions from Cree youth for an audio segment featuring coastal land users and elders. If you have any questions or topics you would like to hear elders and land users along the coast discuss, please comment here or send me an e-mail (svarty@eeyoumarineregion.ca). If you have questions about the segment or want to participate, please [...]