Following two years of conversations with community members of all ages, over 200 members from the five Nations came together at a gathering in August 2023 to formally sign and adopt a shared vision for the project.
In September 2024, the proposal for Kitaskeenan Kaweekanawaynichikatek formally launched with Elders and community leaders from the five Nations, government representatives, and supporters present to celebrate the milestone. For the communities, Kitaskeenan is about more than protecting land —it’s about reconnecting with each other and sharing knowledge, stories, and cultural practices that reinforce their identity and relationship to the land.
For a deeper understanding of Kitaskeenan Kaweekanawaynichikatek and what it means to the people and Nations involved, we invite you to read the in-depth coverage from The Narwhal with rich background and insights into the impact and importance of this work. We are honoured to support Kitaskeenan and the Nations’ leadership in protecting and stewarding their ancestral lands and waters.
