Protecting Eastern James Bay | Parks Canada
The Cree Nation Government and Parks Canada announce the completion of the feasibility assessment for the proposed Wiinipaakw Indigenous protected area and national marine conservation area and have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to move towards the protection of these waters.
Home of the Crees, the proposed Wiinipaakw (James Bay) Indigenous Protected Area and National Marine Conservation Area (IPA-NMCA) is in offshore areas of Eastern James Bay, aligned with the mouth of Chisasibi-Big River south to the Québec-Ontario border. This large seascape is home to species-at-risk such as Polar Bears, includes … Continue