Articles February, 2005

The Dominion Article – Dam Locally, Warm Globally

Canada's boreal forest is among the largest intact forest ecosystems in the world. Photo: Natural Resources Defence Council

Dam Locally, Warm Globally

Boreal forest, aboriginal peoples threatened by new push for exploitation

Around 400 kilometers north of Winnipeg lies Asatiwisipe Aki (Poplar River First Nation), an Ojibway people. The remote community is comprised of roughly 1,200 members, of which over 900 are on reserve. The traditional Asatiwisipe Aki … Continue Reading


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