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The Boreal Forest: Our Land, Our Story, Our Responsibility
TORONTO: November 14, 2011 – Faced with increasing industrial development and land issues, Canada’s Boreal Forest needs solutions. Aboriginal leadership in conservation and land use planning is one of our strongest tools.
Prominent Aboriginal leaders will speak of their experiences living and working in the Boreal Forest:
John Cutfeet, spokesperson for Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation;
Stan Louttit, Grand Chief of Mushkegowuk and
Stephen Kakfwi, former Premier of the Northwest Territories and former President of the Dene Nation
will speak about the challenges and opportunities for Aboriginal peoples working to conserve and develop their boreal homelands.
WHEN:
Thursday, November 17, 2011 7:00-9:00 p.m. This free, public event will open with the performance of local Six Nations bluesman, Derek Miller. Light refreshments will be served.
WHERE:
University of Toronto Wilson Hall Room 1016
40 Willcocks Street, Toronto
WHO:
U of T Faculty of Forestry and the Canadian Boreal Initiative. Invited guests also include senior government officials, Aboriginal and industry leaders, and representatives from conservation organizations.
For more information, please contact:
Suzanne Fraser, 613-552-7277 sfraser <a> borealcanada ca
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About the Canadian Boreal Initiative
CBI brings together diverse partners to create new solutions for boreal conservation and sustainable development. It acts as a catalyst for on-the-ground efforts across the Boreal Forest region by governments, industry, Aboriginal communities, conservation groups, major retailers, financial institutions and scientists.
