The purpose of this engagement process is to ensure that the voices and wishes of Manitobans—especially area residents, Indigenous peoples, local communities, and regional stakeholders—are considered when determining which areas should be conserved within the study area.
We conducted 27 meetings with community leaders, rightsholders and stakeholders in the first round of engagement.
More than 450 area residents and Manitobans with interests in the region shared their thoughts through our online survey.
Thank you to all the groups that met with us and individuals who attended community meetings and open houses during 'Round 1' of our engagement process.
Thank you to the Knowledge Holders of FRCN and Peguis for sharing with us.
The following documents summarize what we heard during Round 1:
We are currently preparing for 'Round 2' of our public and stakeholder engagement process, during which our draft conservation proposal will be presented to local communities, stakeholders, and the general public for comment.
We will then refine the proposal based on feedback received and present it to all 3 partner nations (FRCN, Peguis and Kinonjeoshtegon First Nations) before presenting it to relevant provincial staff and Manitoba’s Minister for the Environment, Climate and Parks for consideration.
