| Asatiwisipe Aki Releases Lands Plan | 19 January 06 |
 Poplar River First Nation (Asatiwisipe Aki) is pleased to release it's lands management plan, for Poplar River First Nation Traditional Territory. Poplar River First Nation has spent several years, based on the direction and knowledge of our elders, planning for the permanent protection and management of our traditional lands.The Asatiwisipe Aki Management Plan is based on the best knowledge available in terms of forest, land, water, wildlife, plants and fish management. Protecting Poplar River First Nation traditional lands and the continuation of traditional practices are the combined goals for our community. The Poplar River traditional lands are situated immediately east near the top of Lake Winnipeg, and flowing to the Ontario border. The traditional territory is a fully intact, functioning boreal ecosystem where water systems and species relationships are complete and abundant. Archeological studies have confirmed First Nation presence and land use for up to 6000 years. Protection from industrial development through provincial regulation has been in place for 800,000 ha of Poplar River's traditional territory since spring 1999. Visit the Poplar River First Nation website Source: Poplar River First Nation |
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