Working Together to Conserve Sturgeon for Future Generations.
The Kischi Sipi Namao Committee (KSNC) was established in 2013, and is a partnership committed to protecting and enhancing Lake Sturgeon populations in the Lower Nelson River. Committee efforts focus on the Lower Nelson River from Kelsey Generating station to Hudson Bay, including the Hayes River system (Hayes, Gods and Echoing rivers). Membership includes representatives from Fox Lake Cree Nation, Shamattawa First Nation, Tataskweyak Cree Nation, War Lake First Nation and York Factory First Nation as well as Manitoba Hydro and the Keeyask Hydropower Limited Partnership. Manitoba Sustainable Development participates in the committee as a non-voting member.
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Fox Lake Cree Nation, Shamattawa First Nation, Tataskweyak Cree Nation, War Lake First Nation and York Factory First Nation as well as Manitoba Hydro… more >
The committee has adopted a community-oriented, proactive, approach in implementing stewardship activities. The collaborative structure… more >
Lake Sturgeon have a social and historical significance in Manitoba and a strong cultural significance to Indigenous peoples in the province… more >
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Additional Sturgeon Resources
Check out the resources section of the website for more content on sturgeon populations and the KSNC’s efforts to maintain healthy sturgeon numbers across the province.
Fox Lake Cree Nation Community Engagement Info Session & Career Fair November 2, 2023
Gillam Recreation Centre, Gillam, Manitoba The KSNC was represented at the Fox Lake Cree Nation Community Engagement Info Session & Career Fair held at the Gillam Rec Centre on November 2, 2023. Presenters [Read More...]
KSNC Work Planning Workshop September 12-14, 2023
Wilderness Edge Retreat & Conference Centre in Pinawa, Manitoba Members of the KSNC, including advisors and the Province of Manitoba attended a two day work planning workshop at The Wilderness Edge Retreat & [Read More...]
KSNC Projects
The KSNC projects are established in an attempt to engage community members in sturgeon stewardship activities, and to build awareness of the KSNC and our purpose. Check out the KSNC projects for more information about the sturgeon and our interaction with the communities in the Nelson River area.
