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Ottawa’s $1.3 billion commitment shows wilderness conservation a serious priority
Earlier this week, that all changed. On Tuesday, the Liberal government committed a historic $1.3 billion to protecting our country’s land and water. For us, a non-profit dedicated to protecting the Yukon wilderness, this is huge news. [Learn more]
We did this, together
At the Whitehorse Livestream of the Peel Supreme Court decision last December, when the news came through that we had— in a unanimous victory —won our court case, a couple things quickly became clear. [Learn more]
Peel watershed celebration in Whitehorse
It’s time to celebrate our Supreme Court of Canada victory, and all of you who have put so much energy, hard work and dedication into protecting the Peel Watershed! Join us at the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre starting at 4:30 pm on February 2nd for an evening jammed-packed with storytelling, delicious food, dancing to live music and so much more. [Learn more]
Wilderness values meet style in our new clothing designs
Wilderness values meet style in our new clothing designsOur new swag has arrived!We are beyond excited to share these new designs. We worked hard to ensure our new clothes are ethical, comfortable and stylish. We were blown away with the end result. Swing by the CPAWS Yukon office to pick a t-shirt, sweater and baseball cap up [Learn more]
Victory for the peel
No doubt you have heard the news: we did it. We won our Supreme Court case. On Friday, December 1st, in a unanimous decision, the highest court in Canada ruled in favour of the three First Nations and two conservation groups: Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation, the First Nation of Na Cho Nyäk Dän, Vuntut Gwitchin First [Learn more]
A judgement is coming in the supreme court of Canada’s peel watershed case
A judgement is coming in the supreme court of Canada’s peel watershed case It’s finally happening! Friday is going to be a historic day in the Yukon, and beyond. The judgement in the Supreme Court of Canada’s Peel Watershed case will be released this Friday Dec. 1 at 9:45am EST. We —alongside our co-appellants — [Learn more]
Canada unites to protect the porcupine caribou herd
Canada unites to protect the porcupine caribou herd Two weeks ago we launched a petition urging Prime Minister Trudeau to speak up against Donald’s Trump’s plan to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to drilling. Any industrial activity in the Porcupine caribou’s calving grounds could have disastrous and irreversable effects on the health of the herd and [Learn more]
Balancing The Books: Our recommendations to Yukon government
With the prospect of future budget deficits in the coming years, The Yukon government wants to get a handle on their books. In September a financial advisory panel delivered their recommendations on how to do just that. You can read the full report here. The public input period just closed, and the government is now working [Learn more]
Road to Rau decision underscores need for land use planning
Earlier this month, YESAB released its recommendations regarding a 65-km all-season road north of Mayo being proposed by ATAC Resources in order to access the Tiger gold deposit. YESAB approved the road, which runs just 20km south of the Peel Watershed with conditions meant to minimize the impact on wildlife, hunting and trapping. You can [Learn more]
The Peel is life: A Gwich’in elder on his connection with the land
For thousands of years, Gwich’in people in northwestern Canada have lived off the abundant natural resources of the Peel Watershed. They have depended on the migration of the Porcupine Caribou, the fish and fresh water from seven pure rivers, and the rich history traced back through generations. “People of the headwaters” is the English translation [Learn more]