The Nishnaabeg Waterways Project is a community effort to protect and conserve the rivers in our Traditional Territory. By telling the stories of each of these important waterways, we hope to build awareness and understanding of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg’s efforts to protect them. Our community has a partner in this work, our neighbour, Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg.
Together, we are working to allow plants, animals, water—and our people in both communities—to thrive. Our lands and waters hold cultural, ecological, and spiritual significance: They are our connection to our ancestors and the Creator, and we must protect them for future generations.
“Our Elders describe these rivers as the arteries of our territory. They are the lifeblood, the source of nourishment for all life on our lands. These rivers are not just habitat for plants and animal species: They are as sacred as spiritual sites.”
White River Suspension Bridge
In Pukaskwa National Park on the shores of Lake Superior in Ontario, brave hikers can walk across a suspension bridge that hovers 23 metres above the mighty Chigamiwinigum Falls on the Waabishki Ziibii (White River). This river is known for its many waterfalls and rapids. This bridge gives visitors a bird’s eye view of the power and beauty of the river-and also maybe an idea of why it was chosen as the location for three hydroelectric generating systems!
