The Research Committee recently met to discuss and evaluate five research proposals submitted in January 2017. Out of the five, two were approved. The other three required more information and revisions, we’re hoping these will be submitted for our upcoming Spring intake in April. For now, we’re pleased to share with the two latest projects...Continue Reading

The Anne Lindsay Protecting Our Earth Award (Earthie Award) is an annual award recognizing groups and individuals for their contributions in promoting sustainability and protecting ecosystems. First established in 1990, the Manitoba Eco-Network has acknowledged the creativity, diligence and commitment of their peers in presenting the award. In 2011, the award was renamed in honour of Anne Lindsey...Continue Reading

On February 16th we had a chance to showcase some of the research taking place within the WHA and network with new students interested in getting involved. Usually we host community gatherings for our partners outside of Winnipeg. These are opportunities to network, share experiences, and work together to formulate research priorities. The Research Open House was an...Continue Reading

The last intake date for community project and research proposals was October 17th, 2016. The Research Committee met in November to assess the proposals and we’re pleased to share with you the latest projects to be added to WHA activities. Legal Resources & Knowledge    $6,000     Proposal Submitted by: Jerch Law This project will...Continue Reading

On November 25th the WHA Steering Committee met in Winnipeg to discuss next steps for the WHA and review research priorities, budgets, and core activities. The agenda included: [wr_1_2_column class=”1″] Community & Research Projects Research Reporting WHA Activities [/wr_1_2_column][wr_1_2_column class=”2″] Staffing Budget Spring Gathering [/wr_1_2_column]   Community & Research Projects Lake Winnipeg Indigenous Collective, funding requested $32,888...Continue Reading

We are currently looking for submissions to be included in our second issue of the Wa Ni Ska Tan Hydro Alliance newsletter. If you have a recipe, story, opinion, photo, art, or would like to do an interview, share some research, or knowledge, please contact us. We would really like to hear from you or...Continue Reading

On June 1 the WHA Steering Committee met to discuss next steps for the WHA based on our successful application for the SSHRC Partnership Grant and the outcomes from the Spring Gathering in Brokenhead Ojibway Nation. The agenda included: [wr_1_2_column class=”1″] Organizational Structure Working Committees Decision-Making Year 1 Budget Youth Camp [/wr_1_2_column][wr_1_2_column class=”2″] Hydro Tour...Continue Reading

We know that the WHA has community members and researchers with a diversity of skills, knowledge, opinions and abilities, and we want to celebrate this diverse expertise. There are a number of different ways to contribute to the Wa Ni Ska Tan Hydro Alliance: share a recipe or skill, contribute your knowledge, tell a story, etc… Below you will...Continue Reading

One week, eight communities. A whirl-wind northern tour of hydro-affected communities. This year’s tour was the third of its kind and took place from June 6th to 12th. Facilitated by Peter Kulchyski, this year saw thirteen students, researchers, and artists visit Grand Rapids, Norway House Cree Nation, Pimicikamak Cree Nation (Cross Lake), Gillam, Tataskwayak Cree Nation (Split Lake), South...Continue Reading

Over the course of three days, from April 28th to 30th, 90 community members, researchers and NGO representatives met in Brokenhead Ojibway Nation to discuss the impacts of hydro development in Manitoba and celebrate the successful application of the Hydro Research Alliance Partnership Grant. A total of 20 communities and 11 organizations were represented, along with researchers and...Continue Reading