Kevin Ahkimnachie speaks at the 18th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII18)
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The Mekong basin is one of the richest areas of biodiversity in the world, yet one of the most undiscovered. 20,000 plant species, 430 mammals, 1,200 birds, 800 reptiles and amphibians, and an estimated 850 fresh water fish species, are found in this very remote Asian region. MYSTERIES OF THE MEKONG is a not-to-be-missed wildlife series that will truly be a feast for the eyes....
A sweeping survey of traditional knowledge from the Mackenzie basin reveals Canada's largest watershed in the midst of a rapid and uncertain transformation, Ivan Semeniuk reports...
Narrated by celebrated northern journalist Paul Andrew, Cold Amazon tells the story of Canada’s massive Mackenzie River Basin. At 1.8 million sq. kilometres, covering three provinces and all three territories, the Mackenzie plays a significant environmental, economic and spiritual role that stretches far beyond its borders. This short documentary highlights the importance and vulnerability of the mighty watershed through the impassioned voices of those who rely on its health and work for its protection. Working with Yellowknife-based filmmakers Pablo Saravanja and Jay Bulckaert of aRTLeSS Collective, and journalist Tim Querengesser, this film will bring the Mackenzie closer to home for the many Canadians who may be unaware of its importance, or even its existence....
A six-year project headed by REES researcher Brenda Parlee and funded by SSHRC, will examine changes in fishing livelihood and aquatic ecosystems in the Mackenzie River basin, and document the impacts on the area's 400,000 people....