One of the largest wetlands found on the planet stretches across Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec. It is known as the Hudson Bay Lowlands, and 71,440 square kilometers (17,653,208 acres) of these lowlands lie within Manitoba. Keeping these vibrant landscapes healthy is incredibly important; it benefits communities in the region as well as an abundance of wildlife species that depend on the area for survival. They include polar bears, caribou, and many migratory bird species. There are currently several Indigenous-led conservation efforts underway to establish protections for their ancestral lands in the region, one of which is the Kitaskeenan Kaweekanawaynichikatek Indigenous Protected Area initiative. And the benefits of protecting these biodiversity-rich lands are immense! Protecting Polar Bears Manitoba is home to the largest concentration of polar bears in the world, and the Hudson Bay Lowlands are where many established denning sites are located. Unlike more northern bears...