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Lemay Forest Saved!
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After months of showing up to events, taking actions, making donations and spreading the word — the Lemay Forest is saved. Yesterday, Premier Wab Kinew announced the province will expropriate the Lemay Forest and transform it into a provincial park.
Read all about it in Eric's newest blog post:
Read all about it in Eric's newest blog post:
Lemay Forest Saved!
Premier Wab Kinew announced the protection of Lemay Forest as he started a critically-important Manitoba Hydro news conference on ending export contracts to the United States, and while ambassadors an...
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April 16, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Lemay Forest Saved!
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Community gathers outside Winnipeg City Hall. The time is now to secure Lemay Forest as a heritage site. Every tree, every grave, every ceremony matters. #SaveLemayForest #wpgpoli #mbpoli #cdnpoli #HeritageSite
March 27, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Community gathers outside Winnipeg City Hall. The time is now to secure Lemay Forest as a heritage site. Every tree, every grave, every ceremony matters. #SaveLemayForest #wpgpoli #mbpoli #cdnpoli #HeritageSite
SUPPORT the EXPROPRIATION of the Lemay Forest
🧸 The Lemay Forest is the location of the abandoned Asile Cemetery of unmarked orphans graves
🦌 Designate the Lemay Forest as a heritage site
📞 Please call your city councillor and Mayor Gillingham before Thursday's Council meeting
#SaveLemayForest
🧸 The Lemay Forest is the location of the abandoned Asile Cemetery of unmarked orphans graves
🦌 Designate the Lemay Forest as a heritage site
📞 Please call your city councillor and Mayor Gillingham before Thursday's Council meeting
#SaveLemayForest
SUPPORT the EXPROPRIATION of the Lemay Fores
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March 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
SUPPORT the EXPROPRIATION of the Lemay Forest
🧸 The Lemay Forest is the location of the abandoned Asile Cemetery of unmarked orphans graves
🦌 Designate the Lemay Forest as a heritage site
📞 Please call your city councillor and Mayor Gillingham before Thursday's Council meeting
#SaveLemayForest
🧸 The Lemay Forest is the location of the abandoned Asile Cemetery of unmarked orphans graves
🦌 Designate the Lemay Forest as a heritage site
📞 Please call your city councillor and Mayor Gillingham before Thursday's Council meeting
#SaveLemayForest
Thanks to @aptnnews.bsky.social for their coverage of last Saturday's event.
The sacred fire is still burning. You can join the Lemay Forest Fire Keepers for their Walk to Save Lemay this Saturday at 2PM at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
More info: WildernessCommittee.org/LemayWalk
The sacred fire is still burning. You can join the Lemay Forest Fire Keepers for their Walk to Save Lemay this Saturday at 2PM at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
More info: WildernessCommittee.org/LemayWalk
Coalition says Lemay Forest contains mass burial ground | APTN News
YouTube video by APTN News
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March 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
“ … it is the historians who have become our superheroes!”
Honoring the past, fighting for the future of Lemay Forest. 🌲 A night of learning and connection. #SaveLemayForest #wpgpoli #mbpoli #cdnpoli
Honoring the past, fighting for the future of Lemay Forest. 🌲 A night of learning and connection. #SaveLemayForest #wpgpoli #mbpoli #cdnpoli
March 16, 2025 at 5:42 AM
“ … it is the historians who have become our superheroes!”
Honoring the past, fighting for the future of Lemay Forest. 🌲 A night of learning and connection. #SaveLemayForest #wpgpoli #mbpoli #cdnpoli
Honoring the past, fighting for the future of Lemay Forest. 🌲 A night of learning and connection. #SaveLemayForest #wpgpoli #mbpoli #cdnpoli
Community gathers to ensure the preservation of Lemay Forest – Awasak ayahsig sakahk, Children of the Forest. 🌿 #SaveLemayForest #wpgpoli #mbpoli #cdnpoli
March 15, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Community gathers to ensure the preservation of Lemay Forest – Awasak ayahsig sakahk, Children of the Forest. 🌿 #SaveLemayForest #wpgpoli #mbpoli #cdnpoli
TONIGHT! 6pm
You can join us on March 15th for a town hall to discuss both provincial and municipal paths to #SaveLemayForest with both neighbors and experts, as well as the federal money available to make it all happen.
WildernessCommittee.org/LemayTownHall
WildernessCommittee.org/LemayTownHall
Save Lemay Forest Townhall
There's so much more to the Lemay Forest than grand old trees! Although they're incredible too!Do you know what endangered species make their home here? Are you familiar with Asile Ritchot orphanage a...
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March 15, 2025 at 8:08 PM
TONIGHT! 6pm
"...the Conservative Party is far more interested in protecting the rights of Corporations and their freedom to make huge profits, than in our rights to an adequate wage, a roof over our heads and a social safety net that protects us all." #mbpoli #canpoli
How Did the Conservative Party Come to This?
Wally Daudrich and Obby Khan campaign for MB Conservative Party leadershipHe joked about setting polar bears loose on the streets of Winnipeg as a way to reduce homelessness. He doesn’t support pandem...
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March 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Join us on Earth Day for a Celebration & Rally at the Winnipeg Legislature Building! This event will include music, dance, and activities that highlight the significance of climate action for all Manitobans.
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#EarthDay2025 #RenewableEnergyNow! #SaveLemayForest
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#EarthDay2025 #RenewableEnergyNow! #SaveLemayForest
Earth Day 2025 Celebration & Rally
Let's come together to celebrate Earth Day 2025 with a fun-filled rally to show our love and support for our planet!
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March 10, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Join us on Earth Day for a Celebration & Rally at the Winnipeg Legislature Building! This event will include music, dance, and activities that highlight the significance of climate action for all Manitobans.
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#EarthDay2025 #RenewableEnergyNow! #SaveLemayForest
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#EarthDay2025 #RenewableEnergyNow! #SaveLemayForest
On International Women's Day, let’s honor the women who have stood for justice, land preservation, and community health. The fight for Lemay Forest is a fight for all of us.
#SaveLemayForest #IWD2025 #mmiw #mmiwg
#SaveLemayForest #IWD2025 #mmiw #mmiwg
March 10, 2025 at 3:06 AM
On International Women's Day, let’s honor the women who have stood for justice, land preservation, and community health. The fight for Lemay Forest is a fight for all of us.
#SaveLemayForest #IWD2025 #mmiw #mmiwg
#SaveLemayForest #IWD2025 #mmiw #mmiwg
Saturday 6pm UofW
You can join us on March 15th for a town hall to discuss both provincial and municipal paths to #SaveLemayForest with both neighbors and experts, as well as the federal money available to make it all happen.
WildernessCommittee.org/LemayTownHall
WildernessCommittee.org/LemayTownHall
Save Lemay Forest Townhall
There's so much more to the Lemay Forest than grand old trees! Although they're incredible too!Do you know what endangered species make their home here? Are you familiar with Asile Ritchot orphanage a...
WildernessCommittee.org
March 9, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Saturday 6pm UofW
"...the attacks on gender equality have become louder as Pierre Poilievre has trained his sights on “woke” policies aimed at alleviating inequality." #IWD2025
New from @policyalternatives.ca: Let's not sugarcoat it—the situation for women and gender-diverse people is grim. This year, International Women's Day is a call to arms. By @kjscott.bsky.social #IWD2025 #canfem www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
This International Women’s Day, it’s time to fight - CCPA
This International Women’s Day, women and gender diverse people are looking at a future of greater poverty, struggle and repression as critical social, economic and political gains have come under att...
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March 7, 2025 at 6:37 PM
"...the attacks on gender equality have become louder as Pierre Poilievre has trained his sights on “woke” policies aimed at alleviating inequality." #IWD2025
Follow the Coalition to #SaveLemayForest
website: savelemayforest.ca
petition: www.change.org/p/stop-the-d...
mailing list: forms.gle/xQ8ptciV3cWA...
Instagram: www.instagram.com/savelemayfor...
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/19003...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SaveLemayFo...
pic: Asile Ritchot
website: savelemayforest.ca
petition: www.change.org/p/stop-the-d...
mailing list: forms.gle/xQ8ptciV3cWA...
Instagram: www.instagram.com/savelemayfor...
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/19003...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SaveLemayFo...
pic: Asile Ritchot
March 7, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Follow the Coalition to #SaveLemayForest
website: savelemayforest.ca
petition: www.change.org/p/stop-the-d...
mailing list: forms.gle/xQ8ptciV3cWA...
Instagram: www.instagram.com/savelemayfor...
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/19003...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SaveLemayFo...
pic: Asile Ritchot
website: savelemayforest.ca
petition: www.change.org/p/stop-the-d...
mailing list: forms.gle/xQ8ptciV3cWA...
Instagram: www.instagram.com/savelemayfor...
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/19003...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SaveLemayFo...
pic: Asile Ritchot
March 13 - 6pm at WAG-Qaumajuq
Critical Conversations on Water and Justice: Indigenous Water, Indigenous Science chrr.info/event/critic...
Critical Conversations on Water and Justice: Indigenous Water, Indigenous Science chrr.info/event/critic...
Critical Conversations on Water and Justice: Indigenous Water, Indigenous Science - Centre for Human Rights Research
Join Just Waters, the Centre for Human Rights Research, and The Last Drop at WAG-Qaumajuq for a panel on Indigenous Water, Indigenous Science with Dr. Myrle Ballard (University of Calgary), Dr. Az Kly...
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March 7, 2025 at 6:08 PM
March 13 - 6pm at WAG-Qaumajuq
Critical Conversations on Water and Justice: Indigenous Water, Indigenous Science chrr.info/event/critic...
Critical Conversations on Water and Justice: Indigenous Water, Indigenous Science chrr.info/event/critic...
Most folks across the province have heard about Lemay Forest. #savelemayforest 🌲🌲🌲
Call your City Councillour and other elected representatives – ask them to step forward and lead – to Save Lemay Forest
#winnipeg #wpgpoli #mbpoli
Call your City Councillour and other elected representatives – ask them to step forward and lead – to Save Lemay Forest
#winnipeg #wpgpoli #mbpoli
An update on the Lemay Forest near Winnipeg, where a sacred fire has burned since Boxing Day after the owner began cutting trees.
Today, the planner of Tochal Development Group tried to access the site.
Cierra Bettens has the latest.
Today, the planner of Tochal Development Group tried to access the site.
Cierra Bettens has the latest.
February 25, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Most folks across the province have heard about Lemay Forest. #savelemayforest 🌲🌲🌲
Call your City Councillour and other elected representatives – ask them to step forward and lead – to Save Lemay Forest
#winnipeg #wpgpoli #mbpoli
Call your City Councillour and other elected representatives – ask them to step forward and lead – to Save Lemay Forest
#winnipeg #wpgpoli #mbpoli
Reposted by Council of Canadians Winnipeg
Several Winnipeggers urged the Manitoba Municipal Board to prevent development at Lemay Forest Wednesday, arguing new construction could disrupt unmarked graves and cut off access to culturally significant land.
Municipal board urged to turn St. Norbert land into ‘memorial forest’
Several Winnipeggers urged the Manitoba Municipal Board to prevent development at Lemay Forest Wednesday, arguing new construction could disrupt unmarked graves and cut off access to culturally significant land.
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February 13, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Several Winnipeggers urged the Manitoba Municipal Board to prevent development at Lemay Forest Wednesday, arguing new construction could disrupt unmarked graves and cut off access to culturally significant land.
A pure villian story with profiteering developers.
Please share. We need the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba to halt the cut permits immediately.
www.wildernesscommittee.org/news/winnipe...
Please share. We need the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba to halt the cut permits immediately.
www.wildernesscommittee.org/news/winnipe...
Winnipeg forest razed despite federal species protection laws
Lemay Forest chainsawed without required pileated woodpecker survey
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February 24, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Reposted by Council of Canadians Winnipeg
A pure villian story with profiteering developers.
Please share. We need the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba to halt the cut permits immediately.
www.wildernesscommittee.org/news/winnipe...
Please share. We need the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba to halt the cut permits immediately.
www.wildernesscommittee.org/news/winnipe...
Winnipeg forest razed despite federal species protection laws
Lemay Forest chainsawed without required pileated woodpecker survey
www.wildernesscommittee.org
January 8, 2025 at 6:44 PM
A pure villian story with profiteering developers.
Please share. We need the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba to halt the cut permits immediately.
www.wildernesscommittee.org/news/winnipe...
Please share. We need the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba to halt the cut permits immediately.
www.wildernesscommittee.org/news/winnipe...
Winnipeg-based Right to Housing urges the Government of Manitoba to pass legislation to keep rental housing affordable by ending above guideline rent increases.
You can support them by sending a Valentine to Premier Kinew
#RightToHousing #preventrenthikes #winnipeg #wpgpoli #mbpoli
You can support them by sending a Valentine to Premier Kinew
#RightToHousing #preventrenthikes #winnipeg #wpgpoli #mbpoli
Premier Kinew and Minister Sandhu: Prevent rent hikes now!
This Valentine's Day, stronger rent regulations have my heart!
Rent increases cause a major loss of affordable rental housing in Manitoba, severely impacting low and moderate-income tenants. This is ...
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February 13, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Winnipeg-based Right to Housing urges the Government of Manitoba to pass legislation to keep rental housing affordable by ending above guideline rent increases.
You can support them by sending a Valentine to Premier Kinew
#RightToHousing #preventrenthikes #winnipeg #wpgpoli #mbpoli
You can support them by sending a Valentine to Premier Kinew
#RightToHousing #preventrenthikes #winnipeg #wpgpoli #mbpoli
Trump's threats to punish our jobs and our communities are designed to turn people against each other and extract concessions that nobody wants. The only way to deal with a bully is to unite and face him with the power of true solidarity.
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Unite for the Canada we want
Donald Trump’s threats to Canadian jobs and communities demand a united response. Let’s reject corporate greed, strengthen our economy with sustainable industries, and defend democracy for a future…
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January 23, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Trump's threats to punish our jobs and our communities are designed to turn people against each other and extract concessions that nobody wants. The only way to deal with a bully is to unite and face him with the power of true solidarity.
canadians.org/update/state...
#councilofcanadians
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#councilofcanadians
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