Natural Resources

The Natural Resources Department is committed to sustainable management and protection of lands, waters, wildlife and related resources within Algonquin Traditional Territory. Through Stewardship, conservation and support for traditional practices, our department works to safeguard Natural Resources while embracing and promoting the continuation of our Algonquin ways for the benefit of the community and future generations.

Key Services/Programs Offered:

-Wildlife and Fisheries Management – Monitoring populations and keeping them healthy for future generations, harvest reporting and supporting sustainable practices

-Forestry and Land Use Management – Managing Forest resources, community land use planning

-Conservation and Stewardship – Protecting habitats, restoring ecosystems, and caring for the lands and resources.

-Traditional Land Use Support – Assisting harvesters, trappers and land users with reporting and resources.

-Education and Outreach – Offering courses, workshops, training and awareness programs on Natural Resource issues

-Climate Change and Sustainability- Developing strategies for adaptation, mitigation, and long-term resilience

-Earthwalkers – Summer Stewardship Youth Rangers Program 

The Earthwalkers (SYR) program offers our young people the chance to reconnect with the land, water, and all living beings. Rooted in traditional teachings and guided by community knowledge keepers, this program helps youth gain hands-on experience in caring for the environment. Rangers take part in projects that protect wildlife, restore habitats, and support the health of our territories for the next generations. Along the way, they build leadership skills, strengthen cultural identity, and learn the importance of giving back to the land that sustains us. This program is about more than just summer work—it is about carrying forward the responsibility of stewardship, honouring our ancestors, and advocating for future generations.