The first ‘mixed’ cultural and natural UNESCO World Heritage site in Canada
Part of the largest stretch of untouched boreal wilderness left on earth
Pimachiowin Aki is home to millions of trees, hundreds of lakes, rivers and wetlands, over a thousand plant and animal species, and an ancient living culture that thrives today. It is the largest protected area in the North American boreal shield.
The Land that Gives Life Cared for by Anishinaabeg for over 7,000 years
Anishinaabeg live as one with Pimachiowin Aki, using ancient conservation practices to keep the land it in its purest form for all generations.
Ji-ganawendamang Gidakiiminaan
Keeping the Land 
The Creator has given us the responsibility to protect and care for the lands on which we were placed.
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First Nations Accord
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29,040 sq.km. of protected area in the heart of Canada
Pimachiowin Aki is the homeland and lifeblood of the four Anishinaabe First Nation communities who care for the land.
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Poplar River First Nation
400 kilometers from Winnipeg. Home to about 2,000 residents.
Pauingassi First Nation
Inland community with traditional territory on both sides of the Manitoba-Ontario border. Home to about 700 residents.
Little Grand Rapids First Nation
Inland community situated along the Berens River, with traditional territory on both sides of the Manitoba-Ontario border. Home to about 1,800 residents.
Bloodvein River First Nation
210 kilometers north of Winnipeg. Settled along three kilometers on the banks of the Bloodvein River. Home to about 1,900 residents.
Atikaki Provincial Park
Wilderness park, where most existing tourism occurs.
Woodland Caribou Provincial Park
Wilderness park, where most existing tourism occurs.
