Pukaskwa National Park

Pukaskwa National Park is a national park in Ontario.

In Anishinabek News

• August 2013: As of August 2013, Pic River First Nation hopes to attract tourists who use the trail systems within the park.
• July 2014: The park is the proposed site for a hydroelectric project at Chigamiwinigum Falls submitted by Biigtigong Nishnaabeg. Duncan Michano argued that hydroelectric development is compatible with the mandate of the park to protect the boreal forest.
• January 2015: In July 2014, Biigtigong Nishnaabeg youth were flown into a remote inland lake within Pukaskwa National Park for a ten-day camp. The park served as the location for youth to learn bush survival, canoeing, and the construction of a sweat lodge. The area used for the camp was accessible only by a quad trail and featured a canoe portage route.
• June 2015: Pic River submitted a proposal to build the Chigamiwinigum Falls hydro project inside the park boundaries. The park is located within the traditional territory of the Pic River community.
• December 2015: Biigtigong Nishnaabeg submitted a proposal in July 2014 to construct a hydroelectric facility within the park boundaries. The proposed project would be situated at Chigamiwinigum Falls on the White River. Community representatives have met with park officials and Parks Canada to discuss the green energy development proposal.
• July 2019: Youth from the Ocean Bridge program visited the park in June 2019 to plant trees and support air quality. One group of program participants spent two days at the park engaging in environmental service.
• May 2021: Dan Couchie served as a park ranger at this location during his later working years.
• March 2024: Joshua LeClair spent more than 10 years working at Pukaskwa National Park sharing Anishinabek history and identity with visitors.