The Story of Makwa (Black Bear)

Kebaowek First Nation is challenging the decision of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission in court to protect the sacred Kichi Sibi. Time and time again, we see industry and government evading the free, prior, and informed consent of Indigenous Nations for projects that destroy their territory.

Kebaowek does not approve of a nuclear waste facility that will permanently affect their sacred sites, inherent rights, unceded territory, the Kichi Sibi, and the home of Makwa.

Read the story of the Makwa and why we are in solidarity with Kebaowek First Nation’s action to protect the mother bear, her den, and the others like it.

Story written by Levin Chamberlain and illustration by Jamie-Leigh Gonzales

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