Hinterland Who's Who

Partners

Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF)

Since 1962, CWF has advocated the protection of Canada’s wild species and spaces. Representing more than 300,000 members and supporters, the Federation is one of Canada’s largest non profit, non governmental conservation organizations.

CWF is dedicated to fostering awareness and enjoyment of our natural world. Our objectives include:

encouraging an understanding of the impact of human activities on the environment;
promoting the sustainable use of our natural resources;
conducting and sponsoring research relating to wildlife and the environment;
recommending legislative changes to protect wildlife and its habitats; and
cooperating with organizations and government agencies with similar objectives.

Through extensive education and information programs, CWF encourages a future in which Canadians may live in harmony with the natural order. READ MORE.

Environment Canada

For many of us, Canada’s wildlife provides powerful images that help define the very essence of our country. As noted Canadian conservationist C.H. Clarke said, "were our land to lose its beaver, its caribou, its loons, its wolves... we would have lost our soul."

Although we share our land, water, and air with wildlife, at times it is an uneasy harmony. Changes in the environment, from either human activity or other sources, affect wildlife, and eventually affect us. By practicing wildlife conservation we are protecting our own species.

Environment Canada manages wildlife matters that are the responsibility of the federal government. These include the protection and management of migratory birds, nationally significant habitat and species at risk, as well as work on other wildlife issues of national and international importance. In addition, the department does research in many fields of wildlife biology and provides incentive programs for wildlife and habitat stewardship. READ MORE.

Sponsoring Partners

Royal Canadian Mint

The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) is a sponsoring partner of the Hinterland Who’s Who ruby-throated hummingbird and red-breasted nuthatch video clips and fact sheets.

The Royal Canadian Mint, an ISO 9001-2000 certified company, is the Crown Corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada’s circulation coins. In operation since 1908, the Royal Canadian Mint is recognized as one of the largest and most versatile mints in the world, offering a wide range of specialized, high quality coinage products and related services on an international scale. For more information on the RCM, its products and services, visit www.mint.ca

Forest Products Association of Canada

The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is a sponsoring partner of the Hinterland Who’s Who woodland caribou and boreal forest video clips and fact sheets.

FPAC is the voice of Canada’s wood, pulp, and paper producers nationally and internationally in government, trade, and environmental affairs. Canada’s forest industry represents 3% of Canada’s GDP and exports $45 billion in products annually. The industry is one of Canada’s largest employers, operating in hundreds of Canadian communities and providing over 900,000 direct and indirect jobs across the country. With the help of member companies, FPAC designs programs to promote Canada’s leadership in trade and economic matters, sustainable forest management, and environmental stewardship. READ MORE

Canadian Model Forest Network

The Model Forest Network is a sponsoring partner of the Hinterland Who’s Who boreal forest fact sheets.

The Canadian Model Forest Network; a partnership of forest industry, environmental groups, woodlot owners, academics, Aboriginal communities, parks, government agencies, and recreational groups; continues to bring together organizations with diverse views on how forests should be managed. With core funding and leadership from Natural Resources Canada’s Canadian Forest Service, this diversity of opinion and spirit of collaboration has advanced the knowledge and practice of sustainable forest management. READ MORE