Turtle Protectors

Turtle Protectors (Mishiikenh Gizhaasowin) is an Indigenous led stewardship program that is supported by Msit No’kmaq, the Indigenous Land Stewardship Circle, Indigenous Elders and community members. “Mishiikenh Gizhaasowin“ is Turtle Protectors name in Anishinaabemowin given by Henry Pitawanakwat.

Turtle Protectors advocate, support and protect our Turtle relatives living within High Park while embracing all of our kin! We are guided by Indigenous knowledge principles that can shape how we engage with nature and one another.

To learn more about our turtle nest protection program, see About.