Plan contributes to protecting the environment and connecting Canadians to nature in the Thousand Islands Region
May 31, 2022 Mallorytown, Ontario Parks Canada Agency
National parks are gateways to discovering, learning and connecting with nature. Parks Canada's network of national heritage places represents the very best that Canada has to offer and tells stories of who we are, including the history, cultures and contributions of Indigenous peoples.
A new management plan for Thousand Islands National Park was recently tabled in Parliament. Reviewed every 10 years, management plans are a requirement of the Canada National Parks Act and guide the management of national historic sites, national parks and national marine conservation areas.
The management plan for Thousand Islands National Park was created with input from the Mohawk First Nation community of Akwesasne, regional residents, partners and stakeholders, as well as visitors past and present. The new plan outlines the following key objectives:
· Creating positive conservation outcomes for the park and for the region
through collaborative relationships with a range of partners.
· Developing new experiences that immerse both island and mainland
visitors in the unique ecology of the area and the rich cultures of Indigenous
peoples.
· Building modern and resilient facilities with unified design elements that
support the park's conservation and visitor experience objectives.
· Improving Parks Canada's regional brand awareness and highlighting its role
in managing Thousand Islands National Park.
Parks Canada is committed to a network of national heritage places that celebrate Indigenous peoples, their histories, and cultures, as well as their special relationship with the lands and waters. The new management plan for Thousand Islands National Park acknowledges the importance of maintaining and improving relationships with Indigenous people. Through this plan, Parks Canada is renewing its relationship with the Mohawks of Akwesasne.
Through this management plan, Parks Canada will protect an important example of Canada's natural heritage, engage and collaborate with Indigenous peoples, and provide an opportunity for Canadians to experience and discover our environment in new ways.
The Thousand Islands Management Plan is available for viewing on the Parks Canada website at: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/on/1000/info/plan
