THE DELTA ISN'T A RESOURCE.
IT'S OUR responsibility.

We empower Indigenous-led stewardship of the Saskatchewan River Delta and beyond — advancing education, partnerships and projects.

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[sa-ga-su] noun | "mink" in the Cree language
A non-profit organization dedicated to
supporting Indigenous-led stewardship
of land and water.

KEEPERS
OF THE DELTA

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The Saskatchewan River Delta, North America’s largest inland river delta and one of Canada’s most biologically diverse ecosystems, is in crisis. By empowering Indigenous leadership, enabling shared stewardship, building modern partnerships and advancing community education, we work to ensure that the people who know the best lead its restoration.

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Threats

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Hydroelectric Dams

Agricultural field being irrigated by a long center pivot system spraying water over crops under a partly cloudy sky.

Agricultural Runoff

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Aging Structures

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Invasive Species

WHAT HARMS THE DELTA, harms us all

And what heals the Delta, heals us all. To repair and rebuild, we must first understand the forces putting this ecosystem — and the communities that depend on it — at risk.

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The Community

RESTORATION
IS RELATIONSHIP

We all have a role to play. Policymakers protect. Teachers inspire. Citizens listen and speak up for what is right. Industry partners innovate with care. And the animals — their survival is a measure of our success. Together, we can give back what the Delta has given us.

Legacy is alive in the delta, it's in the waters, soil and people who steward it
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‘‘We talk a lot about reconciliation in this country, and it’s within ourselves to reconcile with what has happened so we can move forward and do something about it.’’
NADINA GARDINER
Sakesiw Founder