Why it matters
THE HEARTH OF AN ECOSYSTEM AND LIFELINE FOR future generations
The Saskatchewan River Delta is one of the most ecologically significant and biodiverse landscapes in North America, spanning 10,000 km² across Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
A globally significant carbon sink, it stores over 160 million tons of carbon in Manitoba and additional tons in Saskatchewan. Its wetlands naturally purify water (reducing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere) and mitigate flooding, while supporting rich biodiversity including over 200 bird species, 40 mammals and 45 fish species.
Mission
OUR MISSION GUIDES US
We empower Indigenous-led stewardship of the Saskatchewan River Delta and beyond — advancing education, partnerships and projects that bring communities, industries and ecosystems together to restore what has been lost.
What Nadina is building
HONORING OUR PAST
TO RESTORE OUR future
Sakesiw is a non-profit founded by Nadina Gardiner and inspired by the legacy of her late father. A member of the Cumberland House Cree Nation, Nadina is building bridges between First Nations and key stakeholders to restore the Saskatchewan River Delta. She believes in learning from the past to guide our future — not to dwell, but to grow with open minds and open hearts.
Nadina Gardiner, Sakesiw Founder
Nadina and her mother with CHCN students
Nadina's father, Dr Gary Carriere
Saskatchewan River Delta
