We’ve launched our new website!
Mi’kmawey Forestry, with funding from the Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk (AFSAR), has officially launched Wisqoq.ca! Wisqoq.ca is meant to act as a recovery... Read More
Wisqoq - Looking to the Past to Guide Our Future
A History of Black Ash
Wisqoq, or Black Ash, has always been important to Mi’kmaw people who use the tree to make baskets, snowshoes, canoes and axe handles.
How to identify a Black Ash tree?
You can identify a Black Ash by looking at the leaves, bark and overall shape of the tree. See our image examples and identification guide.
What are the current threats?
The Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive species from Asia, has rapidly expanded throughout Ontario and Quebec. It is one of Wisqoq’s greatest threats.
Kids Corner
Games, colouring books & more!
Wisqoq, or Black Ash, has always been important to Mi’kmaw people. Baskets and axe handles were made with Wisqoq and sold or traded for goods. It was common for basket makers to go from community to community selling their baskets. Today these traditions live on as Elders share their knowledge with youth.
Learn moreRecovery Plan
Learn about our recovery plan
The Wisqoq Recovery and Action Plan followed a unique process of engagement that involved Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq from the early stages of development.
Learn MoreWhat can we do?
You can help to make a difference
What can we do to protect Wisqoq? To prevent the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer do no transport firewood or other wood products from infected areas to Mi’kma’ki. Share what you have learned about Wisqoq with others. Planting new trees reminds us of our responsibility to future generations.
Learn MoreResources
Educational downloads & links
View and download research papers on Black Ash from leading experts.
Learn MoreNews & Events
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Black Ash Workshop 2016
On March 19th, 2016 Mi’kmaw Community members from all over Nova Scotia gathered at the Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Center in Millbrook First Nation to... Read More
Recovery Activities Happening Soon!
Mi’kmawey Forestry will conserve Wisqoq by working with the Black Ash Species at Risk Recovery Team to plant experimental trees in communities and collect more... Read More
5,000 Seedlings Ready to Plant!
Mi’kmawey Forestry currently has 5,000 seedlings ready to plant in the fall of 2016. The seedlings are being raised by Scott and Stewart Forestry Consultants... Read More