Wildlands League brings the marine life of Hudson Bay and James Bay to Downtown Toronto.

Bringing the serenity of Hudson and James Bay to Toronto, the Wildlands League successfully hosted another event, highlighting the urgent need for conservation of the Bays of the North.

Held at Miles Nadal JCC, the event featured indigenous performers such as Juno-nominated musician Vern Cheechoo, a proud member of Moose Cree First Nation, and a musical puppet show by Clay and Paper Theatre.

However, the highlight of the show was the exclusive footage of the Hudson Bay and James Bay shoreline, shot by the Water Brothers Alex and Tyler Mifflin. The expedition to the Hudson and James Bay was a strong memory for the brothers because of the unique geographical landscape the place possesses.

“To have all these different ecosystems and different species mingling in the same area. As a wildlife filmmaker, trying to tell stories about conservation, it’s just like a dream. And that’s exactly what happened when we were there. You wake up on day one and you are surrounded by caribou and then jump in a boat in the afternoon and film belugas all day. It was one of the best days of filming we’ve ever had on our journey,” said Alex Mifflin.

Alex (left) and Tyler Mifflin spoke at the Wildlands League event in September. Photo Credit: Rebecca Koroll.

For Sam Hunter, exploring his homeland revealed the majestic sights he had seen since his childhood. He mentioned how somedays he would sight black bears and polar bears in the same region, showcasing how different habitats co-exist there.

The stage was also shared with Alison Linklater, the first woman elected to lead the Mushkegowuk Council. She spoke of the toll that climate change is taking on the unique wetlands.

Anna Baggio, the conservation director of Wildlands League, was ecstatic by the success of the event.

“Given that we had been for two and a half years working in our basements, this more than exceeded my expectations because you kind of forget what it’s like when all these people show up. We have put together probably one of the best shows we’ve ever done, with music, the imagery, the speakers, the quality of the speakers, the stories we had to tell.”

The Wildlands League team is ready to bring forward more events in the future that enlighten people about the ongoing conservation efforts and the significance of geographical landscape of the country.