Local Environment
The Hannah Bay area has an incredibly rich environment with an abundance of natural
attractions. Over one hundred and sixty (160) species of migratory birds frequent
this region every spring and fall including various species of geese. Hawks and eagles
are abundant year round.
The bay and the rivers of the region have pickerel, pike,
whitefish and sturgeon. Caribou and moose are plentiful. Beaver, marten, muskrat,
bears, seals and whales are all common. On occasion, walrus are also observed.
Recently, there was a rare sighting of a Polar Bear at Big Stone Island.
The profusion of natural attractions is matched only by the area's abundant cultural
and historic legacies. The stories and legends of the Moose Cree elders tell of
their people's timeless traditions of governance and land stewardship, harvesting
their food from the bush, the rivers and the bays, preparing their meals, and
sharing the gifts given to them by the Creator for their use in the challenging
northern environment.