NO to development! GROW Ojibway! Protect The Ojibway Prairie Complex Forever

The Ojibway Prairie Complex is one of the most biologically rich landscapes in Canada - a rare, living ecosystem where endangered species survive just steps from the hustle and bustle of the city.

This extraordinary place now stands at a crossroads. Four parcels of land directly bordering the park - over forty acres of living prairie - have come up for public sale. Priced at $17 million and zoned for commercial development, these lands could either allow Ojibway to grow or permanently constrain it. One parcel has already been sold!

Years ago, development plans for this very land were halted by committed citizens who advocated and refused to give up. Opportunities like this are rare - and once lost, they may never return. As Windsor–Essex moves toward becoming home to Canada’s second national urban park, now is the moment for all levels of government to act.

  • There are many ways to get involved. Together we CAN protect Ojibway for generations to come. Thank you for your support!

  1. Write to Your Elected Officials

  2. Follow us on social media

  3. Like, Comment and Share

  4. Become a Member

  5. Pickup A Lawn Sign

  6. Make A Donation

  1. Write to your Member of Parliament:

A Quick Checklist - What to Include in Your Letter

  • Why the Ojibway Prairie Complex matters to you and to the community

  • Calling upon our elected officials to bring forward these messages on our behalf:

    • Express your support for establishing Ojibway National Urban Park (ONUP) as Canada’s second National Urban Park, under the co-management and stewardship of Parks Canada and First Nations

    • We urge the federal government to use a portion of funds allocated to the Ojibway National Urban Park to purchase adjacent lands currently for sale, thereby expanding the park’s footprint and safeguarding its fragile ecology from further development.

    • A clear message that this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that must not be missed

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Contact Information for MP’s in Windsor and Essex County

* Mail may be sent postage-free to any member of Parliament.

  • Kathy Borrelli, MP

    Email: kathy.borrelli@parl.gc.ca

    Main office - Windsor
    2-9733 Tecumseh Road East
    Windsor, Ontario
    N8R 1A5

    Telephone: 519-979-5744
    Fax: 548-776-0104

  • Chris Lewis, MP Essex

    Email: Chris.Lewis@parl.gc.ca

    Main office - Essex
    7B-35 Victoria avenue
    Essex, Ontario
    N8M 1M4

    Telephone: 519-776-4700
    Fax: 519-776-1383

 

2. Follow our Official Page

Be sure to like and follow THE FRIENDS OF OJIBWAY PRAIRIE on social media and check back for regular updates. Our page is not to be confused with the Friends of Save Ojibway citizen page. We love them and encourage you to follow them - just be sure to follow us as well!

3. Like, Comment and Share

Help us spread the word and amplify the message by engaging with our pages - like, comment and share with friends and family!

4. Become a member of the friends of ojibwway prairie

Support the Prairie and stay in the loop with upcoming events! Memberships are a simple and affordable way to stay connected.

Membership Levels are as follows:

  • Individual $10

  • Senior $7

  • Student (under age 25 and enrolled in school) FREE

  • Family $15

  • Lifetime (Individual) $300

Become a Member

Payment can be made by E-transfer to: friendsofojibway@gmail.com

Thank you for helping to protect our home!!

5. GET YOUR LAWN SIGN or POSTER

Let’s Paint the Town GREEN!!

Lawn signs are a simple to help build our presence in the community. Lawn signs are provided free of charge (though donations are always welcome!).

Posters are also available for apartments, condos, bulletin boards and businesses.

To arrange a pick up message us here or email us at: friendsofojibway@gmail.com

6. Donate to Our Campaign

Your generosity can help support our campaign to protect and help us say NO to development GROW Ojibway! Together we can ensure that Ojibway endures for generations to come!

We are a self-sustaining charitable non-profit corporation and do not receive regular supplementary funds from external sources.

Your donation allows us to restore and protect the Ojibway Prairie and uphold our mission to Protect, Restore and Educate. 

Thank you for considering a gift to Friends of Ojibway Prairie!

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