Calling All Cultural and Environmental Heritage Writers: Help Us Protect Naturalized Areas
Are you a passionate writer who cares deeply about cultural and environmental heritage? Do you want to help us honour the United Nations Decade on Indigenous Languages? Are you interested in helping us share traditional ecological knowledge to protect important naturalized areas?
If so, we need you!
We’re looking for a Cultural and Environmental Heritage Writer to work with us to help protect these areas, which are laboratories in ecological succession and habitats for federally and provincially listed species at risk. As a Cultural and Environmental Heritage Writer/Editor, you’ll have the opportunity to help us communicate these important messages to a wider audience and ensure that these areas are protected for generations to come.
As a Cultural and Environmental Heritage Writer, you’ll be responsible for researching, writing, and editing content related to the protection of these naturalized areas. You’ll be tasked with understanding the issues, the history, and the current state of these areas, as well as working with us to share traditional ecological knowledge and honour the United Nations Decade on Indigenous Languages. You’ll also be responsible for ensuring that your content is accurate, up-to-date, and engaging.
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about cultural and environmental heritage and has a proven track record of writing engaging and informative content. You should have a good understanding of the issues surrounding naturalized areas, as well as a strong grasp of the English language. Knowledge of the United Nations Decade on Indigenous Languages and traditional ecological knowledge is an asset.
If you think you have what it takes to be a Cultural and Environmental Heritage Writer, please contact us today friendsafforestation@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Email friendsafforestation@gmail.com to initiate and create an in-person or virtual event celebrating indigenous culture or history at the afforestation areas for #NationalForestWeek and #Culture Days in September or for August 9
Write your own Treaty Land Acknowledgement and discover more about the indigenous people of Treaty 6 territory.
Learn how to say the word ‘forest’ in the languages of the nêhiyawak (Cree), nakawē (Saulteaux), and yankton and yanktonai (Nakota) people
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National Healing Forests Maple Leaf DayFraxinus_pennsylvanica Green Ash Narrow winged samara is flattened and bears a thin seed. within a small cavity. Much narrower than a manitoba maple samara
The Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area has a heritage trail running through it. The Old Bone Trail is part of its history.
Where the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas once told a partial story including only what may be only the “what” and “how” stories of The Old Bone Trail, there was no mention as to “why” The Old Bone Trail came to exist.
So, if you are wondering where the previous Old Bone Trail posts have gone they have been removed in the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation until such time as a more complete story or series of stories can be told relating the entire heritage and history.
In honour of Truth and ReconciliationWeek 2021 Mon., Sep. 27, 2021 – Fri., Oct. 1, 2021
Buffalo of North America
True reconciliation is never cheap, for it is based on forgiveness which is costly. Forgiveness in turn depends on repentance, which has to be based on an acknowledgment of what was done wrong, and therefore on disclosure of the truth. You cannot forgive what you do not know.
Desmond Tutu
Reconciliation is to understand both sides; to go to one side and describe the suffering being endured by the other side, and then go to the other side and describe the suffering being endured by the first side.
Nhat Hanh
There is no reconciliation until you recognize the dignity of the other, until you see their view- you have to enter into the pain of the people. You’ve got to feel their need.
Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada north of Cedar Villa Road, within city limits, in the furthest south west area of the city. 52° 06′ 106° 45′
Addresses:
Part SE 23-36-6 – Afforestation Area – 241 Township Road 362-A
Part SE 23-36-6 – SW Off-Leash Recreation Area (Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area ) – 355 Township Road 362-A
S ½ 22-36-6 Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area (West of SW OLRA) – 467 Township Road 362-A
NE 21-36-6 “George Genereux” Afforestation Area – 133 Range Road 3063
Wikimapia Map: type in Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area
Google Maps South West Off Leash area location pin at parking lot
Event host: Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.
Event target audience: Families/general public/General Public
Event cost: Free
Event description: Why do we connect with nature? Well, it is fun, a great reason to get outside, an exciting way to discover bio-diversity, and helps science
On June 4 and 5, 1984 – also celebrating World Environment Day – Saskatoon hosted the founding conference of the Richard St Barbe Baker foundation. The conference was to promote the wise use and conservation of the world’s tree resources.
Now, then as part of the aforementioned conference ceremonies, a Linden tree, Tiliaceae, was planted at two locations in Saskatoon; Diefenbaker Center and at the west side entrance of Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area.
“Those who dare seek, shall find what they are seeking for.”
― Lailah Gifty Akita
So where is it? Where is the Linden Tree? A prize worth $50 retail is offered to whomever finds the Linden Tree, and sends in the GPS coordinates to friendsafforestation@gmail.com for confirmation! Go out individually, or as a group on the proposed Sundays at Two as above to see if you can find the Linden Tree!
Event host: Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.
Event target audience: Families/general public
Event cost: Free
Event mini description: Virtual. Find out about electron beam energy, environmental education, and how to take a trip back into time. Dr. Colin Laroque
Event host: Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.
Event target audience: Families/general public
Event cost: Free
Event description: Virtual The health of trees is being affected by climate change but trees are also a necessary solution in mitigating it. Presented by Linda Moskalyk, SOS Trees Inc.
Event title: Reconciliation through Healing Forests
Event date: Wed. Sep 22
Event time:7– 8 pm CST
Event host: Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.
Event target audience: Families/general public
Event cost: Free
Event description: Virtual. Imagine woodland setting(s) for health, wellness, understanding and respect across cultures. Presented by Patricia Stirbys (Indigenous relations specialist) and Peter Croal (P. Geol. International Environment and Development Advisor)
Event host: Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.
Event target audience: Families/general public
Event cost: Free
Event description: Virtual. Urban forests and green infrastructure in a Changing Climate presented by the City of Saskatoon YXE Green Infrastructure Strategy and Urban Forestry.
Event host: Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.
Event target audience: Families/general public
Event cost: Free
Event mini description: Virtual. PaRx, Canada’s first national nature prescription program, has officially arrived in Saskatchewan! With guest speakers Dr. Melissa Lem, Director of PaRx, as well as University of Saskatchewan medical students Brooklyn Rawlyk and Sehjal Bhargava
Event host: Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.
Event target audience: Families/general public
Event cost: Free
Event description: A snapshot of nature in time to document how healthy the environment is. Celebrate Saskatoon’s rich history. Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area GPS 52.1012839, -106.749158 meet at the SW Off Leash Recreation Area
Event host: Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.
Event target audience: Families/general public
Event cost: Free
Event description: Virtual. Seeing, and orienting towards a holistic experience, tapping into intuition, exploring how forests think, delving into the forest heart. With revelations by Charles Eisenstein public speaker and author, Eduardo Kohn Associate Professor of Anthropology at McGill University, Geneen Marie Haugen, Sadghuru, Suzanne Simard professor in the Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences, Arts and Wildwoods. An introduction to biophilia defined as the innate human instinct to connect with nature and other living beings
Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada north of Cedar Villa Road, within city limits, in the furthest south west area of the city. 52° 06′ 106° 45′
Addresses:
Part SE 23-36-6 – Afforestation Area – 241 Township Road 362-A
Part SE 23-36-6 – SW Off-Leash Recreation Area (Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area ) – 355 Township Road 362-A
S ½ 22-36-6 Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area (West of SW OLRA) – 467 Township Road 362-A
NE 21-36-6 “George Genereux” Afforestation Area – 133 Range Road 3063
Wikimapia Map: type in Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area
Google Maps South West Off Leash area location pin at parking lot
July 26, 1929, the city paid a great tribute to B.T. Chappell, Superintendent of the Canadian National Railways Saskatchewan District for ten years. Chappell was well loved. Chappell was transferred to serve in British Columbia, in Vancouver. In less than two weeks, he left his Saskatoon post for the west coast. The city of Saskatoon held the largest farewell ceremony that had ever been featured. Chappell served the community also as director on the Exhibition board and the railways helped make the fair a success. A unique feature of the exhibition program created a spectacular occasion. Eight Indian chiefs came on stage. The President of the Exhibition board, Mr. Wilson introduced Mr. Chappell and the eight chiefs in turn.
Figure 10 Item: B.T. Chappell dressed as Chief Iron Horse City of Vancouver Archives CVA 371-1363 Major Matthews Collection Item CVA 371-1363 – BT Chappell dressed as Chief Iron Horse
Autumn picture of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas supported by the non profit group Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. Please join now, like, support, share.
Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus), wetlands mammal enjoys the emergent vegetation around Chappell Marsh such as cattails
Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and West Swale Wetlands in the fog
Chappell Marsh. West Swale Wetlands. Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area. Saskatoon, SK, CA
“Mr Ben Chappell,” Chief Eagle , said slowly, “The Indians of the Moose Range and Round Plains Reserve saw in the Star-Phoenix that you were going away from Saskatoon. We are sorry for this. You are a good man. All the Indians like you. We hope you will like your new home in Vancouver. We now make you one Big Chief Iron Horse, and some day we hope be the the Big Chief of all the Railway.” January 29, Star Phoenix
At this point, Chief Good Voice of Prince Albert, raised an ornately beaded buckskin coat, and feather headdress, and helped Chappell adorn it.
Sunday June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. The Government of Canada has a compilation of activities to celebrate this occasion. It falls on a traditional First Nations day of celebration as it rather coincides with the solstice marking the longest day of the year. The event honours achievements of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit.
Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada north of Cedar Villa Road, within city limits, in the furthest south west area of the city. 52° 06′ 106° 45′
Addresses:
Part SE 23-36-6 – Afforestation Area – 241 Township Road 362-A
Part SW 23-36-6 – SW Off-Leash Recreation Area (Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area ) – 355 Township Road 362-A
S ½ 22-36-6 Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area (West of SW OLRA) – 467 Township Road 362-A
NE 21-36-6 “George Genereux” Afforestation Area – 133 Range Road 3063 Wikimapia Map: type in Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area
Google Maps South West Off Leash area location pin at parking lot Web page: https://stbarbebaker.wordpress.com Where is the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area? with map Where is the George Genereux Urban Regional Park (Afforestation Area)? with map
Please help protect / enhance your afforestation areas, please contact the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. (e-mail)
Please help protect / enhance your afforestation areas, please contact the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. (e-mail / e-transfers )
Support the afforestation areas with your donation or membership ($20.00/year). Please donate by paypal using the e-mail friendsafforestation AT gmail.com, or by using e-transfers Please and thank you! Your donation and membership is greatly appreciated. Members e-mail your contact information to be kept up to date!
“St. Barbe’s unique capacity to pass on his enthusiasm to others. . . Many foresters all over the world found their vocations as a result of hearing ‘The Man of the Trees’ speak. I certainly did, but his impact has been much wider than that. Through his global lecture tours, St. Barbe has made millions of people aware of the importance of trees and forests to our planet.” Allan Grainger
“The science of forestry arose from the recognition of a universal need. It embodies the spirit of service to mankind in attempting to provide a means of supplying forever a necessity of life and, in addition, ministering to man’s aesthetic tastes and recreational interests. Besides, the spiritual side of human nature needs the refreshing inspiration which comes from trees and woodlands. If a nation saves its trees, the trees will save the nation. And nations as well as tribes may be brought together in this great movement, based on the ideal of beautifying the world by the cultivation of one of God’s loveliest creatures – the tree.” ~ Richard St. Barbe Baker.
“I believed that God has lent us the Earth. It belongs as much to those who come after us as to us, and it ill behooves us by anything we do or neglect, to deprive them of benefits which are in our power to bequeath.” Richard St. Barbe Baker
Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area. George Genereux Urban Regional Park. 