First Nations – Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area. George Genereux Urban Regional Park.

Enriching Ecological Knowledge

As the world continues to face environmental challenges, the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021–2030) provides an important opportunity to restore and protect our planet. One key element of this effort is the inclusion of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) in virtual smartphone applications.

TEK is a culturally based body of knowledge and practices developed through generations of observation and experience within a particular region and ecosystem. It encompasses a range of information including traditional uses of plants, the protection of species at risk, the management of invasive species, and the impact of invasives.

By incorporating TEK into virtual smartphone applications, users of the app can gain a better understanding of the natural environment and how to protect and enhance it. This knowledge can be applied to afforestation projects that help to restore ecosystems. Users can learn about the different species of plants found in the area, their traditional and medicinal uses, and how to protect them from becoming extinct. Additionally, users can learn how to identify and manage invasive species and reduce the impact of their spread.

Involving users in the restoration of ecosystems through virtual applications is a powerful way to increase environmental awareness and create a sense of responsibility. By providing access to TEK and the ability to apply it, virtual apps can empower users to become more active in the protection of the environment.

Ultimately, the inclusion of TEK in virtual apps can have a positive impact on the success of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. By providing users with an understanding of traditional ecological practices, these apps can help to restore and protect the planet for generations to come.

This is a great opportunity to bring your knowledge, skills, and passion to the table and help create a valuable and engaging resource for the community. If you believe you’re the right candidate for this Cultural and Environmental Heritage Writer contract position stage one, please submit your resume, a cover letter, and samples of your work to friendsafforestation@gmail.com for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!

Canada Geese West Swale Wetlands. Chappell Marsh. Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area, Saskatoon, SK, CA

More Information is at KIJIJI on this contract position

More about this Contract position is posted at Sask Culture

This is STAGE ONE of the Call for Tender.

Please email friendsafforestation@gmail.com for clarification or for further details

For directions as to how to drive to “George Genereux” Urban Regional Park
For directions on how to drive to Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area
For more information:
Blairmore Sector Plan Report; planning for the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area, George Genereux Urban Regional Park and West Swale and areas around them inside of Saskatoon city limits
NEW P4G District Official Community Plan
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
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
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Facebook group page : Users of the St Barbe Baker Afforestation Area
Facebook: South West OLRA
Reddit: FriendsAfforestation
Twitter: St Barbe Baker Charity Twitter:FriendsAreas
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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 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!
Donations can be made through Paypal, Canada Helps, Contact Donate A Car Canada, SARCAN Drop & Go 106100594 for the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.
United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration
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Make it your own
Spread the word about the UN Decade
Let’s Bring Back Forests
Let’s Green Our Cities
“Be like a tree in pursuit of your cause. Stand firm, grip hard, thrust upward. Bend to the winds of heaven..”
Richard St. Barbe Baker

Outdoor interpretive education opportunities

Are you a Cultural and Environmental Heritage Writer seeking to make a difference in the reconciliation process between Indigenous and non-Indigenous persons?

We are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced writer to fact-check the interpretation to the Prairie Forest Guide app. This app is used to provide outdoor education opportunities in public park spaces. We need someone who is familiar with Aboriginal knowledge, culture, and ethical standards to ensure the accuracy of the interpretation of the app’s content.

As a cultural and environmental heritage writer / editor of existing content, you would be responsible for researching and verifying the accuracy of the app’s content. You would be expected to be detail-oriented and have a keen eye for detail. You should also be well-versed in Aboriginal culture and have a good understanding of the ethical standards associated with it.

We are looking for a driven and passionate individual who is eager to be part of a meaningful process of reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous persons. Your work will help to create an understanding of the importance of outdoor education opportunities in public park spaces and how these can create a positive impact in the reconciliation process.

If you think you have what it takes to become part of this project, please get in touch with us with your CV and a writing sample to friendsafforestation@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you! This is stage one of a contract position, find out what that means.

More Information is at KIJIJI on this position

More about this Contract position is posted at Sask Culture

This is STAGE ONE of the Call for Tender.

Please email friendsafforestation@gmail.com for clarification or for further details

Bring the past to life

Contract term position stage one; Cultural and Environmental Heritage Writer

Are you an experienced writer and editor with a deep knowledge of Indigenous and Métis history? Do you have the passion and skill to create high-quality interpretive stories that bring the past to life? If so, then we are looking for you!

We are an organization working on a project to create a digital wayfinding app for afforestation areas. We are seeking an experienced Cultural and Environmental Heritage Writer to help us develop and review existing virtual markers that will bring to life the Indigenous and Métis history of the land.

As a Cultural and Environmental Heritage Writer, you will be responsible for researching and creating stories that accurately reflect the history of the land. You will be expected to use your writing and editing skills to ensure that the stories are well written and factually accurate. You will also be responsible for fact-checking the new and existing stories to ensure accuracy.

Experience with Indigenous and Métis history is essential for this position. We are looking for someone who is passionate about telling stories that bring the past to life and who can create stories that accurately reflect the history of the land.

In addition to your writing and editing skills, we are looking for someone who is a team player and who can work with other members of the project team to ensure that the stories are accurate and engaging.

If you feel you have the skills and passion to help us bring the past to life, then we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a writing sample to us today friendsafforestation@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

More Information is at KIJIJI on this position

More about this Contract position is posted at Sask Culture

This is STAGE ONE of the Call for Tender.

Please email friendsafforestation@gmail.com for clarification or for further details

Help Us Protect Naturalized Areas

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!

Seeking a Cultural and Environmental Heritage Prairie Forest Guide App Editor

Seeking a Cultural and Environmental Heritage Prairie Forest Guide App Editor (contract position)

The Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. is looking for a passionate individual to join a project to create an interactive mobile app that will help promote reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous persons regarding perspectives on this 474 acres of greenspace land. The app will provide a platform for cross-cultural learning about the flora, fauna, and historic and cultural history of this land.

The Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. is looking for an experienced and creative app editor who can create an engaging and informative interactive app experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for working with the team to create an interactive guide that educates and engages users in an immersive and interactive way.

The app editor will work with the development team to create an intuitive user experience while incorporating features that will make the app interactive and engaging. The app editor will be responsible for researching and gathering information on the flora, fauna, and historic and cultural history of the land, as well as working with the development team to create visuals and audio elements.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of Indigenous and non-Indigenous cultures, as well as experience with app editing and development. The candidate must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse team.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the project to the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. at friendsafforestation@gmail.com We look forward to hearing from you.

More Information is at KIJIJI on this position

More about this Contract position is posted at Sask Culture

This is STAGE ONE of the Call for Tender.

Please email friendsafforestation@gmail.com for clarification or for further details

Celebrate August 9

August 9 is the United Nations International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.

Did you know that the United Nations declared 2022-2032 the International Decade of Indigenous Languages?

What can you do to celebrate the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples?

Check out these resources from the United Nations
Learn about the City of Saskatoon Indigenous Initiatives
Discover the History of First Nations and Saskatoon
Take part in Saskatchewan Indigenous Experiences in and around Saskatoon
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
Watch the Healing Forests YouTube presentation
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

Traditional Naming Ceremony

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.

Item CVA 37Figure 10 Item: B.T. Chappell dressed as Chief Iron Horse City of Vancouver Archives CVA 371-1363 Major Matthews Collection 1-1363 - BT Chappell dressed as Chief Iron Horse

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.

For directions as to how to drive to “George Genereux” Urban Regional Park

For directions on how to drive to Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area

For more information:

Blairmore Sector Plan Report; planning for the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area, George Genereux Urban Regional Park and West Swale and areas around them inside of Saskatoon city limits

P4G Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth The P4G consists of the Cities of Saskatoon, Warman, and Martensville, the Town of Osler and the Rural Municipality of Corman Park; planning for areas around the afforestation area and West Swale outside of Saskatoon city limits

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

Pinterest richardstbarbeb

Facebook Group Page: Users of the George Genereux Urban Regional Park

Facebook: StBarbeBaker

Facebook group page : Users of the St Barbe Baker Afforestation Area

Facebook: South West OLRA

Twitter: StBarbeBaker

You Tube Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area

You Tube George Genereux Urban Regional Park

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!

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“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

Conservation studies for students

“Planting and growing increasing quantities of trees is the scientific solution to Earth’s environmental dilemma.” ~ Richard St. Barbe Baker

Over the summers of 2015 and 2016, community residents and youth came together to care for the environment at the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and this was indeed fantastic! It is now truly heart-warming to see that educators and students have come together to learn about conservation careers and caring for nature

Treaty 4 Education Alliance on Learning the Land has created an alliance with Nature Conservancy of Canada. Embracing the culture of western science and traditional First Nations Knowledge, students are learning about conservation practices. Students learn about conservation careers and caring for nature.

“If we can send someone to the moon, we can clean our water,” says educator Carol Crowe

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Enriching Ecological Knowledge

Outdoor interpretive education opportunities

Bring the past to life

Help Us Protect Naturalized Areas

Seeking a Cultural and Environmental Heritage Prairie Forest Guide App Editor

Celebrate August 9

Traditional Naming Ceremony

Conservation studies for students

Our task must be to free ourselves … by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.~Albert Einstein

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