Interpreting and understanding the past

interpreting and understanding the past, reconciliation in the present.

As the world continues to evolve, technology has opened up new avenues for interpreting and understanding the past. A new virtual smartphone app has been developed with the goal of illuminating the story of the West Swale and the Yorath Island Glacial Spillway and the Paleoindian lifestyle and Ice Age Mammals, utilizing both archaeological and geological concepts and theories.

The app begins by providing an overview of the Paleoindian lifestyle, examining how early inhabitants of the area adapted to survive in their environment. Through a combination of interactive maps and 3D models, users can explore the landscape of the West Swale and Yorath Island Glacial Spillway, discovering how the environment shaped the lives of the Paleoindians. The app also features a comprehensive guide to the animals of the Ice Age, from mammoths to saber-toothed cats and everything in between.

In addition to these historical elements, the app also provides users with an understanding of the geological and environmental changes that have taken place in the area over time. By combining geological data with archaeological evidence, the app paints a picture of how the environment has evolved over the years. This includes a look at the effects of glacial and post-glacial events, as well as the impact of human activity on the area.

Finally, the app offers a comprehensive look at the impact of climate change on the environment, showcasing how the area has been affected by rising sea levels and changing temperatures. Through interactive maps and visuals, users can get a sense of the current state of the West Swale and Yorath Island Glacial Spillway, and how the environment is being impacted by human activity.

By combining archaeological, geological, and environmental information, this virtual app is a comprehensive tool for understanding the history of the West Swale and the Yorath Island Glacial Spillway. By providing users with an interactive look at the area’s past and present, the app aims to provide a better understanding of the environment and the impact of human activity on it.

Responsibilities for the virtual app editor/writer position include:

  • Editing and running reconciliation, traditional ecological ways of knowing fact checks for The GPS interpretive app existing content
  • Developing content for the app that is both accurate and engaging
  • Ensuring accuracy in all content related to traditional ecological ways of knowing
  • Collaborating with the app developers and other stakeholders to ensure the accuracy of the app

Qualifications for this position include:

  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, or a related field
  • Strong writing skills, with experience in cultural and environmental heritage writing
  • Understanding of reconciliation and traditional ecological ways of knowing
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

If you are an experienced Cultural and Environmental Heritage Writer and are interested in this stage one contract position, please send a CV and writing samples to friendsafforestation@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

West Swale and Richard St. Barbe Baker AFforestation Area wildlife Urban Forest Semi-Wilderness Area. Mountain Bluebird, White Tailed Deer Fawn. Barred Tiger Salamander or western tiger salamander. American Pelican, Mallard Duckling
West Swale and Richard St. Barbe Baker AFforestation Area wildlife Urban Forest Semi-Wilderness Area. Mountain Bluebird, White Tailed Deer Fawn. Barred Tiger Salamander or western tiger salamander. American Pelican, Mallard Duckling

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

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
Pinterest richardstbarbeb
Blogger: FriendsAfforestation
Tumblr friendsafforestation.tumblr.comFacebook Group Page: Users of the George Genereux Urban Regional Park
Facebook: StBarbeBaker Afforestation Area
Facebook for the non profit Charity Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. FriendsAreas
Facebook group page : Users of the St Barbe Baker Afforestation Area
Facebook: South West OLRA
Reddit: FriendsAfforestation
Twitter: St Barbe Baker Charity Twitter:FriendsAreas
Mix: friendsareas
YouTube
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
Use the UN Decade’s Visual Identity
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

Intangible cultural educational experience

The ancient story of the Yorath Island Glacial Spillway, now known as the West Swale, has been preserved in the landscape of the Pacific Northwest for thousands of years. This geological formation has left its mark on the region with its unique topography and its profound influence on the ecology of the area. Now, a new virtual smartphone app is providing an interactive and immersive experience to learn about the glacial spillway’s role in the Ice Age and its impact on the lives of the Paleoindian people who once lived in the region.

The app, called Yorath Island Glacial Spillway, provides an educational platform for students and laypeople alike to explore the site and its history. Through interactive maps, detailed imagery, and thoughtful interpretation, users are given an in-depth look at the formation and its impact on the environment. The app also provides a deeper understanding of the Ice Age mammals that called the area home and how the glacial spillway affected their lifestyle.

In addition to providing an educational experience, the app also serves as a conservation resource. By providing detailed information about the formation and its significance, users can learn how to protect the area and ensure its continued existence.

The Yorath Island Glacial Spillway app is a unique tool that allows users to explore and gain a greater appreciation for the geological history of the Pacific Northwest. With its interactive maps and engaging interpretation, the app can help bridge the gap between the past and present, and provide a deeper understanding of the area’s importance to the Ice Age and to its Paleoindian inhabitants.

If you are an experienced Cultural and Environmental Heritage Writer who is passionate about history, heritage, reconciliation and cross-cultural learning, we want to hear from you! Please send us your resume and a writing sample for consideration for Stage One of this Contract Position to friendsafforestation@gmail.com.

Mallard Ducks. West Swale Wetlands (Chappel Marsh) Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area, Saskatoon, SK, CA
Mallard Ducks. West Swale Wetlands (Chappel Marsh) Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area, Saskatoon, SK, CA

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

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
Pinterest richardstbarbeb
Blogger: FriendsAfforestation
Tumblr friendsafforestation.tumblr.comFacebook Group Page: Users of the George Genereux Urban Regional Park
Facebook: StBarbeBaker Afforestation Area
Facebook for the non profit Charity Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. FriendsAreas
Facebook group page : Users of the St Barbe Baker Afforestation Area
Facebook: South West OLRA
Reddit: FriendsAfforestation
Twitter: St Barbe Baker Charity Twitter:FriendsAreas
Mix: friendsareas
YouTube
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
Use the UN Decade’s Visual Identity
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