#The Survival Guide to British Columbia

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The passing of familiar knowledge from Norval Morrisseau to Christian Morrisseau in Canadian Indigenous Cultural Treasure artwork

A Canadian Anishinaabe artwork, dated December 2002, is the first completed Woodland style painting by Christian Morrisseau (1969- 2022, Red Lake, Ontario, and youngest of seven children) that involved the use of the familiar technique of being guided by the ancestral spirits through the holding of his sketching pencil by the eraser as opposed to holding and pushing the tip of the pencil.  During his 2002 mentoring process with his father, famed artist Norval Morrisseau (1932-2007) and originator of the Woodlands School of Art, Christian began the mentorship process without the knowledge of this familiar technique while under the observation of his father, the creator of the art form.

Despite this lack of awareness of his father's familiar artistic techniques during the initial months of this mentoring process with Norval, one of his first completed works was purchased by the Minister of the Department of Indian Affairs, Robert Nault, as a commemoration of the historical treaty signing between the Inuit community and the Government of Canada in October of 2002. The purchase of this early painting by Minister Robert Nault on behalf of the Department of Indian Affairs immediately thrust Christian Morrisseau into the national spotlight as both the son of Norval Morrisseau and a burgeoning Anishinaabe artist. Remarkably, on such a historic occasion, the work of Christian Morrisseau was selected over all other Canadian native artists, possibly at the suggestion of his father, Norval Morrisseau. In December 2002, Christian Morrisseau's artistic career and reverence for his father, and understanding of the significance of the art form were changed forever when his father passed on the familiar technique of holding the pencil by the eraser to allow the spirits of the ancestors to guide the image rather than forcing the process as his works prior had involved. Based upon personal accounts with the artist whereby he recounted crossing out the title of his first painting involving the transfer of familiar knowledge ( the original title can still be read under the scribbled-out pencil lines as " Shaman and Child") and then retitled at the bottom as "all is well" due to his reverence for the spiritual taboos of his people (and reluctance to identify himself as a subject of the painting), whereby showing such images historically meant death or isolation from one's community within one year. This painting has survived as the artist's first work involving the familiar technique as transferred by his father Norval and was created in December 2002, in White Rock, British Columbia, Canada. Following the historic signing of the treaty between the Inuit community and the government of Canada and the commemorative gifting of a Christian  Morrisseau painting in October of 2002, David J. Harris, future founder of the Canadian Museum of Inuit Art, was made aware of the artist and the transference process of artistic knowledge that occurred between Norval Morrisseau and his youngest son Christian. With the creation of the Museum of Inuit Art in 2006, David J. Harris sought to commemorate the historic occasion of the founding of the first public institution for the art of the Inuit people of Canada and sought out a work by Christian Morrisseau to follow the example and efforts of Minister of Indian Affairs Robert Nault from 2002. In doing so, David J. Harris was able to acquire directly from the artist one of the most important works in the history of Anishinaabe art, which captures forever the moment that Christian Morrisseau was initiated into the familiar line of ancestral connection painting techniques by Norval Morrisseau.

This moment of creation would ensure that such practices would live on in Christian Morrisseau with the passing of the Grand Shaman, Norval Morrisseau, on December 4, 2007.

Christian Morrisseau continued painting as the heir to the familiar traditions until his untimely passing in November 2022. In doing so, he has left a legacy to uplift and inspire current and future generations of Anishinaabe artists.

With more than 6,000 square feet of exhibition space in the elegant Queen's Quay Terminal, the Museum of Inuit Art represents the largest permanent display of Inuit art in Canada. 

Four years in the making before its 2007 opening, the museum existed due to the efforts of David J Harris—a former teacher in Nunavut and founder of a respected commercial gallery for Inuit art—and a group of dedicated partners. They included Zepp, who was the curator of Inuit art at the Art Gallery of Ontario from 1988 to 1994, Cynthia Waye—the museum's associate curator—and several enthusiastic private art collectors.

Housed in large display cases that evoke ice formations and the Arctic environment, the museum's more than 300 original pieces of art are composed of its in-house collection and some works on loan from private donors. The primary focus is sculpture—carved from stone, antler, ivory, and bone—but prints, drawings, and tapestries are also on display. Of these, a majority are from the Contemporary (around 1945 to 1990) and Post-Contemporary (the 1990s to today) periods and represent the subjects, forms, media, and, of course, artists associated with modern Inuit art. Works from earlier eras provide historical context, while maps, information panels, and other interpretive materials ensured a comprehensive museum experience.

Following the closure of the Museum of Inuit Art in 2016, due to the two-year closure of the rapid LRT line and multi-year Harbourfront  Water's Edge Revitalization project,  David J. Harris has continued to promote Christian Morrisseau's seminal 2002 work as a key curatorial component of the artist's New Directions movement.

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My Ideal Role as an Environmental Interpreter 🌿

In my ideal role as an environmental interpreter, I envision myself working as a guide/interpreter for a provincial or national park, specifically one that is rich in biodiversity with extensive trails and pathways for exploration. One example of this location could be Mount Robson Provincial Park in British Columbia. This park is on the western edge of the Canadian Rockies and is rich in biodiversity, with 229 different species being identified within the park. This includes 82 birds, 42 mammals, 4 amphibians, and 1 reptile (British Columbia Parks, 2023). There are also various different ecosystems within the park, with four biogeoclimatic zones used to categorize these ecosystems (British Columbia Parks, 2023). 

Mount Robson Provincial Park, ON

This would be my ideal role as it is in line with my passion for raising environmental awareness and conservation. This passion of mine for environmental sustainability is one that I have recently come to have, evoked by the many environmental courses I've taken here at Guelph. Moreover, this role would give me the opportunity to not only educate others on the nature in the park but also share the importance of environmental responsibility and encourage people to feel their connection to the natural environment. 

In this role, my responsibilities would involve leading interpretive programs for nature lovers of all ages, from school groups to mature adults. I think this role would also include recognizing the importance of different learning styles, as each individual has different ways in which they are able to effectively learn. Due to this, it would be important for me to include varied teaching strategies such as guided nature excursions, in-depth discussions, and hands-on activities. Whether directing adults through a nature photography course or leading a group of kids on a short wildlife excursion, I would adapt my approach to make sure that everyone had a positive and inclusive experience.

Additionally, this role would require a specific set of skills to succeed. Firstly, a thorough understanding of ecology and biodiversity is crucial as it would assist in the understanding and clarification of difficult scientific ideas. Possessing strong communication abilities would also be important as they would aid in explaining these ideas to a variety of audiences. In relation to this, being able to create interesting and educational lessons would be a useful skill, as it could promote greater comprehension of difficult ideas in addition to grabbing learners' attention. In order to develop these lessons, collaboration is another important skill to have. Specifically, collaboration with other interpreters, park employees, and local communities in order to ensure that the information provided is accurate and relevant.

Overall, regardless of what the role is, I think that the most important thing is that it includes education. Encouraging others to recognize and understand their role in protecting the environment is critical not only for the ecosystem but also for our planet's long-term survival. Thus, regardless of the specific role, education is the most important aspect, as it is an effective tool for promoting positive change and establishing a shared commitment to environmental conservation.

Beck, L., Cable, T.T., & Knudson, D.M. (2018). Interpreting cultural and natural heritage for a better world. Sagamore Publishing LLC. 

British Columbia Parks. (2023). Mount Robson Park: Nature and culture. Province of British Columbia. https://bcparks.ca/mount-robson-park/nature-culture/

[animal-language-of-the-day]

Northern Spotted Owl / Skelúleʔ — Strix occidentalis caurina

ICUN 3.1 status (For the whole spotted owl species) — NT (Near threatened)

NatureServe status — G2 (Imperiled)

Population: Less than 1,200 pairs in Oregan, 560 pairs in Northern California, 500 pairs in Washington (all USA), and one lone female in British Columbia, Canada

Distribution: Southwestern BC, western Washington & Oregan, through to Marin County in California

"Family Tree:" Family - Strigidae Genus - Strix Species - Strix occidentalis

Etymology: I genuinely can't find anything online. Google Translate says that "occidentalis" means "western" in Latin, but who's to trust its judgement. The nłeʔkepmxcín word has probably existed for thousands of years and therefore likely cannot be traced back etymologically.

Programs: Northern Spotted Owl Breeding Program The northern spotted owl is just one subspecies of the spotted owls that largely live along the western coasts of North America, with the other two subspecies being the California spotted owl and the Mexican spotted owl. All these owls are brown with spots, but the northern spotted owl is the darkest brown, with the smallest spots and the darkest facial disk. The skelúleʔ are particularly important figures for the spô'zêm first nation, serving as messengers to the spirit world and physical world.

While their population isn't as threatened in the USA, the Canadian population has dwindled down to one wild female, while the original British Columbian population was at least 1,000. Their population is particularly threatened, as always is the case, by logging and habitat destruction. This spotted owl is particularly threatened by the destruction of old growth forests, as those serve as their main habitats in the northern part of their range. They also serve as an important indicator species (a species that can reveal how well an environment is doing based on its status). Bibliography: (I didn't actively use a lot of these while writing this, but many of these links i got while making a science project on the same species. As a result, some of this is based on memory rather than articles.)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_spotted_owl

https://sites.google.com/site/northernspottedowl2012bf/survival-adaptations

https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Birds/Northern-Spotted-Owl

https://abcbirds.org/bird/northern-spotted-owl/

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/plants-animals-ecosystems/species-ecosystems-at-risk/implementation/conservation-projects-partnerships/northern-spotted-owl#:~:text=The%20Northern%20Spotted%20Owl%20Captive,could%20support%20species%20recovery%20objectives

World's first captive-bred spotted owls released into the wild 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotted_owl

https://news.mongabay.com/2023/05/one-left-british-columbias-last-chance-on-northern-spotted-owls/

https://alpha.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/plants-animals-ecosystems/species-ecosystems-at-risk/implementation/conservation-projects-partnerships/northern-spotted-owl

https://www.timeschronicle.ca/first-ever-captive-bred-spotted-owls-released-into-wild/

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[travelingtheusa]

CANADA - BRITISH COLUMBIA

The rest of the caravan went well. We got so busy, I didn't post anything for a while. We finished up in Whistler, British Columbia, then headed back into the United States on August 24th.

2023 Aug 17 (Thu) – At 7:30 a.m. we served breakfast to the group.  Johnny & Linda cooked sausage and scrambled eggs in their rig; Paul cooked pancakes on a griddle in the pavilion.  Everything was very good.

      At 10:30 a.m. we went to the ‘Ksan Historical Village next to the ‘Ksan Campground for a tour of their longhouses.  There are 7 buildings; we were shown 3.  One lodge was used for sleeping.  As many as 50 families slept in a lodge.  They had many children; our tour guide’s grandfather was from a family of 14 kids.  There was a fire in the center of the room used for warmth and cooking.

      The next building was their community lodge where they held rituals and group activities.  The last building was used to store the regalia of the chiefs.  We learned there are 5 clans and each clan belongs to a house.  They are a matriarchal society and the children follow the mother’s line.  Our tour guide is a native and of the village and knew a great deal about their history and customs.  She explained a great deal about all the artifacts arranged around the lodges as we listened to her tell us about their customs and beliefs.

       Paul and I drove into town to get fuel and stopped at Zelda’s Travel Mug Café.  Weird name.  Even weirder set up with no real kitchen.  They cooked on a stove and washed in a sink in a little area at the back of the tiny building.  Our meal was good.

      At 7 p.m. we had a travel meeting and prepared for a long move tomorrow.

2023 Aug 16 (Wed) – We packed up and drove 165 miles to Hazelton, a relatively simple drive over nice roads.  The campground is run by First Nation and adjacent to it is the ‘Ksan Historical Village.  There is one road that runs down the middle of the campsites with pull-thru sites on the right and left.  It was so easy to park everyone.

      During the drive, we stopped at a nearby street to look at some totem poles.  Some of the oldest collection of totem poles is in the Hazelton and New Hazelton area.

2023 Aug 15 (Tue) – We had a travel meeting at 7 p.m.  After that, several of us went to Fish Creek to see bears.  We did not see any, although other people said they did.  This time, there were gulls in the river.  The ranger said they look for the eggs to eat.  The poor salmon don’t have a chance – between the gulls eating their eggs and the bears eating the fish, it’s a wonder any survive.  Yet, there are thousands in the river all trying to get back to their birthplace to lay their eggs then die.  Nature can be strange sometimes.

      Stewart, British Columbia is right next to Hyder, Alaska.  You cross the border from BC to Alaska.  There is not border agent there.  Hyder is essentially a ghost town.  It boomed during gold rush days but is now virtually deserted.  A few hanger-oners live there and run a shop or two but the town is pretty empty.  The Fish Creek Observation Site and the Salmon Glacier viewpoint are in Hyder.  When you return to Stewart, BC, you have to go through the border crossing and there is a border agent there.  They check your passport, ask the customary questions, and pass you through.

2023 Aug 14 (Mon) – The clouds parted and the sun came out so we drove back up to see Salmon Glacier this morning.  A grader had worked the road last night and the first half of the road was so much better than yesterday.  When we got to the top, we found 3 trailers camped up there.  One was a small airstream.  Who would take their trailer on that road?

      The view of the glacier was phenomenal.  It looked like a river of ice flowing down between the mountains and turning to glow down to Bear River.  We saw a marmot hiding in the rocks.  Mosquitos were fierce!

      At 5 p.m. we had a potluck meal.  The pavilion had been promised to another caravan in the park so we set up tents.  Joe Padberg had a 10x12 and a 10x8 to go with our 10x20.  Things were a little wet with the rain but it all worked out.  The meal, as always, was delicious.

2023 Aug 13 (Sun) – We packed up and headed out to Bear River RV Park in Stewart.  It was a long drive – 242 miles.  It made for a long day.  We got everyone parked then headed out to see Salmon Glacier.  Unfortunately, it was foggy and overcast and we couldn’t see much once we got to the top.  The road up was pitted, rutted, washboard and just plain worn out.  It was a very rough ride on narrow, twisting dirt road.  No guardrails either so it was a bit scary.

      Half-way up the mountain, we came upon a mining operation.  It wasn’t there 8 years ago when we came here in 2015.  They had the whole side of the mountain reduced and large trucks were moving in and out of the area.  There was a heavy duty electric yard set up and a huge building nestled into the side of the mountain.

      When we came down the mountain, we stopped at Fish Creek to see if we could see any bears.  There is a large raised wooden walkway that stretches along the side of Fish Creek.  Thousands of salmon were in the creek, coming back from the sea to spawn.  Bears come into the area and feast on the salmon.  We saw no bears today.

2023 Aug 12 (Sat) – We packed up and left Watson Lake headed to Dease Lake.  It was 146 miles; not too bad. The roads are slowly improving as we move south.  We just stayed in Dease Lake for one night.

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Events 9.25

275 – For the last time, the Roman Senate chooses an emperor; they elect 75-year-old Marcus Claudius Tacitus. 762 – Led by Muhammad al-Nafs al-Zakiyya, the Hasanid branch of the Alids begins the Alid Revolt against the Abbasid Caliphate. 1066 – In the Battle of Stamford Bridge, Harald Hardrada, the invading King of Norway, is defeated by King Harold II of England. 1237 – England and Scotland sign the Treaty of York, establishing the location of their common border. 1396 – Ottoman Emperor Bayezid I defeats a Christian army at the Battle of Nicopolis. 1513 – Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa reaches what would become known as the Pacific Ocean. 1555 – The Peace of Augsburg is signed by Emperor Charles V and the princes of the Schmalkaldic League. 1690 – Publick Occurrences Both Forreign and Domestick, the first newspaper to appear in the Americas, is published for the first and only time. 1768 – Unification of Nepal 1775 – American Revolution: Ethan Allen surrenders to British forces after attempting to capture Montreal during the Battle of Longue-Pointe. 1775 – American Revolution: Benedict Arnold's expedition to Quebec sets off. 1789 – The United States Congress passes twelve constitutional amendments: the ten known as the Bill of Rights, the (unratified) Congressional Apportionment Amendment, and the Congressional Compensation Amendment. 1790 – Four Great Anhui Troupes introduce Anhui opera to Beijing in honor of the Qianlong Emperor's eightieth birthday. 1804 – The Teton Sioux (a subdivision of the Lakota) demand one of the boats from the Lewis and Clark Expedition as a toll for allowing the expedition to move further upriver. 1868 – The Imperial Russian steam frigate Alexander Nevsky is shipwrecked off Jutland while carrying Grand Duke Alexei Alexandrovich of Russia. 1890 – The United States Congress establishes Sequoia National Park. 1906 – Leonardo Torres y Quevedo demonstrates the Telekino, guiding a boat from the shore, in what is considered to be the first use of a remote control. 1911 – An explosion of badly degraded propellant charges on board the French battleship Liberté detonates the forward ammunition magazines and destroys the ship. 1912 – Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism is founded in New York City. 1915 – World War I: The Second Battle of Champagne begins. 1918 – World War I: The end of the Battle of Megiddo, the climax of the British Army's Sinai and Palestine campaign under General Edmund Allenby. 1926 – The international Convention to Suppress the Slave Trade and Slavery is first signed. 1937 – Second Sino-Japanese War: The Chinese Eighth Route Army gains a minor, but morale-boosting victory in the Battle of Pingxingguan. 1944 – World War II: Surviving elements of the British 1st Airborne Division withdraw from Arnhem via Oosterbeek. 1955 – The Royal Jordanian Air Force is founded. 1956 – TAT-1, the first submarine transatlantic telephone cable system, is inaugurated. 1957 – Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, is integrated by the use of United States Army troops. 1959 – Solomon Bandaranaike, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, is mortally wounded by a Buddhist monk, Talduwe Somarama, and dies the next day. 1962 – The People's Democratic Republic of Algeria is formally proclaimed. Ferhat Abbas is elected President of the provisional government. 1962 – The North Yemen Civil War begins when Abdullah al-Sallal dethrones the newly crowned Imam al-Badr and declares Yemen a republic under his presidency. 1963 – Lord Denning releases the UK government's official report on the Profumo affair. 1964 – The Mozambican War of Independence against Portugal begins. 1969 – The charter establishing the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation is signed. 1974 – Dr. Frank Jobe performs first ulnar collateral ligament replacement surgery (better known as Tommy John surgery) on baseball player Tommy John. 1977 – About 4,200 people take part in the first running of the Chicago Marathon. 1978 – PSA Flight 182, a Boeing 727, collides in mid-air with a Cessna 172 and crashes in San Diego, killing 144 people. 1981 – Belize joins the United Nations. 1983 – Thirty-eight IRA prisoners, armed with six handguns, hijack a prison meals lorry and smash their way out of the Maze Prison. 1992 – NASA launches the Mars Observer. Eleven months later, the probe would fail while preparing for orbital insertion. 1998 – PauknAir Flight 4101, a British Aerospace 146, crashes near Melilla Airport in Melilla, Spain, killing 38 people. 2003 – The 8.3 Mw  Hokkaidō earthquake strikes just offshore Hokkaidō, Japan. 2018 – Bill Cosby is sentenced to three to ten years in prison for aggravated sexual assault.

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Amazon Best Selling Author Elizabeth Ferris Releases Positively Georgia Accompanying Coloring Books

Elizabeth Ferris, the bestselling author of the positive and empowering children’s book series 'Positively Georgia' has released a collection of coloring books. While making the announcement, the author said that the coloring books are meant to inspire, motivate and provide children with uplifting messages.

With the release of the current book, there are four coloring books in the series, each with a holiday theme. “Fans of the Positively Georgia can flex their creative muscles, coloring the uber positive and always optimistic Airedale,” said Elizabeth adding that the coloring books provide lovers of the book the opportunity to re-imagine their favorite pup in new and colorful ways.

Positively Georgia is an inspirational children’s book collection that follows the cuddly cheerful Airedale puppy Georgia. She chooses to see the brighter side to every situation in life while helping others to maximize their potential and accomplish their dreams. “This book series has no age limit; it is perfect for both parents and children. Adults who have read the book have drawn great lessons from the book. Those who have shared with me, tell me how the book has changed their perspective on life. They say they have come to realize the importance of helping others reach their potential, something they have since then been trying to impart to their children. These are positive stories that make me get the inspiration, get the strength to continue doing what I have been doing since my early days,” said the author while sharing the feedback from her readers.

This book series offers reassuring and inspiring lessons for children and adults. The beautifully illustrated pages in the series and now the coloring books teach that surroundings can be fun and amazing when accompanied by enthusiasm and a can-do attitude. Georgia discovers she has unique talents that can make her a big success. It is a crucial idea for children to know each child is distinct and valuable. The Book Series and now the accompanying Coloring books can also be inspiring to parents, grandparents, and caretakers.

The new coloring books in the collection include: “Happy Birthday to You,” “Happy Valentine’s Day,” “Christmas Coloring Positively Georgia: May Peace be with you Always,” “Positively Georgia Easter Coloring “and accompany the Best Selling Book Series “Positively Georgia - Be Brave, Impress Yourself, Be Your Breed,” “Positively Georgia:  Chin Up Pup: Canine Confidence”,  “Positively Georgia’s Guide to Surviving Grief,” “Positively Georgia the Motivational Tale of a Unique Airedale” as well as a Positively Georgia Notebook and Journal. The Series also has a book in Spanish and Hungarian.

Each of the Coloring Books are 8.5 x 11 inches with pages of fun to allow the reader’s creative colors shine.

The books are currently available on Amazon. To learn more about this release, visit Ferris Books.

About the author

Elizabeth Ferris is a writer who brings endearing stories, inspiration, and positive values to children and adults. Her love for books and writing started early in her life. As a child, Elizabeth combined the creation of books with business by selling her brother’s comic books from a stand in their family front yard. Neighbors found this amusing, and they recount it up to now. When she had her children, she created a captivating, educating, and an entertaining magazine called “All 4 Kids." She also published “Innovate,” a magazine that came to be read and appreciated all over Northern British Columbia, Canada. Elizabeth says that she draws inspiration from difficult phases of her life. Her parents immigrated to Canada from Hungary, creating a marvelous family with more than 60 years of love. Today Elizabeth divides her time between writing books and serving as an Executive Assistant for a Health Authority in Western Canada.

Media contact info

https://ferrisbooks.com/

[email protected]

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Currently reading! Including some survival gear I’ve found essential. Winters, y’all.

#books #book photography #british columbia #canada #booklr #the survival guide to british columbia #ian ferguson #my photos #sweaters #currently reading #adult booklr

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#Cannabis #CannabisBlogs #CannabisHeals #CannabisIsMedicine #CannabisMyMedicine #CannabisRecovery #CBD #CBGa #opioid #OpioidEpidemic #opioidpandemic #THC #WholePlant

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Skills for Wilderness Survival May Save Your Life

You don't have to be a participant on the television show "Survivor" to learn how to survive in the wilderness. Our forefathers knew this information instinctively many generations ago, but in today's high-tech society; we have lost connection with nature and forgotten how to meet such fundamental necessities as food, water, and shelter.

But why should we learn how to make a fire without matches or how to find clean water to drink when we have modern conveniences at our disposal? There is an easy solution. Hurricane Katrina serves as a reminder of how rapidly natural disasters can occur and deprive people of the electricity they need to get by through each day. Other natural disasters, such as earthquakes that happen suddenly and tornadoes that can form in a matter of minutes, are even less predictable than hurricanes.

Many specialists think that we are gravely at risk for a worldwide disease pandemic, like the Spanish flu that ravaged populations throughout the globe in the first quarter of the 20th century. It is very likely that an outbreak of the bird flu may put such a strain on local infrastructures as to make it impossible for inhabitants to rely on services like ambulances, hospitals, police, or fire departments, leaving them on their own. Additionally, it is not out of the question that a terrorist assault could result in the destruction of power plants, water reservoirs, or other public infrastructure in today's world of growing unpredictability.

As a result, the prudent person will invest some time in learning how to create a fire, obtain water, construct a shelter, collect food, and prepare meal using only basic tools. Learning this information should be viewed as an exciting opportunity to increase one's independence rather than a monotonous task. These skills may also prove to be more beneficial than insurance in the event of a catastrophe.

Some of the best sources for acquiring outdoor survival skills are the books by Tom Brown Jr. Mr. Brown was taught tracking and hunting by an Apache elder when he was a young boy. He later founded a survival school and wrote classic works like "Tom Brown's Field Guide to Wilderness Survival," which amply demonstrates numerous ways to start a fire without matches, build wilderness shelters out of only natural materials, identify edible plants, and hunt wild animals for food.

For a little investment, it is possible to quickly assemble a pocket-sized wilderness survival kit that contains a small knife, compass, matches, fishing hooks and line, and possibly a thin, metallic "space blanket." A visit to practically any sporting goods or camping supply store will be time well spent if you should unintentionally find yourself in a survival situation. But knowing how to survive in the outdoors is more important than possessing the correct tools. This is because your mental attitude—rather than your technology—is your largest edge in a crisis. Someone with the necessary skills and knowledge may live far more comfortably without a lot of survival gear, as opposed to having a lot of equipment but not knowing how to use it.

If you are chosen to compete on the reality TV series "Survivor," you might use your wilderness survival abilities to win a million dollars even if you never find yourself in a situation where they are required.

 You can build the confidence to manage the majority of wilderness survival situations by hiking Vancouver Island. Learn a variety of basic outdoor skills over the course of two days, including how to construct (and spend the night in) a shelter with only the bare necessities.

Hike Vancouver Island is a terrific team of guiding specialists who gave you Island Alpine Guides, Vancouver Island’s best alpine guiding outfit. Based in Cumberland, British Columbia, they provide exceptional experiences and education that meets the highest international standards by focusing on the community. The team of expert guides and instructors are all certified by the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides, so you can be assured you are in good hands.

#map and compass course #wilderness skills courses

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Whistler Heli Skiing

CMH declared in 2004 a plan to be the main sustainable tourism operator in North America, and has received a quantity of awards for environmentally accountable tourism. At the higher end of the heli-ski circuit is staying on a heli-equipped yacht. One of essentially the most thrilling options is to fly from the decks of the m/v Absinthe, a 201-foot megayacht, from the sunny waters off the coast of British Columbia up into the mountains. And if the weather will get unhealthy, simply return to the lower-altitude sports activities of waterskiing, kayaking and scorching tubbing with a glass of Dom Perignon.

If you're a newbie to the backcountry using, then maybe you want some further coaching earlier than heading to Alaska, as even the specialists shall be exhausted after a day in the Alaskan wilderness. There are plenty of heli skiing corporations to select from, most of them offering multi day packages, with accommodation included- with around 6 to 10 runs a day, you may be dying to place your toes up. Although, a word of warning is that the Alaskan weather is temperamental, so prepare for the helicopter to be grounded and have Cat Ski instead. We have reviewed luxurious heli ski corporations, and had unbelievable ski adventures, with Bella Coola Heli Ski, Purcell Heli Skiing close to Kicking Horse, and Eagle Pass Heli Skiing near Revelstoke, and RK Heli Ski close to Panorama. These boutique heli ski operators, whereas smaller than CMH and Mike Wiegele, provide an incredible luxurious ski vacation unlike any resort skiing.

Bighorn offers a very bespoke expertise with private heliskiing from the house helipad and access to unbeatable ski terrain at Revelstoke Mountain Resort. Bighorn is the best personal lodging in North America, serviced by an award winning European chef and an unobtrusive, dedicated staff of staff. Two guides means distant horizons are fair Heli skiing Canada recreation for contemporary tracks and new unexplored runs. Our three Run and5 Run packages are constructed for day heli skiers in search of a single or multiday journey. Perfect for specialists in addition to first timers who seek to take their powder addiction to the following degree.

We’re glad she survived to tell the story, and provides us all a great snicker. These tales under are our favourite reads with which to settle into your favourite comfortable chair with a cup of coffee . Then go plan a ski journey of your own to rejoice the model new yr. Sign up for the newest information, stories, evaluations, and particular offers from Ski Mag and our affiliated manufacturers, delivered to your inbox.

Many nations have heli ski associations (such as HeliCat Canada or Heli Ski U.S.) that work to coach operators, guides and pilots on the latest security strategies. Professional heli ski associations additionally set up industry-wide protocols for aircraft security, working procedures, and pilot qualifications and training. Go with a bunch of skiers with related talents and health levels. If you go together with less Heli skiing Canada experienced skiers, you could feel held again by their pace and talent. The general velocity and adventure of the journey might be determined by the flexibility and endurance of the worst skier within the group. The 204 is a throwback to the early days of heli-ski operations, though Coldstream’s has been equipped with a BLR Aerospace Fast Fin and Tailboom Strakes to improve its performance at greater altitudes.

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July 1st Activities

Preface: I am a white settler residing on Gitxsan territory. I have compiled this list (guided by this infographic from Covid19Indigenous, conversation with Indigenous friends, and conversation I’m seeing on social media) for anyone who wants to educate themselves about Indigenous people and/or support Indigenous people. I have done my best to only center Indigenous voices however, I acknowledge that as a white settler, I have blind spots, and if there are any issues with the list I have compiled or something should be added or removed, please let me know.

Watch a free film online to learn more about Indigenous Peoples

CBC Gem: Indigenous Stories Collection (all free)

Angry Inuk: (documentary) Exploring how Inuit hunters in tiny remote communities in the high arctic are negatively affected by animal rights groups protesting against the Canadian east coast seal hunt that happens a thousand kilometers away.

Birth of a Family: (documentary) Three sisters and a brother, removed from their mother's care as part of Canada's infamous Sixties Scoop and adopted as infants into separate families across North America, meet for the first time.

The Grizzlies: (movie) An Inuit community in the Arctic is transformed when a high school teacher reignites his students' passion for living through the game of lacrosse. 

Indian Horse: (movie) The film follows Saul Indian Horse as he survives residential school and the racism of the 1970s. A talented hockey player, Saul must find his own path as he battles stereotypes and alcoholism.

Trickster: (TV series) Jared is only sixteen but feels like he is the one who must stabilize his family's life. He puzzles over why his maternal grandmother has never liked him, why she says he's the son of a trickster, that he isn't human.

We Were Children: In this emotional film, the profound impact of the Canadian government's residential school system is shown through the eyes of two children who were forced to endure unimaginable hardships. 

Many more films are available

Much more info under the cut

National Film Board (some free, some paid)

Trick or Treaty: (documentary)  Trick or Treaty? succinctly and powerfully portrays one community’s attempts to enforce their treaty rights and protect their lands, while also revealing the complexities of contemporary treaty agreements.

Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance: (documentary)  In July 1990, a dispute over a proposed golf course to be built on Kanien’kéhaka (Mohawk) lands in Oka, Quebec, set the stage for a historic confrontation that would grab international headlines and sear itself into the Canadian consciousness. Director Alanis Obomsawin—at times with a small crew, at times alone—spent 78 days behind Kanien’kéhaka lines filming the armed standoff between protestors, the Quebec police and the Canadian army.

Many more films are available

YouTube

Blockade: (documentary)   Documents the blockade of logging roads and the CNR railway line by the Gitksan in defence of their aboriginal land claims in British Columbia. Footage highlights differences in viewpoint between citizens of the white community of Kitwanga and natives of the Gitwangak Reserve vis-a-vis logging, moral and political issues.

Podcasts

Telling Our Twisted Histories:  Words connect us. Words hurt us. Indigenous histories have been twisted by centuries of colonization. Host Kaniehti:io Horn brings us together to decolonize our minds– one word, one concept, one story at a time.

Nation to Nation:  Nation to Nation takes a weekly look at the politics affecting Indigenous people in Canada.

Follow and Support Indigenous Artists and Creators

Michelle Stoney: Gitxsan artist. Instagram. Etsy. Facebook. (formline)

btw: she will be going live on insta/fb today to show how she does formline, not so anyone can use it, but just so people can learn more about it

also there are lots of free colouring pages on her FB and Insta

Home and Native Productions  by Alex Stoney  (photography and film)

Facebook

Gitxsan Mystic Crafts

 Etsy. Instagram. 

Chase Gray: Abbotsford-based queer xʷməθkʷəy̓əm and tsimshian artist. 

Instagram. Website.

Luke Swinson: Anishinaabe - Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.

Instagram. Website.

Check out this Twitter thread by Angela Sterritt for more

Learn about the History and Legacy of Residential Schools

Truth and Reconciliation Commission Findings

TRC Calls to Action

Beyond 94: CBC webpage that measures the progress of the Calls to Action.

Map of Residential Schools in Canada (only includes the schools listed in the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement)

Learn Whose Land You’re On

Whose Land

Native-Land

Contact your MP and Provincial Representative and Demand they Implement all 94 of the TRC’s Calls to Action

Current Members of Parliament

Current Cabinet

Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations

Alberta MLAs

British Columbia MLAs

Northwest Territories MLAs

Manitoba MLAs

New Brunswick MLAs

Newfoundland & Labrador MHAs

Nova Scotia MLAs

Nunavut MLAs

Ontario MPPs

Prince Edward Island MLAs

Quebec MNAs

Saskatchewan MLAs

Yukon MLAs

Donate

Indian Residential School Survivors Society

BIKE PROJECT for the children of Puvirnituq!

Follow Indigenous TikTok creators

Ashley Calingbull @ashleycallingbull

James Jones @notoriouscree 

Sherry McKay @sherry.mckay

Shina Nova @shinanova

Tia Wood @tiamischihk

#cancel canada day #cdnpoli #not hockey #residential schools cw #long post