From soren at bondrup.com Mon May 2 09:10:36 2022 From: soren at bondrup.com (Soren Bondrup-Nielsen) Date: Mon, 2 May 2022 11:10:36 -0300 Subject: [BNS_members] Fwd: I want YOU to win a CANOE! References: Message-ID: <0479DFDB-B1A9-467B-9098-90D942CC0936@bondrup.com> From the Jijuktu?kwejk Watershed Alliance Fund raiser - see below. Thanks, Soren Soren Bondrup-Nielsen Professor Emeritus, Biology Acadia University www.bondrup.com Begin forwarded message: > From: Jennifer West > Date: April 29, 2022 at 2:36:28 PM ADT > To: undisclosed-recipients:; > Subject: I want YOU to win a CANOE! > > ? > Hi Everyone! > > The Jijuktu'kwejk Watershed Alliance (gee-gee-wok-tok), the local watershed group I volunteer with, has just launched our second canoe raffle fundraiser - the winner will receive a 16' Nova Craft Prospector fibreglass canoe. This year money from the raffle is going towards an exciting new project - making a plan for an engineered Wetland in Berwick with a walking trail (similar to Miners Marsh in Kentville, Sackville Waterfowl Park in Sackville NB). > > Click here to buy tickets! > > YOUR support for this raffle will go directly to a design plan to support river restoration. > > Thank you and good luck! Please pass this along to anyone you think might be interested. We love when you buy tickets, but we also love when you share this with your networks! (must be a resident of NS) > > https://www.facebook.com/JijuktukwejkWatershed > https://www.instagram.com/jijuktukwejk_watershed/?hl=en > https://jijuktukwejkwatershedalliance.wordpress.com/ > > Love and best wishes, > Jennifer > p.s. Click here to buy tickets. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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President's Message Soren Bondrup-Nielsen For two days now (April 28 and 29), I have seen over 20 Turkey Vultures in a field off Saxon street just east of Hwy 358. I found a dead raccoon in the ditch, but that cannot be the only attraction; there must be some serious carrion here for there to be so many vultures. I would only see Turkey Vultures in the early nineties if I drove towards Yarmouth. Then as the years passed, I began to see the occasional one here in the Valley; they were slowly becoming more common over time. Now to see over 20 in one spot is truly unique. I am not sure there is more carrion now ? the Bald Eagles have survived on carrion for a long time here ? so maybe it is just a population increase of the vultures in response to global warming. Whatever the reason, to see over 20 in one spot was amazing. With the coming of May, a number of BNS events are taking place. It starts with the bi-annual highway clean-up on May 8th. There is the monthly meeting which will be a presentation of birds in Miners Marsh by James Churchill, we will be planning a spring field trip on May 22, and our courses of the season starts with Beginner Birdwatching on May 21 and Advanced Birdwatching on May 28. Saving the hemlocks in Kentville is a joint initiative between the Friends of the Kentville Ravine, The Town of Kentville and the BNS. The Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, a pest that eventually kills hemlocks (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=2a1b4b868c&e=b24cf58224), has slowly been making its northeast expansion in Nova Scotia and has now been detected in Kentville. We are taking a long-term solution involving a short-term intervention by injecting trees with a pesticide. At the same time, work is being done to promote biological control. Some might argue that we should let nature be. However, humans are responsible for climate change and the ensuing impacts, such as the northward migration of HWA, and thus we feel that it is incumbent on us also to find solutions. We have already raised over $11,000 towards saving the hemlocks, and we will soon be starting a CanadaHelps Campaign to raise more funds. The FAN (Food, Arts and Nature) project, financed by the tourism recovery fund administered by ACOA, a joint initiative by the Wolfville Farmers Market (WFM), Earth Rhythms and the BNS, is in the early stages of being initiated. This is not a typical tourism initiative to bring as many tourists to the Valley as possible but instead is a new approach focusing on experiential tourism. This involves tourists, including and may indeed be dominated by Nova Scotians, connecting with the Valley landscape through hands-on experiences with local food producers of the WFM and naturalists. The role of the BNS will be to create natural history experiences and to make sure natural history, ecology and conservation perspectives are included in most of the experiences. Finally, I would like to mention that the Board has decided to change the BNS Newsletter. When I joined the Board in 2017, there were rumblings about the Newsletter not being relevant, it costs too much, pictures were in B&W, and more. So, we are trying to come up with a solution. Last year, the decision was made only to produce three issues per year. We will continue with three issues but in two different formats. The traditional Newsletter printed by Gaspereau Press will only be made once a year. It will be a type of Archival issue, summarizing the year but still with longer articles of general interest (to be determined), being mailed out in December. The two other issues will be in a magazine format with reports of local interest with colour photos. We have a new Board member, Alan Warner, who is looking forward to being the editor of both newsletters. We will be announcing a competition for a name for the new publication. More information will be coming out about this initiative. Well, that is it for me ? I wish you all a beautiful spring. ** UPCOMING EVENTS ------------------------------------------------------------ Monthly Meeting: Birds & Biodiversity of Miner's Marsh Our upcoming May monthly meeting is Monday May 16th at 7:30 pm online on Zoom. Our presentation this month will be on the birds and other biodiversity that inhabit and frequent Miner's Marsh in Kentville! James Churchill will give the talk. More info forthcoming. Register here! (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=690043a910&e=b24cf58224) Highway Clean-Up Join us Sunday May 8th at 9:00 am to clean up part of our community together. The BNS has been leading a bi-annual highway clean-up for the past few years, along NS Trunk 1 from Wolfville to Deep Hollow Road! BNS has adopted this section of road and we are committed to keeping it clear of garbage. The group will meet in the Elderkin's parking lot on Main St, in the west end of Wolfville. Please remember to bring gloves, good footwear and rain gear if it is damp or lightly raining. Hazard jackets and bags will be provided. More details and sign up here! (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=8f679b591b&e=b24cf58224) Flying Squirrel Adventures Flying Squirrel Adventures are hosting some great spring and summer programs to get outside and connected to nature! Some spring programs and events still have space for registration (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=54504ad65f&e=b24cf58224) , such as kids outdoor adventure and nature programs, Francophone par Nature nature hikes to practice French, and more. Check out all FSA's nature-based community events and programs here! (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=abc83dbcba&e=b24cf58224) Summer programs will be open for registration soon. Register your interest here if you are keen to get a spot! (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=edfb2623b6&e=b24cf58224) May Bird Watching Courses! Beginner Birdwatching - May 21 Ross Creek Centre for the Arts - Soren Bondrup-Nielsen This course is for people just getting into birds and those who are interested in learning about birds. Participants will learn about basic bird biology, the different groups of birds, and what to look for when trying to identify birds. Registration here. (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=c307deddab&e=b24cf58224) Advanced Birding by Ear - May 28 Ross Creek Centre for the Arts - James Churchill This course will teach participants about listening to bird songs and call notes, and how to associate them with specific species of birds. More details to come. Registration here. (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=67f3027f24&e=b24cf58224) Swift Night Out! Chimney Swift Count & Event In partnership with Birds Canada and Maritime Swift Watch, join us for a Swift Night Out on Sunday May 29th at 7:30 pm at Robie Tufts Nature Centre in Wolfville! Every spring, Chimney Swifts return from South America, putting on spectacular shows as they enter roost chimneys throughout the Maritimes, including two right here in Wolfville. Join us to learn fun facts about Chimney Swifts, why these provincially Endangered birds are disappearing from our skies, and what we can do to help. After a brief talk, we will have a chance to watch Chimney Swifts return to their roost chimney at the Robie Tufts Nature Centre for the night. It's a natural phenomenon! More event details to come as they are confirmed. Event Updates & Schedule On Our Website! You can find our 2022 calendar of activities and events on our website. (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=6bdb31b99c&e=b24cf58224) It is updated throughout the months with new presentations, field trips, courses, and more! You can also find lots of informative articles, past newsletters and archives, photos, and past presentations and webinars (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=fb33b54a21&e=b24cf58224) (NB this page is in progress). Stay tuned for our spring field trip May 22. ** NEW MAGAZINE - NAMING CONTEST! ------------------------------------------------------------ The BNS Board recently passed a motion to shift our publications from the quarterly newsletter in the traditional format to:, a monthly e newsletter for timely information and updates, a yearly archive newsletter recording events, key articles and records of the year in the traditional bound format (Gaspreau Press), plus a new magazine type publication twice per year with colour photos, articles, nature observations , artistic pieces, book and resource reviews and much, much more! But it needs a name!!!! We need your help! So we are announcing a contest with a deadline for submitting suggestions of Friday, May 20. Purpose of the publication: Ecological education and sharing of information relevant to the region for a broad audience and appeal of people interested in knowing and learning more about local nature and environmental issues (which of course includes members). It aims to be thoughtful, educational, multidisciplinary, colourful and engaging. The name could have two parts (or not), possibly something catchy and then a description of what it is as a sub-title. PRIZE: Whoever submits the name that is chosen gets a free admission to one of our full-day courses, either the Nova Scotia Wildflowers course in June taught by Alain Belliveau, or the Fun with Fungi course in September taught by Allison Walker and Keith Egger! Please send your suggestions to Editor: alan.h.warner at gmail.com (mailto:alan.h.warner at gmail.com) ** BUTTERFLYWAY PROJECT ------------------------------------------------------------ New Article: Native Plants for Biodiversity Did you know, on our website we have loads of information created and curated by BNS members, and especially with regards to creating pollinator-friendly and biodiverse habitat? Please enjoy a recent article (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=46d99c8fbf&e=b24cf58224) on the importance of planting native plants for biodiversity in our yards and gardens. If you have wondered about planting with native species, or what even is considered native, this article (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=63bf9fd9f0&e=b24cf58224) produced as part of our ongoing pollinator work with the Butterflyway Project is a great primer! This is just in time to learn more and plan your garden, and then pick up some native plants at the Friends of the Acadian Forest's Native Plant Sale (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=59196fa54b&e=b24cf58224) on June 4th in Wolfville! No Mow May - Join the Movement! Are you joining us for No Mow May? One of the easiest of tips to support a pollinator-friendly spring is to simply set aside the lawnmower! It gives you more time to relax and enjoy spring, and it supports our essential pollinators who rely on early blooming flowers like dandelions for food. Acadia University has pledged not to mow an area north of Crowell Tower for the month of May. Many in our community are doing the same in their yards. Will you join No Mow May? We have lots of resources on our website on native plants, gardening for biodiversity, and pollinators and how to support them! Butterflyway Project Information & Resources (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=16b41cc329&e=b24cf58224) ** BNS PODCAST ------------------------------------------------------------ We've started a podcast, currently entitled the Blomidon Naturalists in Conversation... (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=18753394ca&e=b24cf58224) This podcast gives us a new way to help inspire an appreciation for nature and to tell more stories about this landscape. Our upcoming podcast is with Jocelyn Durston from Seven Acres Farm in Canning, all about biodiversity, ecological farming and the interconnections between our food systems and the natural world. Stay tuned for it this week! ** GET INVOLVED ------------------------------------------------------------ Sunflowers for Pollinators & Peace An idea from a member: "Will others grow sunflowers in their gardens this year? As the war in the Ukraine unsettles us all, I was wondering if there is a simple way to express our solidarity with its people. Sunflowers are very important to the Ukrainian economy and have been a symbol of peace for a long time. Sunflowers are beautiful and a great source of food for many bees and birds. Plant or seed sunflowers this spring and show that you support the effort." Learn more about the history of sunflowers (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=8d41b7ece3&e=b24cf58224) , a nationwide effort (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=e3cdad9cae&e=b24cf58224) to plant sunflowers for Ukraine, and a great source of seeds from local Annapolis Seeds (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=893b61522a&e=b24cf58224) ! Sunflowers: Photo: Annapolis Seeds. Keep an Eye Out for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid! The invasive insect Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) is in Kings County and threatening our eastern hemlock forests. When you are out on walks in the woods, now is a good time to check for HWA eggs on the underside of hemlock needles. Trees should have some branches that can be reached from the ground, but if branches cannot be reached, look at recently broken off branches on the forest floor. Closely examine the underside of the foliage for the presence or absence of white woolly masses at the base of hemlock needles. Learn more about HWA, how to survey and what to do if you find evidence on our website (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=2ab6141fd8&e=b24cf58224) . Try to wash or brush off your clothes between visits to hemlock sites around the area and province to help minimize the spread of HWA. The Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=eaafedacc5&e=b24cf58224) has great resources for limiting the spread of invasive species, supporting invasive species monitoring through citizen science (like by using iNaturalist!) and more info on invasive species in our province. Save Sandy Lake & the Sackville River from Development! Sandy Lake and Sackville River form a popular nature space on the edge of Halifax's urban centre. It's home to birds, bugs, animals, mosses and more, all nestled among some of Nova Scotia?s last remaining old-growth forests. But in March, the provincial government?s Task Force on Housing picked the area as one of its locations to fast-track for development, threatening this unique and critical natural space. Send a message to the provincial authorities who made this decision, and ask that the Sandy Lake ?special planning area? be removed from their housing development list and protected! Organized by the Ecology Action Centre. Learn more and send a message here. (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=44ebd6a68b&e=b24cf58224) Jijuktu?kwejk Watershed Alliance Win a Canoe Raffle! The Jijuktu'kwejk Watershed Alliance has launched a canoe raffle fundraiser - the winner will receive a 16' Nova Craft Prospector fibreglass canoe. This year money from the raffle is going towards an exciting new project - making a plan for an engineered Wetland in Berwick with a walking trail (similar to Miner's Marsh in Kentville and the Sackville Waterfowl Park in Sackville NB). Your support will go directly to a design plan to support river restoration. Learn more and buy tickets here! (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=342d4e8a04&e=b24cf58224) Good luck! Save Species at Risk Lawn Signs We have a new batch of Save Species at Risk lawn signs to promote ecological forestry and protected areas. Add your voice to the growing campaign! Learn more on the campaign here (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=350f7d701c&e=b24cf58224) and make a donation if you are so inclined. Contact Caroline (coordinator at blomidonnaturalists.ca) for a sign pick-up in Wolfville or to arrange pick up or drop off within the area. ** IN THE NEWS ------------------------------------------------------------ New Nova Scotian Podcast: Shared Ground Amanda Bostlund is starting a new podcast called Shared Ground, with the vision of thriving forests, how they could be possible and what we can do! It is premiering soon! Explore the trailer here (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=41c881213c&e=b24cf58224) . About the podcast: "Meet foresters, naturalists, activists, scientists, visionaries, and outdoorsy people of all stripes to share delight in the wonders of forest ecosystems. We talk about issues of forestry, conservation and interconnected topics, and discover sustainable, ecological, respectful ways of relating to the forest. Maintaining and regenerating forest ecosystems is one of the most important necessities of our time, and contributes to everything from carbon sequestration to healthy children. Join Amanda Bostlund as she meets with various folks in Mi?kma?ki (Nova Scotia) and beyond to talk about forests as our shared ground, for all species, humans and not. We explore the incredible value of thriving forests, methods and mindsets for their protection, and regenerative solutions for how we interact with and within them." https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=fd3e04d04a&e=b24cf58224 Job Opportunity: Experiential Tourism Project Admin Coordinator Inviting a motivated, dependable, and well-organized individual to join a project team (Wolfville Farmers? Market; Blomidon Naturalists Society; Earth Rhythms) responsible for developing unique, never-before-offered Food, Art, and Nature visitor experiences.Learn more here! (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=3936895e68&e=b24cf58224) Please share! Sandhill Cranes Spotted on Tantramar Marsh! Sandhill cranes have started showing up in the Tantramar Marsh area along the New Brunswick and Nova Scotia border! These large birds are more commonly found in the Prairies... Read more here (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=13fa148fbb&e=b24cf58224) . Sandhill Crane, near Jolicure, N.B. Photo: Nick Landry. ** Native plants finding their way to more Nova Scotia gardens this spring ------------------------------------------------------------ A great CBC article on native plants and gardening! We love to see it! If you haven't already read the article, do check it out here (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=76385933e8&e=b24cf58224) , featuring Melanie Priesnitz from the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens in Wolfville and Baldwin Nurseries in Falmouth. "Gardening with native plants is really giving back to the land," Priesnitz said. "It's providing habitat for wildlife, it's putting the right plant in the right place. It's reforesting areas, it's trying to restore pieces of land that we have changed. We can really make a difference to the natural world by making good, responsible choices about planting." https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=a4696a52c6&e=b24cf58224 Susan Lawrence works at Baldwin Nurseries in Upper Falmouth. Photo: Robert Short/CBC. "Ancient Green: Moss, Climate, and Deep Time" - by Robin Wall Kimmerer A beautiful essay by Robin Wall Kimmerer on mosses and what they, as ancient beings, can teach us about persisting amid a changing climate. Read or listen to the essay here through Emergence Magazine (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=141869926a&e=b24cf58224) . "Moss lifeways offer a strong contrast to the ways we?ve organized our society, which prioritizes relentless growth as the metric of well-being: always getting bigger, producing more, having more. Infinite growth is ecologically impossible and exceedingly destructive, as it demands the transformation of the lives of other beings into raw materials to feed the fiction. Mosses show us another way?the abundance that emanates from self-restraint, from enoughness. Mosses have lived too long on this planet to be seduced by the nonsense of accumulation, the delusion of permanence, the endless striving for productivity. Maybe our heartbeats slow when we sit with mosses because they remind us that contentment could be ours." We acknowledge that we live in Mi?kma?ki, the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi?kmaq People. This territory is covered by the ?Treaties of Peace and Friendship? which did not entail the surrender of lands and resources, but recognized Mi?kmaq title. 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If you can lend a hand please let us know here! https://forms.gle/BGyHNHRRXTg5F6sJA Thanks, Caroline -- Caroline Beddoe She/her 613-619-1098 Coordinator, Blomidon Naturalists Society Blomidon Naturalists Society activities take place in Mi'kma'ki, the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People. This territory is covered by the "Treaties of Peace and Friendship" which did not deal with the surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized Mi'kmaw title. We want to recognize that outdoor education and play would not be possible without access to the natural world that has been stewarded since time immemorial by the many Indigenous peoples of this land. We acknowledge that we have a responsibility to honour and learn about their histories and current cultures and to actively work in support of reconciliation. We are committed to fostering respectful and sustainable relationships with the Indigenous Peoples of this land, with all other organisms, with the land and with the water. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Highway Clean-Up.png Type: image/png Size: 1439848 bytes Desc: not available URL: From alan.h.warner at gmail.com Thu May 5 08:33:29 2022 From: alan.h.warner at gmail.com (Alan Warner) Date: Thu, 5 May 2022 10:33:29 -0300 Subject: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! Message-ID: <488C1189-88BA-40BB-8E38-437D19893794@gmail.com> Hi All I am really excited to be the new editor and kick off the naming contest for the Blomidon Naturalists nature/environmental publication to be produced twice a year. But what to call it? it is going to be an informative, engaging and stimulating publication with lots of colour perspectives and reach. Please pitch me some suggestions and the winner gets a free BNS wildflower or Fungi workshop!!! Time is short, the deadline for suggestions if Friday, May 20. AND, if anyone has an idea for an article or contribution to the new publication, or wants to write something, please reach out to me and let's chat. Cheers Alan Warner -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 2.png Type: image/png Size: 1332445 bytes Desc: not available URL: From terryhennigar at gmail.com Thu May 5 12:33:42 2022 From: terryhennigar at gmail.com (Terry Hennigar) Date: Thu, 5 May 2022 13:33:42 -0400 Subject: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! In-Reply-To: <488C1189-88BA-40BB-8E38-437D19893794@gmail.com> References: <488C1189-88BA-40BB-8E38-437D19893794@gmail.com> Message-ID: How about *BLOMIDON ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY TODAY (BEST)* A thought to consider... Cheers Terry W Hennigar, P.Eng., FCSCE, FEC. Senior Engineer & Hydrogeologist *WATER* Consulting Tel. 902-680-6337 On Thu, May 5, 2022 at 10:12 AM Alan Warner wrote: > Hi All > > I am really excited to be the new editor and kick off the naming contest > for the Blomidon Naturalists nature/environmental publication to be > produced twice a year. But what to call it? it is going to be an > informative, engaging and stimulating publication with lots of colour > perspectives and reach. Please pitch me some suggestions and the winner > gets a free BNS wildflower or Fungi workshop!!! Time is short, the deadline > for suggestions if Friday, May 20. > > AND, if anyone has an idea for an article or contribution to the new > publication, or wants to write something, please reach out to me and let's > chat. > > Cheers > > Alan Warner > > -- > Members mailing list > Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca > > http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 2.png Type: image/png Size: 1332445 bytes Desc: not available URL: From celes.davar at gmail.com Thu May 5 12:55:46 2022 From: celes.davar at gmail.com (Celes Davar) Date: Thu, 5 May 2022 14:55:46 -0300 Subject: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! In-Reply-To: References: <488C1189-88BA-40BB-8E38-437D19893794@gmail.com> Message-ID: <2376EA99-31EF-45F6-A5EB-B82C72E6660D@gmail.com> I like that this suggestion goes broader than ?Naturalist?. I think it offers inclusiveness and access to a broader group of people to learn about the environment? I am comfortable with Blomidon Environment Society. But wonder how we might be inclusive of Two-Eyed Seeing perspectives about the natural world, as a step towards reconciliation between settler conservationists and indigenous wisdom as a nature-based, conservation focused, and contemporary organization? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAjSj9tDq1E Thank you for this conversation. Cheers Celes > On May 5, 2022, at 2:33 PM, Terry Hennigar wrote: > > How about BLOMIDON ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY TODAY (BEST) > > A thought to consider... > > Cheers > > > Terry W Hennigar, P.Eng., FCSCE, FEC. > Senior Engineer & Hydrogeologist > WATER Consulting > Tel. 902-680-6337 > > > On Thu, May 5, 2022 at 10:12 AM Alan Warner > wrote: > Hi All > > I am really excited to be the new editor and kick off the naming contest for the Blomidon Naturalists nature/environmental publication to be produced twice a year. But what to call it? it is going to be an informative, engaging and stimulating publication with lots of colour perspectives and reach. Please pitch me some suggestions and the winner gets a free BNS wildflower or Fungi workshop!!! Time is short, the deadline for suggestions if Friday, May 20. > > AND, if anyone has an idea for an article or contribution to the new publication, or wants to write something, please reach out to me and let's chat. > > Cheers > > Alan Warner > > <2.png> > -- > Members mailing list > Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca > http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca > -- > Members mailing list > Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca > http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From johnlelievre at gmail.com Thu May 5 13:41:21 2022 From: johnlelievre at gmail.com (John Lelievre) Date: Thu, 5 May 2022 15:41:21 -0300 Subject: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! In-Reply-To: <2376EA99-31EF-45F6-A5EB-B82C72E6660D@gmail.com> References: <488C1189-88BA-40BB-8E38-437D19893794@gmail.com> <2376EA99-31EF-45F6-A5EB-B82C72E6660D@gmail.com> Message-ID: <29F6810F-06B7-448B-BBD0-2C313B6E911E@gmail.com> does Ecological Society fit? > On May 5, 2022, at 2:55 PM, Celes Davar wrote: > > I like that this suggestion goes broader than ?Naturalist?. I think it offers inclusiveness and access to a broader group of people to learn about the environment? > > I am comfortable with Blomidon Environment Society. But wonder how we might be inclusive of Two-Eyed Seeing perspectives about the natural world, as a step towards reconciliation between settler conservationists and indigenous wisdom as a nature-based, conservation focused, and contemporary organization? > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAjSj9tDq1E > > Thank you for this conversation. > > Cheers > Celes > > > > >> On May 5, 2022, at 2:33 PM, Terry Hennigar > wrote: >> >> How about BLOMIDON ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY TODAY (BEST) >> >> A thought to consider... >> >> Cheers >> >> >> Terry W Hennigar, P.Eng., FCSCE, FEC. >> Senior Engineer & Hydrogeologist >> WATER Consulting >> Tel. 902-680-6337 >> >> >> On Thu, May 5, 2022 at 10:12 AM Alan Warner > wrote: >> Hi All >> >> I am really excited to be the new editor and kick off the naming contest for the Blomidon Naturalists nature/environmental publication to be produced twice a year. But what to call it? it is going to be an informative, engaging and stimulating publication with lots of colour perspectives and reach. Please pitch me some suggestions and the winner gets a free BNS wildflower or Fungi workshop!!! Time is short, the deadline for suggestions if Friday, May 20. >> >> AND, if anyone has an idea for an article or contribution to the new publication, or wants to write something, please reach out to me and let's chat. >> >> Cheers >> >> Alan Warner >> >> <2.png> >> -- >> Members mailing list >> Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca >> http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca >> -- >> Members mailing list >> Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca >> http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca > > -- > Members mailing list > Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca > http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From nicknl at ns.sympatico.ca Thu May 5 15:39:53 2022 From: nicknl at ns.sympatico.ca (nicknl) Date: Thu, 05 May 2022 17:39:53 -0300 Subject: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! In-Reply-To: <488C1189-88BA-40BB-8E38-437D19893794@gmail.com> Message-ID: <62716914003267E6@cmx-torrgo001.bell.net> (added by postmaster@bell.net) Perhaps a Mi'kmaq translation/version of the name could be included on the magazine cover. Just a thought.Nancy NickersonPort WilliamsSent from my Bell Samsung device over Canada's largest network. -------- Original message --------From: Alan Warner Date: 2022-05-05 10:33 a.m. (GMT-04:00) To: members at blomidonnaturalists.ca Subject: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! Hi AllI am really excited to be the new editor and kick off the naming contest for the Blomidon Naturalists nature/environmental publication to be produced twice a year. But what to call it? it is going to be an informative, engaging and stimulating publication with lots of colour perspectives and reach. Please pitch me some suggestions and the winner gets a free BNS wildflower or Fungi workshop!!! Time is short, the deadline for suggestions if Friday, May 20.AND, if anyone has an idea for an article or contribution to the new publication, or wants to write something, please reach out to me and let's chat.CheersAlan Warner -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 2.png Type: image/png Size: 1332445 bytes Desc: not available URL: From nuthatch at teksavvy.com Thu May 5 16:11:03 2022 From: nuthatch at teksavvy.com (Melissa McDonald) Date: Thu, 5 May 2022 17:11:03 -0400 Subject: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! In-Reply-To: <2376EA99-31EF-45F6-A5EB-B82C72E6660D@gmail.com> References: <488C1189-88BA-40BB-8E38-437D19893794@gmail.com> <2376EA99-31EF-45F6-A5EB-B82C72E6660D@gmail.com> Message-ID: <893eaded4b651c6c8db9133b58527e78@teksavvy.com> Responding to Celes?s ask: Nature?Netukulimk The Blomidon Naturalists Society?s Periodical I am no expert in the Mi?kmaq language but I. googled and found this word ?Netukulimk?. According to one site, it is Mi'kmaq, for a spiritual understanding of the natural world. If something like this is desirable, we would have to check with someone who has first-hand knowledge of the language. There would then have to be an explanation of what the word means - perhaps on the inside cover. Melissa McDonald -----Original Message----- Subject: Re: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! From: "Celes Davar" To: "Terry Hennigar" , "Alan Warner" Date: 02:31:50pm I like that this suggestion goes broader than ?Naturalist?. I think it offers inclusiveness and access to a broader group of people to learn about the environment? I am comfortable with Blomidon Environment Society. But wonder how we might be inclusive of Two-Eyed Seeing perspectives about the natural world, as a step towards reconciliation between settler conservationists and indigenous wisdom as a nature-based, conservation focused, and contemporary organization? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAjSj9tDq1E Thank you for this conversation. Cheers Celes On May 5, 2022, at 2:33 PM, Terry Hennigar wrote: How about BLOMIDON ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY TODAY (BEST) A thought to?consider... Cheers Terry W Hennigar, P.Eng., FCSCE, FEC. Senior Engineer & Hydrogeologist WATER Consulting Tel. 902-680-6337 On Thu, May 5, 2022 at 10:12 AM Alan Warner wrote: Hi All I am really excited to be the new editor and kick off the naming contest for the Blomidon Naturalists nature/environmental publication to be produced twice a year. But what to call it? it is going to be an informative, engaging and stimulating publication with lots of colour perspectives and reach. Please pitch me some suggestions and the winner gets a free BNS wildflower or Fungi workshop!!! Time is short, the deadline for suggestions if Friday, May 20. AND, if anyone has an idea for an article or contribution to the new publication, or wants to write something, please reach out to me and let's chat. Cheers Alan Warner <2.png> -- Members mailing list Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca -- Members mailing list Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca -- Members mailing list Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca From burka at upei.ca Thu May 5 16:16:16 2022 From: burka at upei.ca (John Burka) Date: Thu, 5 May 2022 18:16:16 -0300 Subject: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! In-Reply-To: <893eaded4b651c6c8db9133b58527e78@teksavvy.com> References: <488C1189-88BA-40BB-8E38-437D19893794@gmail.com> <2376EA99-31EF-45F6-A5EB-B82C72E6660D@gmail.com> <893eaded4b651c6c8db9133b58527e78@teksavvy.com> Message-ID: I like Melissa McDonald's best so far ... out of a number of great suggestions. John F. Burka, Ph.D. (retired) Professor Emeritus, UPEI burka at upei.ca On Thu, May 5, 2022 at 6:13 PM Melissa McDonald wrote: > > CAUTION: This email originated from outside of UPEI. Do not click links or > open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is > safe. If you are uncertain, please forward to phishing at upei.ca and delete > this email. > > > Responding to Celes?s ask: > > Nature?Netukulimk > The Blomidon Naturalists Society?s Periodical > > I am no expert in the Mi?kmaq language but I. googled and found this word > ?Netukulimk?. According to one site, it is Mi'kmaq, for a spiritual > understanding of the natural world. If something like this is desirable, we > would have to check with someone who has first-hand knowledge of the > language. There would then have to be an explanation of what the word means > - perhaps on the inside cover. > > Melissa McDonald > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > Subject: Re: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- > Prize for the Winner! > From: "Celes Davar" > To: "Terry Hennigar" , "Alan Warner" < > alan.h.warner at gmail.com> > Date: 02:31:50pm > > I like that this suggestion goes broader than ?Naturalist?. I think it > offers inclusiveness and access to a broader group of people to learn about > the environment? > > I am comfortable with Blomidon Environment Society. But wonder how we > might be inclusive of Two-Eyed Seeing perspectives about the natural world, > as a step towards reconciliation between settler conservationists and > indigenous wisdom as a nature-based, conservation focused, and contemporary > organization? > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAjSj9tDq1E > > > Thank you for this conversation. > > > Cheers > Celes > > > > > > > On May 5, 2022, at 2:33 PM, Terry Hennigar > wrote: > How about BLOMIDON ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY TODAY (BEST) > > A thought to consider... > > > Cheers > > > > Terry W Hennigar, P.Eng., FCSCE, FEC. > Senior Engineer & Hydrogeologist > WATER Consulting > Tel. 902-680-6337 > > > > On Thu, May 5, 2022 at 10:12 AM Alan Warner > wrote: > > Hi All > > I am really excited to be the new editor and kick off the naming contest > for the Blomidon Naturalists nature/environmental publication to be > produced twice a year. But what to call it? it is going to be an > informative, engaging and stimulating publication with lots of colour > perspectives and reach. Please pitch me some suggestions and the winner > gets a free BNS wildflower or Fungi workshop!!! Time is short, the deadline > for suggestions if Friday, May 20. > > > AND, if anyone has an idea for an article or contribution to the new > publication, or wants to write something, please reach out to me and let's > chat. > > > Cheers > > > Alan Warner > > > <2.png> > -- > Members mailing list > Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca > > http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca > > -- > Members mailing list > Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca > > http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca > > > > > -- > Members mailing list > Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca > > http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca > > > -- > Members mailing list > Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca > > http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From nuthatch at teksavvy.com Thu May 5 16:24:16 2022 From: nuthatch at teksavvy.com (Melissa McDonald) Date: Thu, 5 May 2022 17:24:16 -0400 Subject: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! In-Reply-To: <893eaded4b651c6c8db9133b58527e78@teksavvy.com> References: <488C1189-88BA-40BB-8E38-437D19893794@gmail.com> <2376EA99-31EF-45F6-A5EB-B82C72E6660D@gmail.com> <893eaded4b651c6c8db9133b58527e78@teksavvy.com> Message-ID: <56e0b455cea2a50453935f607f23ffd6@teksavvy.com> An addition to the below - The explanation of the word would also include an explanation as to why BNS was naming its newsletter with a Mi?kmaq word. Also, the addition of the Mi?kmaq word would distinguish it from that other journal called ?Nature? ?! -----Original Message----- Subject: Re[2]: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! From: "Melissa McDonald" To: "Celes Davar" , "Terry Hennigar" , "Alan Warner" Date: 05:11:04pm Responding to Celes?s ask: Nature?Netukulimk The Blomidon Naturalists Society?s Periodical I am no expert in the Mi?kmaq language but I. googled and found this word ?Netukulimk?. According to one site, it is Mi'kmaq, for a spiritual understanding of the natural world. If something like this is desirable, we would have to check with someone who has first-hand knowledge of the language. There would then have to be an explanation of what the word means - perhaps on the inside cover. Melissa McDonald -----Original Message----- Subject: Re: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! From: "Celes Davar" To: "Terry Hennigar" , "Alan Warner" Date: 02:31:50pm I like that this suggestion goes broader than ?Naturalist?. I think it offers inclusiveness and access to a broader group of people to learn about the environment? I am comfortable with Blomidon Environment Society. But wonder how we might be inclusive of Two-Eyed Seeing perspectives about the natural world, as a step towards reconciliation between settler conservationists and indigenous wisdom as a nature-based, conservation focused, and contemporary organization? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAjSj9tDq1E Thank you for this conversation. Cheers Celes On May 5, 2022, at 2:33 PM, Terry Hennigar wrote: How about BLOMIDON ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY TODAY (BEST) A thought to?consider... Cheers Terry W Hennigar, P.Eng., FCSCE, FEC. Senior Engineer & Hydrogeologist WATER Consulting Tel. 902-680-6337 On Thu, May 5, 2022 at 10:12 AM Alan Warner wrote: Hi All I am really excited to be the new editor and kick off the naming contest for the Blomidon Naturalists nature/environmental publication to be produced twice a year. But what to call it? it is going to be an informative, engaging and stimulating publication with lots of colour perspectives and reach. Please pitch me some suggestions and the winner gets a free BNS wildflower or Fungi workshop!!! Time is short, the deadline for suggestions if Friday, May 20. AND, if anyone has an idea for an article or contribution to the new publication, or wants to write something, please reach out to me and let's chat. Cheers Alan Warner <2.png> -- Members mailing list Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca -- Members mailing list Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca -- Members mailing list Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca From celes.davar at gmail.com Thu May 5 16:27:10 2022 From: celes.davar at gmail.com (Celes Davar) Date: Thu, 5 May 2022 18:27:10 -0300 Subject: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! In-Reply-To: <56e0b455cea2a50453935f607f23ffd6@teksavvy.com> References: <488C1189-88BA-40BB-8E38-437D19893794@gmail.com> <2376EA99-31EF-45F6-A5EB-B82C72E6660D@gmail.com> <893eaded4b651c6c8db9133b58527e78@teksavvy.com> <56e0b455cea2a50453935f607f23ffd6@teksavvy.com> Message-ID: A reference I go back to, to try to get some context for Mi?Kmaq place names. https://placenames.mapdev.ca/ Zoom in, to get place names?.This is to help give context to our discussion, not a suggestion for a name. Celes > On May 5, 2022, at 6:24 PM, Melissa McDonald wrote: > > An addition to the below - The explanation of the word would also include an explanation as to why BNS was naming its newsletter with a Mi?kmaq word. Also, the addition of the Mi?kmaq word would distinguish it from that other journal called ?Nature? ?! > > > > > -----Original Message----- > Subject: Re[2]: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! > From: "Melissa McDonald" > To: "Celes Davar" , "Terry Hennigar" , "Alan Warner" > Date: 05:11:04pm > > Responding to Celes?s ask: > > Nature?Netukulimk > The Blomidon Naturalists Society?s Periodical > > I am no expert in the Mi?kmaq language but I. googled and found this word ?Netukulimk?. According to one site, it is Mi'kmaq, for a spiritual understanding of the natural world. If something like this is desirable, we would have to check with someone who has first-hand knowledge of the language. There would then have to be an explanation of what the word means - perhaps on the inside cover. > > Melissa McDonald > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > Subject: Re: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! > From: "Celes Davar" > To: "Terry Hennigar" , "Alan Warner" > Date: 02:31:50pm > > I like that this suggestion goes broader than ?Naturalist?. I think it offers inclusiveness and access to a broader group of people to learn about the environment? > > I am comfortable with Blomidon Environment Society. But wonder how we might be inclusive of Two-Eyed Seeing perspectives about the natural world, as a step towards reconciliation between settler conservationists and indigenous wisdom as a nature-based, conservation focused, and contemporary organization? > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAjSj9tDq1E > > > Thank you for this conversation. > > > Cheers > Celes > > > > > > > On May 5, 2022, at 2:33 PM, Terry Hennigar wrote: > How about BLOMIDON ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY TODAY (BEST) > > A thought to consider... > > > Cheers > > > > Terry W Hennigar, P.Eng., FCSCE, FEC. > Senior Engineer & Hydrogeologist > WATER Consulting > Tel. 902-680-6337 > > > > On Thu, May 5, 2022 at 10:12 AM Alan Warner wrote: > > Hi All > > I am really excited to be the new editor and kick off the naming contest for the Blomidon Naturalists nature/environmental publication to be produced twice a year. But what to call it? it is going to be an informative, engaging and stimulating publication with lots of colour perspectives and reach. Please pitch me some suggestions and the winner gets a free BNS wildflower or Fungi workshop!!! Time is short, the deadline for suggestions if Friday, May 20. > > > AND, if anyone has an idea for an article or contribution to the new publication, or wants to write something, please reach out to me and let's chat. > > > Cheers > > > Alan Warner > > > <2.png> > -- > Members mailing list > Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca > http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca > > -- > Members mailing list > Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca > http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca > > > > > -- > Members mailing list > Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca > http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca > > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sternrichard at gmail.com Thu May 5 16:28:28 2022 From: sternrichard at gmail.com (Richard Stern) Date: Thu, 5 May 2022 18:28:28 -0300 Subject: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! In-Reply-To: <62743df6.1c69fb81.36ada.e14bSMTPIN_ADDED_BROKEN@mx.google.com> References: <488C1189-88BA-40BB-8E38-437D19893794@gmail.com> <62743df6.1c69fb81.36ada.e14bSMTPIN_ADDED_BROKEN@mx.google.com> Message-ID: How about "The Blomidonian", perhaps with a Mi'kmaq equivalent (presumably supplied or created by a Mi'kmaq speaker) next to or under or above it. R. On Thu, May 5, 2022 at 6:13 PM nicknl wrote: > Perhaps a Mi'kmaq translation/version of the name could be included on the > magazine cover. Just a thought. > > Nancy Nickerson > Port Williams > > > > Sent from my Bell Samsung device over Canada's largest network. > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: Alan Warner > Date: 2022-05-05 10:33 a.m. (GMT-04:00) > To: members at blomidonnaturalists.ca > Subject: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize > for the Winner! > > Hi All > > I am really excited to be the new editor and kick off the naming contest > for the Blomidon Naturalists nature/environmental publication to be > produced twice a year. But what to call it? it is going to be an > informative, engaging and stimulating publication with lots of colour > perspectives and reach. Please pitch me some suggestions and the winner > gets a free BNS wildflower or Fungi workshop!!! Time is short, the deadline > for suggestions if Friday, May 20. > > AND, if anyone has an idea for an article or contribution to the new > publication, or wants to write something, please reach out to me and let's > chat. > > Cheers > > Alan Warner > > -- > Members mailing list > Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca > > http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca > -- ################# Richard Stern, Kentville, NS, Canada sternrichard at gmail.com ################### -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 2.png Type: image/png Size: 1332445 bytes Desc: not available URL: From larry at bogan.ca Thu May 5 17:55:43 2022 From: larry at bogan.ca (larry) Date: Thu, 5 May 2022 19:55:43 -0300 Subject: [BNS_members] Global Big Day - Saturday 14 May Message-ID: <20220505195543.000032bb@bogan.ca> BNS members, Migratory birds are coming to Nova Scotia in the coming weeks. It is a good time to start birding again. I have enjoyed seeing the Trees Swallows, Savanah Sparrows, and various warblers return. On the Saturdau, 14th of May, join birders from around the world and survey the birds in your area. We used to do it as the N.S. Migration Count. Now record your results on ebird (https://ebird.org) Go to the following for details: https://ebird.org/news/global-big-day-2022 See you in the field. Cheers, Larry -- --------------- Larry Bogan larry at bogan.ca Brooklyn Corner, N.S. From nuthatch at teksavvy.com Fri May 6 03:27:49 2022 From: nuthatch at teksavvy.com (Melissa McDonald) Date: Fri, 6 May 2022 04:27:49 -0400 Subject: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! In-Reply-To: References: <488C1189-88BA-40BB-8E38-437D19893794@gmail.com> <2376EA99-31EF-45F6-A5EB-B82C72E6660D@gmail.com> <893eaded4b651c6c8db9133b58527e78@teksavvy.com> <56e0b455cea2a50453935f607f23ffd6@teksavvy.com> Message-ID: <8d0a091026c0bc2d3eae9c92c8e4b530@teksavvy.com> New suggestion Our Natural World And, rather than have a Mi?kmaq translation of the title on the cover, how about a land acknowledgment on the inside cover that includes acknowledgment of the Mi?kmaq connection to nature. Shooting down my initial suggestion?a Mi?kmaq word in the title might be seen as inappropriate - it?s not a Mi?kmaq publication and presumably the contents will always be in English. A tailored land acknowledgment, however, could be meaningful and appropriate. -----Original Message----- Subject: Re: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! From: "Celes Davar" To: "Melissa McDonald" Date: 05:27:18pm A reference I go back to, to try to get some context for Mi?Kmaq place names.https://placenames.mapdev.ca/ Zoom in, to get place names?.This is to help give context to our discussion, not a suggestion for a name. Celes On May 5, 2022, at 6:24 PM, Melissa McDonald wrote: An addition to the below - The explanation of the word would also include an explanation as to why BNS was naming its newsletter with a Mi?kmaq word. Also, the addition of the Mi?kmaq word would distinguish it from that other journal called ?Nature? ?! -----Original Message----- Subject: Re[2]: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! From: "Melissa McDonald" To: "Celes Davar" , "Terry Hennigar" , "Alan Warner" Date: ?05:11:04pm Responding to Celes?s ask: ???????????????Nature?Netukulimk The Blomidon Naturalists Society?s Periodical I am no expert in the Mi?kmaq language but I. googled and found this word ?Netukulimk?. According to one site, it is Mi'kmaq, for a spiritual understanding of the natural world. If something like this is desirable, we would have to check with someone who has first-hand knowledge of the language. There would then have to be an explanation of what the word means - perhaps on the inside cover. Melissa McDonald -----Original Message----- Subject: Re: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! From: "Celes Davar" To: "Terry Hennigar" , "Alan Warner" Date: ?02:31:50pm I like that this suggestion goes broader than ?Naturalist?. I think it offers inclusiveness and access to a broader group of people to learn about the environment? I am comfortable with Blomidon Environment Society. But wonder how we might be inclusive of Two-Eyed Seeing perspectives about the natural world, as a step towards reconciliation between settler conservationists and indigenous wisdom as a nature-based, conservation focused, and contemporary organization? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAjSj9tDq1E Thank you for this conversation. Cheers Celes On May 5, 2022, at 2:33 PM, Terry Hennigar wrote: How about BLOMIDON ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY TODAY (BEST) A thought to?consider... Cheers Terry W Hennigar, P.Eng., FCSCE, FEC. Senior Engineer & Hydrogeologist WATER Consulting Tel. 902-680-6337 On Thu, May 5, 2022 at 10:12 AM Alan Warner wrote: Hi All I am really excited to be the new editor and kick off the naming contest for the Blomidon Naturalists nature/environmental publication to be produced twice a year. But what to call it? it is going to be an informative, engaging and stimulating publication with lots of colour perspectives and reach. Please pitch me some suggestions and the winner gets a free BNS wildflower or Fungi workshop!!! Time is short, the deadline for suggestions if Friday, May 20. AND, if anyone has an idea for an article or contribution to the new publication, or wants to write something, please reach out to me and let's chat. Cheers Alan Warner <2.png> -- Members mailing list Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca -- Members mailing list Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca -- Members mailing list Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca From celes.davar at gmail.com Fri May 6 06:49:32 2022 From: celes.davar at gmail.com (Celes Davar) Date: Fri, 6 May 2022 08:49:32 -0300 Subject: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! In-Reply-To: <8d0a091026c0bc2d3eae9c92c8e4b530@teksavvy.com> References: <8d0a091026c0bc2d3eae9c92c8e4b530@teksavvy.com> Message-ID: <72EED5E6-B9C1-4ACB-A32A-0CDE79FE672A@gmail.com> This feels right. Come up with whatever total is appropriate, and then give space to provide an acknowledgement to Mi?Kmaqi and the Mi?Kmaq historic connections to Nature in settler words as a Society is a first step. Resources to learn more, digital place names maps, and apps that provide words and phrases about Nature in the Mi?kmaw language could be referenced as well. Maybe there could be a permanent map of the Acadian Forest region and one of Mi?Kmaqi in every edition?? Sent from my iPhone > On May 6, 2022, at 5:27 AM, Melissa McDonald wrote: > > ? > New suggestion > > Our Natural World > > And, rather than have a Mi?kmaq translation of the title on the cover, how about a land acknowledgment on the inside cover that includes acknowledgment of the Mi?kmaq connection to nature. > > Shooting down my initial suggestion?a Mi?kmaq word in the title might be seen as inappropriate - it?s not a Mi?kmaq publication and presumably the contents will always be in English. A tailored land acknowledgment, however, could be meaningful and appropriate. > > > > -----Original Message----- > Subject: Re: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! > From: "Celes Davar" > To: "Melissa McDonald" > Date: 05:27:18pm > > A reference I go back to, to try to get some context for Mi?Kmaq place names.https://placenames.mapdev.ca/ > > > Zoom in, to get place names?.This is to help give context to our discussion, not a suggestion for a name. > > > Celes > > > > On May 5, 2022, at 6:24 PM, Melissa McDonald wrote: > An addition to the below - The explanation of the word would also include an explanation as to why BNS was naming its newsletter with a Mi?kmaq word. Also, the addition of the Mi?kmaq word would distinguish it from that other journal called ?Nature? ?! > > > > > -----Original Message----- > Subject: Re[2]: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! > From: "Melissa McDonald" > To: "Celes Davar" , "Terry Hennigar" , "Alan Warner" > Date: 05:11:04pm > > Responding to Celes?s ask: > > Nature?Netukulimk > The Blomidon Naturalists Society?s Periodical > > I am no expert in the Mi?kmaq language but I. googled and found this word ?Netukulimk?. According to one site, it is Mi'kmaq, for a spiritual understanding of the natural world. If something like this is desirable, we would have to check with someone who has first-hand knowledge of the language. There would then have to be an explanation of what the word means - perhaps on the inside cover. > > Melissa McDonald > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > Subject: Re: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! > From: "Celes Davar" > To: "Terry Hennigar" , "Alan Warner" > Date: 02:31:50pm > > I like that this suggestion goes broader than ?Naturalist?. I think it offers inclusiveness and access to a broader group of people to learn about the environment? > > I am comfortable with Blomidon Environment Society. But wonder how we might be inclusive of Two-Eyed Seeing perspectives about the natural world, as a step towards reconciliation between settler conservationists and indigenous wisdom as a nature-based, conservation focused, and contemporary organization? > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAjSj9tDq1E > > > Thank you for this conversation. > > > Cheers > Celes > > > > > > > On May 5, 2022, at 2:33 PM, Terry Hennigar wrote: > How about BLOMIDON ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY TODAY (BEST) > > A thought to consider... > > > Cheers > > > > Terry W Hennigar, P.Eng., FCSCE, FEC. > Senior Engineer & Hydrogeologist > WATER Consulting > Tel. 902-680-6337 > > > > On Thu, May 5, 2022 at 10:12 AM Alan Warner wrote: > > Hi All > > I am really excited to be the new editor and kick off the naming contest for the Blomidon Naturalists nature/environmental publication to be produced twice a year. But what to call it? it is going to be an informative, engaging and stimulating publication with lots of colour perspectives and reach. Please pitch me some suggestions and the winner gets a free BNS wildflower or Fungi workshop!!! Time is short, the deadline for suggestions if Friday, May 20. > > > AND, if anyone has an idea for an article or contribution to the new publication, or wants to write something, please reach out to me and let's chat. > > > Cheers > > > Alan Warner > > > <2.png> > -- > Members mailing list > Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca > http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca > > -- > Members mailing list > Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca > http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca > > > > > -- > Members mailing list > Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca > http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca > > > > > > > From mslipp at ns.sympatico.ca Fri May 6 08:14:14 2022 From: mslipp at ns.sympatico.ca (marke slipp) Date: Fri, 6 May 2022 09:14:14 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! In-Reply-To: <488C1189-88BA-40BB-8E38-437D19893794@gmail.com> References: <488C1189-88BA-40BB-8E38-437D19893794@gmail.com> Message-ID: <8d5f853.654.1809981b099.Webtop.23@ns.sympatico.ca> Name suggestion for new BNS publication: Nova Naturalist FWIW, In terms of a Mi'kmaw name, probably not, although the land-based statement is good to have as part of the masthead of the publication. Mawqatmuti'kw (We All Live Together) is a wonderful publication issued by Ikanawtiket Environmental Inc & the Maritime Aboriginal Aquatic Resources Secretariate (MAARS). They have both print & online publication. Their objective is more aquatic, to "promote Aboriginal fishing, knowledge about aquatic resources, ocean management, governance and collaborative partnerships." marke ------ Original Message ------ From: alan.h.warner at gmail.com To: members at blomidonnaturalists.ca Sent: Thursday, May 5, 2022 10:33 AM Subject: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! Hi All I am really excited to be the new editor and kick off the naming contest for the Blomidon Naturalists nature/environmental publication to be produced twice a year. But what to call it? it is going to be an informative, engaging and stimulating publication with lots of colour perspectives and reach. Please pitch me some suggestions and the winner gets a free BNS wildflower or Fungi workshop!!! Time is short, the deadline for suggestions if Friday, May 20. AND, if anyone has an idea for an article or contribution to the new publication, or wants to write something, please reach out to me and let's chat. Cheers Alan Warner -- Members mailing list Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From alan.h.warner at gmail.com Fri May 6 08:08:31 2022 From: alan.h.warner at gmail.com (Alan Warner) Date: Fri, 6 May 2022 10:08:31 -0300 Subject: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! In-Reply-To: <56e0b455cea2a50453935f607f23ffd6@teksavvy.com> References: <488C1189-88BA-40BB-8E38-437D19893794@gmail.com> <2376EA99-31EF-45F6-A5EB-B82C72E6660D@gmail.com> <893eaded4b651c6c8db9133b58527e78@teksavvy.com> <56e0b455cea2a50453935f607f23ffd6@teksavvy.com> Message-ID: Hi All Thank you all for a great back and forth discussion and the ideas are headed to the list. On the distinction in Mi?k maw terms, I had done a bit of research on this in consultation with folks from Glooscap First Nation. Netukulimk and Etuaptmumk are two distinct though related concepts to the best of my understanding which I have written about here describing the philosophy behind our design of earth advnture trails for families: https://earthadventures.ca/how-it-all-works/ (you need to scroll down half the page to find the relevant info). One thing to pause on if we were to go with a Mi?k maw term is our ability to live by the title in practice of the content and process of the magazine and contributions from the Mi?kmaw community. That is a very interesting and challenging thought. The land acknowledgement idea gets at this but this is all going to be a great discussion to come up with a final suggestion. Cheers Alan . _______________________________ Alan Warner Professor Emeritus Department of Community Development Environmental & Sustainability Studies Acadia University alan.warner at acadiau.ca http://commdev.acadiau.ca On May 5, 2022, at 6:24 PM, Melissa McDonald wrote: An addition to the below - The explanation of the word would also include an explanation as to why BNS was naming its newsletter with a Mi?kmaq word. Also, the addition of the Mi?kmaq word would distinguish it from that other journal called ?Nature? ?! -----Original Message----- Subject: Re[2]: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! From: "Melissa McDonald" To: "Celes Davar" , "Terry Hennigar" , "Alan Warner" Date: 05:11:04pm Responding to Celes?s ask: Nature?Netukulimk The Blomidon Naturalists Society?s Periodical I am no expert in the Mi?kmaq language but I. googled and found this word ?Netukulimk?. According to one site, it is Mi'kmaq, for a spiritual understanding of the natural world. If something like this is desirable, we would have to check with someone who has first-hand knowledge of the language. There would then have to be an explanation of what the word means - perhaps on the inside cover. Melissa McDonald -----Original Message----- Subject: Re: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! From: "Celes Davar" To: "Terry Hennigar" , "Alan Warner" Date: 02:31:50pm I like that this suggestion goes broader than ?Naturalist?. I think it offers inclusiveness and access to a broader group of people to learn about the environment? I am comfortable with Blomidon Environment Society. But wonder how we might be inclusive of Two-Eyed Seeing perspectives about the natural world, as a step towards reconciliation between settler conservationists and indigenous wisdom as a nature-based, conservation focused, and contemporary organization? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAjSj9tDq1E Thank you for this conversation. Cheers Celes On May 5, 2022, at 2:33 PM, Terry Hennigar wrote: How about BLOMIDON ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY TODAY (BEST) A thought to consider... Cheers Terry W Hennigar, P.Eng., FCSCE, FEC. Senior Engineer & Hydrogeologist WATER Consulting Tel. 902-680-6337 On Thu, May 5, 2022 at 10:12 AM Alan Warner wrote: Hi All I am really excited to be the new editor and kick off the naming contest for the Blomidon Naturalists nature/environmental publication to be produced twice a year. But what to call it? it is going to be an informative, engaging and stimulating publication with lots of colour perspectives and reach. Please pitch me some suggestions and the winner gets a free BNS wildflower or Fungi workshop!!! Time is short, the deadline for suggestions if Friday, May 20. AND, if anyone has an idea for an article or contribution to the new publication, or wants to write something, please reach out to me and let's chat. Cheers Alan Warner <2.png> -- Members mailing list Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca -- Members mailing list Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca -- Members mailing list Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rick.whitman at ns.sympatico.ca Fri May 6 08:47:10 2022 From: rick.whitman at ns.sympatico.ca (rick.whitman#ns.sympatico.ca) Date: Fri, 6 May 2022 10:47:10 -0300 Subject: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! In-Reply-To: <488C1189-88BA-40BB-8E38-437D19893794@gmail.com> References: <488C1189-88BA-40BB-8E38-437D19893794@gmail.com> Message-ID: <27451063-A33B-4FB8-917B-1523837236D8@ns.sympatico.ca> Hi Everyone, I didn?t expect to comment on this. But I have found the Reply All discussion to date very inspiring and positive and this was also my reaction to the video of the April meeting presentation by Keeler and Jonas. I would like to suggest The Jijuktu?kwjek Journal. This would be a direct reference to the original culture on this land when it was far more ?natural? than it is today. The Jijuktu?kwjek River passes through much of the area served by the BNS. It might be good to have The Geegeewoktok Journal in a different, smaller font underneath the primary name. We could all use a regular reminder on the pronunciation. Regards, Rick Whitman On May 5, 2022, at 10:33 AM, Alan Warner wrote: Hi All I am really excited to be the new editor and kick off the naming contest for the Blomidon Naturalists nature/environmental publication to be produced twice a year. But what to call it? it is going to be an informative, engaging and stimulating publication with lots of colour perspectives and reach. Please pitch me some suggestions and the winner gets a free BNS wildflower or Fungi workshop!!! Time is short, the deadline for suggestions if Friday, May 20. AND, if anyone has an idea for an article or contribution to the new publication, or wants to write something, please reach out to me and let's chat. 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Cheers Alan _______________________________ Alan Warner Professor Emeritus Department of Community Development Environmental & Sustainability Studies Acadia University alan.warner at acadiau.ca http://commdev.acadiau.ca On May 6, 2022, at 10:47 AM, rick.whitman#ns.sympatico.ca wrote: Hi Everyone, I didn?t expect to comment on this. But I have found the Reply All discussion to date very inspiring and positive and this was also my reaction to the video of the April meeting presentation by Keeler and Jonas. I would like to suggest The Jijuktu?kwjek Journal. This would be a direct reference to the original culture on this land when it was far more ?natural? than it is today. The Jijuktu?kwjek River passes through much of the area served by the BNS. It might be good to have The Geegeewoktok Journal in a different, smaller font underneath the primary name. We could all use a regular reminder on the pronunciation. Regards, Rick Whitman On May 5, 2022, at 10:33 AM, Alan Warner > wrote: Hi All I am really excited to be the new editor and kick off the naming contest for the Blomidon Naturalists nature/environmental publication to be produced twice a year. But what to call it? it is going to be an informative, engaging and stimulating publication with lots of colour perspectives and reach. Please pitch me some suggestions and the winner gets a free BNS wildflower or Fungi workshop!!! Time is short, the deadline for suggestions if Friday, May 20. AND, if anyone has an idea for an article or contribution to the new publication, or wants to write something, please reach out to me and let's chat. Cheers Alan Warner <2.png> -- Members mailing list Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From celes.davar at gmail.com Fri May 6 10:49:42 2022 From: celes.davar at gmail.com (Celes Davar) Date: Fri, 6 May 2022 12:49:42 -0300 Subject: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! In-Reply-To: <27451063-A33B-4FB8-917B-1523837236D8@ns.sympatico.ca> References: <488C1189-88BA-40BB-8E38-437D19893794@gmail.com> <27451063-A33B-4FB8-917B-1523837236D8@ns.sympatico.ca> Message-ID: <3839914F-EDD1-4F61-9791-98B1EA97CAC4@gmail.com> Refreshing?.a way of acknowledging ?land back?. I wonder if it would be adapted slightly?The Jijuktu?kwjeck Nature Journal Celes > On May 6, 2022, at 10:47 AM, rick.whitman#ns.sympatico.ca wrote: > > Hi Everyone, > > I didn?t expect to comment on this. But I have found the Reply All discussion to date very inspiring and positive and this was also my reaction to the video of the April meeting presentation by Keeler and Jonas. > > I would like to suggest The Jijuktu?kwjek Journal. This would be a direct reference to the original culture on this land when it was far more ?natural? than it is today. The Jijuktu?kwjek River passes through much of the area served by the BNS. > > It might be good to have The Geegeewoktok Journal in a different, smaller font underneath the primary name. We could all use a regular reminder on the pronunciation. > > Regards, > Rick Whitman > > > On May 5, 2022, at 10:33 AM, Alan Warner > wrote: > > Hi All > > I am really excited to be the new editor and kick off the naming contest for the Blomidon Naturalists nature/environmental publication to be produced twice a year. But what to call it? it is going to be an informative, engaging and stimulating publication with lots of colour perspectives and reach. Please pitch me some suggestions and the winner gets a free BNS wildflower or Fungi workshop!!! Time is short, the deadline for suggestions if Friday, May 20. > > AND, if anyone has an idea for an article or contribution to the new publication, or wants to write something, please reach out to me and let's chat. > > Cheers > > Alan Warner > > <2.png> > -- > Members mailing list > Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca > http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca > > -- > Members mailing list > Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca > http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From p2macg at gmail.com Fri May 6 11:13:49 2022 From: p2macg at gmail.com (Paul MacGillivray) Date: Fri, 6 May 2022 13:13:49 -0300 Subject: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! In-Reply-To: References: <488C1189-88BA-40BB-8E38-437D19893794@gmail.com> <27451063-A33B-4FB8-917B-1523837236D8@ns.sympatico.ca> Message-ID: <3c7de9ec-19c7-1336-002c-c8abc7e47fd3@gmail.com> hi - I wanted to alter my first suggestion to The Blomidon Greenwoods Advocate - to reflect the geographical reference you mentioned. But I do very much like Rick's suggestion of *The Jijuktu?kwjek Journal.* Having said that, I think BNS should consult a representative Mi'kmaq organization to ask? what THEY think about the use of their language in the title before we go ahead. They may have some good ideas and one always likes to be asked. On 2022-05-06 10:51, Alan Warner wrote: > Hi Rick > > Thank you > > An excellent suggestion. > > Cheers > > Alan > > > _______________________________ > Alan Warner > Professor Emeritus > Department of Community Development > Environmental & Sustainability Studies > Acadia University > alan.warner at acadiau.ca > http://commdev.acadiau.ca > > > > On May 6, 2022, at 10:47 AM, rick.whitman#ns.sympatico.ca > wrote: > > Hi Everyone, > > I didn?t expect to comment on this. But I have found the Reply All > discussion to date very inspiring and positive and this was also my > reaction to the video of the April meeting presentation by Keeler and > Jonas. > > I would like to suggest *The Jijuktu?kwjek Journal. *This would be a > direct reference to the original culture on this land when it was far > more ?natural? than it is today. The Jijuktu?kwjek River passes > through much of the area served by the BNS. > > It might be good to have *The Geegeewoktok Journal*?in a different, > smaller font underneath the primary name. We could all use a regular > reminder on the pronunciation. > > Regards, > Rick Whitman > > > On May 5, 2022, at 10:33 AM, Alan Warner wrote: > > Hi All > > I am really excited to be the new editor and kick off the naming > contest for the Blomidon Naturalists nature/environmental publication > to be produced twice a year. But what to call it? it is going to be an > informative, engaging and stimulating publication with lots of colour > perspectives and reach. Please pitch me some suggestions and the > winner gets a free BNS wildflower or Fungi workshop!!! Time is short, > the deadline for suggestions if Friday, May 20. > > AND, if anyone has an idea for an article or contribution to the new > publication, or wants to write something, please reach out to me and > let's chat. > > Cheers > > Alan Warner > > <2.png> > -- > Members mailing list > Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca > http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca > > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From hello at duncanebata.com Fri May 6 12:30:00 2022 From: hello at duncanebata.com (Duncan Ebata) Date: Fri, 6 May 2022 14:30:00 -0300 Subject: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! In-Reply-To: <3839914F-EDD1-4F61-9791-98B1EA97CAC4@gmail.com> References: <488C1189-88BA-40BB-8E38-437D19893794@gmail.com> <27451063-A33B-4FB8-917B-1523837236D8@ns.sympatico.ca> <3839914F-EDD1-4F61-9791-98B1EA97CAC4@gmail.com> Message-ID: <7A25DA6C-8086-4EFC-ABAE-B142C7EDE93C@duncanebata.com> HI folks, Excited to be a member now. I want to share one thing I learned recently before I have to get back to community program planning and taking possessive words that are paired with nature or cultures out of all of the language we use in the organizations I work with. I learned very recently that words that suggest possession or ownership are ?no no?s? for many Mi?kmaq because they suggest possession or ownership even if not intended to. For example: ?Our First Nation?s Communities? ?Our Nature/Natural? Wishing you a peaceful day! Warmly, Duncan Duncan Ebata Food and Story Facilitator, Rising Tide Experiences | How We Thrive | Front Street Community Oven Office/Cell: 1-902-692-9421 Projects at: duncanebata.com/welcome > On May 6, 2022, at 12:49 PM, Celes Davar wrote: > > Refreshing?.a way of acknowledging ?land back?. > > I wonder if it would be adapted slightly?The Jijuktu?kwjeck Nature Journal > > Celes > > >> On May 6, 2022, at 10:47 AM, rick.whitman#ns.sympatico.ca > wrote: >> >> Hi Everyone, >> >> I didn?t expect to comment on this. But I have found the Reply All discussion to date very inspiring and positive and this was also my reaction to the video of the April meeting presentation by Keeler and Jonas. >> >> I would like to suggest The Jijuktu?kwjek Journal. This would be a direct reference to the original culture on this land when it was far more ?natural? than it is today. The Jijuktu?kwjek River passes through much of the area served by the BNS. >> >> It might be good to have The Geegeewoktok Journal in a different, smaller font underneath the primary name. We could all use a regular reminder on the pronunciation. >> >> Regards, >> Rick Whitman >> >> >> On May 5, 2022, at 10:33 AM, Alan Warner > wrote: >> >> Hi All >> >> I am really excited to be the new editor and kick off the naming contest for the Blomidon Naturalists nature/environmental publication to be produced twice a year. But what to call it? it is going to be an informative, engaging and stimulating publication with lots of colour perspectives and reach. Please pitch me some suggestions and the winner gets a free BNS wildflower or Fungi workshop!!! Time is short, the deadline for suggestions if Friday, May 20. >> >> AND, if anyone has an idea for an article or contribution to the new publication, or wants to write something, please reach out to me and let's chat. >> >> Cheers >> >> Alan Warner >> >> <2.png> >> -- >> Members mailing list >> Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca >> http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca >> >> -- >> Members mailing list >> Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca >> http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca > > -- > Members mailing list > Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca > http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gconway at culture-connection.net Fri May 6 12:42:01 2022 From: gconway at culture-connection.net (gconway at culture-connection.net) Date: Fri, 06 May 2022 14:42:01 -0300 Subject: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! In-Reply-To: References: <488C1189-88BA-40BB-8E38-437D19893794@gmail.com> <27451063-A33B-4FB8-917B-1523837236D8@ns.sympatico.ca> Message-ID: <2687f44c-f7b3-48a8-9f06-638bb78c2a86@culture-connection.net> I've been following the discussion with great interest. I really like The Jijuktu?kwjek Journal that has been suggested along with a description of what it means and the ceded territory statement as someone earlier suggested. However, there is a fine line between being supportive of a culture and appropriating it. In order to use a name like this it would be vary important to consult with the appropriate Mi?Kmaq and maybe even discuss some type of collaboration. If using that name isn't appropriate then I'd suggest "The Blomidon Naturalist Journal" it's simple, easy to remember and clearly describes what it is and then perhaps, as someone suggested, a Mi'Kmaq translation below or on the inside page. All the best. Garry Conway ?_______ 2021 Recent Photographs 2020 Recent Photographs Get BlueMail for Android ? On May 6, 2022, 12:02 p.m., at 12:02 p.m., Alan Warner wrote: >Hi Rick > >Thank you > >An excellent suggestion. > >Cheers > >Alan > > >_______________________________ >Alan Warner >Professor Emeritus >Department of Community Development >Environmental & Sustainability Studies >Acadia University >alan.warner at acadiau.ca >http://commdev.acadiau.ca > > > >On May 6, 2022, at 10:47 AM, rick.whitman#ns.sympatico.ca > wrote: > >Hi Everyone, > >I didn?t expect to comment on this. But I have found the Reply All >discussion to date very inspiring and positive and this was also my >reaction to the video of the April meeting presentation by Keeler and >Jonas. > >I would like to suggest The Jijuktu?kwjek Journal. This would be a >direct reference to the original culture on this land when it was far >more ?natural? than it is today. The Jijuktu?kwjek River passes through >much of the area served by the BNS. > >It might be good to have The Geegeewoktok Journal in a different, >smaller font underneath the primary name. We could all use a regular >reminder on the pronunciation. > >Regards, >Rick Whitman > > >On May 5, 2022, at 10:33 AM, Alan Warner > wrote: > >Hi All > >I am really excited to be the new editor and kick off the naming >contest for the Blomidon Naturalists nature/environmental publication >to be produced twice a year. But what to call it? it is going to be an >informative, engaging and stimulating publication with lots of colour >perspectives and reach. 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This is at the heart of colonialism, the language constructs, and the work we can do as small steps in reconciliation and developing a new relationship with First Nations and community members. Cheers Celes > On May 6, 2022, at 2:30 PM, Duncan Ebata wrote: > > HI folks, > > Excited to be a member now. > > I want to share one thing I learned recently before I have to get back to community program planning and taking possessive words that are paired with nature or cultures out of all of the language we use in the organizations I work with. > > I learned very recently that words that suggest possession or ownership are ?no no?s? for many Mi?kmaq because they suggest possession or ownership even if not intended to. > > For example: > > ?Our First Nation?s Communities? > ?Our Nature/Natural? > > Wishing you a peaceful day! > > Warmly, > > Duncan > > Duncan Ebata > > Food and Story Facilitator, > Rising Tide Experiences | How We Thrive | Front Street Community Oven > Office/Cell: 1-902-692-9421 > Projects at: duncanebata.com/welcome > >> On May 6, 2022, at 12:49 PM, Celes Davar > wrote: >> >> Refreshing?.a way of acknowledging ?land back?. >> >> I wonder if it would be adapted slightly?The Jijuktu?kwjeck Nature Journal >> >> Celes >> >> >>> On May 6, 2022, at 10:47 AM, rick.whitman#ns.sympatico.ca > wrote: >>> >>> Hi Everyone, >>> >>> I didn?t expect to comment on this. But I have found the Reply All discussion to date very inspiring and positive and this was also my reaction to the video of the April meeting presentation by Keeler and Jonas. >>> >>> I would like to suggest The Jijuktu?kwjek Journal. This would be a direct reference to the original culture on this land when it was far more ?natural? than it is today. The Jijuktu?kwjek River passes through much of the area served by the BNS. >>> >>> It might be good to have The Geegeewoktok Journal in a different, smaller font underneath the primary name. We could all use a regular reminder on the pronunciation. >>> >>> Regards, >>> Rick Whitman >>> >>> >>> On May 5, 2022, at 10:33 AM, Alan Warner > wrote: >>> >>> Hi All >>> >>> I am really excited to be the new editor and kick off the naming contest for the Blomidon Naturalists nature/environmental publication to be produced twice a year. But what to call it? it is going to be an informative, engaging and stimulating publication with lots of colour perspectives and reach. Please pitch me some suggestions and the winner gets a free BNS wildflower or Fungi workshop!!! Time is short, the deadline for suggestions if Friday, May 20. >>> >>> AND, if anyone has an idea for an article or contribution to the new publication, or wants to write something, please reach out to me and let's chat. >>> >>> Cheers >>> >>> Alan Warner >>> >>> <2.png> >>> -- >>> Members mailing list >>> Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca >>> http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca >>> >>> -- >>> Members mailing list >>> Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca >>> http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca >> >> -- >> Members mailing list >> Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca >> http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From nuthatch at teksavvy.com Fri May 6 13:11:06 2022 From: nuthatch at teksavvy.com (Melissa McDonald) Date: Fri, 6 May 2022 14:11:06 -0400 Subject: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! In-Reply-To: <2687f44c-f7b3-48a8-9f06-638bb78c2a86@culture-connection.net> References: <488C1189-88BA-40BB-8E38-437D19893794@gmail.com> <27451063-A33B-4FB8-917B-1523837236D8@ns.sympatico.ca> <2687f44c-f7b3-48a8-9f06-638bb78c2a86@culture-connection.net> Message-ID: <9e77955f4c4af8d6d78f56695fc67821@teksavvy.com> I share Garry?s concerns about cultural appropriation if we use a Mi?kmaq word in the title. This is not a Mi?kmaq journal and, other than a shared interest in the natural world, I don?t see a connection to the Mi?kmaq community. -----Original Message----- Subject: Re: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! From: gconway at culture-connection.net To: "Alan Warner" Date: 01:57:00pm I've been following the discussion with great interest. I really like The Jijuktu?kwjek Journal that has been suggested along with a description of what it means and the ceded territory statement as someone earlier suggested. However, there is a fine line between being supportive of a culture and appropriating it. In order to use a name like this it would be vary important to consult with the appropriate Mi?Kmaq and maybe even discuss some type of collaboration. If using that name isn't appropriate then I'd suggest "The Blomidon Naturalist Journal" it's simple, easy to remember and clearly describes what it is and then perhaps, as someone suggested, a Mi'Kmaq translation below or on the inside page. All the best. Garry Conway _______ 2021 Recent Photographs 2020 Recent Photographs Get BlueMail for Android On May 6, 2022, at 12:02 p.m., Alan Warner wrote:Hi Rick Thank you An excellent suggestion. Cheers Alan _______________________________ Alan Warner Professor Emeritus Department of Community Development Environmental & Sustainability Studies Acadia University alan.warner at acadiau.ca http://commdev.acadiau.ca On May 6, 2022, at 10:47 AM, rick.whitman# ns.sympatico.ca < rick.whitman at ns.sympatico.ca> wrote: Hi Everyone, I didn?t expect to comment on this. But I have found the Reply All discussion to date very inspiring and positive and this was also my reaction to the video of the April meeting presentation by Keeler and Jonas. I would like to suggest The Jijuktu?kwjek Journal. This would be a direct reference to the original culture on this land when it was far more ?natural? than it is today. The Jijuktu?kwjek River passes through much of the area served by the BNS. It might be good to have The Geegeewoktok Journal?in a different, smaller font underneath the primary name. We could all use a regular reminder on the pronunciation. Regards, Rick Whitman On May 5, 2022, at 10:33 AM, Alan Warner < alan.h.warner at gmail.com> wrote: Hi All I am really excited to be the new editor and kick off the naming contest for the Blomidon Naturalists nature/environmental publication to be produced twice a year. But what to call it? it is going to be an informative, engaging and stimulating publication with lots of colour perspectives and reach. Please pitch me some suggestions and the winner gets a free BNS wildflower or Fungi workshop!!! Time is short, the deadline for suggestions if Friday, May 20. AND, if anyone has an idea for an article or contribution to the new publication, or wants to write something, please reach out to me and let's chat. Cheers Alan Warner <2.png> -- Members mailing list Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca -- Members mailing list Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca -- Members mailing list Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca From burka at upei.ca Fri May 6 13:25:48 2022 From: burka at upei.ca (John Burka) Date: Fri, 6 May 2022 15:25:48 -0300 Subject: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! In-Reply-To: <9e77955f4c4af8d6d78f56695fc67821@teksavvy.com> References: <488C1189-88BA-40BB-8E38-437D19893794@gmail.com> <27451063-A33B-4FB8-917B-1523837236D8@ns.sympatico.ca> <2687f44c-f7b3-48a8-9f06-638bb78c2a86@culture-connection.net> <9e77955f4c4af8d6d78f56695fc67821@teksavvy.com> Message-ID: Hi Melissa: I think we should run this by Mi'kmaq elders, as some others suggested. Using the Mi'kmaq name of the river, hopefully is not cultural appropriation as there is a push to have the river renamed Jijuktu'kwejk already ... certainly much better than Cornwallis! John F. Burka, Ph.D. (retired) Professor Emeritus, UPEI burka at upei.ca On Fri, May 6, 2022 at 3:17 PM Melissa McDonald wrote: > > CAUTION: This email originated from outside of UPEI. Do not click links or > open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is > safe. If you are uncertain, please forward to phishing at upei.ca and delete > this email. > > > I share Garry?s concerns about cultural appropriation if we use a Mi?kmaq > word in the title. This is not a Mi?kmaq journal and, other than a shared > interest in the natural world, I don?t see a connection to the Mi?kmaq > community. > > > > > -----Original Message----- > Subject: Re: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- > Prize for the Winner! > From: gconway at culture-connection.net > To: "Alan Warner" > Date: 01:57:00pm > > I've been following the discussion with great interest. I really like The > Jijuktu?kwjek Journal that has been suggested along with a description of > what it means and the ceded territory statement as someone earlier > suggested. > > > However, there is a fine line between being supportive of a culture and > appropriating it. In order to use a name like this it would be vary > important to consult with the appropriate Mi?Kmaq and maybe even discuss > some type of collaboration. > > > If using that name isn't appropriate then I'd suggest "The Blomidon > Naturalist Journal" it's simple, easy to remember and clearly describes > what it is and then perhaps, as someone suggested, a Mi'Kmaq translation > below or on the inside page. > > > All the best. > > Garry Conway > > > > > _______ > > 2021 Recent Photographs > > 2020 Recent Photographs > > > Get BlueMail for Android > On May 6, 2022, at 12:02 p.m., Alan Warner > wrote:Hi Rick > > Thank you > > > An excellent suggestion. > > > Cheers > > > Alan > > > _______________________________ > Alan Warner > Professor Emeritus > Department of Community Development > Environmental & Sustainability Studies > Acadia University > alan.warner at acadiau.ca > http://commdev.acadiau.ca > > > > > > > > > > On May 6, 2022, at 10:47 AM, rick.whitman# ns.sympatico.ca < > rick.whitman at ns.sympatico.ca> wrote: > > Hi Everyone, > > I didn?t expect to comment on this. But I have found the Reply > All discussion to date very inspiring and positive and this was also my > reaction to the video of the April meeting presentation by Keeler and Jonas. > > > I would like to suggest The Jijuktu?kwjek Journal. This > would be a direct reference to the original culture on this land when it > was far more ?natural? than it is today. The Jijuktu?kwjek River passes > through much of the area served by the BNS. > > > It might be good to have The Geegeewoktok Journal in a > different, smaller font underneath the primary name. We could all use a > regular reminder on the pronunciation. > > > Regards, > Rick Whitman > > > On May 5, 2022, at 10:33 AM, Alan Warner < > alan.h.warner at gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi All > > I am really excited to be the new editor and kick off the > naming contest for the Blomidon Naturalists nature/environmental > publication to be produced twice a year. But what to call it? it is going > to be an informative, engaging and stimulating publication with lots of > colour perspectives and reach. Please pitch me some suggestions and the > winner gets a free BNS wildflower or Fungi workshop!!! Time is short, the > deadline for suggestions if Friday, May 20. > > > AND, if anyone has an idea for an article or contribution > to the new publication, or wants to write something, please reach out to me > and let's chat. > > > Cheers > > > Alan Warner > > > > > > <2.png> > > -- > Members mailing list > Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca > > http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca > > > > > > > > > > -- > Members mailing list > Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca > > http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca > > > > -- > Members mailing list > Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca > > http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca > > > -- > Members mailing list > Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca > > http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mslipp at ns.sympatico.ca Sat May 7 08:08:09 2022 From: mslipp at ns.sympatico.ca (mslipp) Date: Sat, 07 May 2022 10:08:09 -0300 Subject: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <624D96FC02FACDB6@cmx-mtlrgo002.bell.net> (added by postmaster@bell.net) Just a comment about using Jijuktu'kwejk as the new publication's name.?Check out the Facebook page,? The Jijuktu'kwejk Project (re: renaming the river) for reasons why this choice isn't appropriate for the new publication.?Also, the Jijuktu'kwejk Watershed Alliance (once known as Friends of the Cornwallis) is using that nomenclature and their may be confusion about the new BNS publication.Jijuktu'kwejk means "the narrowing river", basically the point at Port Williams where the river, indeed, narrows. Mi'kmaw is a verb-based language and so different parts of the river have different names. Check out the Mi'kmaw Place Names Digital Atlas, where you can find a variety of designations for various parts of the river. It is not to say the river can't be named that but it would be inappropriate.This is a much larger discussion that I won't trouble you with in this thread, but suffice it to say, Jijuktu'kwejk isn't the final word on the colonial name of the river currently named after Halifax's founder.Again, I would suggest you go to the Fb page, The Jijuktu'kwejk Project, and scroll through the posts to find out what is going on with the name, the council at Annapolis Valley First Nation, and then consider the name of the publication.Or, if you want to speak with an elder there, Chief Gerald Toney Jr would be a good contact.I hope this is useful information for your deliberations on a choice of a name for the new BNS publication.marke slipp[Full disclosure: I am the page admin for the Facebook page, The Jijuktu'kwejk Project. If you want to know more, email me directly.]~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Sent from my Bell Samsung device over Canada's largest network. -------- Original message --------From: John Burka Date: 5/6/22 3:25 PM (GMT-04:00) To: Melissa McDonald Cc: members at blomidonnaturalists.ca Subject: Re: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! Hi Melissa:? I think we should run this by Mi'kmaq elders, as some others suggested.? Using the Mi'kmaq name of the river, hopefully?is not cultural appropriation as there is a push to have the river renamed Jijuktu'kwejk already ... certainly much better than Cornwallis!??John F. Burka, Ph.D. (retired)Professor Emeritus, UPEIburka at upei.caOn Fri, May 6, 2022 at 3:17 PM Melissa McDonald wrote: CAUTION: This email originated from outside of UPEI. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. If you are uncertain, please forward to phishing at upei.ca and delete this email. I share Garry?s concerns about cultural appropriation if we use a Mi?kmaq word in the title. This is not a Mi?kmaq journal and, other than a shared interest in the natural world, I don?t see a connection to the Mi?kmaq community. -----Original Message----- Subject: Re: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! From: gconway at culture-connection.net To: "Alan Warner" Date:? 01:57:00pm I've been following the discussion with great interest. I really like The Jijuktu?kwjek Journal that has been suggested along with a description of what it means and the ceded territory statement as someone earlier suggested. However, there is a fine line between being supportive of a culture and appropriating it. In order to use a name like this it would be vary important to consult with the appropriate Mi?Kmaq and maybe even discuss some type of collaboration. If using that name isn't appropriate then I'd suggest "The Blomidon Naturalist Journal" it's simple, easy to remember and clearly describes what it is and then perhaps, as someone suggested, a Mi'Kmaq translation below or on the inside page. All the best. Garry Conway _______ 2021 Recent Photographs 2020 Recent Photographs Get BlueMail for Android On May 6, 2022, at 12:02 p.m., Alan Warner wrote:Hi Rick ?Thank you ?An excellent suggestion. ?Cheers ?Alan _______________________________ ? ? ? ? ?Alan Warner ? ? ? ? ?Professor Emeritus ? ? ? ? ?Department of Community Development ? ? ? ? ?Environmental & Sustainability Studies ? ? ? ? ?Acadia University ? ? ? ? ?alan.warner at acadiau.ca ? ? ? ? ?http://commdev.acadiau.ca ? ?On May 6, 2022, at 10:47 AM, rick.whitman#? ? ns.sympatico.ca wrote: ? ? ? ? ?Hi Everyone, ? ? ? ? ?I didn?t expect to comment on this. But I have found the Reply All discussion to date very inspiring and positive and this was also my reaction to the video of the April meeting presentation by Keeler and Jonas. ? ? ? ? ?I would like to suggest? ? ? The Jijuktu?kwjek Journal. This would be a direct reference to the original culture on this land when it was far more ?natural? than it is today. The Jijuktu?kwjek River passes through much of the area served by the BNS. ? ? ? ? ?It might be good to have? ? ? The Geegeewoktok Journal in a different, smaller font underneath the primary name. We could all use a regular reminder on the pronunciation. ? ? ? ? ?Regards, ? ? ? ? ?Rick Whitman ? ? ? ? ? ? ?On May 5, 2022, at 10:33 AM, Alan Warner wrote: ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Hi All ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?I am really excited to be the new editor and kick off the naming contest for the Blomidon Naturalists nature/environmental publication to be produced twice a year. But what to call it? it is going to be an informative, engaging and stimulating publication with lots of colour perspectives and reach. Please pitch me some suggestions and the winner gets a free BNS wildflower or Fungi workshop!!! 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URL: From mslipp at ns.sympatico.ca Sat May 7 08:08:09 2022 From: mslipp at ns.sympatico.ca (mslipp) Date: Sat, 07 May 2022 10:08:09 -0300 Subject: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <624D96FC02FACE86@cmx-mtlrgo002.bell.net> (added by postmaster@bell.net) Just a comment about using Jijuktu'kwejk as the new publication's name.?Check out the Facebook page,? The Jijuktu'kwejk Project (re: renaming the river) for reasons why this choice isn't appropriate for the new publication.?Also, the Jijuktu'kwejk Watershed Alliance (once known as Friends of the Cornwallis) is using that nomenclature and their may be confusion about the new BNS publication.Jijuktu'kwejk means "the narrowing river", basically the point at Port Williams where the river, indeed, narrows. Mi'kmaw is a verb-based language and so different parts of the river have different names. Check out the Mi'kmaw Place Names Digital Atlas, where you can find a variety of designations for various parts of the river. It is not to say the river can't be named that but it would be inappropriate.This is a much larger discussion that I won't trouble you with in this thread, but suffice it to say, Jijuktu'kwejk isn't the final word on the colonial name of the river currently named after Halifax's founder.Again, I would suggest you go to the Fb page, The Jijuktu'kwejk Project, and scroll through the posts to find out what is going on with the name, the council at Annapolis Valley First Nation, and then consider the name of the publication.Or, if you want to speak with an elder there, Chief Gerald Toney Jr would be a good contact.I hope this is useful information for your deliberations on a choice of a name for the new BNS publication.marke slipp[Full disclosure: I am the page admin for the Facebook page, The Jijuktu'kwejk Project. If you want to know more, email me directly.]~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Sent from my Bell Samsung device over Canada's largest network. -------- Original message --------From: John Burka Date: 5/6/22 3:25 PM (GMT-04:00) To: Melissa McDonald Cc: members at blomidonnaturalists.ca Subject: Re: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! Hi Melissa:? I think we should run this by Mi'kmaq elders, as some others suggested.? Using the Mi'kmaq name of the river, hopefully?is not cultural appropriation as there is a push to have the river renamed Jijuktu'kwejk already ... certainly much better than Cornwallis!??John F. Burka, Ph.D. (retired)Professor Emeritus, UPEIburka at upei.caOn Fri, May 6, 2022 at 3:17 PM Melissa McDonald wrote: CAUTION: This email originated from outside of UPEI. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. If you are uncertain, please forward to phishing at upei.ca and delete this email. I share Garry?s concerns about cultural appropriation if we use a Mi?kmaq word in the title. This is not a Mi?kmaq journal and, other than a shared interest in the natural world, I don?t see a connection to the Mi?kmaq community. -----Original Message----- Subject: Re: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! From: gconway at culture-connection.net To: "Alan Warner" Date:? 01:57:00pm I've been following the discussion with great interest. I really like The Jijuktu?kwjek Journal that has been suggested along with a description of what it means and the ceded territory statement as someone earlier suggested. However, there is a fine line between being supportive of a culture and appropriating it. In order to use a name like this it would be vary important to consult with the appropriate Mi?Kmaq and maybe even discuss some type of collaboration. If using that name isn't appropriate then I'd suggest "The Blomidon Naturalist Journal" it's simple, easy to remember and clearly describes what it is and then perhaps, as someone suggested, a Mi'Kmaq translation below or on the inside page. All the best. Garry Conway _______ 2021 Recent Photographs 2020 Recent Photographs Get BlueMail for Android On May 6, 2022, at 12:02 p.m., Alan Warner wrote:Hi Rick ?Thank you ?An excellent suggestion. ?Cheers ?Alan _______________________________ ? ? ? ? ?Alan Warner ? ? ? ? ?Professor Emeritus ? ? ? ? ?Department of Community Development ? ? ? ? ?Environmental & Sustainability Studies ? ? ? ? ?Acadia University ? ? ? ? ?alan.warner at acadiau.ca ? ? ? ? ?http://commdev.acadiau.ca ? ?On May 6, 2022, at 10:47 AM, rick.whitman#? ? ns.sympatico.ca wrote: ? ? ? ? ?Hi Everyone, ? ? ? ? ?I didn?t expect to comment on this. But I have found the Reply All discussion to date very inspiring and positive and this was also my reaction to the video of the April meeting presentation by Keeler and Jonas. ? ? ? ? ?I would like to suggest? ? ? The Jijuktu?kwjek Journal. This would be a direct reference to the original culture on this land when it was far more ?natural? than it is today. The Jijuktu?kwjek River passes through much of the area served by the BNS. ? ? ? ? ?It might be good to have? ? ? The Geegeewoktok Journal in a different, smaller font underneath the primary name. We could all use a regular reminder on the pronunciation. ? ? ? ? ?Regards, ? ? ? ? ?Rick Whitman ? ? ? ? ? ? ?On May 5, 2022, at 10:33 AM, Alan Warner wrote: ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Hi All ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?I am really excited to be the new editor and kick off the naming contest for the Blomidon Naturalists nature/environmental publication to be produced twice a year. But what to call it? it is going to be an informative, engaging and stimulating publication with lots of colour perspectives and reach. Please pitch me some suggestions and the winner gets a free BNS wildflower or Fungi workshop!!! Time is short, the deadline for suggestions if Friday, May 20. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?AND, if anyone has an idea for an article or contribution to the new publication, or wants to write something, please reach out to me and let's chat. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Cheers ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Alan Warner ? ? ? ? ?<2.png> -- Members mailing list ? ? ? ?Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca ? ? ? ?http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca -- Members mailing list Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca -- Members mailing list Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca -- Members mailing list Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kwilliams67 at me.com Fri May 6 13:45:00 2022 From: kwilliams67 at me.com (Kent Williams) Date: Fri, 6 May 2022 20:45:00 +0200 Subject: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <82D2DAF0-503B-4570-B87B-1BB074400A98@me.com> Great dialogue here! My two cents on all of this and title, is that we should consider relationally and communality. We have lost the interdependence and reciprocity thinking and action of our origins of nature. I feel the name needs to place us ?of nature? not outside of it, as I feel terms such as ?environment? suggest. What are terms that are holistic and move beyond just human elements?that espouse the relational turn. ?Kent Kent A. Williams, DSocSci Assistant Professor in Leadership Studies Rowe School of Business I Dalhousie University 902.719.5323 www.integraldialogueproject.com > On May 6, 2022, at 8:26 PM, John Burka wrote: > > ? > Hi Melissa: I think we should run this by Mi'kmaq elders, as some others suggested. Using the Mi'kmaq name of the river, hopefully is not cultural appropriation as there is a push to have the river renamed Jijuktu'kwejk already ... certainly much better than Cornwallis! > > John F. Burka, Ph.D. (retired) > Professor Emeritus, UPEI > > burka at upei.ca > > > > >> On Fri, May 6, 2022 at 3:17 PM Melissa McDonald wrote: >> >> CAUTION: This email originated from outside of UPEI. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. If you are uncertain, please forward to phishing at upei.ca and delete this email. >> >> >> I share Garry?s concerns about cultural appropriation if we use a Mi?kmaq word in the title. This is not a Mi?kmaq journal and, other than a shared interest in the natural world, I don?t see a connection to the Mi?kmaq community. >> >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> Subject: Re: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! >> From: gconway at culture-connection.net >> To: "Alan Warner" >> Date: 01:57:00pm >> >> I've been following the discussion with great interest. I really like The Jijuktu?kwjek Journal that has been suggested along with a description of what it means and the ceded territory statement as someone earlier suggested. >> >> >> However, there is a fine line between being supportive of a culture and appropriating it. In order to use a name like this it would be vary important to consult with the appropriate Mi?Kmaq and maybe even discuss some type of collaboration. >> >> >> If using that name isn't appropriate then I'd suggest "The Blomidon Naturalist Journal" it's simple, easy to remember and clearly describes what it is and then perhaps, as someone suggested, a Mi'Kmaq translation below or on the inside page. >> >> >> All the best. >> >> Garry Conway >> >> >> >> >> _______ >> >> 2021 Recent Photographs >> >> 2020 Recent Photographs >> >> >> Get BlueMail for Android >> On May 6, 2022, at 12:02 p.m., Alan Warner wrote:Hi Rick >> >> Thank you >> >> >> An excellent suggestion. >> >> >> Cheers >> >> >> Alan >> >> >> _______________________________ >> Alan Warner >> Professor Emeritus >> Department of Community Development >> Environmental & Sustainability Studies >> Acadia University >> alan.warner at acadiau.ca >> http://commdev.acadiau.ca >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On May 6, 2022, at 10:47 AM, rick.whitman# ns.sympatico.ca < rick.whitman at ns.sympatico.ca> wrote: >> >> Hi Everyone, >> >> I didn?t expect to comment on this. But I have found the Reply All discussion to date very inspiring and positive and this was also my reaction to the video of the April meeting presentation by Keeler and Jonas. >> >> >> I would like to suggest The Jijuktu?kwjek Journal. This would be a direct reference to the original culture on this land when it was far more ?natural? than it is today. The Jijuktu?kwjek River passes through much of the area served by the BNS. >> >> >> It might be good to have The Geegeewoktok Journal in a different, smaller font underneath the primary name. We could all use a regular reminder on the pronunciation. >> >> >> Regards, >> Rick Whitman >> >> >> On May 5, 2022, at 10:33 AM, Alan Warner < alan.h.warner at gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Hi All >> >> I am really excited to be the new editor and kick off the naming contest for the Blomidon Naturalists nature/environmental publication to be produced twice a year. But what to call it? it is going to be an informative, engaging and stimulating publication with lots of colour perspectives and reach. Please pitch me some suggestions and the winner gets a free BNS wildflower or Fungi workshop!!! Time is short, the deadline for suggestions if Friday, May 20. >> >> >> AND, if anyone has an idea for an article or contribution to the new publication, or wants to write something, please reach out to me and let's chat. >> >> >> Cheers >> >> >> Alan Warner >> >> >> >> >> >> <2.png> >> >> -- >> Members mailing list >> Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca >> http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Members mailing list >> Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca >> http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca >> >> >> >> -- >> Members mailing list >> Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca >> http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca >> >> >> -- >> Members mailing list >> Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca >> http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca > -- > Members mailing list > Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca > http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From alan.h.warner at gmail.com Sat May 7 09:09:58 2022 From: alan.h.warner at gmail.com (Alan Warner) Date: Sat, 7 May 2022 11:09:58 -0300 Subject: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! In-Reply-To: <62766f4e.1c69fb81.6ca1c.7c8dSMTPIN_ADDED_BROKEN@mx.google.com> References: <62766f4e.1c69fb81.6ca1c.7c8dSMTPIN_ADDED_BROKEN@mx.google.com> Message-ID: <27960B0C-9A15-4DEE-80B0-B87335B645EC@gmail.com> HI Marke This is all very helpful. Thank you. Alan _______________________________ Alan Warner Professor Emeritus Department of Community Development Environmental & Sustainability Studies Acadia University alan.warner at acadiau.ca http://commdev.acadiau.ca On May 7, 2022, at 10:08 AM, mslipp wrote: Just a comment about using Jijuktu'kwejk as the new publication's name. Check out the Facebook page, The Jijuktu'kwejk Project (re: renaming the river) for reasons why this choice isn't appropriate for the new publication. Also, the Jijuktu'kwejk Watershed Alliance (once known as Friends of the Cornwallis) is using that nomenclature and their may be confusion about the new BNS publication. Jijuktu'kwejk means "the narrowing river", basically the point at Port Williams where the river, indeed, narrows. Mi'kmaw is a verb-based language and so different parts of the river have different names. Check out the Mi'kmaw Place Names Digital Atlas, where you can find a variety of designations for various parts of the river. It is not to say the river can't be named that but it would be inappropriate. This is a much larger discussion that I won't trouble you with in this thread, but suffice it to say, Jijuktu'kwejk isn't the final word on the colonial name of the river currently named after Halifax's founder. Again, I would suggest you go to the Fb page, The Jijuktu'kwejk Project, and scroll through the posts to find out what is going on with the name, the council at Annapolis Valley First Nation, and then consider the name of the publication. Or, if you want to speak with an elder there, Chief Gerald Toney Jr would be a good contact. I hope this is useful information for your deliberations on a choice of a name for the new BNS publication. marke slipp [Full disclosure: I am the page admin for the Facebook page, The Jijuktu'kwejk Project. If you want to know more, email me directly.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sent from my Bell Samsung device over Canada's largest network. -------- Original message -------- From: John Burka Date: 5/6/22 3:25 PM (GMT-04:00) To: Melissa McDonald Cc: members at blomidonnaturalists.ca Subject: Re: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! Hi Melissa: I think we should run this by Mi'kmaq elders, as some others suggested. Using the Mi'kmaq name of the river, hopefully is not cultural appropriation as there is a push to have the river renamed Jijuktu'kwejk already ... certainly much better than Cornwallis! John F. Burka, Ph.D. (retired) Professor Emeritus, UPEI burka at upei.ca On Fri, May 6, 2022 at 3:17 PM Melissa McDonald > wrote: CAUTION: This email originated from outside of UPEI. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. If you are uncertain, please forward to phishing at upei.ca and delete this email. I share Garry?s concerns about cultural appropriation if we use a Mi?kmaq word in the title. This is not a Mi?kmaq journal and, other than a shared interest in the natural world, I don?t see a connection to the Mi?kmaq community. -----Original Message----- Subject: Re: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! From: gconway at culture-connection.net To: "Alan Warner" > Date: 01:57:00pm I've been following the discussion with great interest. I really like The Jijuktu?kwjek Journal that has been suggested along with a description of what it means and the ceded territory statement as someone earlier suggested. However, there is a fine line between being supportive of a culture and appropriating it. In order to use a name like this it would be vary important to consult with the appropriate Mi?Kmaq and maybe even discuss some type of collaboration. If using that name isn't appropriate then I'd suggest "The Blomidon Naturalist Journal" it's simple, easy to remember and clearly describes what it is and then perhaps, as someone suggested, a Mi'Kmaq translation below or on the inside page. All the best. Garry Conway _______ 2021 Recent Photographs 2020 Recent Photographs Get BlueMail for Android On May 6, 2022, at 12:02 p.m., Alan Warner > wrote:Hi Rick Thank you An excellent suggestion. Cheers Alan _______________________________ Alan Warner Professor Emeritus Department of Community Development Environmental & Sustainability Studies Acadia University alan.warner at acadiau.ca http://commdev.acadiau.ca On May 6, 2022, at 10:47 AM, rick.whitman# ns.sympatico.ca < rick.whitman at ns.sympatico.ca > wrote: Hi Everyone, I didn?t expect to comment on this. But I have found the Reply All discussion to date very inspiring and positive and this was also my reaction to the video of the April meeting presentation by Keeler and Jonas. I would like to suggest The Jijuktu?kwjek Journal. This would be a direct reference to the original culture on this land when it was far more ?natural? than it is today. The Jijuktu?kwjek River passes through much of the area served by the BNS. It might be good to have The Geegeewoktok Journal in a different, smaller font underneath the primary name. We could all use a regular reminder on the pronunciation. 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URL: From imadeiravoss at gmail.com Sat May 7 09:15:17 2022 From: imadeiravoss at gmail.com (isabel madeira-voss) Date: Sat, 7 May 2022 15:15:17 +0100 Subject: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! In-Reply-To: <82D2DAF0-503B-4570-B87B-1BB074400A98@me.com> References: <82D2DAF0-503B-4570-B87B-1BB074400A98@me.com> Message-ID: Hello all. My suggestion: Thuja after ?thuja occidentalis?, northern white cedar, NS tree. Isabel On Sat, May 7, 2022 at 3:09 PM Kent Williams wrote: > Great dialogue here! My two cents on all of this and title, is that we > should consider relationally and communality. We have lost the > interdependence and reciprocity thinking and action of our origins of > nature. I feel the name needs to place us ?of nature? not outside of it, as > I feel terms such as ?environment? suggest. What are terms that are > holistic and move beyond just human elements?that espouse the relational > turn. > > ?Kent > > Kent A. Williams, *DSocSci* > *Assistant Professor in Leadership Studies* > *Rowe School of Business I Dalhousie University* > *902.719.5323 <902.719.5323>* > > *www.integraldialogueproject.com * > > On May 6, 2022, at 8:26 PM, John Burka wrote: > > ? > Hi Melissa: I think we should run this by Mi'kmaq elders, as some others > suggested. Using the Mi'kmaq name of the river, hopefully is not cultural > appropriation as there is a push to have the river renamed Jijuktu'kwejk > already ... certainly much better than Cornwallis! > > John F. Burka, Ph.D. (retired) > Professor Emeritus, UPEI > > burka at upei.ca > > > > > On Fri, May 6, 2022 at 3:17 PM Melissa McDonald > wrote: > >> >> CAUTION: This email originated from outside of UPEI. Do not click links >> or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is >> safe. If you are uncertain, please forward to phishing at upei.ca and >> delete this email. >> >> >> I share Garry?s concerns about cultural appropriation if we use a Mi?kmaq >> word in the title. This is not a Mi?kmaq journal and, other than a shared >> interest in the natural world, I don?t see a connection to the Mi?kmaq >> community. >> >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> Subject: Re: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- >> Prize for the Winner! >> From: gconway at culture-connection.net >> To: "Alan Warner" >> Date: 01:57:00pm >> >> I've been following the discussion with great interest. I really like The >> Jijuktu?kwjek Journal that has been suggested along with a description of >> what it means and the ceded territory statement as someone earlier >> suggested. >> >> >> However, there is a fine line between being supportive of a culture and >> appropriating it. In order to use a name like this it would be vary >> important to consult with the appropriate Mi?Kmaq and maybe even discuss >> some type of collaboration. >> >> >> If using that name isn't appropriate then I'd suggest "The Blomidon >> Naturalist Journal" it's simple, easy to remember and clearly describes >> what it is and then perhaps, as someone suggested, a Mi'Kmaq translation >> below or on the inside page. >> >> >> All the best. >> >> Garry Conway >> >> >> >> >> _______ >> >> 2021 Recent Photographs >> >> 2020 Recent Photographs >> >> >> Get BlueMail for Android >> On May 6, 2022, at 12:02 p.m., Alan Warner >> wrote:Hi Rick >> >> Thank you >> >> >> An excellent suggestion. >> >> >> Cheers >> >> >> Alan >> >> >> _______________________________ >> Alan Warner >> Professor Emeritus >> Department of Community Development >> Environmental & Sustainability Studies >> Acadia University >> alan.warner at acadiau.ca >> http://commdev.acadiau.ca >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On May 6, 2022, at 10:47 AM, rick.whitman# ns.sympatico.ca < >> rick.whitman at ns.sympatico.ca> wrote: >> >> Hi Everyone, >> >> I didn?t expect to comment on this. But I have found the Reply >> All discussion to date very inspiring and positive and this was also my >> reaction to the video of the April meeting presentation by Keeler and Jonas. >> >> >> I would like to suggest The Jijuktu?kwjek Journal. This >> would be a direct reference to the original culture on this land when it >> was far more ?natural? than it is today. The Jijuktu?kwjek River passes >> through much of the area served by the BNS. >> >> >> It might be good to have The Geegeewoktok Journal in a >> different, smaller font underneath the primary name. We could all use a >> regular reminder on the pronunciation. >> >> >> Regards, >> Rick Whitman >> >> >> On May 5, 2022, at 10:33 AM, Alan Warner < >> alan.h.warner at gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Hi All >> >> I am really excited to be the new editor and kick off >> the naming contest for the Blomidon Naturalists nature/environmental >> publication to be produced twice a year. But what to call it? it is going >> to be an informative, engaging and stimulating publication with lots of >> colour perspectives and reach. Please pitch me some suggestions and the >> winner gets a free BNS wildflower or Fungi workshop!!! Time is short, the >> deadline for suggestions if Friday, May 20. >> >> >> AND, if anyone has an idea for an article or >> contribution to the new publication, or wants to write something, please >> reach out to me and let's chat. >> >> >> Cheers >> >> >> Alan Warner >> >> >> >> >> >> <2.png> >> >> -- >> Members mailing list >> Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca >> >> http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Members mailing list >> Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca >> >> http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca >> >> >> >> -- >> Members mailing list >> Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca >> >> http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca >> >> >> -- >> Members mailing list >> Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca >> >> http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca > > >> -- > Members mailing list > Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca > > http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca > > -- > Members mailing list > Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca > > http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Patrick.Kelly at Dal.Ca Sat May 7 10:54:13 2022 From: Patrick.Kelly at Dal.Ca (Patrick Kelly) Date: Sat, 7 May 2022 15:54:13 +0000 Subject: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! In-Reply-To: <82D2DAF0-503B-4570-B87B-1BB074400A98@me.com> References: <82D2DAF0-503B-4570-B87B-1BB074400A98@me.com> Message-ID: <73082163-7263-47AC-A34C-4DF4717A3D13@Dal.Ca> Hi everyone: Given the recent discussion, I think that ?The Blomidon Naturalists Journal? is quite appropriate. It tells people what it is, who produces it, and it is pronounceable, which will keep people from just calling it ?the BNS Newsletter?. (I know lots of people that cannot say Kejimkujik without adding an extra ?vowel syllable? in the middle.) There should be no problem putting a land acknowledgement in the publication. Dal?s is short and to the point: Dalhousie University is located in Mi?kma?ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi?kmaq. We are all Treaty people. Pat Sent from my iPad On May 7, 2022, at 11:09 AM, Kent Williams > wrote: CAUTION: The Sender of this email is not from within Dalhousie. Great dialogue here! My two cents on all of this and title, is that we should consider relationally and communality. We have lost the interdependence and reciprocity thinking and action of our origins of nature. I feel the name needs to place us ?of nature? not outside of it, as I feel terms such as ?environment? suggest. What are terms that are holistic and move beyond just human elements?that espouse the relational turn. ?Kent Kent A. Williams, DSocSci Assistant Professor in Leadership Studies Rowe School of Business I Dalhousie University 902.719.5323 www.integraldialogueproject.com On May 6, 2022, at 8:26 PM, John Burka > wrote: ? Hi Melissa: I think we should run this by Mi'kmaq elders, as some others suggested. Using the Mi'kmaq name of the river, hopefully is not cultural appropriation as there is a push to have the river renamed Jijuktu'kwejk already ... certainly much better than Cornwallis! John F. Burka, Ph.D. (retired) Professor Emeritus, UPEI burka at upei.ca On Fri, May 6, 2022 at 3:17 PM Melissa McDonald > wrote: CAUTION: This email originated from outside of UPEI. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. If you are uncertain, please forward to phishing at upei.ca and delete this email. I share Garry?s concerns about cultural appropriation if we use a Mi?kmaq word in the title. This is not a Mi?kmaq journal and, other than a shared interest in the natural world, I don?t see a connection to the Mi?kmaq community. -----Original Message----- Subject: Re: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! From: gconway at culture-connection.net To: "Alan Warner" > Date: 01:57:00pm I've been following the discussion with great interest. I really like The Jijuktu?kwjek Journal that has been suggested along with a description of what it means and the ceded territory statement as someone earlier suggested. However, there is a fine line between being supportive of a culture and appropriating it. In order to use a name like this it would be vary important to consult with the appropriate Mi?Kmaq and maybe even discuss some type of collaboration. If using that name isn't appropriate then I'd suggest "The Blomidon Naturalist Journal" it's simple, easy to remember and clearly describes what it is and then perhaps, as someone suggested, a Mi'Kmaq translation below or on the inside page. All the best. Garry Conway _______ 2021 Recent Photographs 2020 Recent Photographs Get BlueMail for Android On May 6, 2022, at 12:02 p.m., Alan Warner > wrote:Hi Rick Thank you An excellent suggestion. Cheers Alan _______________________________ Alan Warner Professor Emeritus Department of Community Development Environmental & Sustainability Studies Acadia University alan.warner at acadiau.ca http://commdev.acadiau.ca On May 6, 2022, at 10:47 AM, rick.whitman# ns.sympatico.ca < rick.whitman at ns.sympatico.ca> wrote: Hi Everyone, I didn?t expect to comment on this. But I have found the Reply All discussion to date very inspiring and positive and this was also my reaction to the video of the April meeting presentation by Keeler and Jonas. I would like to suggest The Jijuktu?kwjek Journal. This would be a direct reference to the original culture on this land when it was far more ?natural? than it is today. The Jijuktu?kwjek River passes through much of the area served by the BNS. It might be good to have The Geegeewoktok Journal in a different, smaller font underneath the primary name. We could all use a regular reminder on the pronunciation. 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From: "Patrick Kelly" To: members at blomidonnaturalists.ca Date: 12:03:16pm Hi everyone: Given the recent discussion, I think that ?The Blomidon Naturalists Journal? is quite appropriate. It tells people what it is, who produces it, and it is pronounceable, which will keep people from just calling it ?the BNS Newsletter?. (I know lots of people that cannot say Kejimkujik without adding an extra ?vowel syllable? in the middle.) There should be no problem putting a land acknowledgement in the publication. Dal?s is short and to the point:? Dalhousie University is located in Mi?kma?ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi?kmaq. We are all Treaty people. Pat Sent from my iPad On May 7, 2022, at 11:09 AM, Kent Williams wrote: CAUTION: The Sender of this email is not from within Dalhousie. Great dialogue here! My two cents on all of this and title, is that we should consider relationally and communality. We have lost the interdependence and reciprocity thinking and action of our origins of nature. I feel the name needs to place us ?of nature? not outside of it, as I feel terms such as ?environment? suggest. What are terms that are holistic and move beyond just human elements?that espouse the relational turn. ?Kent Kent A. Williams,?DSocSci Assistant Professor in Leadership Studies Rowe School of Business?I?Dalhousie University 902.719.5323 www.integraldialogueproject.com On May 6, 2022, at 8:26 PM, John Burka wrote: ?Hi Melissa:? I think we should run this by Mi'kmaq elders, as some others suggested.? Using the Mi'kmaq name of the river, hopefully?is not cultural appropriation as there is a push to have the river renamed Jijuktu'kwejk already ... certainly much better than Cornwallis!?? John F. Burka, Ph.D. (retired) Professor Emeritus, UPEI burka at upei.ca On Fri, May 6, 2022 at 3:17 PM Melissa McDonald wrote: CAUTION: This email originated from outside of UPEI. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. If you are uncertain, please forward tophishing at upei.ca and delete this email. I share Garry?s concerns about cultural appropriation if we use a Mi?kmaq word in the title. This is not a Mi?kmaq journal and, other than a shared interest in the natural world, I don?t see a connection to the Mi?kmaq community. -----Original Message----- Subject: Re: [BNS_members] Suggest Names for the New BNS Publication- Prize for the Winner! From: gconway at culture-connection.net To: "Alan Warner" Date:? 01:57:00pm I've been following the discussion with great interest. I really like The Jijuktu?kwjek Journal that has been suggested along with a description of what it means and the ceded territory statement as someone earlier suggested. However, there is a fine line between being supportive of a culture and appropriating it. In order to use a name like this it would be vary important to consult with the appropriate Mi?Kmaq and maybe even discuss some type of collaboration. If using that name isn't appropriate then I'd suggest "The Blomidon Naturalist Journal" it's simple, easy to remember and clearly describes what it is and then perhaps, as someone suggested, a Mi'Kmaq translation below or on the inside page. All the best. Garry Conway _______ 2021 Recent Photographs 2020 Recent Photographs Get BlueMail for Android On May 6, 2022, at 12:02 p.m., Alan Warner wrote:Hi Rick ?Thank you ?An excellent suggestion. ?Cheers ?Alan _______________________________ ? ? ? ? ?Alan Warner ? ? ? ? ?Professor Emeritus ? ? ? ? ?Department of Community Development ? ? ? ? ?Environmental & Sustainability Studies ? ? ? ? ?Acadia University ? ? ? ? ?alan.warner at acadiau.ca ? ? ? ? ?http://commdev.acadiau.ca ? ?On May 6, 2022, at 10:47 AM, rick.whitman#? ? ns.sympatico.ca wrote: ? ? ? ? ?Hi Everyone, ? ? ? ? ?I didn?t expect to comment on this. But I have found the Reply All discussion to date very inspiring and positive and this was also my reaction to the video of the April meeting presentation by Keeler and Jonas. ? ? ? ? ?I would like to suggest? ? ? The Jijuktu?kwjek Journal. This would be a direct reference to the original culture on this land when it was far more ?natural? than it is today. The Jijuktu?kwjek River passes through much of the area served by the BNS. ? ? ? ? ?It might be good to have? ? ? The Geegeewoktok Journal in a different, smaller font underneath the primary name. We could all use a regular reminder on the pronunciation. ? ? ? ? ?Regards, ? ? ? ? ?Rick Whitman ? ? ? ? ? ? ?On May 5, 2022, at 10:33 AM, Alan Warner wrote: ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Hi All ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?I am really excited to be the new editor and kick off the naming contest for the Blomidon Naturalists nature/environmental publication to be produced twice a year. But what to call it? it is going to be an informative, engaging and stimulating publication with lots of colour perspectives and reach. Please pitch me some suggestions and the winner gets a free BNS wildflower or Fungi workshop!!! 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View this email in your browser (https://mailchi.mp/4fbbbbf8a4d3/upcoming-events-13821361?e=b24cf58224) ** Upcoming Events... ------------------------------------------------------------ Dear BNS members & community, I hope you are all getting a chance to enjoy this delightful spring sunshine. As I sit outside and watch the bees enjoy the dandelions, I wanted to remind you about some upcoming events... May Monthly Meeting Our May monthly meeting is coming up on Monday May 16th at 7:30 pm on Zoom. We will have presenter James Churchill telling us "Tales from the Cryptic - Hidden treasures and lesser-known stories from the Miner's Marsh hotspot!" Join us to hear all about lesser known birds and other biodiversity in the beloved Miner's Marsh in Kentville. 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Please listen. https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-27-information-morning-ns/clip/15912779-new-research-shows-logging-maritime-forests-causing-huge Have a listen Soren Soren Bondrup-Nielsen Professor Emeritus, Biology Acadia University www.bondrup.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From coordinator at blomidonnaturalists.ca Tue May 17 14:49:25 2022 From: coordinator at blomidonnaturalists.ca (Caroline Beddoe) Date: Tue, 17 May 2022 16:49:25 -0300 Subject: [BNS_members] Spring Field Trip on Sunday! Message-ID: <173f0e0f50a5c06e08b331e2a3662e6b@blomidonnaturalists.ca> Hello, With this glorious spring weather, it is time to enjoy a spring field trip together to see what plants and wildlife are emerging! FIELD TRIP: SPRING NATURE AT BLOMIDON PROVINCIAL PARK - Sunday May 22nd, 10 am until noon. Soren will lead a field trip up at Blomidon Provincial Park, on Sunday May 22nd from 10 am until noon. The field trip will be a walk through the Jodrey Trail in Blomidon Provincial Park. The trail is steep at first, but then levels out once you have climbed up the escarpment. We will walk to the vernal pond and then a bit beyond to look out over the Minas Basin. The spring flowers under the sugar maples and yellow birch should be carpets of blooms! It should be delightful to be out in beautiful spring nature together! All are welcome. Let's explore outside together. Meet at the parking lot of Blomidon Provincial Park [1](carpools can be arranged, see the sign up below). Please let us know if you can make it here, [2] and if you need, or can offer, a carpool: https://forms.gle/Bt5qcDLbaPA8kCZX8 Any questions, please let me know. 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Review the submitted names for the Naming Contest to recommend one 2. Discuss the types of content and look you would like to see in the publication (topics, regular sections, etc.) 3. Generate a list for specific article ideas and who might be approached to write them (I have some already) If you want to provide input but this particular time does not work, e mail me back and I we will arrange an alternative. Here is the zoom link https://zoom.us/j/4600489508 I hope you will join us! Cheers Alan Warner _______________________________ Alan Warner Professor Emeritus Department of Community Development Environmental & Sustainability Studies Acadia University alan.warner at acadiau.ca http://commdev.acadiau.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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ALSO AN UPDATE: We have made the decision to park at the upper parking lot (NOT the lower parking lot with beach access) thus removing the steepest part of the hike from our trip, to increase accessibility and give us more time in the woods! This parking lot is near the registration for the campground. I think Google Maps takes you there anyways, and I know many of us are familiar with the park. See attached map for further clarity, with red circles indicating parking. Any questions - let me know or you by email or phone/text (613-619-1098)! Caroline -- Caroline Beddoe She/her 613-619-1098 Program Coordinator Blomidon Naturalists Society Wolfville, Nova Scotia _ Blomidon Naturalists Society activities take place in Mi'kma'ki, the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People. We acknowledge that we have a responsibility to honour and learn about their histories and current cultures and to actively work in support of reconciliation. 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A reminder that we are having a spring field trip tomorrow in Blomidon Provincial Park to explore spring wildflowers, the vernal pond, and more! Meet at the park at 10 am tomorrow, Sunday May 22. You are welcome to join, we certainly have space for a few more folks to come. If you can, please sign up here (https://forms.gle/frkQpVi1VuaPvFKA6) so I have your contact info in case anything arises! Also an update: We have made the decision to park at the upper parking lot (not the lower parking lot with beach access) thus removing the steepest part of the hike from our trip, to increase accessibility and give us more time in the woods! This parking lot is near the registration for the campground. I think Google Maps takes you there anyways, and I know many of us are familiar with the park. See attached map for further clarity, with red circles indicating parking. Any questions - let me know or you by email or phone/text (613-619-1098)! 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If anyone is interested in the birds we saw and heard, here's my eBird checklist; https://ebird.org/checklist/S110979727 All the best Guy On Sun, May 22, 2022, 2:29 PM Wayne Woodman wrote: > Many thanks to you and Soren for a great walk in the forest this morning, > loved hearing the birds, seeing the frog eggs and wild garlic. > > Wayne > > Wayne Woodman > ------------------------------ > *From:* Members on behalf of > Caroline Beddoe > *Sent:* Saturday, May 21, 2022 3:36:59 PM > *To:* members at blomidonnaturalists.ca > *Subject:* [BNS_members] Field Trip Tomorrow - Updates > > > Hi everyone, > > I hope you are having a lovely sunny Saturday on this long weekend. > > A reminder that we are having a spring field trip tomorrow in Blomidon > Provincial Park to explore spring wildflowers, the vernal pond, and more! > Meet at the park at *10 am* tomorrow, Sunday May 22. > > You are welcome to join, we certainly have space for a few more folks to > come. If you can, please sign up here (https://forms.gle/frkQpVi1VuaPvFKA6 > ) > so I have your contact info in case anything arises! > > *Also an update: *We have made the decision to park at the upper parking > lot (*not* the lower parking lot with beach access) thus removing the > steepest part of the hike from our trip, to increase accessibility and give > us more time in the woods! This parking lot is near the registration for > the campground. I think Google Maps takes you there anyways, and I know > many of us are familiar with the park. See attached map for further > clarity, with red circles indicating parking. > > Any questions - let me know or you by email or phone/text (613-619-1098)! > > Caroline > > -- > Caroline Beddoe > She/her > 613-619-1098 > Program Coordinator > Blomidon Naturalists Society > Wolfville, Nova Scotia > > *Blomidon Naturalists Society activities take place in Mi?kma?ki, the > traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi?kmaq People. We > acknowledge that we have a responsibility to honour and learn about their > histories and current cultures and to actively work in support of > reconciliation. We are committed to fostering respectful and sustainable > relationships with the Indigenous Peoples of this land, with all other > organisms, with the land and with the water.* > -- > Members mailing list > Members at blomidonnaturalists.ca > > http://blomidonnaturalists.ca/mailman/listinfo/members_blomidonnaturalists.ca > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION HERE: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/blomidon-naturalists-society/events/birding-by-ear-course/ Then, on SUNDAY MAY 29TH, join us in Wolfville for a SWIFT NIGHT OUT! In partnership with Birds Canada and Maritime Swift Watch, come join us down at the Robie Tufts Nature Centre in Wolfville. From 7:30-9:30 PM, come learn fun facts about Chimney Swifts, why these provincially Endangered birds are disappearing from our skies, and what we can do to help - and watch them put on a show as they return to roost in the chimney at the park! Family friendly. Details here: https://fb.me/e/1WE7kznA9 -- Caroline Beddoe She/her 613-619-1098 Program Coordinator Blomidon Naturalists Society Wolfville, Nova Scotia _ Blomidon Naturalists Society activities take place in Mi'kma'ki, the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People. 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I am hoping some of you will join me on zoom on Wednesday, May 25 at 7 pm to provide input about what the new publication will be called and what it would include. The meeting will be no more than an hour. I am hoping for your input and this is a one off session with no ongoing commitment expected. >> >> Here is the agenda: >> >> 1. Review the submitted names for the Naming Contest to recommend one >> 2. Discuss the types of content and look you would like to see in the publication (topics, regular sections, etc.) >> 3. 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URL: From coordinator at blomidonnaturalists.ca Thu May 26 10:57:05 2022 From: coordinator at blomidonnaturalists.ca (Caroline Beddoe) Date: Thu, 26 May 2022 12:57:05 -0300 Subject: [BNS_members] This Weekend: Nature Nova Scotia's Celebration of Nature! Message-ID: Hi all, A reminder that NATURE NOVA SCOTIA'S CELEBRATION OF NATURE is happening this weekend. SEE THE FULL DETAILS ONLINE HERE [1] on how to participate in field trips and nature talks (online)! A summary of the fantastic events happening across the province (or online from the comfort of your own home) is provided down below. Friday May 27th CELEBRATION OPENING 7PM: WELCOME AND OVERVIEW, Bob Bancroft 7:15PM KEY NOTE TALK (ONLINE) ?NOVA SCOTIA?S WINDY FORESTS,? Dr. David Patriquin Saturday May 28th FIELD TRIPS (IN PERSON) 6am: "BIRDING? W KEN MCKENNA, Nova Scotia Bird Society, Waterside Beach Provincial Park, Pictou 7am: "SPRING WARBLER WALK? W JASON DAIN, Nova Scotia Bird Society, Jerry Lawrence Provincial Park, Upper Tantallon 7am: "CANADA WARBLER WALK AND TALK? W DR. CINDY STAICER, Dalhousie University, Shearwater Flyer Trail, Cole Harbour 8:30am: ?WATERFALLS AND BIRDS ? TWILIGHT OF HEMLOCK AND BEECH? W DONNA CROSSLAND, Nature Nova Scotia, Tupperville Falls, Annapolis County 9am: "FAMILY-FRIENDLY INTRO TO BIRDING? W BECKY PARKER, Young Naturalists Club, Point Pleasant Park, Halifax 9am: "A GYPSUM FLOODPLAIN? W PATRICK KELLY AND JOANNE COOK, Nature Nova Scotia, Herbert River Trail, South Rawdon 9:30am: "SPLENDID SANDY LAKE PARK? W KAREN MCKENDRY, Ecology Action Centre, Sandy Lake Regional Park, Bedford 10am: "EDIBLE WILD PLANTS? W SUZANNE GAUTHIER, NS Wild Flora Society, Fundy Geological Museum, Parrsborro 10am (all day): ?MCNABS ISLAND? W CATHY MCCARTHY, Friends of McNabs Island, boat from Eastern Passage 1pm: "INTRO TO COASTAL BARRENS? W BECKY PARKER, Nature Nova Scotia, Peggy's Cove Preservation Area, West Dover 1pm: "SPLENDID SANDY LAKE PARK? W KAREN MCKENDRY, Ecology Action Centre, Sandy Lake Regional Park, Bedford 1pm: "SPRING BIRDS AND BOTANY? W BETTY HODGSON, Friends of Pugwash Estuary, Estuary House/Peace Trail, Pugwash 1pm: ?STONE BEAR- TWILIGHT OF HEMLOCK AND BEECH? w Donna Crossland, Nature Nova Scotia, Bear River 1:30pm: "RESTORING WILDLIFE HABITAT? W BOB BANCROFT, Nature Nova Scotia, location TBD, Pomquet TALKS (ONLINE) 6pm: ?GETTING YOUR FEET WET: EXPLORING THE WONDERS, VALUE, AND DIVERSITY OF WETLANDS IN NOVA SCOTIA? Chad Simmons, Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute 6:30pm: ?INSIGHTS FROM THE HOPE FOR WILDLIFE REHABILITATION DATABASE?, Hope Swinimer, Hope for Wildlife, Dr. Cindy Staicer, and Dr. Amy Mui, Dalhousie University 7:30pm: ?SCOTIAN SHORES: CLEANING THE SHORELINES THROUGH CONNECTIONS? Angela Riley, Scotian Shores FIELD TRIP 8pm: ?SUNSET WALK ON PARTRIDGE ISLAND BEACH? (A CONTEMPLATIVE WALK FOR ADULTS) w John Brownlie, Cobequid Young Naturalists Club; Ottawa House. Parrsboro. Sunday May 29th NatureNS AGM (Online) 9am: President's Report, Staff Reports 9:30am: Member Group Reports 10am: Financials 10:30am: Planning for 2022-2023 FIELD TRIPS 11am: ?IT?S A WILD WORLD AT THE BOG POND? (DRAGONFLIES AND MOTHS; KID-FRIENDLY) W JOHN BROWNLIE; COBEQUID YOUNG NATURALISTS CLUB; FUNDY GEOLOGICAL MUSEUM, PARRSBORO. 12pm: ?URBAN PARK GUIDED WALK TO SUSIE LAKE? W UNITY COOPER, Nature Nova Scotia and Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, Blue Mountain Birch Cove Lakes Wilderness Area, Halifax 1pm: ?THE BURNABLE BACKLANDS? W KAREN MCKENDRY, Ecology Action Centre, Purcells Cove Backlands, Spryfield 1pm: ?MAKING A SPLASH: EXPLORING THE WORLD OF WETLANDS AT THE FRENCH BASIN TRAIL? W CHAD SIMMONS, Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute, French Basin Trail, Annapolis Royal 1:30pm: "RESTORING WILDLIFE HABITAT? W BOB BANCROFT, Nature Nova Scotia, location TBD, Pomquet 2pm: ?WATERFALLS AND BIRDS ? TWILIGHT OF HEMLOCK AND BEECH? W DONNA CROSSLAND, Nature Nova Scotia, Tupperville Falls, Annapolis County 2pm: ?GYSUM SINKHOLES AND BIRDS? W PATRICK KELLY AND JOANNE COOK, Nature Nova Scotia, Avondale Community Trail, Windsor 2pm: ?INSECT HUNT AT LONG LAKE? W DR. HEATHER CRAY, Dalhousie University, Long Lake Provincial Park, Halifax 2pm: ?WENTWORTH LOCALS HIKE BY PROTECT WENTWORTH VALLEY? w Leslie Dykeman, Protect Wentworth Valley, location TBD TALKS (ONLINE) 6pm: ?THE TIME IS NOW: MAINLAND MOOSE RECOVERY AS HEALING NATURE AND PEOPLE?, Dr. Karen Beazley, School for Resource and Environmental Studies, Dalhousie University 7pm: ?DIVERSITY OF NATURE: BIPOC-FOCUSED SCIENTIFIC OUTREACH?, Suchinta Arif, Dalhousie University and Diversity of Nature 7:30pm: ?ATLANTIC WHITEFISH: CANADA?S MOST ENDANGERED FISH, RIGHT HERE IN NOVA SCOTIA!?, Amy Russell, Coastal Action -- Caroline Beddoe She/her 613-619-1098 Program Coordinator Blomidon Naturalists Society Wolfville, Nova Scotia _ Blomidon Naturalists Society activities take place in Mi'kma'ki, the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People. 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Registration is still open. https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/blomidon-naturalists-society/events/birding-by-ear-course/ Come learn about birding by ear to solve vocal mysteries on your outdoor adventures or in your backyard! *All those previously registered have been contacted, and refunds will be provided as necessary. There are other birding opportunities available this weekend, and I invite you to check out all the birding field trip events happening this weekend as part of Nature Nova Scotia's Celebration of Nature. [1] Wildflowers of Nova Scotia Course - Now June 5th Alain Belliveau (Collections Manager at the E. C. Smith Herbarium) is once again hosting the wonderful WILDFLOWERS OF NOVA SCOTIA IDENTIFICATION COURSE. We've had to shuffle it up to June 5th so be sure to register if you are keen to learn about the wildflowers in our area! This is also a full-day hands-on course hosted up at the wonderful Ross Creek Centre for the Arts in Canning from 10 AM - 4 PM ON SUNDAY JUNE 5TH. Come learn about the Acadian Forest, major plant families, common wildflower species and how to identify species from most major plant groups and families. Explore the diverse habitats up at Ross Creek and learn hands-on to identify wildflower species. FULL DETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/blomidon-naturalists-society/events/wildflowers-of-nova-scotia-course/ If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you for understanding all these schedule shifts! Caroline -- Caroline Beddoe She/her 613-619-1098 Program Coordinator Blomidon Naturalists Society Wolfville, Nova Scotia _ Blomidon Naturalists Society activities take place in Mi'kma'ki, the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People. 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We have created an on-line posting about this opportunity - see full details at GoodWorks.ca https://www.goodwork.ca/a/local-climate-action-and-activism-64602 Thanks for sharing, Judy BNS Director Climate Circles Advisory Committee member -- Judy Lipp (she/her) Program Coordinator Flying Squirrel Adventures https://valleyflyingsquirrel.wordpress.com/ Flying Squirrel Adventures facilitates immersive nature programs for young and old in the Annapolis Valley. *Our programs take place in Mi?kma?ki, the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi?kmaq People. This territory is covered by the ?Treaties of Peace and Friendship? which did not deal with the surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized Mi?kmaw title.* *We recognize that outdoor play and learning would not be possible without access to the natural world that has been tended since time immemorial by the many Indigenous peoples of this land. 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