Tag: Indigenous
Prairies on fire!
Prairie fires were a natural part of the landscape before European settlement. Most prairies were eventually turned into farmland. Because they’re vital habitat to pollinators and other wildlife, plus are beautiful in their own right, prairies are being restored. Occasionally, they need to be burned to survive.
Pope Francis: London-area Catholics mourn death, praise ‘true pastor, shepherd’
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 at his home in Vatican City following a stroke that led to heart failure. He had been ill since February when he was diagnosed with double pneumonia. Since a portion of his lung was removed in his early 20s, he had suffered frequent respiratory […]
Buffalo Woman installation a tribute and call to action
On May 9, in recognition of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) Day, the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre welcomes artists Destiny Roote and Melissa Comyn for a discussion on the opening of the art installation Buffalo Woman, followed by a screening of the CBC’s The Fifth Estate documentary, A Sister’s Promise. […]
Army Corps to fast track review of Line 5 tunnel project
The federal review of the Line 5 tunnel project will be sped up through new emergency procedures under an executive order from President Donald Trump.
Spring Break Staycation: Foraging with the Family
This is a part of “A Year in the Wild Kitchen of the Great Lakes,” a series in partnership with expert forager Lisa M. Rose, with the mission of nurturing a deeper connection with the natural world through foraging. To get started with your foraging journey, begin here with our “Framework to Sustainable and Safe Practices.”
This spring break, transform your usual holiday into an educational excursion that connects your family with the natural world.