RCE Saskatchewan Education for Sustainable Development Project Inventory Report

Project Summary Compiled by Kimberly M. Dohms and Peta J. White RCE Saskatchewan Student Researchers

Under the Direction of Roger Petry and Lyle Benko RCE Saskatchewan Co‐coordinators

June 2009 Regina, Saskatchewan

RCE Saskatchewan (www.saskrce.ca) has made significant efforts to identify Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) projects operating within the RCE region of Saskatchewan. A project encompasses a program, project, event, activity, initiative, resource, or anything relevant to ESD. The purpose of this inventory is to facilitate collaboration and partnerships, to document and spread the word about good work occurring throughout the RCE Saskatchewan region, and to increase awareness about ESD initiatives.

Eight student researchers were contracted by Luther College at the University of Regina for RCE Saskatchewan from December 2007 for one year. Funding was provided by the Green Initiatives Fund/Go Green Fund of the Government of Saskatchewan Ministry of the Environment. The researchers were students at various post secondary institutions, ranging from undergraduate to graduate, and each researched one of six theme areas. As part of the research, they communicated directly with many ESD project coordinators around the province to ensure that their projects were accurately portrayed in the report.

One of the eight student researchers took on a management role supporting the other student researchers, recording the process, assisting with data management, and working with the two cross cutting themes: "sustaining rural communities" and "educational approaches for regional ESD." Students met once a month and jointly designed the online inventory survey, which facilitated the data collection, and the reporting of the data at the conclusion of the project. Dr. Roger Petry and Lyle Benko, co‐coordinators of RCE Saskatchewan, supervised the process and provided supervisory support for individual student researchers. Student supervisory support was also provided by the coordinators of the six theme area working groups of RCE Saskatchewan.

This report is one of the outcomes of this process. Additional outcomes include an excel spreadsheet with additional project detail and a planned online map of ESD projects catalogued through this inventory.

Please visit the RCE Saskatchewan website at http://www.saskrce.ca/?q=node/1020 for additional information on the ESD Project Inventory.

Project funding provided by:

Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment’s

Page 2 of 236 Education for Sustainable Development Projects in Saskatchewan

Common Weal Community Arts ...... 8 International Student Success Office...... 9 Regina Multifaith Forum...... 10 City of Regina Emissions Reduction ...... 11 Saskatchewan Association for Multicultural Education ‐ Drama Project...... 12 Anti‐Racist Education: Effective Practice...... 13 Discovering Identity Valuing Equality ...... 14 Students Taking Action for Respect...... 15 Exploring the Space Between US ...... 16 The Saskatchewan Population Health and Evaluation Research Unit...... 17 GBLUR Centre for Sexuality and Gender Diversity ...... 18 Destination Conservation Saskatchewan...... 19 Energy Awareness Training...... 20 Building Operator Training...... 21 School of Environment and Sustainability ...... 22 Saskatchewan EnerGuide for Houses (SEGH) ...... 23 Building Your Future Poster Series ...... 24 The Native Prairie Area at the First Nations University of Canada, Regina campus ...... 25 Organic Connections...... 26 Local Bounty The Farmer‐Chef Connection...... 27 Nature Regina Native Plant Garden...... 28 Prairie Habitat Garden, College of Education, University of Saskatchewan ...... 29 Environmental Farm Plan Program...... 30 Working together to improve the health of the community...... 31 Saskatchewan Population Health and Evaluation Research Unit...... 32 Government Services Articles...... 33 The Sustainability and Energy Management Branch of Government Services (formerly Saskatchewan Property Management)...... 34 Meewasin Valley Authority...... 35 Non‐Destructive Evaluation of Concrete Pipes ‐ National Research Council Canada (NRC)...... 36 Local Food Production and Consumption ‐ Craik Sustainable Living Project (CSLP) ...... 37 Promotion of Physical Activity ‐ Craik Sustainable Living Project (CSLP)...... 38 Environmental Pollutants Reduction ‐ Craik Sustainable Living Project (CSLP)...... 39 Saskatchewan Organic Directorate...... 40 South East Research Farm Inc...... 41 Trickle Irrigation Workshop ...... 42 Canada‐Saskatchewan Farm Stewardship Program ...... 43 Spirit Creek Watershed Monitoring Commitee...... 44 Indian Head Agriculture Research Foundation...... 45 Saskatchewan Conservation Learning Centre Inc...... 46 Seager Wheeler Farm...... 48 Saskatchewan Network for Alternatives to Pesticides ...... 49 The Prairie Shelterbelt Program ...... 50 Food Secure Saskatchewan...... 51

Page 3 of 236 Canada‐Saskatchewan Irrigation Diversification Centre Annual Irrigation Field Day and Trade Show . 52 Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association ...... 53 Asia‐Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative (APGCI)‐ Regina...... 54 Agriculture in the Classroom Sask. Inc...... 55 University of Saskatchewan Renewable Resource Management Program...... 56 University of Saskatchewan Organic Information Website...... 57 Quill Lakes' Watch Group...... 58 Prevention Program for Cervical Cancer...... 59 Health Activities and Awareness...... 60 Healthy Living ‐ Heart & Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan...... 61 Seniors Physical Activity Sampler...... 62 Summer Active...... 63 Regina in Motion Community Walk: Walk a Block ...... 64 Creatures in our Midst ...... 65 The Power of Play/ Play in the Park (PIP) ...... 66 Commuter Cycling Workshops (in Partnership with the Green Ribbon Committee)...... 67 City of Regina Pedometers in motion ...... 68 Exercise Therapy & Workplace Wellness...... 69 Cardiac Rehabilitation & the Blue Cross Chronic Disease and Prevention Program...... 70 Street Culture Kidz Project Inc ...... 71 Hidden Valley Nature Refuge...... 72 Rare Plant Rescue ...... 73 Shrubs for Shrikes ...... 74 Saskatchewan Plantwatch ...... 75 Native Prairie Curriculum Units Project...... 76 Regina Plain Native Prairie Nursery ...... 77 Native Prairie Restoration Project ...... 78 Prairie Stewardship Program ...... 79 Operation Burrowing Owl...... 80 Mike Badham Park ...... 82 Dr. George Ferguson Park...... 83 Prince of Wales Park ...... 84 McKell Wascana Conservation Park...... 85 Project WET Saskatchewan ‐ Saskatchewan Watershed Authority ...... 86 Saskatchewan Water Conservation Plan ...... 87 Water Conservation ‐ Saskatchewan Watershed Authority...... 88 Centennial Wind Power Facility...... 89 Saskatoon Diversity Network...... 90 SUMA Sustainable Communities Initiatives...... 91 Sustainable Management of Municipal Stormwater Drainage ‐ National Research Council Canada (NRC)...... 92 An Integrated Approach to Sustainable Management of Municipal Infrastructure Assets ‐ National Research Council Canada (NRC) ...... 93 Adopt a Greenspace Program ‐ City of Regina ...... 94 Centre Square Bikeway Project ‐ City of Regina ...... 95 Backyard Composting Program ‐ City of Regina ...... 96

Page 4 of 236 Big Blue Bin Recycling Program ‐ City of Regina ...... 97 Tinsel Mulch Christmas Tree Recycling Program ‐ City of Regina ...... 98 White Metal Goods/Scrap Metal Recycling Program ‐ City of Regina...... 99 Xeriscaping Program ‐ City of Regina...... 100 Enhanced Water Conservation Program ‐ City of Regina...... 101 Eco‐Centre ‐ Craik Sustainable Living Project ...... 102 Cypress Wind Power Facility ‐ SaskPower ...... 103 Regina Transit ‐ Employer Pass Program ...... 104 Saskatchewan Centre of Excellence for Transportation and Infrastructure ...... 105 SaskEnergy Elementary School Program ...... 106 Environmental Engineering Technology ‐ SIAST ...... 107 Water Resources Engineering Technology ‐ SIAST ...... 108 Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council (SWRC)...... 109 SaskPower ‐ SunBridge Wind Power Project ...... 110 SaskPower Shand Greenhouse ...... 111 Queer City Cinema ...... 112 We Are Many Festival ...... 113 Unscripted: A Harvest of Cultural Ideas...... 114 Speaking Pictures ...... 115 Municipal Energy Conservation Program ...... 116 Solar Water Heating Initiative for Today (SHIFT)...... 117 Net Metering Program ‐ Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)...... 118 Saskatchewan Native Theater Company ...... 119 Mendel Art Gallery...... 120 AKA Gallery...... 121 PAVED Arts ...... 122 Tribe, Inc...... 123 Prairie Dioramas ‐ Life Sciences Gallery...... 124 Urban Canvas Project...... 125 Engineering Education for Sustainability Initiative (EESI)...... 126 Saskatchewan Home Energy Improvement Program (SHEIP) ...... 127 Plovers On Shore...... 128 Wings Over Wascana Nature Festival...... 129 YouthBuild Saskatchewan Green Affordable Housing Program...... 130 Asia‐Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative (APGCI)‐ Saskatoon ...... 131 Communities of Tomorrow...... 132 Proposed Tall Wind Turbine ‐ City of Saskatoon ...... 133 Universal Transit Pass (U‐PASS) for University of Saskatchewan Students...... 134 Water Conserving Showerhead Exchange ‐ City of Saskatoon...... 135 North Central Shared Facility...... 136 Sustainable Rural Alternative Seminar Series ‐ Craik Sustainable Living Project ...... 137 Resource Library ‐ Craik Sustainable Living Project...... 138 Community Action ‐ Craik Sustainable Living Project...... 139 Saskatchewan Native Wildlife Poster Series...... 140 Wanuskewin Heritage Park...... 141 Mackenzie Community Programs...... 142

Page 5 of 236 Mackenzie Art Gallery Education Program...... 143 SaskWater GreenZone Sustainability Blitz...... 144 Energy Efficient Rebate for New Homes ‐ SaskEnergy ...... 145 Household Hazardous Waste Days ...... 146 Sustainable Communities Grant ...... 147 Green Technology Commercialization Grant...... 148 Energy & Greenhouse Gas Management Plan ...... 150 Regina Plains Native Plant Restoration Project ...... 151 Community University Institute for Social Research ...... 152 United Church Saskatchewan Conference...... 153 Social Policy Research Unit ...... 154 Seniors Education Centre...... 155 Calling Lakes Centre ...... 156 Quint ‐ Energy Retrofits for Co‐op Homes...... 157 Straw Bale Building ‐ Workshop #2: Straw Bale Construction & Plastering...... 158 Rivergreen Ecovillage...... 159 Free Knowledge Day ...... 160 EcoQuest Grade 8 Outdoor Classroom...... 161 Saskatoon Waste and Recycling Plan ‐ City of Saskatoon...... 163 Ministry of Environment Funds Titan Clean Energy Projects Corporation...... 164 SWEEP ‐ Saskatchewan Waste Electronic Equipment Program ...... 165 ScienceTrek ...... 166 Young Women's Wellness (Grrlzone) ...... 167 Completing the Circle: End of Life Care with Aboriginal Families ...... 168 Live Owl Webcam...... 169 Wise Owlets Ecology Camp...... 170 Owls on Tour ...... 171 Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre ...... 172 YEAH ‐ Youth Educating About Health...... 173 STI Awareness Campaign ...... 174 Sustainable Tools for Youth (Kahkewistahaw First Nation Health)...... 175 Enviro Cup Workshop ...... 176 Cows, Fish, Cattle Dogs and Kids Interactive Game Show...... 177 Eco‐Extravaganza (Eco‐X)...... 178 Owls & Cows Tour...... 179 University of Regina's Wellness Group...... 180 WILD! Saskatchewan...... 181 Sustainable Ecosystems: The Marsh and the Urban Forest ...... 182 Saskatchewan Native Plants: Our Heritage, Our Future...... 183 Native Plants, Water and Us ...... 184 Native Plant Communities of Saskatchewan Activity Sheet...... 185 Native Plant Communities of Saskatchewan ...... 186 Acreage Living: A Conservation Guide For Owners and Developers Of Natural Habitats...... 187 Rare Plant Survey Techniques Course ...... 188 Annual Summer Field Tour ...... 189 Annual Rare Plant Identification Workshops...... 190

Page 6 of 236 A Guide to Small Scale Prairie Restoration: How to grow your own patch of native prairie ...... 191 NPSS Annual Conference ...... 192 Canadian Plains Research Centre...... 193 Stop Climate Chaos Dec.8 2007 Rally ...... 194 Adaptation to Climate Change in the Canadian Plains ...... 195 Canadians concerned about climate change...... 196 Sustainable Gourmet Dinner ...... 197 Campbell Collegiate Eco‐Fair 2008 ...... 198 Saskatoon Nature Society ...... 199 Saskatoon Zoo Outreach Program...... 200 Saskatoon Zoo Discovery Tours ...... 201 Saskatoon Zoo Society Summer Camps...... 202 Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation 75th Anniversary Colouring Book ...... 203 Wonders of Wildlife ‐ A Leader's Activity Guide for Teaching Young Conservationists...... 204 Wildlife Notebook...... 205 Nicolle Flats Interpretive Area ...... 206 Saskatchewan Conservation Data Centre...... 207 Saskatchewan Ecosystem Image Information System...... 208 File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council Health Education and Promotion ...... 209 Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan Program Services Manager...... 210 Common Circles: Addressing Violence Through Art...... 211 Transition House Bridges of Hope Outreach Program ...... 212 Isabel Johnson Shelter Outreach Program ...... 213 YWCA Big Sisters of Regina ...... 214 YWCA Go Girls...... 215 Four Directions Community Health Centre ...... 216 Beyond human‐nature‐spirit boundaries: Researching with animate Earth...... 217 Eco‐Village ‐ Craik Sustainable Living Project ...... 219 Earth Day Film Festival...... 220 Food Miles Campaign ‐ "Saskatchewan Organic: Buy Local for Goodness Sake!" ...... 221 Garden Pavilions Project...... 222 Green Life: Learning to Live with the World...... 223 Green Yourself Week ...... 224 KAIROS Regina Local Event: Re‐energize…Time for a Carbon Sabbath...... 225 Birding for Beginners ‐ Nature Regina and Bruce Kellett ...... 226 Re‐Engineering Education for Sustainability: Phase ONE ‐ Regional Laboratory Centres...... 227 A Youth Forum on Sustainability...... 228 Saskatchewan ESD Network Inc...... 229 Share the Warmth Home Energy Efficiency Program (HEEP)...... 230 SIAST Green Group Initiative ...... 231 Socioecological Justice Teacher Education Cohort...... 232 Saskatchewan Outdoor and Environmental Education Association ...... 233 Sustainability Conference ...... 234 Faculty of Education (U of R): Moving from Awareness to Action ...... 235 Youth Forum 2008 ...... 236

Page 7 of 236 Common Weal Community Arts

Contact: Gerry Ruecker, Southern Artistic Coordinator; Judy McNaughton, Northern Artistic Coordinator Southern Office ‐ 2431 8th Avenue Regina, SK S4R 5J7 Phone: 306‐780‐9442 Email: info@commonweal‐arts.com

Website: http://www.commonweal‐arts.com/index.php

Applicable Working Groups Farming & Health & Supporting & Climate Local Food Healthy Natural Prairie Bridging Sustainable Change Production Lifestyles Ecosystems Culture Infrastructure No No No No Yes No

Location of Project: Throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: Common Weal engages artists and communities in a collaborative creative process that brings together culture and community. Cooperation, diversity, inclusivity, challenging the status quo, recognizing alternative worldviews, and the engagement of Indigenous communities are core values of Common Weal. Through a reciprocal exchange of ideas and culture, artists and communities are able to educate one another and the broader community while engaging in an artistic process. Film, visual art, drama, audio, and dance are utilized and used interchangeably to foster growth and social change Often unheard voices are empowered with the tools to create dialogue and sustainability in their communities through artistic expression. By bringing together a wide range of voices, experiences, and talents, Common Weal is able to build communities and bridge cultures at a grassroots level that enables new and traditional cultural expression to be experienced.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 8 of 236 International Student Success Office

Contact: Li Lui; Ann Curry College West Building, Room 109, University of Regina Regina, SK S4S 0A2 Phone: 306‐585‐5082 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.uregina.ca/isso

Location of Project: University of Regina

Project Description: Through building a sustainable campus culture, the International Student Success Office (ISSO) allows for students to have a reciprocal exchange of culture that fosters a sense of community both on campus at the University of Regina and abroad. The Student Success Mentor Program provides opportunities for first year, international, Aboriginal, and visible minority students to connect with faculty and staff at the University of Regina. Mentors and mentees mutually benefit, and build community and cultural exchange at both international and local levels. The exchange program allows for University of Regina students to have the opportunity to attend another university, and international students are given the opportunity to come to the University of Regina. The ISSO's socio‐cultural events are a way of informally educating people on the culture and community that International students bring to the University of Regina. Activities and events are facilitated in the hopes that interaction can occur between international and University of Regina students to build community and culture. On March 18, 2008, the ISSO held the first annual University of Regina Mosaic featuring entertainment, food, beverage, and educational opportunities for the University of Regina community.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal‐awareness and formal‐university

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 9 of 236 Regina Multifaith Forum

Contact: Kiran Kashyap Box 24012 ‐ 2202 Broad Street Regina, SK S4P 4JE Phone: 306‐779‐1231 Email: [email protected]

Website: Not provided

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: Multifaith group that meets throughout the year to interact and educate one another on different faith groups in Regina. Through multifaith collaboration, faith groups are able to build understanding and educate one another to promote community building. Public education events are a main focus on the Regina Multifaith Forum, and are held in the fall and winter. In 2008, the Care of the Earth event focused on multifaith perspectives on environmental issues. Six faith groups were represented, and the public was invited to a forum, film screening, and tour of the Royal Saskatchewan Museum. Each faith group contributed their perspective on environmentalism and sustainability.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal ‐ Awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 10 of 236 City of Regina Emissions Reduction

Contact: Sheri Florizone City of Regina, P.O. Box 1790 Regina, SK S4P 3C8 Phone: 306‐777‐7000 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.regina.ca/Page1022.aspx

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: The City of Regina established the Green Ribbon Advisory Committee in 2001. The Committee was mandated to develop and implement a Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Action Plan. This Action Plan was approved by Council in 2004. Many recommendations from the Action Plan have resulted in Actions being implemented by City administration in partnership with other community organizations. Related Actions include programs and projects related to alternative transportation (cylcing, etc.), vehicle idling awareness, home and office energy efficiency, and general awareness on waste reduction and water conservation.

Project Timing: The City of Regina has been involved in emissions reduction activites for many years. However, the Green Ribbon Advisory Committee was established in 2000.

Education Component: Presentations to local organizations, presentations to school age students, booth presence at local public events, Regina's Green Book: Smart Ways to Save, Commuter cycling workshops, Living Green speaker's series at Regina Public Library

Research Questions & Opportunities: What retention does the public have for envionrmental messaging, or messaging related to emissions reduction? What is the motive of people to undertake enviornmental / emissions reduction actions in their everyday lives? What are the barriers to reducing idling/cycling/any other emissions reduction acitvites and how do we overcome them?

Published Research: Not provided

Page 11 of 236 Saskatchewan Association for Multicultural Education ‐ Drama Project

Contact: Rhonda Rosenberg Saskatchewan Association for Multicultural Education, 144 Marsh Crescent Regina, SK S4S 5J7 Phone: 306‐780‐9428 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.same.ca/

Location of Project: Regina, Saskatoon, and surrounding areas

Project Description: The ACT! project brought together groups of teachers who were taught to use drama as a means of investigating social concerns with students. Out of the plays that were developed, students and audiences are able to explore issues around diversity. The plays end negatively on purpose to facilitate discussion on creating alternatives, and the plays act as practice for reality. Currently the ACT! Project hosts an annual three day retreat for high school students at Dallas Valley Ranch Camp. ACT! leaders from elementary and high schools also have the opportunity to facilitate workshops and other capacity building activities with their peers. Through training elementary and high school ACT! leaders together, the project helps to bridge the transition from elementary to high school. Elementary students are able to continue into high school as ACT! leaders and become role models for their peers. A Mosaic Crawl was hosted for the high school ACT! leaders. Student participants presented on the various pavilions around the city of Regina. The ACT! project has also been doing professional development workshops at the Middle Years Conference, Leadership Regina, and Safe Schools Conference in Saskatoon.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Formal ‐ School, Informal ‐ Professional Development

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 12 of 236 Anti‐Racist Education: Effective Practice

Contact: Rhonda Rosenberg Saskatchewan Association for Multicultural Education, 144 Marsh Crescent Regina, SK S4S 5J7 Phone: 306‐780‐9428 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.same.ca

Location of Project: Throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: Saskatchewan Association for Multicultural Education (SAME) began a research project into what is being done in Saskatchewan schools, what works, why and how to know if activities are successful. SAME is in the final editing stage of a survey to send to all Saskatchewan schools and school divisions to find out what programs they offer in anti‐racism education, particularly with a youth leadership component, what barriers they face and what has been successful and how they measure effectiveness. The goals of this project are: To create a set of values or principles that reflect the effective practices; To develop a set of evaluation and documentation tools, including measurable objectives related to improvement; To make a contact list of those involved in this project available on the web. Interested groups will be contacted for further discussions. The end result will not be a prescriptive program, but a framework based on collective experience in Saskatchewan and Canada. The information gathered will be distributed to all Saskatchewan schools and made available to other interested parties on the SAME website. It will also form the basis of evaluating our other projects.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Formal ‐ Schools

Research Questions & Opportunities: What is being done in Saskatchewan in terms of multicultural education, what works, why, and what activities have previously been successful

Published Research: Not provided

Page 13 of 236 Discovering Identity Valuing Equality

Contact: Rhonda Rosenberg Saskatchewan Association for Multicultural Education, 144 Marsh Crescent Regina, SK S4S 5J7 Phone: 306‐780‐9428 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.same.ca

Location of Project: Throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: The purpose of DIVE (Discovering Identity Valuing Equality) is to engage youth in exploring issues of diversity in their lives and taking a leadership role in their community. DIVE offers opportunities to young people to explore their own and other cultures, and then works with them to create strategies for them to take on a leadership role in their schools, homes and communities. DIVE brings young people involved in school and community groups together for training in issues relating to diversity and leadership. The local groups consider the issues in their community and design community service projects to address those issues. They submit proposals to the Youth Allocations Committee, another group of high school students, who review each proposal, interview all Project Teams and decide how to allocate the available funds. All projects are supported by SAME and evaluated by participants. DIVE belongs to the youth participants with the Coordinator offering support, advice, links between groups and to the wider community.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Formal ‐ Schools

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 14 of 236 Students Taking Action for Respect

Contact: Rhonda Rosenberg Saskatchewan Association for Multicultural Education, 144 Marsh Crescent Regina, SK S4S 5J7 Phone: 306‐780‐9428 Email: [email protected]

Website: Not provided

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: Regina Catholic Schools approached us to collaborate in creating a new youth leadership and diversity program for grade six students. STAR is Students Taking Action for Respect. A pilot was developed for five schools in the spring. The training took place in three one‐day sessions with three weeks and some individual and group homework between each. Saskatchewan Association for Multicultural Education are running a series of workshops in March and April with a wrap up in May for five schools. We now have a trained group of high school students from Archbishop O'Neill High School, who can facilitate at the one‐day retreats.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Formal ‐ Schools

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 15 of 236 Exploring the Space Between US

Contact: Rhonda Rosenberg Saskatchewan Association for Multicultural Education, 144 Marsh Crescent Regina, SK S4S 5J7 Phone: 306‐780‐9428 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.same.ca

Location of Project: North Battleford

Project Description: The Saskatchewan Association for Multicultural Education (SAME) and Sakewew High School in North Battleford partnered to deliver a provincial conference for youth to explore issues of racism and discrimination and plan for youth leadership initiatives to address discrimination and celebrate diversity in their communities. It was held at the Don Ross Centre on October 11‐13, 2007. There were over 120 people, with 88 youth participants. The conference was a combination of conventional conference, with several young keynote speakers and some large group activities, and a retreat, with participants remaining with the same small group. They registered for a small group stream by selecting the medium (drama, dance, music, storytelling, writing, visual arts) in which they wish to work. Some of the younger facilitators grew enormously as they experimented with styles and activities. The work produced in the small groups was wonderful to see. SAME had planned to make the work created available to each participating community as a traveling art show, but due to issues with collection, SAME will do follow up visits and activities with participating schools.

Project Timing: October 11‐13, 2007

Education Component: Informal ‐ Awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 16 of 236 The Saskatchewan Population Health and Evaluation Research Unit

Contact: Janice Michael, Research Administrator; Colleen Hamilton, Project Coordinator University of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Population Health and Evaluation Research Unit (SPHERU) Royal University Hospital Room 2718 Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E5 Phone: 306‐966‐2250 Email: [email protected]

Website: Links related to the site or project www.spheru.ca

Location of Project: Throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: SPHERU for short, is an interdisciplinary population health research unit made up of researchers from the University of Saskatchewan and University of Regina, with sites in Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert. We promote health equity by understanding and addressing health disparities through policy relevant research. Our research themes are Northern and Aboriginal Health, Healthy Children and Rural Health. We are funded by the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation, with additional project specific funding from other health funding agencies. www.spheru.ca

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Has a graduate training program 'Community and Population Health Research Training Program', see cphr.ca

Research Questions & Opportunities: see website www.spheru.ca for reports

Published Research: see website www.spheru.ca for reports

Page 17 of 236 GBLUR Centre for Sexuality and Gender Diversity

Contact: Nathan Secklinger RM 222 and 223 Riddell Centre, University of Regina, 3737 Wascana Parkway Regina, SK S4S 0A2 Phone: 306‐586‐8811 ext. 207 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://ursu.uregina.ca/~gblur

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: GBLUR Centre for Sexuality and Gender Diversity aims to provide services and support to the Queer Community. Through coalition and network building, GBLUR aims to build a sustainable capacity for activism and community development that brings together people from a variety of communities and organizations. GBLUR is working to build a non‐centralized national network of campus groups supporting the Queer Community. Through a national resource sharing process, GBLUR will be able to effectively bridge the Queer community and culture with other communities both in Regina and nationally. professors, and the private sector will be able to come together. GBLUR intends to partner with public and private sector organizations to develop a Queer Village Community for the conference that will hopefully continue after the conference and add to the sustainability of infrastructure in Regina's downtown. Student project development and informal mentorship is another educational sustainable development activity that GBLUR engages in. Through giving students the skills to take on projects and support other students, GBLUR is able to directly participate in student development to build healthy and sustainable communities. GBLUR intends to build partnerships with organizations in the heterosexual community by facilitating discussion and building supportive activism coalitions.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Formal ‐ University, Informal ‐ Awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 18 of 236 Destination Conservation Saskatchewan

Contact: Melissa Strom; Angie Bugg PO Box 1372 Saskatoon, SK S7K 3N9 Phone: 306‐665‐1915 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.environmentalsociety.ca, http://www.environmentalsociety.ca/issues/energy/dc.html

Location of Project: Throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: Destination Conservation Saskatchewan (DCS) is an practical, student‐driven, activity based program that brings environmental education alive in our schools. Students, teachers, principals, custodians and parents all cooperate in this program that helps students do real work for their school to identify conservation opportunities. A student lead team initiates changes in consumption habits within their school community. The program focus is on saving energy, conservig water and reducing waste.

Project Timing: Three year program, incorporating new schools every school year.

Education Component: DCS provides activities and resources that support the Saskatchewan curriculum. Science, social studies and health curricula are well supported by DCS resources, as well as industrial design, finance and housing.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 19 of 236 Energy Awareness Training

Contact: Melissa Strom; Angie Bugg PO Box 1372 Saskatoon, SK S7K 3N9 Phone: 306‐665‐1915 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.environmentalsociety.ca, http://www.environmentalsociety.ca/issues/energy/EAT_Brochure.pdf

Location of Project: Throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: Energy Awareness training is designed to help all occupants of a facility save energy at work, home and on the move. All participants in the program will learn how to conserve energy and water and reduce waste production. A 5 to 10% energy savings can be achieved through occupant changes and awareness.

Project Timing: Flexible two‐hour seminar, and has been available since Spring 2007

Education Component: Informal‐ awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 20 of 236 Building Operator Training

Contact: Melissa Strom; Angie Bugg PO Box 1372 Saskatoon, SK S7K 3N9 Phone: 306‐665‐1915 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.environmentalsociety.ca, http://www.environmentalsociety.ca/issues/energy/BOT_Brochure.pdf

Location of Project: Throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: Building Operator Training (BOT) trains custodians and building operators energy conservation principles, new technologies and facility retrofits that will save energy and money. Topics covered include lighting, electrical equipment, heating ventilation and cooling, water and solid waste.

Project Timing: The program is available anytime, and it runs either 2‐full days, or 4‐half days.

Education Component: informal‐ awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 21 of 236 School of Environment and Sustainability

Contact: Sharla Daviduik, Administrative Assistant, School of Environment and Sustainability School of Environment and Sustainability, University of Saskatchewan, Room 217, Law Building, 15 Campus Drive Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A6 Phone: 306‐966‐1985 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.usask.ca/sens

Location of Project: Saskatoon

Project Description: Founded in July 2007, the School of Environment and Sustainability was designed to offer graduate students a variety of Master and Doctoral programs that are interdisciplinary in both learning and research. These programs emphasize the complex nature of environmental and sustainability challenges, and the need for interdisciplinary understandings across a range of topics. As such, the School raises questions about how and which people and places are most affected by unsustainable practices, how our current policies contribute to (un)sustainability, and how Saskatchewan is placed within a global political economy. Students are given opportunities to address environmental and sustainability challenges with regional, national, and international significance. Drawn together from a wide array of expertise from across campus, the School's founding faculty will develop and teach the core suite of required courses for the School's first cohort of students. The founding members, who will be jointly appointed between their home departments and the School, come from the Colleges of Arts and Science, Engineering, Education, Law, and Agriculture and Bioresources, as well as from the Edwards School of Business.

Project Timing: Programs received final approval on May 15, 2008. First student intake will be September 2008.

Education Component: University of Saskatchewan graduate programs: Master of Environment and Sustainability (thesis‐based), Master of Sustainable Environmental Management (course‐based), and Doctor of Philosophy, with material for viewing at http://www.usask.ca/sens/graduate_programs/

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 22 of 236 Saskatchewan EnerGuide for Houses (SEGH)

Contact: Mindy Woloschuk, Customer Solutions Leader, SaskEnergy SaskEnergy, 1777 Victoria Avenue Regina, SK S4P 2A3 Phone: 306‐777‐9083 Email:

Website: www.saskenergy.com

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: Building on the federal ecoENERGY grant program, the Saskatchewan EnerGuide for Houses (SEGH) program gives homeowners the opportunity to receive a provincial grant of up to $5,000 on energy efficient upgrades made to their homes. To qualify, homeowners must complete an EnerGuide for Houses pre‐retrofit evaluation (energy audit), the retrofits, and a post‐retrofit evaluation (energy audit) within an 18 month timeframe. The pre‐retrofit evaluation gives homeowners a list of priority recommendations for their home and corresponding grant values. Performed by a licensed service organization, the SEGH service includes a series of specialized tests including a 'blower door' test to find air leaks. The list of eligible improvements includes heating and ventilation system upgrades, insulation, air sealing and draft proofing, upgrading air conditioning, water heating systems such as tankless (instantaneous) water heaters, condensing water heaters, solar hot water systems, and drain water heat recovery (DWHR) systems, doors, windows, as well as water conservation recommendations such as low‐flow or dual‐flush toilets. The Saskatchewan EnerGuide for Houses retrofit grant program has been extended by the Government of Saskatchewan until March 31, 2011.

Project Timing: Program extended until March 31, 2011. For grant eligibility timelines, visit http://saskenergy.com/saving_energy/energuide.asp

Education Component: Material is available for viewing at http://saskenergy.com/saving_energy/energuide.asp

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 23 of 236 Building Your Future Poster Series

Contact: Kevin Hudson (APEGS) Saskatoon Light & Power, 322 Brand Road Saskatoon SK S7K 0J5 Phone: 306‐975‐3045 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.scs.sk.ca/VAN/ This website will be updated in September 2008 with project related information.

Location of Project: Throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: A series of ten posters are being developed to encourage K‐12 students to consider careers in engineering & geosciences. Related lesson plans are being developed and will be printed on the back of the posters. Posters will be sent to 900 schools across the province.

Project Timing: 2008 January through 2009 March

Education Component: The posters are designed to increase awareness. Lesson plans are curriculum related for formal school education.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 24 of 236 The Native Prairie Area at the First Nations University of Canada, Regina campus

Contact: Fidji Gendron First Nations University of Canada, 1 First Nations Way Regina, SK S4S 7K2 Phone: 306‐790‐5950 ext. 3335 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.firstnationsuniversity.ca/default.aspx?page=270

Location of Project: First Nations University of Canada, 1 First Nations Way, Regina, Saskatchewan

Project Description: The Native Prairie Area is located on the northwest side adjacent to the First Nations University of Canada. In 2003 and 2004, an area of 6000 m2 was seeded to native grasses and forbs. During the summer of 2007, a windbreaker with chokecherry, a tree and shrub bed, and a native plant bed were planted within the Native Prairie Area. Elders were involved in this process by selecting species of grasses, forbs, shrubs, and trees that are important to the First Nations culture. The area is now a mature and successful native prairie restoration area, containing 24 native forbs and 12 native grasses, and will serve as 1) an educational tool to promote an understanding of the traditional uses of plants by First Nations people and 2) a model for future urban restoration projects in Regina. The area is set up with interpretation signs to facilitate self‐guided tours as well as guided field trips and classes. A Medicine Wheel will be created in 2008.

Project Timing: 2003 to present

Education Component: We will organize workshops this summer about native plants. Please contact me if you are interested. Youth groups, students, and people interested in native plants will be invited to join us during the planting of the Medicine Wheel in May 2008.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Research on prairie restoration, traditional plant uses

Published Research: Not provided

Page 25 of 236 Organic Connections

Contact: Lorraine Beaudette, Coordinator RR 3, GS 303, Box 9 Saskatoon, SK S7K 3J6 Phone: 306‐956‐3110 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.organicconnections.ca

Location of Project: Saskatoon

Project Description: Organic Connections is the leading organic conference on the Prairies featuring workshops, plenary and concurrent sessions on Transition, Sustainability, Lifestyles and Farming.

Project Timing: Biennial Conference

Education Component: A complete Transition workshop will be held in conjunciton with the conference. Advanced Agronomic workshop if offered, all sessions will cover information that is of vlaue to organic and transitioning producers.

Research Questions & Opportunities: A poster session is held in conjunction with the event amd students are encouraged to apply for this program.

Published Research: Not provided

Page 26 of 236 Local Bounty The Farmer‐Chef Connection

Contact: Tim Ouellette, Tourism Consultant; Ramesh Mahabir, Chair, Local Bounty Saskatoon Tourism Saskatchewan, 321 4th Ave N Saskatoon, SK S7K 2L8 Phone: 306‐933‐5900 Email: [email protected]

Website: Not provided

Location of Project: Regina/Saskatoon

Project Description: Conference/networking to encourage business between local food producers and local chefs

Project Timing: One day long in each city once a year for two years

Education Component: Presentaions by industry early adopters

Research Questions & Opportunities: Dollar value generated provincially by this activity

Published Research: Not provided

Page 27 of 236 Nature Regina Native Plant Garden

Contact: Wayne Pepper Nature Regina, Box 291 Regina, SK S4P 3A1 Phone: 306‐949‐2505 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://nonprofits.accesscomm.ca/rnhs/native.html

Location of Project: Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Albert St. & College Ave., Regina, SK

Project Description: Nature Regina maintains a small garden located at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum containing a variety of native plants indigenous to southern Saskatchewan. This garden plot is maintained by Society volunteers throughout the year. This public garden is located beside the south entrance to the museum (the side facing Wascana Lake). Throughout the growing season, the museum provides a display board in the foyer of the building that displays pictures of the plants currently in bloom. In the garden itself there are signs explaining the value of the garden and native plants as well as identification tags for many of the plants.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Interpretive signage is on display in the garden. The museum incorporates the garden and its contents into several of their educational programs such as metamorphosis of monach butterflies that feed on the milk weeds. The garden is also used to illustrate how field inventories of vegetation are conducted as well as illustrating how plants and animals cope with winter.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 28 of 236 Prairie Habitat Garden, College of Education, University of Saskatchewan

Contact: Janet McVittie, Curriculum Studies; Joan Wolf, Development Officer Curriculum Studies, College of Education, ED 3033, University of Saskatchewan, 28 Campus Dr.

Saskatoon, SK. S7N 0X1 Phone: 306‐966‐7582 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.usask.ca/education/prairiehabitatgarden/

Location of Project: Close to the College of Education on the University of Saskatchewan campus, 28 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK

Project Description: Our Prairie Habitat Garden is an innovative plan that will contribute to the University of Saskatchewan's historical campus by transforming the close proximity to the Education College building from an underused and deteriorating asset to a thriving environmentally based teaching resource. This project ensures the ecological integrity of our natural and working lands while providing an exceptional educational opportunity for pre‐ service teachers, teachers, schools, and the general public to learn about preserving and recreating natural ecosystems. Incorporating First Nations perspectives in the design elements of the garden (and related curriculum) increases understanding and awareness of Saskatchewan's cultural heritage. The health of our natural and working lands is threatened and subject to increasing pressure from industrial, urban and agro‐ industrial development. Less than 20% of Saskatchewan's native prairie remains. First Nations culture is also endangered. We hope this garden will change people's understanding of beauty and culture. Our goal is to preserve biodiversity, support sustainable working lands and nurture community. We are actively seeking opportunities for ongoing dialogue, collaborative learning and reflection; and inspiring people and communities to contribute to positive change. The College envisions a goal of enabling students, volunteers and organizations to cultivate long‐term solutions that benefit both land and people. Our Prairie Habitat Garden will benefit many generations to come.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Concurrent with the building of this garden, local elementary and high schools will build prairie habitat gardens on their schools' properties. These natural habitat gardens should inspire visitors to create their own habitat gardens.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 29 of 236 Environmental Farm Plan Program

Contact: Provincial Council of Agriculture Development and Diversification Boards 220‐333 25th Street East Saskatoon, SK S7K 0L4 Phone: 306‐955‐5477 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.agriculture.gov.sk.ca/Default.aspx?DN=7eb11bc3‐a98d‐4efe‐be67‐39f3fba95519

Location of Project: Throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: Environmental farm planning is a voluntary and confidential process used by farm managers to identify both environmental strengths and potential risks to their farm operations, and to develop an action plan to reduce the risks. The EFP initiative is a major component of the Agricultural Policy Framework (APF) agreement, a federal‐provincial‐territorial agreement on agricultural and agri‐food policy.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: An Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) is a management tool that producers can use to increase their awareness of environmental issues, to examine their current production practices, to identify potential risks, and to develop a practical plan to manage those risks on their farm operation. EFP teaches farmers how to address issues such as agricultural risk to the health and supply of water resources, to the health of soils, to the health of air and the atmosphere, and issues of compatibility between biodiversity and agriculture.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 30 of 236 Working together to improve the health of the community.

Contact: Dianne Ferguson, Executive Director Primary Health Care; Kathy Filipowich, Primary Health Care Team Consultant 100‐2nd Avenue N.E. Moose Jaw, SK S6H 1B8 Phone: 306‐691‐1562 Email: [email protected]

Website: Not provided

Location of Project: Five Hills Health Region

Project Description: Throughout Five Hills Health Region, Primary Health Care has been working with communities using a participatory approach to engage community members to work towards improved health of the community. The Expanded Chronic Care Model (Barr et al., 2002) and the social determinants of health are foundational models for this work. Primary Health Care and Craik Sustainable Living Project (Health Sub‐Committee ‐ Social Pillar) have partnered to impact and promote healthy lifestyles in Craik and Area communities. This work includes awareness, education and actions to make healthy lifestyle choices easier for community members. Linking with existing infrastructure in the community reduces extra meetings for community members, contributes to goals that are meaningful to the community and provides an opportunity for the health region to better understand the community.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: as per information

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 31 of 236 Saskatchewan Population Health and Evaluation Research Unit

Contact: Bonnie Jeffery, PhD, Director, Saskatchewan Population Health & Evaluation Research Unit (SPHERU); Janice Michael, Research Administrator; Colleen Hamilton, Project Coordinator Saskatchewan Population Health & Evaluation Research Unit, University of Regina, Box 2830 ‐ 1500 ‐ 10th Avenue East, Woodland Academic Centre Prince Albert, SK S6V 7M3 Phone: 306‐953‐5311 Email: [email protected]

Website: Not provided

Location of Project: Regina, Prince Albert and Saskatoon

Project Description: The Saskatchewan Population Health and Evaluation Research Unit, SPHERU for short, is an interdisciplinary population health research unit made up of researchers from the University of Saskatchewan and University of Regina, with sites in Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert. We promote health equity by understanding and addressing health disparities through policy relevant research. Our research themes are Northern and Aboriginal Health, Healthy Children and Rural Health. We are funded by the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation, with additional project specific funding from other health funding agencies. www.spheru.ca

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Based at U of S and U of R. Has a graduate training program Community and Population Health Research Training Program, see cphr.ca

Research Questions & Opportunities: see website www.spheru.ca for reports

Published Research: Not provided

Page 32 of 236 Government Services Articles

Contact: Lori Parks, P. Eng., PMP, Environmental Engineer Government Services, 1920 Rose St. Regina, SK S4P 0A9 Phone: 306‐798‐1312 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.gs.gov.sk.ca/, http://www.reginaecoliving.ca/

Location of Project: Part of the book EcoLiving: Working Together for a Sustainable World, Regina, SK

Project Description: Government Services (formerly Saskatchewan Property Management) provided two articles for the book EcoLiving: Working Together For a Sustainable World, printed in 2006 by Regina EcoLiving Inc.: SPM in the LEED: This article provides background information on the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program and showcases sustainable design features of Century Plaza, Government Services head office. Saskatchewan Property Management‐ Sustainability Through Waste Minimization: This article describes Government Services initiatives to reduce office and construction related wastes.

Project Timing: Printed in 2006 and currently available at select locations in Regina, Saskatoon, and Craik.

Education Component: Material part of educational publication, Ecoliving: Working Together for a Sustainable World

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 33 of 236 The Sustainability and Energy Management Branch of Government Services (formerly Saskatchewan Property Management)

Contact: Lori Parks, P. Eng., PMP, Environmental Engineer Government Services, 1920 Rose St. Regina, SK S4P 0A9 Phone: 306‐798‐1312 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.gs.gov.sk.ca/

Location of Project: Government Services at Century Plaza, Regina, SK

Project Description: The Sustainability and Energy Management Branch of Government Services has undertaken the following educational initiatives relating to sustainable development for public and/or for internal audiences: Century Plaza Building Tours, Presentations, and Vermiculture They have hosted various building tours and informational presentations pertaining to environmental sustainability initiatives in their head office, Century Plaza, which is currently under review for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification by the Canadian Green Building Council. Employees and guests have also learned about the benefits and processes involved in Vericomposting (worm composting). Environmental Stewardship Planning They are in the process of developing an internal Environmental Stewardship Working Group and are collaborating with other Government Ministries to develop environmental performance indicators to measure progress of environmental stewardship efforts. They also hosted representatives from various government agencies to educate them on the concept of Environmental Stewardship Planning Tenant Energy Awareness Program The Saskatchewan Environmental Society has developed a Tenant Energy Awareness program ‐ a training course being offered to building tenants across the province that focuses on ways to decrease office energy use. Government Services contributed to development of the manual, which is used as reference material for the program.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Building tours and presentations; public, employee, and inter‐governmental education; building tenant education through reference material

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 34 of 236 Meewasin Valley Authority

Contact: Doug Porteous, Meewasin Valley Authority Meewasin Valley Authority, 402 3rd Avenue South Saskatoon, SK S7K 3G5 Phone: 306‐665‐6887 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.meewasin.com

Location of Project: Saskatoon

Project Description: Created in 1979 by an Act of the Province of Saskatchewan, Meewasin is a conservation agency dedicated to conserving the cultural and natural resources of the South Saskatchewan River VAlley. It is the means by which the three participating parties, the City of Saskatoon, the University of Saskatchewan and the Province of Saskatchewan have chosen to manage the Meewasin Valley. The creation of the Meewasin Valley Authority was based on the concept thtat the partners working together through a single agency‐Meewasin‐could accomplish more than they could individually. Meewasin's jurisdiction centers in Saskatoon and runs approximatley 60 km along the river through Saskatoon and Corman Park from Pike Lake in the southwest to Clarke's Crossing in the northeast. It encompasses conservation areas, parks, museums, interpretitive centres, the university lands, canoe launches, community links and over 60 km of Meewasin Trail. Including the South Saskatchewan River, there are over 25 square miles in the conservation zone.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: as described above

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 35 of 236 Non‐Destructive Evaluation of Concrete Pipes ‐ National Research Council Canada (NRC)

Contact: Dr. Riad Al Wardany, Project Manager Centre for Sustainable Infrastructure Research, #301, 6 Research Drive

Regina, SK S4S 7J7 Phone: 306‐780‐3846 Email: riad.alwardany@nrc‐cnrc.gc.ca

Website: http://irc.nrc‐cnrc.gc.ca/csir/projects/nde_e.html

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: Concrete pipes, such as Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipes (PCCP), are widely used in North American cities. Interaction of aggressive soils with PCCP induces cracking and damage in the mortar coating. This allows groundwater to reach the steel cylinder and the prestressed steel wires inside the pipe, which leads to their corrosion. Under high internal water pressure corroded wires can break, causing distress in the concrete cylinder that may result in a catastrophic failure of the pipe. Electromagnetic inspection methods used to assess the conditions of PCCP may overestimate the number of broken wires, and do not provide any information on the concrete conditions. Available sonic/ultrasonic methods provide only local characterization of the concrete, the results are not always reliable and the survey speed is slow. All these methods can be deployed only in dewatered pipes. This project aims to develop a more effective NDT method that can detect signs of distress in PCCP associated with wire breaks, and can be deployed without taking the pipe out of service. The research consists of the following tasks: ‐ Conduct an experimental program to investigate the applicability and accuracy of existing NDT methods ‐ Develop promising approaches and adapt them to PCCP ‐ Extend the developed method to water‐filled PCCP ‐ Automate the process and validate the method in the field

Project Timing: Began in January 2007 and will be completed in 2010.

Education Component: Material available for viewing at http://irc.nrc‐cnrc.gc.ca/csir/projects/nde_e.html

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 36 of 236 Local Food Production and Consumption ‐ Craik Sustainable Living Project (CSLP)

Contact: Crystal Stinson Box 444 Craik, SK S0G 0V0 Phone: 306‐734‐7737 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.craikecovillage.ca www.saskorganic.com www.boilingfrog.ca

Location of Project: Craik

Project Description: The objective of this initiative is to increase opportunities to learn about and enjoy accessible, nutritious and safe food produced locally and available to consumers within the community. The Craik Sustainable Living Project (CSLP) Health Committee has taken the lead on developing several act geared to this objective and are in various stages of implementation. These act include establishment of a resource collection in the local branch of the Palliser Regional Library featuring health‐related titles, an 'Eat Local Challenge', a series of workshops on small‐scale greenhouse construction, a 2008 Earth Day Film Festival and development of partnerships with Moose Jaw's South Central Food Network and the Saskatchewan Organic Directorate (SOD) Food Miles Campaign.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: The educational component of the Local Food Production and Consumption initiative rests in the informal sphere specifically at the awareness level. The activities are all intended to provide a level of education that would presumably motivate individuals to make more informed choices about the production and consumption of food in the context of personal health and the local economy.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Through a developing partnership with the Saskatchewan Organic Directorate Food Miles Campaign, a contracted researcher will engage in basic community level research with a view to gathering information about citizen and institutional attitudes to organic production and consumption in the Craik/Davidson region.

Published Research: Not provided

Page 37 of 236 Promotion of Physical Activity ‐ Craik Sustainable Living Project (CSLP)

Contact: Crystal Stinson Box 444 Craik, SK S0G 0V0 Phone: 306‐734‐7737 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.craikecovillage.ca www.fhhr.ca

Location of Project: Craik

Project Description: The objective of the Promoting Physical Activity initiative is to increase opportunities for all ages to participate in fun, regular and safe physical activities. The development of the initiative grew out of a partnership with the Five Hills Health Region and its primary health care collaborative which for the Craik region is focused on coronary artery disease and type 2 diabetes. Examples of specific activities which have been offered and completed as of Feb., 2008 include a Hawaii Here We Come physical activity challenge in conjunction with the Eyebrow community and a Winter Family Fun Day. In the spring of 2007, a walking club was formed (the Craik Walkers) and continues to promote a regular walking program in the community. As well, in the spring of 2008, a Pedometer Challenge will engage participants in a more intensive walking program.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Because the activities engage participants in physical activity, the educational component would be of the informal type, that is, learning about the role physical activity can play in personal health both physical and mental through participation in the activities themselves.

Research Questions & Opportunities: The research component of the Promoting Physical Activity initiative is part of the primary health care collaborative referred to above and was facilitated by the physician and staff of the Craik Doctor's Office.

Published Research: Not provided

Page 38 of 236 Environmental Pollutants Reduction ‐ Craik Sustainable Living Project (CSLP)

Contact: Crystal Stinson Box 444 Craik, SK S0G 0V0 Phone: 306‐734‐7737 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.craikecovillage.ca www.snapinfo.ca www.cancer.ca www.environmentalsociety.ca

Location of Project: Craik

Project Description: The objective of this initiative for implementation in the spring of 2008, is to reduce the degree to which community residents are subjected to environmental pollutants which pose health risks. The initiative currently has two parts. One of these is an anti‐idling campaign whereby several specific anti‐idling zones will be established within the Town of Craik and informational pamphlets will be made readily available. Secondly, a cosmetic pesticide reduction program will feature a community educational seminar on alternatives to pesticides as well as the distribution of relevant literature and other materials made available by the Canadian Cancer Society, the Saskatchewan Environmental Society and the Saskatchewan Network for Alternatives to Pesticides (SNAP).

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: The initiative described above will fall into the informal category as the specific programs will be geared to raising the awareness of citizens to the health risks of environmental pollutants and to various approaches geared to reducing these risks through behavior modification.

Research Questions & Opportunities: There exists a real possibility here for research into the nature of social marketing

Published Research: Not provided

Page 39 of 236 Saskatchewan Organic Directorate

Contact: Saskatchewan Organic Directorate PO Box 32066, RPO Victoria Square Regina, SK S4N 7L2 Phone: 306‐569‐1418 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.saskorganic.com

Location of Project: Throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: Provide a source for organic production, research information and public education. A forum that brings together producers and other players in the organic food system, including governments and government agencies. Research into, and development of, sustainable practices for organic agriculture. Planning and presentation of extension education. Representation of the industry on important policy issues. Public information and education.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: SOD newletter and website spread research information and inform the public as well as research into, and development of, sustainable practices for organic agriculture.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 40 of 236 South East Research Farm Inc.

Contact: Garth Johnston, Farm Manager Redvers, SK Phone: 306‐452‐3161 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.southeastresearchfarm.com/

Location of Project: Near Redvers

Project Description: SERF is a contract funded, non profit research institute dedicated to providing important and quality applied research to improve working conditions, yield size and quality to regional farmers. SERF is part of a research farm management network called AgriARM.

Project Timing: Established in 2003

Education Component: Provide quality applied research and demonstrations that are producer driven with results extending to and beyond the farm gate to improve agricultural sustainability and encourage environmental stewardship.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 41 of 236 Trickle Irrigation Workshop

Contact: Lana Shaw, Provincial Irrigation Agrologist Saskatchewan Agriculture, 410 Saskatchewan Ave, Box 609 Outlook, SK S0L 2N0 Phone: 306‐867‐5512 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.agriculture.gov.sk.ca/Default.aspx?DN=99683e8a‐036c‐4eba‐bd05‐ 097e3ca808e5&day=26&month=6&year=2008

Location of Project: Outlook

Project Description: The Irrigation Development branch of the Saskatchewan government is sponsoring Ted Van der Gulik to lead a trickle workshop. Ted is one of the top experts in Canada in this field. This two day workshop will give producers and industry a chance to learn about low‐energy, water‐saving irrigation systems.

Project Timing: Two day workshop from June 26th to June 27th, 2008

Education Component: The workshop teaches producers how to install and use the trickle irrigation system (professional training)

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 42 of 236 Canada‐Saskatchewan Farm Stewardship Program

Contact: National Farm Stewardship Program (NFSP), Agriculture and Agri‐Food Canada 408 ‐ 1800 Hamilton Street Regina, SK S4P 4L2 Phone: n/a Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC‐AAC/display‐afficher.do?id=1182888365504&lang=e

Location of Project: Throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: The Canada‐Saskatchewan Farm Stewardship Program (CSFSP) provides eligible producers in Saskatchewan with financial and technical assistance to develop and implement viable and environmentally sustainable practices.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: The program teaches beneficial management practices to farmers in order to: help agricultural producers, individually and collectively, take action to reduce identified environmental risk; and to improve management of Canada's agricultural land to reduce risk to water and air quality, improve soil productivity and enhance wildlife habitat.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 43 of 236 Spirit Creek Watershed Monitoring Commitee

Contact: Spirit Creek Watershed Monitoring Commitee Spirit Creek Watershed, SK Phone: n/a Email: [email protected]

Website: http://spiritcreek.ca/

Location of Project: Good Spirit Region, Assiniboine River Basin

Project Description: The Spirit Creek Watershed Monitoring Committee is the first of its kind established in Canada to monitor intensive livestock operations. Its members are local residents representing municipal and community groups, rural residents, cottage owners and farmers in the Good Spirit Lake area of east‐central Saskatchewan.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: To investigate and report the environmental impact on the water, soil and air resulting from intensive hog operations in the Spirit Creek watershed

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 44 of 236 Indian Head Agriculture Research Foundation

Contact: Chris Holzapfel, Research Associate; Judy McKell, Extension Agrologist; Jeff Molder, President Indian Head Agricultural Research Foundation, Box 156 Indian Head, SK S0G 2K0 Phone: 306‐695‐4200 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://paridss.usask.ca/specialcrop/spoke/indian_head/index.htm

Location of Project: Indian Head

Project Description: In 1990, a group of Indian Head area farmers along with researchers from the Indian Head Research Farm gathered together to discuss areas of cooperation in the agricultural research field. The farmers recognized the great opportunities offered by the close proximity of the Farm and felt it was critical that research stay focused on the practical relevance of new technologies. In order to strengthen this alliance, the farmers formed a group to become known as the Indian Head Agricultural Research Foundation or IHARF.

Project Timing: Incorporated in July of 1993.

Education Component: The mission of the Indian Head Agricultural Research Foundation is to promote profitable and sustainable agriculture by facilitating research and technology transfer activities for the benefit of its members and the agricultural community at large.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 45 of 236 Saskatchewan Conservation Learning Centre Inc.

Contact: Saskatchewan Conservation Learning Centre Inc. PO Box 3003 ‐ 800 Central Avenue Prince Albert, SK S6V 6G1 Phone: 306‐953‐2796 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.conservationlearningcentre.com

Location of Project: Prince Albert

Project Description: The CLC is a research and demonstration farm located 18 km south of Prince Albert on Highway #2. The agricultural practices at the CLC focus on conservation of soil, water and wildlife habitat. The CLC demonstrates, on a farm‐scale, soil and water conservation technology. It also serves as a field laboratory for evaluation and applicability of new research and technology. The CLC is unique as a research and demonstration facility in that it features rolling topography, wetlands and remnant native upland areas rather than the very uniform landscapes characteristic of most research facilities. Because of the variable topography and emphasis on field scale activities, many scientists from federal, provincial, university and private research institutions undertake work at the Centre. As well, the CLC has continued strong support from 25 to 30 agencies and corporations that participate in demonstration and research activities on the farm. The CLC is located on 457 acres of land 18 km south of Prince Albert in the Parkland Region of Saskatchewan. In addition to 250 acres of cultivated, annually cropped land, the CLC has areas dedicated to forage production, dense nesting cover, shelterbelts, a shelterbelt garden, a woodlot, riparian areas, herbs and a nature trail. Each year, the CLC has an interesting mix of long and short‐term projects that highlight soil and water conservation and showcase new agricultural technologies. The CLC hosts annual tours for local, regional, provincial, national and international producers, researchers, industry representatives and extension personnel. An annual summary of projects is published, detailing the progress or results of projects. The CLC offers a well‐developed school program for students and provides quality‐learning experiences through hands‐on activities at the farm. The school program corresponds with the provincial science curricula and encompasses agricultural, environmental, conservation and wildlife topics. Since its inception in 1994, 17,440 youth have participated in the CLC's school program.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: The Conservation Learning Centre's School Program offers students from grades 3 to 11 practical hands‐on activities that reinforce the foundational and learning objectives set out in the Saskatchewan Education curriculum. We also have fun new curriculum from the Partners for the Saskatchewan River Basin that focuses on water quality, and the environment. This new curriculum is great for groups with mixed grades, science

Page 46 of 236 clubs, or groups that just want something a little different. We also have a new grade nine curriculum, called Risks and Limits, that focuses on critical thinking and decision making skills. To provide information to farmers, public school students, researchers, extension workers, and the urban public in the parkland area of Saskatchewan. The CLC will also facilitate interrelationships with all those interested in the objectives of the CLC including the agriculture and agroforestry industry, policy makers, and the media. Each year the CLC does research and experiments pertinent to producers. These projects are show‐ cased at field days throughout the summer.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 47 of 236 Seager Wheeler Farm

Contact: Seager Wheeler Farm Box 476 Rosthern, SK S0K 3R0 Phone: 306‐232‐5959 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.seagerwheelerfarm.org/

Location of Project: Rosthern

Project Description: Seager Wheeler Maple Grove Farm has been designated by the Government of Canada as a place of national historic significance. Visitors learn about cropping innovation in modern agriculture, including direct seeding. As an AGRI Arm site, the Seager Wheeler Farm continues to be a part of agricultural research and demonstration.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: School Tours Offered by the Seager Wheeler National Historic Site Include: Food chains (The relationship between animals and their environment); Co‐existence of agriculture (humans) and nature, including animals; Ecosystems (The relationship of plants, animals and soils); Soil and Plant Growth; Causes of erosion; How agriculture affects our everyday foods and its continued importance; Components of soil; How Seager Wheeler practiced soil conservation (shelterbelts, not burning stubble, tilling practices); Agriculture Past and Present (Agricultural practices both past and present, pros and cons); Improvements in agriculture (The quality and quantity of vegetation due to topsoil or lack of); Moisture management practices; Improving soil quality; Water cycle; Moisture Management practices.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 48 of 236 Saskatchewan Network for Alternatives to Pesticides

Contact: Paule Hjertaas, Saskatchewan Network to Alternatives to Pesticides 15 Olson Place Regina, SK S4S 2J6 Phone: n/a Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.snapinfo.ca

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: The Mission of the Saskatchewan network for alternatives to pesticides incorporated (SNAP) is to work towards sustainability in the fields of pest and weed control and other current uses of pesticides. SNAP strives to reduce the use of pesticides in Saskatchewan, to increase the availability of alternative pest control products and methods in Saskatchewan, and to connect and support those interested in alternatives to pesticides.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Pursue their goals by raising province‐wide awareness of the issue of pesticides through education and outreach by joining together interested groups and individuals in Saskatchewan, creating ties with similar organizations throughout North America and abroad, and disseminating relevant information about pesticides, their impact on health and the environment, and their alternatives. SNAP strives to: build awareness among the general population of health and environmental impacts of pesticide use; encourage and foster local discussion about pesticide use and alternatives; select, develop or adapt and deliver informational and educational programs about alternatives to pesticides; provide practical demonstration projects.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 49 of 236 The Prairie Shelterbelt Program

Contact: PFRA Shelterbelt Centre Box 940 Indian Head, SK S0G 2K0 Phone: 1‐866‐766‐2284 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC‐AAC/display‐afficher.do?id=1180103439791&lang=e

Location of Project: Indian Head

Project Description: Provides technical services and tree and shrub seedlings for establishment of shelterbelts and other agroforestry, conservation and reclamation projects on agricultural and eligible lands in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and in the Peace River region of British Columbia.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: The seedlings provided are an incentive to producers adopting beneficial management practices and environmental stewardship. The aim of the Prairie Shelterbelt Program is to improve the performance and sustainability of the agricultural sector by helping to achieve the social, economic and environmental benefits of agroforestry. Agroforestry systems such as shelterbelts conserve soil and water, manage snow and wind, improve air quality, protect yards and livestock, provide income for landowners, stabilize crops and enhance habitat for wildlife.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 50 of 236 Food Secure Saskatchewan

Contact: Don Mitchell, Coordinator Food Secure Saskatchewan, Box 4482 Regina, SK S4P 3W7 Phone: 306‐691‐5226 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.foodsecuresaskatchewan.ca

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: Food Secure Saskatchewan is a coalition of individuals and groups working toward, or interested in, achieving food security for all Saskatchewan citizens by way of a healthy and sustainable food system. The purpose of FSS is to improve food security in our province through coordinated, community‐led action. FSS works to stimulate policy change and encourage the development of a comprehensive, integrated food security strategy.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Food Secure Saskatchewan Works to: Advocate for, and work towards, improved food security policies and programs for Saskatchewan citizens; Enhance the skills and knowledge of the membership and their community partners; Foster coordination among groups who work to improve food security in the province; Provide support and information (including publications, research and other important food information) to groups working in the delivery of front line food security initiatives and policies.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 51 of 236 Canada‐Saskatchewan Irrigation Diversification Centre Annual Irrigation Field Day and Trade Show

Contact: Gail Dyck CSIDC ‐ 901 McKenzie Street South Outlook, SK S0L 2N0 Phone: 306‐867‐5400 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC‐AAC/display‐afficher.do?id=1186153747182&lang=e http://www.agriculture.gov.sk.ca/Default.aspx?DN=ca8715d8‐7338‐46fd‐961d‐ eb7112c7ad54&day=17&month=7&year=2008

Location of Project: Outlook

Project Description: The Canada‐Saskatchewan Irrigation Diversification Centre (CSIDC) promotes economically and environmentally sustainable irrigation practices to producers and industry. Through applied research and demonstration, CSIDC responds to farmer and industry needs to improve the sustainability and profitability of irrigated agriculture.

Project Timing: Yearly

Education Component: CSIDC investigates and demonstrates crops, technologies, and best management practices that assist producers in adopting practices that help sustain land and water resources. Applied research also focuses on mitigating the effects of irrigation on the environment. Current projects at CSIDC include crop and varietal development and evaluation, irrigated agronomic production practices and water management. A major priority of the Centre is to diversify irrigated crop production options for rural clients. The benefits of higher value crops, such as dry bean and seed potato, include greater economic returns, opportunities to add value, and increased sustainability of the rural economy. Agronomic information is made available to producers who want to diversify their operations outside the scope of traditional crops. CSIDC's emphasis on technology transfer ensures that clients have access to technical and developmental opportunities through factsheets, displays, annual reports, field days, tours, and scientific publications.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 52 of 236 Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association

Contact: Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association Box 1360 Indian Head, SK S0G 2K0 Phone: 306‐695‐4233 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.ssca.ca/

Location of Project: Indian Head

Project Description: The Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association (SSCA) is a non‐profit, producer‐based organization dedicated to the promotion of soil conservation in Saskatchewan. The SSCA gives producers strong peer and professional support as they adopt soil conservation practices.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: A soil conservation conference is held annually to discuss new and innovative practices. The SSCA distributes a newsletter to members updating them on the Association's activities as well as providing viewpoints, technical articles, a classified section for conservation equipment and a calendar of events. The "Farmers Helping Farmers" database puts members in contact with farmers experienced with different soil conservation practices. The SSCA is actively involved with the development of soil conservation extension materials and programs.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 53 of 236 Asia‐Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative (APGCI)‐ Regina

Contact: Clare Kirkland, Director of Strategic Development, Regina Regional Economic Development Authority (RREDA) 1919 Rose Street, Suite 255 Regina, SK S4P 3P1 Phone: 306‐791‐4701 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.apgci.gc.ca, www.buildingcanada.gc.ca, www.rreda.com

Location of Project: West of Pinkie Road on the CP Rail mainline in Regina, Saskatchewan

Project Description: The Government of Canada and the Province of Saskatchewan are investing in the Asia‐Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative (APGCI), a transportation infrastructure project that involves improving major rail and road connections that stretch across Western Canada and North America as well as to major airports and border crossings. Its purpose is to enhance trade with the Asia‐Pacific Region (China, Japan, Korea) producing a greater economy and a more efficient trade network. The Canadian Federal Government has agreed to contribute $27 million dollars of the $93 million dollars required, to the project, which will help to build a new CP Rail (CPR) inter‐modal facility west of Regina, upgrade Pinkie Road connecting highways #1 and #11, both National System highway routes, and connections to the City of Regina road network. The facility will provide more efficient train marshalling for CPRail, an inland port location for managing traffic to and from Eastern Canada and the US Midwest, and reduce truck congestion, noise, and emissions within the city.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal‐awareness. The Government of Canada and the Province of Saskatchewan released a statement to the public on December 7, 2007 and is available for viewing at http://www.tc.gc.ca/mediaroom/releases/nat/2007/07‐gc035e.htm

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 54 of 236 Agriculture in the Classroom Sask. Inc.

Contact: Agriculture in the Classroom Sask. Inc. 3830 Thatcher Ave, Saskatoon, SK Saskatoon, SK Phone: 306‐933‐5224 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.aitc.sk.ca

Location of Project: Saskatoon

Project Description: AITC ‐SK is a charity that promotes agriculture education and awareness in the province. With support from Sask Ag and Food and the agriculture industry, AITC‐Sk works hard to provide balanced, factual information to teachers and students thus enabling young people to make educated decisions relating to food, environment, careers and lifestyle.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: The organization offers lesson plans about agriculture, the environment and sustainability for a range of grades.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 55 of 236 University of Saskatchewan Renewable Resource Management Program

Contact: University of Saskatchewan College of Agriculture and Bioresources University of Saskatchewan, 51 Campus Drive Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A8 Phone: 306‐966‐4056 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.agbio.usask.ca/departments/scsr/whatsnew/index.html

Location of Project: Saskatoon

Project Description: The B. Sc. in Renewable Resource Management (RRM) is an applied science degree that focuses management of land, biological, and water resources and provides a high level technical skills that ensure graduates are highly employable in the resource sector.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: The University of Saskatchewan offers a graduate degree program and an undergraduate degree program in the field of Renewable Resource Management. Issues such as bioremediation of contaminated land, evaluation of ecological goods and services, forestry and agroforestry systems, indigenous peoples resource management, and greenhouse gas mitigation, are discussed as well as an understanding of the broader social context in which they occur.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 56 of 236 University of Saskatchewan Organic Information Website

Contact: Simon Weseen, Trade and Market Analyst, Organic Industry Department of Agricultural Economics, College of Agriculture, 3E70, Agriculture Building University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E5 Phone: 966‐4027 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://organic.usask.ca

Location of Project: Saskatoon

Project Description: This website was created by researchers in the College of Agriculture at the University of Saskatchewan for the purpose of disseminating organic research that is relevant to the prairie region of western Canada. The research presented on this site focuses on both the agronomics and economics of organic farming.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: The site provides access to research, reports, presentations, statistics and planning guides in the field of organic agriculture.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 57 of 236 Quill Lakes' Watch Group

Contact: Jack Maluga Phone: n/a Email: [email protected]

Website: Not provided

Location of Project: Quill Lake

Project Description: The Quill Lakes are an exceptionally diverse area, and are used by nearly one million migrating birds each year. The group was formed in late 2001 in response to the threat of a mega hog operation locating in the RM of Lakeside, near Big Quill Lake, Saskatchewan.

Project Timing: Formed in 2001

Education Component: The group has organized public meetings and lobbied against intensive livestock zoning bylaws which have not offered adequate protection to ratepayers.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 58 of 236 Prevention Program for Cervical Cancer

Contact: Felecia Watson Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, 952 Albert Street Regina, SK S4R 2P7 Phone: 306‐585‐1831 Email: [email protected]

Website: Not provided

Location of Project: Regina and Saskatoon

Project Description: Awareness about cervical cancer and reminder about a pap test.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Awareness‐mail out letter

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 59 of 236 Health Activities and Awareness

Contact: Pat Ash YMCA Regina, 2400 13th Avenue Regina, SK S4P 0V9 Phone: 306‐757‐9622 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://ymca.omnistudios.com/

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: Numerous projects related to health and healthy lifestyles.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal, formal, awareness, community building

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 60 of 236 Healthy Living ‐ Heart & Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan

Contact: Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan 279 ‐ 3rd Ave N. Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H8 Phone: 306‐244‐2124 Email: [email protected]

Website: Not provided

Location of Project: Saskatoon, Regina, throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: Health and healthy living ‐see website ‐ http://www.heartandstroke.sk.ca/site/c.inKMILNlEmG/b.3657435/k.9525/Healthy_Living.htm

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Formal, informal programs. see website

Research Questions & Opportunities: formal programs and awareness

Published Research: Not provided

Page 61 of 236 Seniors Physical Activity Sampler

Contact: Janet Mish; Pat Lee City of Regina, Regina Senior Citizens' Centre Regina, SK n/a Phone: 306‐525‐2154 Email: [email protected]

Website: Not provided

Location of Project: Community centers (changes but usually at a community centre)

Project Description: This program occurs every year, each year it attempts to educate seniors on what activities are available to help them stay active. This program is free and educates seniors on how they can be physically active and improve their strength in an attempt to reduce falls and injuries. This year the activities included brain gym, introduction to strength training equipment , spinning (on a stationary bike), nordic pole walking , aquacize, container gardening and walking opportunities in our community including art and heritage walks, the pathway system and a pedometer lending program.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: informal awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 62 of 236 Summer Active

Contact: Roberta Cox Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region, 2180 ‐ 23rd Avenue Regina, SK S4S 0A5 Phone: 306‐766‐6337 Email: [email protected]

Website: Not provided

Location of Project: Regina, Community Centers

Project Description: This will help educate the public on how easy and accessible physical activity can be. It is designed to help Canadians take the first step towards regular physical activity. It is an effort to encourage people to participate in at least 30 minutes of physical activity per day of the week. This can include going for a walk, gardening, riding a bike or joining a sports team (there are so many options to choose from!!).

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal/formal awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 63 of 236 Regina in Motion Community Walk: Walk a Block

Contact: Roberta Cox Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region, 2180 ‐ 23rd Avenue Regina, SK S4S 0A5 Phone: 306‐766‐6337 Email: [email protected]

Website: Not provided

Location of Project: Regina‐Individual Neighborhoods

Project Description: This focuses on educating and raising awareness that P.A. is not only an individual responsibility, it is also a communal responsibility that must be realized in order to build healthy and sustainable communities. Take your partner, children, neighbors and pets and walk or wheel around the block, in your neighborhood. It's as simple as that. No fundraising, no special equipment, no sign‐up sheets.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: awareness, informal

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 64 of 236 Creatures in our Midst

Contact: Pat Lee, Active Living Coordinator Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region, 2180 ‐ 23rd Avenue Regina, SK S4S 0A5 Phone: 306‐766‐6326 Email: [email protected]

Website: Not provided

Location of Project: Downtown Regina

Project Description: Focus is on getting people walking and being active, while educating them. Utilizes education as a means to becoming physically active. Note: This program is in the process of being revived, so it will take time to get it going again.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: awareness education

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 65 of 236 The Power of Play/ Play in the Park (PIP)

Contact: Pat Lee, Active Living Coordinator; Joan Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region, 2180 ‐ 23rd Avenue Regina, SK S4S 0A5 Phone: 306‐766‐6326 Email: [email protected]

Website: Not provided

Location of Project: U of R‐Education Auditorium and Rams Field

Project Description: Silken's key message is designed to inspire people into action, to communicate the power of play, and to challenge our fear based, no‐risk approach to parenting. There is no charge for this event and no pre‐ registration is required. It is geared towards education of parents, guardians, educators, administrators and staff of daycares, preschools and pre‐Ks; anyone interested in the health of young children. PIP builds on Silken's key message for educators and staff of daycares, preschools and pre‐Ks. It was hands on experiential educational session for the target population. Resources such as LEAP workshops and information packages are also available for individuals wanting to learn more. Note: This is the first year this program has been held and RIM hopes that it will become an annual event.

Project Timing: Started in 2008

Education Component: informal education awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 66 of 236 Commuter Cycling Workshops (in Partnership with the Green Ribbon Committee)

Contact: Sheri Florizone City of Regina, P.O. Box 1790 Regina, SK S4P 3C8 Phone: 306‐777‐7000 Email: [email protected]

Website: Not provided

Location of Project: City Hall Forum and Siast Wascana Campus

Project Description: Encourages individuals to find alternative modes of commuting to and from work. This particular event aims at educating individuals on how to cycle around town safely. It focuses on topics such as proper helmet fitting, bike maintenance, how to keep bikes secure, teaches safe cycling routes and new road skills.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: informal‐awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 67 of 236 City of Regina Pedometers in motion

Contact: Regina Public Library Regina Public Library ‐ All Locations Regina, SK Phone: 306‐777‐6022 Email: [email protected]

Website: Not provided

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: Regina Public Library in partnership with RIM will offer pedometers for library patrons until the end of September. Pedometers count and record steps, helping individuals reach their goal of 10,000 steps a day for health benefits.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: informal education, awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 68 of 236 Exercise Therapy & Workplace Wellness

Contact: Greg Bridgeman, B.PAS, CEP, Coordinator ‐ Exercise Therapy & Workplace Wellness Dr. Paul Schwann Applied Health & Research Center, Faculty of Kinesiology & Health Studies, University of Regina Regina, SK S4S 0A2 Phone: 306‐585‐4066 Email: [email protected]

Website: Not provided

Location of Project: The Dr. Paul Schwann Applied Health and Research Centre, Regina

Project Description: The clinic utilizes the most advanced assessment and therapeutic tools in the provision of evidence based musculoskeletal rehabilitation and conditioning. The partnership with the University of Regina Physiotherapy Centre and all other AHC health care professionals has proven to be very beneficial to the clients of the Schwann Centre. Our team of Certified Exercise Physiologist's provides confidential health and fitness services to the general public and those with general medical conditions such as arthritis and obesity, sports injuries, work injuries, and motor vehicle injuries. Services are flexible and appropriate for all individuals who may or may not have an existing chronic musculoskeletal or medical condition. Health and fitness services include: ‐ Health and Fitness Consultations (tailored to each individual's current lifestyle, goals and injury, if applicable. ‐ Personal Training (program development and individual instruction) ‐ Supervised Membership (program monitoring, exercise technique feedback and progressions) ‐ Cybex Assessment and Training We take great pride in our emphasis on posture and exercise technique, and empowering our clients through the promotion of client education and individual learning. More than a one hour serviceâ, it's a Lifestyle!

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: informal,formal

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 69 of 236 Cardiac Rehabilitation & the Blue Cross Chronic Disease and Prevention Program

Contact: Greg Bridgeman Dr. Paul Schwann Applied Health & Research Center, Faculty of Kinesiology & Health Studies, University of Regina Regina, SK S4S 0A2 Phone: 306‐585‐4066 Email: [email protected]

Website: Not provided

Location of Project: The Dr. Paul Schwann Applied Health and Research Centre, Regina

Project Description: The Dr. Paul Schwann Applied Health and Research Centre, in collaboration with the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region, offers Regina and neighbouring communities the Cardiac Rehabilitation program. The Cardiac Rehabilitation program aids those who have had or are at risk for developing a cardiac event and wish to restore their physical, emotional, and mental health and assist with lifestyle modification to enhance a better their quality of life. It is an individually designed and scientifically proven medically supervised program. The Saskatchewan Blue Cross Chronic Disease Management and Risk Reduction Program. This program is designed to provide those who have a chronic disease or have two or more risk factors for heart disease, with a program to improve their health and lifestyle choices. It will increase your understanding of your illness and allow you to begin an exercise regime and make it a part of your life.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: informal,formal

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 70 of 236 Street Culture Kidz Project Inc

Contact: Kim Sutherland Café: 2400 13th Ave. Regina, SK Regina, SK Phone: 306‐565‐6206 Email: [email protected]

Website: Not provided

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: Skills Development & Personal Support programming for youth to age 29 at ~10 off site locations including schools, community centers and misc. programming sites

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: formal, informal

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 71 of 236 Hidden Valley Nature Refuge

Contact: Dale Douglas Nature Regina, Box 291 Regina, SK S4P 3A1 Phone: 306‐949‐2505 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://nonprofits.accesscomm.ca/rnhs/hidden.html

Location of Project: 35 kilometres north of Regina

Project Description: Hidden Valley is a 320 acre undisturbed area of grassland, hills, aspen woods, and deep coulees that has been in the care of Nature Regina for the past sixty years. The mixture of habitats supports a variety of wildflowers, shrubs, and other plants, as well as birds. This area is owned and maintained by Nature Regina and is used by members for a number of nature enjoyment and study activities.. In general, it is available to Nature Regina members for hikes, picnics, exploration and reconnecting with nature. Hidden Valley Nature Refuge is home to populations of white‐tailed and mule deer, towhees, Swainson's hawks and most of the typical prairie birds, mammals and other wildlife found along the Qu'Appelle Valley, the Refuge is maintained as a nature sanctuary in an increasingly altered world. It is one of the few remaining places close to Regina where one can experience a natural prairie ecosystem.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Numerous guided field trips offered to Nature Regina members and the public

Research Questions & Opportunities: The Refuge provides the opportunity to study plant succession and the ecological relationships in a prairie valley ecosystem that is both geologically and ecologically unique.

Published Research: Not provided

Page 72 of 236 Rare Plant Rescue

Contact: Habitat Stewardship Coordinator ‐ Rare Plant Rescue Nature Saskatchewan, Room 206, 1860 Lorne St. Regina, SK S4P 2L7 Phone: 306‐780‐9417 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.naturesask.ca/stewardship_plantRescue.php

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: Rare Plant Rescue (RPR) is a unique voluntary stewardship program for landowners with rare plants or rare plant habitat. Launched by Nature Saskatchewan in 2002, RPR aims to conserve rare plant habitat by building strong, respectful relationships with landowners and providing them with the information they need to make informed stewardship decisions. It's modeled after Nature Saskatchewan's successful Operation Burrowing Owl program. Rural landowners with habitat supporting endangered and threatened plants are informed of this natural heritage and invited to sign a RPR voluntary stewardship agreement. Over 65 private landowners currently participate in RPR, and together we are conserving valuable rare plant habitat while they continue to use their land as they always have.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: RPR aims to conserve rare plant habitat by building strong, respectful relationships with landowners and providing them with the information they need to make informed stewardship decisions. RPR works with the Prairie Conservation Action Plan to provide information and educational opportunities to the public about the importance of prairie conservation. We participate in PCAP's Eco‐Extravaganza, an educational event that visits children in rural schools for a day of fun and games with a positive message about grassland conservation.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 73 of 236 Shrubs for Shrikes

Contact: Habitat Stewardship Coordinator ‐ Shrubs for Shrikes Nature Saskatchewan, Room 206, 1860 Lorne St. Regina, SK S4P 2L7 Phone: 306‐780‐9832 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.naturesask.ca/?s=stewardship&p=shrubsforshrikes

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: Nature Saskatchewan's Shrubs For Shrikes (SFS) was launched in 2003 to conserve Loggerhead Shrike habitat from destruction and cultivation, monitor population changes, and increase awareness of the shrike. Landowners voluntarily agree to conserve prairie habitat, including shrubs, occupied and abandoned farmsteads, shelterbelts, and pastures for Loggerhead Shrikes and other prairie species. Private and public landowners can participate in SFS, conserving shrike habitat in pastures and other lands while using their land as they always have. These landowners annually report the number of shrikes on their land and any changes in land use. Shrubs For Shrikes: ‐ Conserves prairie habitat for Loggerhead Shrikes and other wildlife through voluntary landowner stewardship ‐ Increases awareness and education of Loggerhead Shrikes and other prairie species. ‐ Encourages and monitors the shrike population in Saskatchewan through SFS participants. ‐ Promotes beneficial management practices, habitat enhancement and restoration.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Shrubs For Shrikes aims to increase awareness and provide education on Loggerhead Shrikes and other prairie species targeted at landholders and to the general public. Educational components include informational brochures and newsletters for landholders as well as field days and appreciation barbecues for stewards conserving habitat for shrikes or interested in the program.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 74 of 236 Saskatchewan Plantwatch

Contact: Deanna Trowsdale‐Mutafov, Saskatchewan PlantWatch Coordinator Nature Saskatchewan, Room 206, 1860 Lorne St. Regina, SK S4P 2L7 Phone: 306‐780‐9273 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.naturesask.ca/?s=education&p=saskatchewanplantwatch

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: PlantWatch is a Canada‐wide network of volunteers who record the blooming times for common plant species in their province. Information collected by PlantWatchers is a valuable tool used by the Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Network (EMAN) and the Nature Canada (formerly Canadian Nature Federation) to track how and at what rate climate change is taking place across the nation. PlantWatch program enables "citizen scientists" to get involved by recording flowering times for selected plant species and reporting these dates to researchers through the Internet or by mail. Saskatchewan PlantWatch tracks eighteen common native plants as well as two common non‐native plants (Dandelion and Common Purple Lilac). All of these "indicator" plants are useful in spring phenology (the study of the seasonal timing of life cycle events) studies because they are perennial, easy to identify, broadly distributed and only bloom for a short time period.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Saskatchewan PlantWatch coordinates volunteer activities with in the province, including activities at PlantWatch member schools (in partnership with Saskatchewan Watershed Authority) who have planted prairie gardens for PlantWatch. If you wish to submit your observations in paper form, you can send them to the Nature Saskatchewan office. We also publish and distribute an annual newsletter filled with PlantWatch news as well as interesting articles on plants and climate change.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 75 of 236 Native Prairie Curriculum Units Project

Contact: Lizabeth Nicholls Saskatchewan Watershed Authority, Suite 420 ‐ 2365 Albert Street Regina, SK S4P 4K1 Phone: 306‐787‐5242 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.swa.ca/WatershedEducation/NativePrairieCurriculum.asp

Location of Project: Throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: This project involves the development of curriculum units focusing on Saskatchewan's native prairie, which directly match the learning objectives of the Saskatchewan Science Curricula. Saskatchewan's native plants, wildlife and landscapes are written into complete lesson plans for teachers to use for teaching their students the curriculum units on plants, animals, habitats and ecosystems. The goal of the project is to give Saskatchewan students an increased awareness of and appreciation for Saskatchewan's native prairie. These complete units of study are being developed by a team of Saskatchewan‐based educators and scientists, and include all black line masters and teaching wildlife cards. The units are supplemented by the quality environmental education programs Project WILD, Below Zero, Project WET, and Focus on Forests Saskatchewan.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: The curriculum units are made available free of charge to teachers on the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority’s website.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 76 of 236 Regina Plain Native Prairie Nursery

Contact: Malin Hansen, Landowner Relations Coordinator Saskatchewan Watershed Authority, Suite 420 ‐ 2365 Albert Street Regina, SK S4P 4K1 Phone: 306‐787‐8707 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.swa.ca/Stewardship/PrairieStewardship/Default.asp?type=Nursery

Location of Project: Riverside Memorial Park, 815 Assiniboine Avenue East, Regina

Project Description: The Regina Plain Native Prairie Nursery allows for the multiplication of wild seed for numerous native prairie plant species. The Regina Plains landscape is an ideal area for annual crop production, and nearly all of the land in this area has been cultivated. In fact, it is estimated that that less than 0.1% of this 1.1 million acre area remains as native prairie. The seed provided by the nursery helps conserve species and genetic diversity that otherwise may have been lost.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Tours available upon request.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 77 of 236 Native Prairie Restoration Project

Contact: Jennifer Lohmeyer, Landowner Relations Coordinator Saskatchewan Watershed Authority, Suite 420 ‐ 2365 Albert Street Regina, SK S4P 4K1 Phone: 306‐787‐8707 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.swa.ca/Stewardship/PrairieStewardship/Default.asp?type=Restoration

Location of Project: Approximately 20 sites on public lands within Saskatchewan.

Project Description: The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority and the Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan work with schools, conservation agencies, and industry in Saskatchewan to restore plots of land back to native prairie. The projects take place in school yards, on business property, and along highways. On a small scale, these restoration projects represent native plant communities, create wildlife habitat, provide educational opportunities, and preserve biological diversity of native plants on the Regina Plain.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Restoration projects at school sites.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 78 of 236 Prairie Stewardship Program

Contact: Jennifer Lohmeyer Saskatchewan Watershed Authority, Suite 420 ‐ 2365 Albert Street Regina, SK S4P 4K1 Phone: 306‐787‐8707 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.swa.ca/Stewardship/PrairieStewardship/Default.asp

Location of Project: Throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: The goal of the Prairie Stewardship Program is to increase awareness of the importance, value, and function of riparian and native prairie ecosystems. Stewardship of these areas is encouraged through extension with landowners, government agencies, and other interested organizations. To participate in the program, landowners voluntarily conserve these areas through a verbal stewardship agreement. The land and all decisions on its management rest squarely in the hands of the individual landowner. Some voluntary stewards may also participate in demonstration projects that feature beneficial management practices.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: On‐farm planning, range schools, field tours

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 79 of 236 Operation Burrowing Owl

Contact: Habitat Stewardship Coordinator ‐ Operation Burrowing Owl Nature Saskatchewan, Room 206, 1860 Lorne St. Regina, SK S4P 2L7 Phone: 306‐780‐9833 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.naturesask.ca/?s=stewardship&p=burrowingowl

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: Nature Saskatchewan's Operation Burrowing Owl (OBO) was launched in 1987 to protect Burrowing Owl habitat from cultivation, monitor population changes, and increase awareness of the owl. Landowners voluntarily agree to conserve grassland habitat for endangered Burrowing Owls and other prairie wildlife. Over 450 private landowners participate in OBO, and together are conserving over 21,000 ha (52,000 acres) of grassland habitat in pastures and other lands while using their land as they always have. These landowners annually report the number of owls on their land.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: OBO provides educational material to landholders and the general public about Burrowing Owls and native prairie conservation. OBO also participates in 'Steward Appreciation Days' a forum for producer education on Burrowing Owls and other prairie species, habitat conservation, and trips to habitat restoration sites, coupled with an appreciation barbecue for those participating or interested in the program. OBO works with the Prairie Conservation Action Plan (PCAP) and the Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretative Centre (SBOIC) to provide information and educational opportunities to the public about the importance of prairie conservation. OBO participates in PCAP's Eco‐Extravaganza, an educational event that visits children in rural schools for a day of fun and games with a positive message about grassland conservation.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Effectiveness of Voluntary Habitat Stewardship in Conserving Grassland: Case of Operation Burrowing Owl in Saskatchewan Robert G. Warnock and Margaret A. Skeel, in Environmental Management. Volume 33, Number 3 / March, 2004

Page 80 of 236 A. E. Wilson Park

Contact: Janine Daradich, Landscape Architect City of Regina, 2476 Victoria Avenue, PO Box 1790 Regina, SK S4P 3C8 Phone: 306‐777‐7039 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.regina.ca/Page373.aspx

Location of Project: 1010 McCarthy Boulevard, Regina

Project Description: A.E. Wilson Park is Regina's largest city park built at a decommissioned sewage treatment plant. There are several naturalized areas within the park. The key ones being: 1. Meadow Area ‐ an area left as long grasses, which receives an annual mowing and periodic maintenance. 2. Prairie Island ‐ an island used for the recreation of the prairie habitat. 3. Boreal Forest ‐ an island used for the recreation of the boreal forest habitat. 4. Nesting Island ‐ an island, not accessible to the public, left natural for bird and wildlife habitat.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: There is an existing sign on‐site to explain Prairie and Boreal Islands. However, it is in poor condition and will be replaced with a more comprehensive interpretive station in the next few years.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 81 of 236 Mike Badham Park

Contact: Janine Daradich, Landscape Architect City of Regina, 2476 Victoria Avenue, PO Box 1790 Regina, SK S4P 3C8 Phone: 306‐777‐7040 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.regina.ca/Page373.aspx

Location of Project: 2606 Grant Road, Regina

Project Description: A neighbourhood park redeveloped as a storm water detention site. Areas nearest the storm inlets are designed as naturalized wetland areas.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: An interpretive sign for the wetland area is planned for the next year or two.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 82 of 236 Dr. George Ferguson Park

Contact: Janine Daradich, Landscape Architect City of Regina, 2476 Victoria Avenue, PO Box 1790 Regina, SK S4P 3C8 Phone: 306‐777‐7041 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.regina.ca/Page373.aspx

Location of Project: 129 Brotherton Avenue, Regina

Project Description: A neighbourhood park redeveloped as a storm water detention site. Areas nearest the storm inlets are designed as naturalized wetland areas. The wetland area also has a small outdoor amphitheatre space for use as an outdoor classroom.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: An interpretive sign for the wetland area is planned for the next few years. An outdoor classroom space is available for use.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 83 of 236 Prince of Wales Park

Contact: Janine Daradich, Landscape Architect City of Regina, 2476 Victoria Avenue, PO Box 1790 Regina, SK S4P 3C8 Phone: 306‐777‐7042 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.regina.ca/Page373.aspx

Location of Project: 3800 E Cumberland Road, Regina

Project Description: A neighbourhood park developed as a storm water retention site. The park includes a storm pond with a naturalized riparian zone surrounding it (12 m to 24 m wide). Portions of the pond are also designed with a shallow ledge to encourage aquatic growth.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: There are two docks at water level for water access and winter skating access. Interpretive panels describing the site function are placed at these docks.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 84 of 236 McKell Wascana Conservation Park

Contact: Dominique Clincke, Coordinator of Landscape Design; Ducks Unlimited Canada ‐ Saskatchewan Branch City of Regina, 2476 Victoria Avenue, PO Box 1790 Regina, SK S4P 3C8 Phone: 306‐777‐7862 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.ducks.ca/aboutduc/news/archives/2005/050517.html http://www.swa.ca/WhatsNew/Documents/Watershed_Stewardship_Award_Winner_2007.pdf

Location of Project: 12001 Wascana Circle, Regina

Project Description: The goal of the project, which began in 2004, is to conserve some of the last existing native grassland within Regina, while promoting and educating both urban and rural residents about nature, habitat stewardship and the importance of wetlands and wetland ecosystems. The park is located in the southeast part of the city, along the Wascana Creek between Highway 33 to the east and Fleet Street to the west in the Wascana Estates subdivision. It includes 75 acres of natural habitat within the city and 96 acres adjacent to city limits. Much of the land was donated to the project by Bob McKell, whose family has farmed in the area since the 1880s. The project is ongoing, but when complete, the area will act as a conservation showcase for Regina and area residents to enjoy. It will also function as an outdoor classroom for the Ducks Unlimited Canada's wetland education program. Home to white‐tailed deer, leopard frogs, garter snakes, fish and a variety of bird species, the McKell Wascana Conservation Park is an ideal site for youth programming. In the future, the site will include an education plaza and interpretive trails.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Ducks Unlimited (DU) will be developing the site for use an outdoor classroom. The site will include an entry plaza and amphitheatre to accommodate visiting school groups, a floating dock, interpretive trails and interpretive signage. DU has distributed informational brochures to its members and through its office. Site restoration and construction will begin in 2008.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 85 of 236 Project WET Saskatchewan ‐ Saskatchewan Watershed Authority

Contact: Lizabeth Nicholls; Linda Dodd Saskatchewan Watershed Authority, Suite 420 ‐ 2365 Albert Street Regina, SK S4P 4K1 Phone: 306‐787‐5242 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.swa.ca

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: Project WET is a fun, hands‐on, activity based instructional program about water, which supplements the K‐12 core curricula in science, social studies, language arts, math, art, wellness and physical education. The project is field‐tested and appropriate for multi‐ethnic and multi‐level classrooms, and is recommended by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education for the core science grades 1‐10, biology 20 and 30, and chemistry 30. The 515 page Project WET Activity Guide contains 91 complete lesson plans and student activity sheets with topics that include: ‐ Human health, such as safe drinking water ‐ Weather, drought, floods ‐ Current water issues such as water conservation and climate change ‐ Water use and management strategies ‐ Water in the social and cultural context ‐ Ground and surface water Project WET activity guides are available to educators through five‐hour certification workshops delivered by teacher facilitators and water resource professionals.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Formal ‐ K‐12 School instructional program, information available at www.swa.ca

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 86 of 236 Saskatchewan Water Conservation Plan

Contact: Senior Water Conservation Coordinator SaskWater, 111 Fairford St. East

Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7X9 Phone: 306‐694‐3900 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.swa.ca

Location of Project: Saskatchewan Watershed Authority, Moose Jaw

Project Description: Saskatchewan's Water Conservation Plan, released on November 6, 2006, was developed in consultation with various stakeholders across the province. Over 300 people attended eight public consultation meetings, 60 written submissions were received, and further input came from 21 meetings with industry and environmental stakeholders. The plan will ensure careful management, efficient use, and strong stewardship of Saskatchewan's water resources, with an emphasis on government leading by example, partnering with communities, agriculture and industry, and public education.

Project Timing: Released November 6, 2006; ongoing

Education Component: Informal ‐ Material is available for viewing at www.swa.ca

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 87 of 236 Water Conservation ‐ Saskatchewan Watershed Authority

Contact: Senior Water Conservation Coordinator SaskWater, 111 Fairford St. East

Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7X9 Phone: 306‐694‐3900 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.swa.ca

Location of Project: Saskatchewan Watershed Authority, Moose Jaw

Project Description: Besides displaying the Saskatchewan Water Conservation Plan, Saskatchewan Watershed Authority (SWA) uses it's website as a tool for water conservation education: ‐ Water Saving Tips: gives many tips and ideas for conserving water in the home, outdoors, and how these tips can be both inexpensive and can save money ‐ Toilet Retrofit Grant: as part of the Saskatchewan EnerGuide for Houses program (see template), one of the new eligible retrofits includes a $100 grant for homeowners to replace their toilet with a new low‐flush or dual flush model, which can reduce the amount of water used for flushing by 60 to 75 percent, and reduce total indoor water use by 30 percent. SWA is contributing $50 to the grant for each toilet replaced, which will be matched by the federal Government for a total of $100. ‐ Public Awareness Campaign: In 2007 SWA launched a public awareness campaign with the theme, 'The #1 Water Saving Device Is You', to raise awareness of the need to conserve water and appeared as both radio, TV, print, billboard and web banner advertisements. Future public education and extension activities will be part of the long‐term water conservation awareness campaign to reinforce support for water conservation and encourage new patterns of water consumption.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal ‐ Material Available for viewing at www.swa.ca

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 88 of 236 Centennial Wind Power Facility

Contact: SaskPower 2025 Victoria Avenue Regina, SK S4P 0S1 Phone: 1‐888‐SKPOWER Email: http://www.saskpower.com/contact/contact.shtml

Website: http://www.saskpower.com/poweringyourfuture/today/generation/centennial.shtml

Location of Project: Approximately 25 km southeast of Swift Current, Saskatchewan, in The Rural Municipality of Coulee (RM #136)

Project Description: The Centennial Wind Power Facility was Canada's largest wind turbine facility when it opened in March of 2006. SaskPower International's 150‐megawatt facility has 83 turbines situated on 7,500 acres of land 25 kilometers southeast of Swift Current. Each of the wind turbines generates up to 1.8 MW of power, and together the turbines can produce enough energy for about 64,000 Saskatchewan homes. The Government of Canada will provide $54 million in funding over the next ten years as part of the Wind Power Production Incentive (WPPI) program.

Project Timing: Opened March 2006; Ongoing

Education Component: Informal‐ This is a demonstration project with material available for viewing at http://www.saskpower.com/poweringyourfuture/today/generation/centennial.shtml

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 89 of 236 Saskatoon Diversity Network

Contact: Nich Fraser Saskatoon Diversity Network, Inc., P.O. Box 8701 Station Main Saskatoon, SK S7K 6S5 Phone: 306‐47‐PRIDE Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.saskatoonpride.ca

Location of Project: Saskatoon

Project Description: The Saskatoon Diversity Network is a nonprofit organization serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, intersex, two spirit, queer, and questioning community and supporters, and was created to assist in the organization of Pride Festivals in Saskatoon. Beyond organizing Pride Festivals, the Saskatoon Diversity Network strives to build communities that have equality, sustainability, and support. Cultural and community awareness of queer issues is facilitated through the organization and facilitation of a week long Pride Festival. The Pride Festival is a community awareness and engagement event that seeks partnerships both within and outside of the queer community. The week long festivities are volunteer driven, and are welcoming, fun, safe, diverse, and social. Community sustainability is fostered through the creation of a space that is accessible to all people, and celebrates the contributions of queer culture and community to the broader community. By fostering partnerships on local, national, and international levels, the Saskatoon Diversity Network creates community and cultural sustainability on many levels.

Project Timing: Ongoing ‐ Pride Festival 2008 occurred June 8‐14

Education Component: Informal ‐ community awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 90 of 236 SUMA Sustainable Communities Initiatives

Contact: Jennifer Hurst, Policy Advisor, Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA), #200‐2222 13th Ave. Regina, SK S4P 3M7 Phone: 306‐525‐4389 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.sumasustainability.org

Location of Project: Throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: In the spring of 2007 the SUMA Board of Directors identified the creation of a strategy to promote the development of sustainable communities as a major pillar for the association's future operations. To achieve this goal SUMA will: ‐ Provide leadership in creating a significant shift in historic attitudes towards sustainability by encouraging municipalities to develop sustainable corporate and community plans; ‐ Provide educational opportunities to assist SUMA members in developing sustainable communities; ‐ Provide a tool kit of resources to assist SUMA members in developing sustainable communities; ‐ Incorporate the Sustainable Communities Initiative as an integral component of SUMA's corporate, advocacy, and governance initiatives; Municipal sustainability planning creates an avenue to generate inventive solutions that address social, cultural, economic, and environmental and governance challenges for the community in years to come. By creating a sustainability plan, people in a municipality will be working towards a set of common goals, with SUMA linking member municipalities to information that will help develop more sustainable communities in Saskatchewan. SUMA understands the importance of sustainability but also realizes that most municipalities run very tight budgets. In order to help municipalities balance their budget and the desire to implement sustainable projects SUMA has compiled a list of grants available from both the Federal and Provincial governments (as well as a few other organizations). These grants have a broad range of sustainable applicability so there should be at least one that matches the type of project you are undertaking.

Project Timing: Developed in 2007; Ongoing

Education Component: Informal ‐ Material available for viewing online at www.sumasustainability.org

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 91 of 236 Sustainable Management of Municipal Stormwater Drainage ‐ National Research Council Canada (NRC)

Contact: Dr. Darryl Dormuth, Project Manager Centre for Sustainable Infrastructure Research, #301, 6 Research Drive Regina, SK S4S 7J6 Phone: 306‐780‐5510 Email: Darryl.Dormuth@nrc‐cnrc.gc.ca

Website: http://irc.nrc‐cnrc.gc.ca/csir/projects/drainage_e.html

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: The National Research Council, The City of Regina, and the University of Regina are collaborating to develop mathematical models and measurement techniques that will help decision makers manage municipal stormwater drainage in a sustainable way. The models will help to analyze the effects of changes in urban land use, environmental regulations, potential changes in climate, and deterioration of aging infrastructure on urban stormwater drainage systems. The techniques will help to measure the long‐term performance of urban drainage systems, and the data from these measurements will be used to support the development and validation of the mathematical models. The project includes the following work: ‐ Develop improved techniques for measuring ground‐point rainfall in urban areas ‐ Analyze the heat addition from urban stormwater flow into receiving water bodies ‐ Assess the potential impacts of climate change on stormwater drainage in Canadian cities ‐ Evaluate the reclamation of stormwater runoff for urban irrigation ‐ Evaluate low‐impact development technologies for controlling the quantity and quality of urban stormwater, such as green roofs and other retention and attenuation facilities

Project Timing: 2007‐2010

Education Component: Formal and Informal, with information available for viewing at http://irc.nrc‐ cnrc.gc.ca/csir/projects/drainage_e.html

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 92 of 236 An Integrated Approach to Sustainable Management of Municipal Infrastructure Assets ‐ National Research Council Canada (NRC)

Contact: Dr. Mahmoud Halfawy, Project Manager Centre for Sustainable Infrastructure Research, #301, 6 Research Drive Regina, SK S4S 7J7 Phone: 306‐780‐5396 Email: Mahmoud.Halfawy@nrc‐cnrc.gc.ca

Website: http://irc.nrc‐cnrc.gc.ca/ui/index_e.html

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: This project aims to develop techniques to improve the coordination and cost‐effectiveness of asset management and renewal planning processes for road, water and sewer networks. The project includes the following work: ‐ Develop integrated data and process models for road, water and sewer network assets. ‐ Develop a reference architecture for integrated municipal asset management systems, which employs centralized shared data repositories, and integrates distributed software tools into a modular enterprise‐wide software environment. ‐ Develop models and algorithms for optimizing asset planning and management decisions. ‐ Develop a prototype GIS‐based integrated municipal asset management system that demonstrates the application of the proposed approach. The expected outcomes include the following: ‐ Data and process models to enable municipalities to integrate and coordinate their asset management data and processes. ‐ An architecture for implementing integrated GIS‐based municipal infrastructure asset management systems. ‐ Models for optimal and coordinated renewal planning of road, water, and sewer networks. ‐ A prototype GIS‐based integrated municipal asset management system for the management and renewal planning of road, water, and sewer networks. The software will be validated using data from the City of Regina. ‐ Practical guidelines and documentation to explain the implementation of the developed approach and software.

Project Timing: 2005‐2009

Education Component: Informal ‐ Material available for viewing at http://irc.nrc‐cnrc.gc.ca/ui/index_e.html

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 93 of 236 Adopt a Greenspace Program ‐ City of Regina

Contact: City of Regina City of Regina, 2476 Victoria Avenue, PO Box 1790 Regina, SK S4P 3C8 Phone: 306‐777‐7000 Email:

Website: http://www.regina.ca/Page2329.aspx

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: The Adopt A Greenspace Program provides an opportunity for volunteers to enhance the quality of parks and green spaces in Regina. The City of Regina's Adopt A Greenspace program makes it possible for citizens to contribute to the community. The City will coordinate volunteer efforts to complement maintenance by City staff and ensure our joint efforts realize maximum results. Anyone can volunteer and can donate as much or as little time as they like. Volunteers can do the following work: ‐ Pick up litter on a regular basis. ‐ Organize a spring clean up. Sites for spring clean up include parks, boulevards, creek banks, or other areas. ‐ Maintain traffic islands or walkways. This can include watering, mowing, and shrub or flowerbed maintenance. ‐ Look after shrub beds. This can include weeding and litter pickup, as well as minor trimming and shrub renovation. ‐ Pull weeds or cultivate annual or perennial flowerbeds. ‐ Clean park signs of dirt and graffiti. ‐ Other light duties needed to maintain our parks and greenspaces.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal ‐ Material for viewing at http://www.regina.ca/Page2329.aspx . The City will provide an initial orientation, as well as training and a written job description if needed

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 94 of 236 Centre Square Bikeway Project ‐ City of Regina

Contact: City of Regina 2476 Victoria Avenue, PO Box 1790 Regina, SK S4P 3C8 Phone: 306‐777‐7000 Email:

Website: http://www.regina.ca/Page1723.aspx

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: The Centre Square Bikeway Project was put into action by The City of Regina on August 22 of 2007, which implemented new bike lanes on Smith and Lorne streets from Victoria to College avenues. This project turned two streets feeding into the downtown from 2 parking lanes and 2 driving lanes into 2 parking lanes, 1 driving lane and 1 bikes only lane. Prior to planning, a public meeting and open house were held, and a Public Advisory Committee of residents, business owners, and commuters in the Centre Square area was formed for their involvement in the design and route selection process. Numerous public service announcements, media releases, and notices were sent out prior to the public meeting and open house, and before and after the launch explaining the changes, why they were made, and rules for both cyclists and drivers to follow. A media launch was held for the project with the Leader Post, Sunday Sun, and Regina TV stations there to cover the event, which made the evening news and both newspapers. This project is part of the City of Regina's Transportation Strategy, and plans to implement at least one on‐street bikeway a year for the next five years.

Project Timing: August 2007 to present

Education Component: Informal ‐ public meetings, service announcements, and media releases.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 95 of 236 Backyard Composting Program ‐ City of Regina

Contact: City of Regina 2476 Victoria Avenue, PO Box 1790 Regina, SK S4P 3C8 Phone: 306‐777‐7000 Email:

Website: http://www.regina.ca/Page604.aspx

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: The objective of the current backyard composting program is to encourage interested Regina residents to compost their leaves and grass. It has the potential to reduce their organic material by up to 50% over the summer months. Organic material occupies unnecessary space in the landfill and can result in unwanted production of methane gas from anaerobic (no oxygen) decomposition. Adoption of backyard composting is progressing on an incremental basis. This program consists of free public seminars on how to compost residential house and yard waste, free compost19 booklets, compost classes for schools, and responding to resident's questions on composting.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal ‐ free public seminars and composting booklets, and material available for viewing at http://www.regina.ca/Page604.aspx. Formal ‐ composting classes for schools.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 96 of 236 Big Blue Bin Recycling Program ‐ City of Regina

Contact: City of Regina 2476 Victoria Avenue, PO Box 1790 Regina, SK S4P 3C8 Phone: 306‐777‐7000 Email:

Website: http://www.regina.ca/Page598.aspx

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: The Big Blue Bin program is the largest and best‐known recycling initiative in Regina. Established in 1991, the program has recycled nearly 30,000 tons of waste paper, saving the equivalent of 420,000 trees. All sorts of household paper can be recycled through the Big Blue Bins, including flyers, ad mail, magazines and newspapers. The important thing is that the paper is clean (rinse milk and juice cartons) and cardboard boxes of every description are flattened. The 20 Big Blue Bins, which are situated in 13 neighborhoods around the city, feature a lower door to make it easier for recyclers with disabilities

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal ‐ Material available for viewing at http://www.regina.ca/Page598.aspx

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 97 of 236 Tinsel Mulch Christmas Tree Recycling Program ‐ City of Regina

Contact: City of Regina 2476 Victoria Avenue, PO Box 1790 Regina, SK S4P 3C8 Phone: 306‐777‐7000 Email:

Website: http://www.regina.ca/Page603.aspx

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: About 10,000 Christmas trees are recycled each year in Regina through the Tinsel Mulch Program. The program reduces the amount of organic material destined for the landfill and produces useful mulch for residential yards and gardens. The tree mulch is also composted to reduce the production of greenhouse gases such as methane, which contributes to global warming, and is a beautiful soil conditioner for Regina's flowerbeds and gardens. The tree collection begins in early January (following Orthodox Christmas) and takes about 6‐8 weeks to complete. The City distributes the organic "tinsel mulch" to residents in the spring.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal ‐ Material available for viewing at http://www.regina.ca/Page603.aspx

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 98 of 236 White Metal Goods/Scrap Metal Recycling Program ‐ City of Regina

Contact: City of Regina 2476 Victoria Avenue, PO Box 1790 Regina, SK S4P 3C8 Phone: 306‐777‐7000 Email:

Website: http://www.regina.ca/Page600.aspx

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: The objective of the White Metal Goods/Scrap Metal Recycling Program is to divert the material from the landfill, to recycle scrap metal and extract freon gas from discarded refrigerators. White goods (stoves, refrigerators, etc.) and scrap metal are separated and collected from incoming material at the Fleet Street Landfill. This program diverted 506 tons of material in 1998, and resulted in about $25,000 in revenue from a local scrap metal dealer. Incremental program improvements include monitoring of scrap metal prices to maximize revenue potential and to consider contracting with appliance repair businesses to promote the salvage useable parts prior to metal shredding.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Material available for viewing at http://www.regina.ca/Page600.aspx

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 99 of 236 Xeriscaping Program ‐ City of Regina

Contact: Randy Burant, A.Sc.T, Water Technologist, City of Regina 2476 Victoria Avenue, PO Box 1790 Regina, SK S4P 3C8 Phone: 306‐777‐7819 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.regina.ca/Page427.aspx

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: The City of Regina has introduced Xeriscaping classes free to the public. Xeriscape means, "water conservation through creative landscaping". A xeriscape landscape has the following benefits: * reduces outdoor watering requirements by half during the summer * often looks better than the common turf landscape * offers tremendous color, variety and beauty, even in winter * gives you more time to enjoy your yard because it needs less watering, mowing, fertilizing and weeding Xeriscape requires careful planning and a good design, but the guiding principle is water conservation. Since Regina doesn't get a lot of moisture, xeriscape relies on native plants that are drought‐tolerant. There are more than 100 perennials, annuals, vines, shrubs and trees suited to Regina's climate. To see the City's xeriscape demonstration site, visit Dr. A. E. Perry School at 93 Lincoln Drive.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal ‐ Free classes are offered through the City of Regina and material is available for viewing at http://www.regina.ca/Page427.aspx

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 100 of 236 Enhanced Water Conservation Program ‐ City of Regina

Contact: Randy Burant, A.Sc.T, Water Technologist, City of Regina 2476 Victoria Avenue, PO Box 1790 Regina, SK S4P 3C8 Phone: 306‐777‐7819 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.regina.ca/Page379.aspx

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: The City of Regina has had an Enhanced Water Conservation Program since the 1980s. It is an entirely voluntary program that relies on media advertising to communicate to the public methods for saving water and money. Over the years the City has added features to the media campaign: ‐ Free Xeriscaping Classes: low water, low maintenance landscaping classes, which over 3000 people have attended since their inception. ‐ A working display has been developed on the benefits of installing water efficient toilets using fixtures in the home. ‐ A Partnership in Education has been established with Dr. A. E. Perry School in Regina, and the City has worked closely with the students to instill good water use habits. As part of this partnership they have also established a Xeriscape garden at the school. ‐ In 2002 the City began replacing approximately 56,000 old and inaccurate water meters. As part of the program the public was educated on the use of the new and accurate water meters to monitor their water use in their buildings. Also included was a drive by Radio Read system that enabled the meters to be read automatically without entering the premises.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal ‐ media advertising, and material available for viewing at http://www.regina.ca/Page379.aspx

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 101 of 236 Eco‐Centre ‐ Craik Sustainable Living Project

Contact: Town of Craik; RM of Craik #222 Box 60 Craik, SK S0G 0V0 Phone: 306‐734‐2250 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.craikecovillage.ca

Location of Project: Craik

Project Description: This multipurpose facility, which opened July 3rd, 2004, features innovative and energy efficient building design and integrated heating, cooling and renewable energy systems. The facility serves as a focal point for indoor and outdoor demonstration and educational programming on sustainability. The Eco‐Centre is located just east of the Louis Riel Trail (Highway #11), one of the busiest and well‐maintained highways in Saskatchewan, situated approximately midway between Saskatoon and Regina. The Eco‐Centre is located on the edge of the scenic Arm River Valley, overlooking Arm Lake, Craik and District Regional Park and next to the Craik and District Golf Course. Funding for the Eco‐Centre is being generated through: 1. Fund raising campaigns such as 'Buy a Bale' and the 'Green Lottery' 2. Corporate, foundation and organizational sponsorship 3. In‐kind contributions and volunteer service 4. A grant and loan from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Green Municipal Funds.

Project Timing: Opened July 3, 2004

Education Component: Informal ‐ This is a demonstration project with material for viewing at www.craikecovillage.ca

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 102 of 236 Cypress Wind Power Facility ‐ SaskPower

Contact: SaskPower 2025 Victoria Avenue Regina, SK S4P 0S1 Phone: 1‐888‐SKPOWER Email: http://www.saskpower.com/contact/contact.shtml

Website: http://www.saskpower.com/poweringyourfuture/today/generation/cypress.shtml

Location of Project: Approximately 12 kilometers southwest of Gull Lake

Project Description: Being the first wind generating facility built by SaskPower, the Cypress Wind Power Facility was originally built in 2002, approximately 12 kilometers southwest of Gull Lake. It was built as a 9 turbine, 6 Megawatt (MW) facility, and in 2003 was expanded, adding 7 more turbines, generating 5 MW of electricity. Today there is a total of 16 turbines which generating up to 11 MW of electricity as part of SaskPower's optional GreenPower product. The Government of Canada has provided approximately $2.6 million in funding over 10 years for Cypress I and $1.47 million in funding over 10 years for Cypress II, as part of the Wind Power Production Incentive (WPPI) program.

Project Timing: Opened 2002; Ongoing.

Education Component: Informal ‐ This is a demonstration project with material available for viewing at http://www.saskpower.com/poweringyourfuture/today/generation/cypress.shtml

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 103 of 236 Regina Transit ‐ Employer Pass Program

Contact: Regina Transit City of Regina, 2476 Victoria Avenue, PO Box 1790 Regina, SK S4P 3C8 Phone: 306‐777‐7000 Email:

Website: http://www.regina.ca/Page618.aspx

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: Regina Transit's Employer Pass Program allows employees to have unlimited rides on Regina Transit for $47.50 per month ($570 per year) ‐ 12 months of riding for the price of 10 months. Employees will be able to purchase a photo ID pass, and can gradually pay for a pass through payroll deduction or any other method that works for the employee. The program encourages more people to take transit as opposed to driving their own vehicles and reduces fuel use and pollution: One bus load of passengers takes the equivalent of 40 vehicles off the road, saving 70,000 litres of fuel over one year and reducing emission of pollutants by more than 15,000 tons per year.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal ‐ Material available for viewing at http://www.regina.ca/Page618.aspx

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 104 of 236 Saskatchewan Centre of Excellence for Transportation and Infrastructure

Contact: Doug Wakabayashi; Patty Martin Highways and Infrastructure, Regina Regina, SK Phone: 306‐787‐4804 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.gov.sk.ca/news?newsId=20ddaf64‐b0b3‐4cce‐bd64‐7ba4a8ada0eb and http://www.usask.ca/research/news/read.php?id=794&newsid=1

Location of Project: College of Engineering, University of Saskatchewan (UofS), Saskatoon

Project Description: The Saskatchewan Government and the University of Saskatchewan have partnered to launch the Saskatchewan Centre of Excellence for Transportation and Infrastructure. It will be a transportation research and training hub, housed on campus within the College of Engineering. The Centre will have a strong focus on infrastructure management and design along with materials testing. It will serve as a "living laboratory" that will further leading edge research and train world‐class highway engineers in a real‐world testing environment. The Ministry and University will focus on developing a governance structure for the Centre that will accommodate input from other post‐secondary institutions in the province, the private sector and federal and municipal governments. The Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure will contribute up to $1 million initially toward applied research and specialized training programs through the Centre.

Project Timing: Launched spring 2008; Ongoing.

Education Component: Formal ‐ Research and training hub at the UofS. Informal ‐ material available for viewing at http://www.gov.sk.ca/news?newsId=20ddaf64‐b0b3‐4cce‐bd64‐7ba4a8ada0eb and http://www.usask.ca/research/news/read.php?id=794&newsid=1

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 105 of 236 SaskEnergy Elementary School Program

Contact: SaskEnergy Incorporated 800‐1777 Victoria Avenue Regina, SK S4P 4K5 Phone: 1‐800‐567‐8899 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.saskenergy.com and http://saskenergy.com/learningcentre/index.asp

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: In October 2004, SaskEnergy Customer Solutions department implemented an elementary school program, which brings into the Grade 5 science classroom an interactive powerpoint presentation on one of Saskatchewan's valuable non‐renewable resources, natural gas. The presentation takes about an hour, and answers the following questions: Where does natural gas come from? How much natural gas is there in Saskatchewan/Canada/the World? What is natural gas used for? Does it have a smell? What should you do if there is a natural gas leak in your house? The presentation includes educating students on how they can conserve energy and help the environment‐ adjusting the thermostat, ensuring the furnace is clean, using less hot water, changing light bulbs, and turning off electrical devices‐ and students are given a card with these energy‐saving tips to take home. Students are also directed to SaskEnergy's educational website called The Learning Centre, which is available at SaskEnergy's website (http://saskenergy.com/learningcentre/index.asp). The program is ongoing and a presentation can be scheduled any time of the school year. Most importantly, there is no charge to the school.

Project Timing: Implemented October 2004; Ongoing

Education Component: Formal ‐ Elementary School science education

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 106 of 236 Environmental Engineering Technology ‐ SIAST

Contact: SIAST (Palliser Campus) Saskatchewan Street and 6th Avenue NW, PO Box 1420 Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4R4 Phone: 306‐691‐8200 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.siast.sk.ca/siast/educationtraining/oncampusprograms/7261/5677/5851/index.shtml

Location of Project: SIAST Palliser Campus, Moose Jaw

Project Description: Environmental Engineering Technology is a diploma program at SIAST Palliser Campus in Moose Jaw. It provides knowledge and skill development in applying the principles of science and engineering to traditional engineering practices so the adverse effects of human activity on the environment are minimized. Students will receive training in: * Surveying * Solid and Dangerous Waste Management * Drafting * Environmental monitoring and control * Computer Applications and Modeling * Environmental impact and mitigation * Soil and concrete testing * Environmental audit * Water Chemistry * Environmental management systems * Ecology * Contaminant assessment * Hydraulics * Site remediation * Meteorology * Project management After two years of suitable industrial experience, graduates are eligible for membership in the Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians (SASTT) as Applied Science Technologists.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Formal ‐ This is a diploma program that has been accredited by The Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT) Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB). Material available for viewing at http://www.siast.sk.ca/siast/educationtraining/oncampusprograms/7261/5677/5851/index.shtml

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 107 of 236 Water Resources Engineering Technology ‐ SIAST

Contact: SIAST (Palliser Campus) Saskatchewan Street and 6th Avenue NW, PO Box 1420 Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4R4 Phone: 306‐691‐8200 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.siast.sk.ca/siast/educationtraining/oncampusprograms/7261/5484/5851/index.shtml

Location of Project: SIAST Palliser Campus, Moose Jaw

Project Description: Water Resources Engineering Technology is a diploma program at SIAST Palliser Campus in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. It provides knowledge and skill development in a broad base of engineering technology services. You will learn how to meet the demand for water of acceptable quality and quantity for municipal, industrial, agricultural and recreational use. You will receive training in: * Surveying * Atmospheric and hydrometric data collection * Drafting and analysis * Computer applications and modeling * Water and wastewater treatment * Soil and concrete testing * River engineering * Water chemistry * Municipal infrastructure * Hydraulics * Environmental engineering * Surface and ground water hydrology * Project management * Irrigation After two years of suitable industrial experience, graduates are eligible for membership in the Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians (SASTT) as Applied Science Technologists.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Formal ‐ This is a diploma program that has been accredited by The Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT) Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB). Material is available for viewing at http://www.siast.sk.ca/siast/educationtraining/oncampusprograms/7261/5484/5851/index.shtml

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 108 of 236 Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council (SWRC)

Contact: Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council #203 ‐ 115 Second Avenue North Saskatoon, SK S7K 2B1 Phone: 306‐931‐3242 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.saskwastereduction.ca/index.html

Location of Project: Saskatoon

Project Description: The Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council (SWRC) was formed in 1991 with a mission to help Saskatchewan and its people attain the environmental, economic, and cultural benefits that come from reducing waste through consultation, communication, education, and related support services. Their goals are to provide accurate and balanced waste reduction information, to encourage networking and partnership development, and to offer input on policies, which deal with solid and hazardous waste. SWRC's takes part in many activities, including the following: ‐ Waste Minimization Forum events held twice per year ‐ Participation on stakeholder committees ‐ Publications and response to enquiries ‐ Composting promotion and training ‐ Coordination for Waste Reduction Week in Canada for Saskatchewan ‐ Publication of issue‐based quarterly newsletter, WasteWatch ‐ Annual Saskatchewan Waste Minimization Awards

Project Timing: Formed 1991; Ongoing

Education Component: Informal ‐ publications, promotion and training, with material available for viewing at http://www.saskwastereduction.ca/index.html

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 109 of 236 SaskPower ‐ SunBridge Wind Power Project

Contact: SaskPower 2025 Victoria Avenue Regina, SK S4P 0S1 Phone: 1‐888‐SKPOWER Email: http://www.saskpower.com/contact/contact.shtml

Website: http://www.saskpower.com/poweringyourfuture/today/generation/sunbridge.shtml, www.suncor.com/renewables, www.enbridge.com

Location of Project: Approximately 5 kilometers southwest of Gull Lake

Project Description: The SunBridge Wind Power Project is an 11.2 Megawatt (MW) facility situated on four sections of land five kilometers southwest of Gull Lake, Saskatchewan. The project was commissioned in 2002 and is owned and operated by a partnership between Suncor Energy Inc. and Enbridge Inc., with SaskPower being the sole purchaser of electricity produced at the facility. The project boasts 17 Vestas V47 wind turbines, generating up to 660 KW of power, which supplies power to federal government buildings and other customers in Saskatchewan as part of SaskPower's Green Power product offering. In addition, the amount of zero‐emissions electricity the project generates offsets approximately 33,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year, which is equivalent to heating 5,000 homes. The initiative is part of a 10‐year $12.4 million federal government commitment in the fall of 2000 to support GreenPower development in Saskatchewan.

Project Timing: Commissioned 2002; Ongoing

Education Component: Informal ‐ This is a demonstration project with material for viewing at http://www.saskpower.com/poweringyourfuture/today/generation/sunbridge.shtml

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 110 of 236 SaskPower Shand Greenhouse

Contact: Marty Lelliott, Greenhouse Manager P.O. Box 280 Estevan, SK S4A 2A3 Phone: 306‐634‐9771 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://shand.saskpower.com/shand/

Location of Project: Adjacent to Shand Power Station, 10 km SE of Estevan

Project Description: SaskPower Shand Greenhouse is located immediately adjacent to the coal fired Shand Power Station. Heating systems capture waste heat from the power station's cooling system to heat over 1500 m2 of growing space. The Greenhouse produces an assortment of trees, shrubs, forbs and grasses; about 500 000 plants per year. The plants are distributed; free of charge, to Saskatchewan residents and organizations for shelterbelt, wildlife habitat, and reclamation projects. Interested individuals can apply for seedlings for spring planting. While most plants are produced in bulk, arrangements can be made to custom grow plants for qualifying special projects. One special project saw Shand Greenhouse produce over 80 000 Western red lilies, the provincial floral emblem, to celebrate the provincial centennial by educating about the cultural and environmental significance of this beautiful prairie flower. The plants were provided to conservation partners, schools and to 1000 citizens who submitted their name to a lottery. In conjunction with this project Saskatchewan Learning put together educational modules for various age levels to promote the cultural understanding of the flower and to educate about the ecological pressures faced by the species. The project was very successful and emphasized the deep and longstanding relationship that Saskatchewanians have with this floral icon.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Tours are available, large groups should be arranged in advance, online and hard copy information on native plants is available (e.g. plant collector cards with information about native plants, tree and shrub guide), on‐site and classroom programming for school children is available, please call.

Research Questions & Opportunities: We will consider all project proposals involve the use, growing, research of Native plants.

Published Research: Not provided

Page 111 of 236 Queer City Cinema

Contact: Gary Varro 102 ‐ 1819 Cornwall Street Regina, SK S4P 2K4 Phone: 306‐205‐2084 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.queercitycinema.ca

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: Queer City Cinema began in Regina in 1996, and has grown to be the largest and oldest lesbian and gay film and video festival in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Queer City Cinema gives independent queer artists the opportunity to come together in the preservation of queer culture, and present a broad range of voices and expressions through film. The films that are presented address many issues including, but not limited to community, sexuality, race and gender. Not only does Queer City Cinema provide queer artists an opportunity to present their work, Queer City Cinema extends into the community by providing an educational and awareness building opportunity for the larger community. Discussion panels and material are provided along with the films to create a dialogue in which the community can discuss film content, ideas, themes, and the relationship between the films and the broader community. Community and cultural sustainability is fostered through the creation of an outlet for queer artistic expression, but also for the entire community viewing the films in the creation of a dialogue on queer culture and experience.

Project Timing: June 4 ‐ 14, 2008

Education Component: Informal ‐ Awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 112 of 236 We Are Many Festival

Contact: WAM Team Phone: 306‐653‐2602 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.wearemanyfestival.com

Location of Project: Saskatoon

Project Description: The We Are Many (WAM) Festival seeks to celebrate the arts, public education, and community action in the hopes that bringing people together can have an positive impact on the environment. People attending WAM had the opportunity to sign a pact outlining ten actions that can be taken to create a better and more sustainable planet. Although WAM's main focus is on environmental sustainability, community sustainability is a large part of the idea behind WAM. Throughout the planning stages of WAM, many community organizations, all levels of government, artists, activists, and members of the community came together in unity under the goal of creating a greener community that is sustainable. As a community movement, WAM works to build cultural and community sustainability by providing an opportunity for people within the community to come together in celebration of what unites people, and also what can be done to create a community that is inclusive, supportive, and socially and environmentally friendly.

Project Timing: August 22 ‐ 24

Education Component: Informal ‐ awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 113 of 236 Unscripted: A Harvest of Cultural Ideas

Contact: Jeff Nye Dunlop Art Gallery, P.O. Box 2311, 2311 12th Avenue Regina, SK S4P 3Z5 Phone: 306‐777‐6040 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.dunlopartgallery.org/

Location of Project: Dunlop Art Gallery, Regina

Project Description: The Dunlop Art Gallery is proud to announce an exciting series of talks featuring Saskatchewan artists from across the cultural spectrum, in conversation with some of Saskatchewan's finest writers, curators, volunteers, and museum and gallery professionals. Unscripted is an ongoing series of conversations that the Dunlop looks forward to continuing into 2010 and beyond! The primary goal of this series is to provide ongoing opportunity for various key players in the artistic and cultural realm in the province to talk directly with the public about their work, within a particular context, framework or theme. The secondary goal is to provide our local audience with a glimpse into what's happening within the community and the province and allow the public to keep engaged and in touch with current debates and trends on a regular basis. Community understanding, engagement and awareness are the key objectives. The talks will be presented in the RPL Film Theatre monthly in 2008‐2009, from 7:30 pm ‐ 9:00 pm.

Project Timing: Montly in 2008‐2010

Education Component: Informal ‐ community awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 114 of 236 Speaking Pictures

Contact: Jeff Nye Dunlop Art Gallery, P.O. Box 2311, 2311 12th Avenue Regina, SK S4P 3Z5 Phone: 306‐777‐6040 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.dunlopartgallery.org/

Location of Project: Dunlop Gallery, Regina

Project Description: The Dunlop invited 20 Grade 11 students from Winston Knoll Collegiate to work with our Assistant Curator, Jeff Nye to investigate the Regina Public Library's permanent art collection and learn the role of a curator. permanent collection houses important works representing the rich pool of artists who have worked and lived in Saskatchewan. After learning about Saskatchewan art history and re‐imagining works in the collection through their own experiences, each student selected a piece for the exhibition. The exhibition includes wall text by the students and a special audio component featuring the students' voices telling stories that they created in response to the artworks. The class developed the theme and the title of the exhibition. 'Open Spaces and Everything In‐Between' takes into account the prairie landscapes that dominate the collection, and that among each of these portraits of Saskatchewan as a place, students discovered that there was room for abstraction, social commentary, history, politics, passion, innovation, identity and ideas. This innovative exhibition will offer the community an opportunity to see some important pieces by Saskatchewan artists and to hear what is being said by a younger generation of viewers in the reflective space provided by the gallery.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Formal ‐ school and Informal ‐ awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 115 of 236 Municipal Energy Conservation Program

Contact: Grant McVicar Director, Energy Conservation, Saskatchewan Research Council 220 ‐ 6 Research Drive Regina, SK S4S 7J7 Phone: 306‐787‐6033 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://municipalities.src.sk.ca/

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: The Saskatchewan Research Council's (SRC) Municipal Energy Conservation Program provides municipalities with financial assistance to become more energy efficient, reduce energy costs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. An area coordinator will schedule a visit with your municipality to do a complete inventory of all municipal buildings. A room‐by‐room inventory is taken, analyzing all lighting and heating equipment, pumps and motors. Once this information is collected a detailed report will be written, which outlines the current equipment installed, recommended equipment upgrades and the associated energy and cost savings. Once the report is completed, an application for funding for through SRC may be submitted. The maximum amount of reimbursement funding that is available in any one fiscal year (April 1 to March 31) is $100,000 per municipality. The inventory and report are a FREE SERVICE available to all municipalities. Another useful tool is the Saskatchewan Energy Conservation Database, where Saskatchewan Municipalities can view facility profiles for each municipal building with a room‐by‐room log of current lighting equipment, and a corresponding energy efficient upgrade. The database may also be used to examine power and energy consumption of individual buildings. This can be a useful tool to help monitor and analyze cost savings when making energy conservation choices for your municipality.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal ‐ Material available for viewing at http://municipalities.src.sk.ca/

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 116 of 236 Solar Water Heating Initiative for Today (SHIFT)

Contact: Grant McVicar Director, Energy Conservation, Saskatchewan Research Council 220 ‐ 6 Research Drive Regina, SK S4S 7J7 Phone: 306‐787‐6033 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.src.sk.ca/html/research_technology/energy_conservation/solar_heating/index.cfm

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: Solar Water Heating Initiative for Today (SHIFT) is funded by Saskatchewan Environment and is available for large consumers of hot water to install solar water heaters and save money on energy. The target market will be large consumers of hot water in Saskatchewan such as: * Businesses and industries residing and doing business in Saskatchewan * Multi‐unit residential buildings more than three stories * Provincial facilities * Public institutions (e.g. schools, hospitals) * Municipalities SRC will pay a one‐time fee for the purchase of pre‐ and post‐energy consumption utility records from the above organizations as related to solar water heater installations in their facilities. This reimbursement fee will match the federal ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat initiative and be the lesser amount of 25 per cent of eligible solar water heating project costs (40 per cent in remote communities) or $80,000. Applications for this initiative will be made jointly with the federal ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat initiative, administered by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). This program limits the overall government funding that may be used for any solar water heating installation project; these limits will be applied to SRC's program as well. The percentage and maximum amounts are identical for both SHIFT and ecoENERGY. Pre‐approval from NRCan is required before equipment and labour costs are incurred (Visit website for more detailed information).

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal ‐ Material available for viewing at http://www.src.sk.ca/html/research_technology/energy_conservation/solar_heating/index.cfm

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 117 of 236 Net Metering Program ‐ Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)

Contact: Grant McVicar Director, Energy Conservation, Saskatchewan Research Council 220 ‐ 6 Research Drive Regina, SK S4S 7J7 Phone: 306‐787‐6033 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.src.sk.ca/html/research_technology/energy_conservation/net_metering/index.cfm

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: The Saskatchewan Research Council's Net Metering Program will pay a one‐time fee equivalent to 25 per cent of eligible costs up to a maximum of $100,000 (i.e., maximum $25,000 payment). Projects with generating capacities of 100kW or less that comply with the local utility's net metering policies and enter into net metering contracts with their local electric utilities are eligible for funding under this program. Participants in the program agree to give the SRC access to their utility records for 18 months prior and 10 years after installation of the generating equipment. The types of generating equipment currently included in this program are: * Wind * Low‐impact hydro * Biomass * Heat reclaim * Flare gas * Photovoltaic (solar)

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal ‐ Material available for viewing at http://www.src.sk.ca/html/research_technology/energy_conservation/net_metering/index.cfm

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 118 of 236 Saskatchewan Native Theater Company

Contact: Alanis King, Artistic Director 228 ‐ 20th Street West Saskatoon, SK S7M 0W9 Phone: 306‐933‐2262 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.sntc.ca

Location of Project: Saskatoon

Project Description: The Saskatoon Native Theater Company (SNTC) is an award winning arts and cultural organization building upon Aboriginal culture and artistic expression. Theater is used as a tool for community and cultural development and sustainability. SNTC works with youth to provide educational and artistic experiences, and collaborates with other Aboriginal and non‐Aboriginal organizations and people to provide a unique and original theater experience. Participants in SNTC are not only given skills and career readiness training, but participants are also provided with the opportunity to build character and pride. Strength and support is drawn from Elders and the community building strong cultural and community relationships. Aboriginal talent is recognized, validated, and encouraged in an environment in which world class professional training and performance occurs. Community sustainability and development are a key focus of the work that SNTC does both in the training of youth to perform in theater, and also in the building of a strong sense of Aboriginal culture within the arts and education world.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Formal ‐ arts training, Informal ‐ awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 119 of 236 Mendel Art Gallery

Contact: Mendel Art Gallery 950 Spadina Crescent East, P.O. Box 569 Saskatoon, SK S7K 3L6 Phone: 306‐975‐7610 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.mendel.ca/index.html

Location of Project: Saskatoon

Project Description: The Mendel Art Gallery features permanent contemporary and historical artwork from local, regional, and national levels. There are also changing exhibitions quarterly. One of the Mendel's programs provides schools with art related learning resources and opportunities. Students are given the opportunity to view and engage in original art work, and critically examine visual culture. The school program connects with the needs of teachers and schools to provide programming to students that meet curricular needs. A focus is placed on the program being interactive and self‐directed. The Mendel also offers cultural experiences for children and families through two of their programs. Something on Sundays provides families with the opportunity to participate in free cultural events and activities. Mendel Kids is a hands‐on educational program that allows for children to develop art skills in a fun and enriching environment. The programs that the Mendel Art Gallery offers create community sustainability through passing on knowledge and culture in the arts in both formal and informal capacities with a focus on enriching the lives of children and families.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Formal ‐ schools, Informal ‐ educational programming

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 120 of 236 AKA Gallery

Contact: Cindy Baker 424 20th Street West Saskatoon, SK S7M 0X4 Phone: 306‐652‐0044 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.akagallery.org

Location of Project: Saskatoon

Project Description: AKA is an artist run centre that presents all forms of contemporary artistic expression within the visual arts, and is committed to serving their membership and the visual art community in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and Canada. Through AKA's location in one of Saskatoon's most culturally diverse and historical districts, artistic expression comes together with historical and cultural preservation. A focus is place on artistic expression that is innovation and captivating, and the artist run model is essential to the facilitation, production, and presentation of artistic pieces. Through a focus being placed on innovation, AKA is able to act within a leadership capacity in the art community and provide essential resources to other artists. AKA also seeks to connect artists from different political, cultural, and social backgrounds, and provide an opportunity for dialogue on differences in discourse. AKA preserves and sustains local and regional culture, and strives to provide development opportunities and sustainability by engaging both audiences and artists. The connection between audience and artist is essential to AKA, and creates a discourse which extends to local, regional, and national levels.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Formal ‐ Artist collaboration

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 121 of 236 PAVED Arts

Contact: Laura Margita, Executive Director 424 20th Street West Saskatoon, SK S7M 0X4 Phone: 652‐5502 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.pavedarts.ca

Location of Project: Saskatoon

Project Description: PAVED Arts is a community based organization working to advance knowledge and practice in photography, audio, video, electronic and digital media. An access centre is operated to provide opportunities for artists to do media production and post‐production. Professional development and workshops are offered to artists in all stages of their careers. Beyond working with artists, PAVED Arts promotes community and cultural sustainability through working with the community to provide educational opportunities through workshops, exhibitions, lending of equipment, and events. Partnerships are formed with community and social organizations to help people of all ages and backgrounds make media projects that convey their unique experiences.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal ‐ community and professional workshops

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 122 of 236 Tribe, Inc.

Contact: Tribe Inc. 12 ‐ 23rd St E Saskatoon, SK S7K 0H5 Phone: 306‐244‐4814 Email: [email protected]

Website: Not provided

Location of Project: Saskatoon

Project Description: Tribe: A Centre for the Evolving Aboriginal Media, Visual and Performing Arts Inc. is a registered non‐profit corporation that works with members of the local arts community, and both Aboriginal and non‐Aboriginal University of Saskatchewan Art and Art history Students. As an artist run centre, Tribe seeks to provide educational opportunities for Aboriginal artists to further their professional potential, and to create contemporary art. Contemporary Aboriginal media, visual, and performance art is offered in a manner in which challenging and critical responses can be facilitated. Although Tribe does not have a permanent collection, Tribe partners with other organizations to facilitates exhibits that are educational and work as a means of communicating Aboriginal cultural artistic expression. Partnerships and collaboration allow for Tribe to have a unique cross‐cultural audience on local, regional, and national levels, and present artistic works that are both artistically appealing and educational. Tribe also presents ongoing lecture series that allows for community and artist education, and the facilitation of dialogue on contemporary and historical Aboriginal art.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal ‐ awareness, professional training

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 123 of 236 Prairie Dioramas ‐ Life Sciences Gallery

Contact: Glenn Sutter 2340 Albert St Regina, SK S4P 2V7 Phone: 306‐787‐2859 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.royalsaskmuseum.ca

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: The Life Sciences Gallery at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum uses life‐sized dioramas and interactive exhibits to examine the ecology and natural history of Saskatchewan. Completed in 2001, the Gallery consists of an orientation area, a tour of unaltered Saskatchewan landscapes, a section called Global View that looks at how the province is connected to distant locations, and The Human Factor, which looks at regional and global issues associated with human activity, and potential solutions. Several dioramas in the Gallery focus on grasslands, simulating the sights and sounds of native prairie ecosystems and telling "neat stories" about different plants and animals through interpretive labels.

Project Timing: The current Life Sciences Gallery will be in place for at least 15 years, with periodic updates.

Education Component: The RSM has an annual visitation of about 150,000, plus another 20,000 students who take par in specific programs or teacher‐supervised visits.

Research Questions & Opportunities: What do visitors like and dislike about natural history dioramas? How do people with different learning styles engage with the content? What aspects of the museum experience are memorable? Do these memories have a lasting impact? What inspires people to come back for repeated visits? What strategies should teachers use to help their students get the most out of a museum visit? What are the benefits and drawbacks of this sort of public education?

Published Research: No research has been published about the LSG to date, but visitor use data have been, and will continue to be collected. This information will be published as part of a research paper about The Human Factor exhibit, this fall.

Page 124 of 236 Urban Canvas Project

Contact: Darrell Lechman ‐ Founder and Executive Director Saskatoon Community Youth Arts Programming Inc., 253 3rd Ave South Saskatoon, SK S7K 1M3 Phone: n/a Email: [email protected]

Website: Not provided

Location of Project: Saskatoon

Project Description: Urban Canvas Project is a Monday to Friday arts skills and personal development training program for youth at risk, ages 16 to 30. The project consists of practical experience and public art portfolio building obtained through community art projects, skill enhancement workshops, life skills training, and post‐project employment preparation.

Project Timing: The project is 35 weeks in length. It runs week days 10 to 5:30.

Education Component: intensive art skills development comparable to first year university.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 125 of 236 Engineering Education for Sustainability Initiative (EESI)

Contact: Dr. Garth Pickard, Professor Faculty of Education, University of Regina, 3737 Wascana Parkway Regina, SK S4S 0A2 Phone: 306‐585‐4529 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.cleanfieldenergy.com, http://www.bergey.com/

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: Cleanfield Energy Corporation and the University of Regina have recently signed a non‐ disclosure research agreement which links Cleanfield Energy Corporation, McMaster University and the University of Regina together to research and test alternative wind technologies. Cleanfield Energy Corporation believes that University of Regina will build on current research through systems engineering practice and social impact studies. Shamrock Energy Systems Limited in conjunction with Cleanfield Energy Corporation is focused on the distribution of innovative and affordable solutions for clean, renewable energy. Through the collaborative effort linking the RCE Saskatchewan, the University of Regina and Cleanfield Energy Corporation the goal is to contribute to Saskatchewan's role as an educational and industry leader in bringing alternative energy solutions and education for sustainable development to the province and to the rest of the world. It is proposed through the collaborative efforts of RCE Saskatchewan, the University of Regina and Cleanfield that the Vertical Axis Wind Technology (VAWT) be studied and tested for its compatibility, effectiveness and reliability in Saskatchewan. In conjunction with the RCE Saskatchewan and following informal discussions with officials from the University of Regina, the Saskatchewan Government, the Town of Craik and Cleanfield Energy, an agreed understanding of the importance and significance of establishing urban and rural research laboratory centres in Saskatchewan to advance research on alternative energy sources was realized. Currently, it is proposed that the urban and rural research laboratory centres (RLC) be established at the University of Regina and at Craik, Saskatchewan. The chosen sites are geographically positioned within the existing RCE Saskatchewan corridor and the locations provide for easy research accessibility, public visibility, educational training, resource servicing and for the town of Craik, an affirmation of the town's commitment to sustainable practice.

Project Timing: January 1, 2008 to January 1, 2018

Education Component: Formal educational research initiatives; Engaging rural and urban community planners and developers; Engaging school divisions and schools; Engaging the University of Saskatchewan, University of Regina and the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology in an inter‐organizational research consortia; and engaging the post‐secondary and private sectors in developing and marketing technology.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 126 of 236 Saskatchewan Home Energy Improvement Program (SHEIP)

Contact: Saskatchewan Housing Corporation SHEIP, Suite 900 ‐ 1920 Broad St. Regina, SK S4P 3V6 Phone: 306‐787‐4177 Email: n/a

Website: www.socialservices.gov.sk.ca/housing

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: The SHEIP program provides financial assistance to low‐ and moderate‐income homeowners to assist with the cost of energy efficient upgrades to their homes. The program offers a maximum non‐repayable grant of $4000 in southern Saskatchewan and $4700 in northern Saskatchewan. To meet eligibility criteria you must: ‐ have a gross annual household income below the Household Income Limits (HILs) ‐ occupy the property as your principal residence for more than six months of the year ‐ maintain legal ownership of the property Eligible Upgrades: ‐ Energy STAR High Efficiency Furnace or Energy STAR Mid‐efficient oil furnace (northern clients) ‐ Insulation ‐ Draft‐proofing (caulking, weather stripping materials, foam inserts, foam tape, expansion foam, and door sweeps ‐ Repairs completed prior to written approval from Saskatchewan Housing Corporation do not qualify

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal ‐ Material available for viewing at www.socialservices.gov.sk.ca/housing

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 127 of 236 Plovers On Shore

Contact: Habitat Stewardship Coordinator ‐ Plovers on Shore Nature Saskatchewan, Room 206, 1860 Lorne St. Regina, SK S4P 2L7 Phone: 306‐780‐9832 Email: [email protected]

Website: Not provided

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: Nature Saskatchewan's Plovers On Shore (POS) is a voluntary stewardship program that promotes the endangered Piping Plover as an ambassador for conserving shoreline/wetland habitat for plovers and other prairie species. POS works with southern Saskatchewan landowners to voluntarily conserve shoreline/wetland habitat by agreeing not to disturb or negatively alter plover nesting habitat including not draining wetlands, allowing livestock on the shoreline/wetland, or breaking surrounding prairie. Plovers On Shore: ‐ Conserves shoreline/wetland habitat for Piping Plovers and other wildlife through voluntary landowner stewardship. ‐ Increases awareness and education about Piping Plovers and other prairie species. ‐ Encourages and monitors the plover population in Saskatchewan through POS participants. ‐ Promotes beneficial management practices, and habitat enhancement and restoration.

Project Timing: Began May 2008; Ongoing

Education Component: Plovers On Shore aims to increase awareness and provide education on Piping Plovers and other prairie species targeted at landholders and to the general public.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 128 of 236 Wings Over Wascana Nature Festival

Contact: Friends of Wascana Marsh Box 28056, Broders Annex RPO Regina, SK S4N 7L1 Phone: n/a Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.wascanamarsh.ca

Location of Project: Wascana Park, East of the Broad Street Bridge near Wascana Marsh, Regina

Project Description: WOW is an outdoor nature festival at Wascana Marsh offering free wetland and wildlife activities, entertainment and guided hikes for people of all ages. This annual festival occurs on the second weekend in May to coincide with International Migratory Bird Day. Preceding the school (Friday) and public (Saturday) event days is a fundraising dinner on Thursday evening to raise monies for interpretive components at the marsh, followed by an interactive and educational day for school students on Friday. Public programming begins on Friday evening and continues all day Saturday. Programming includes live animal presentations, guided nature hikes, birding programs, earth songs, pond dipping, bird house building, and many more opportunities to connect with nature in Wascana Marsh.

Project Timing: Annually in conjunction with International Migratory Bird Day (the second Saturday in May)

Education Component: All three festival events (fundraising dinner, school day, and public day) are designed with formal and informal education components involved. A guest speaker presents on a variety of environmental themes at the fundraising dinner and activities offered during the public and school days are aimed at raising awareness, educating the public on environmental issues, and connecting people to the prairie ecosystem in an urban setting.

Research Questions & Opportunities: The impact of the Wings Over Wascana Nature Festival on schoolchildren, public, and volunteer involvement could be explored. Research could be done to investigate the connections made between volunteers, the public, and Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment and Parks & Heritage Interpreters workshops.

Published Research: Not provided

Page 129 of 236 YouthBuild Saskatchewan Green Affordable Housing Program

Contact: Douglas Morrison 322 Avenue C South Saskatoon, SK S7M 1N4 Phone: 306‐734‐5112 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.youthbuild.ca/

Location of Project: Throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: The objective of this project is to increase the availability of affordable green housing in the Province and the number of youth entering the building trades and industry. This will be achieved by forming regional housing partnerships to coordinate the building of new housing. YouthBuild is working with partner organizations, including the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST), to design very energy efficient housing. One goal is to reduce the energy required to heat the houses to 30 percent of the current houses built in Saskatchewan. A second goal is to generate thermal energy through passive and active solar techniques. Geothermal energy is also being evaluated. When appropriate, electricity will be generated using small wind turbines and solar photovoltaic panels. To reduce the cost of materials and labour to build the homes, the project is evaluating the use of prefabricated panels. YouthBuild Saskatchewan is working with the Carlton Trail Regional College to pilot a Production Line Building course. YouthBuild Interns from SIAST will assist in the design of the affordable homes.

Project Timing: Began June 2007; Ongoing.

Education Component: Formal and Informal

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 130 of 236 Asia‐Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative (APGCI)‐ Saskatoon

Contact: Doug Wakabayashi, Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation 1200 ‐ 1855 Victoria Avenue Regina, SK S4P 3T2 Phone: 306‐787‐4804 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.tc.gc.ca/mediaroom/releases/nat/2007/07‐gc020e.htm, www.apgci.gc.ca, www.buildingcanada.gc.ca

Location of Project: Located at Lorne Avenue and Circle Drive, and at Idylwyld Freeway and Circle Drive, Saskatoon

Project Description: Two projects, totalling $20 million in APGCI funding, are being undertaken by the City of Saskatoon. Two freeway interchange projects will be at Lorne Avenue and Circle Drive, and at Idylwyld Freeway and Circle Drive. These projects will complement the proposed South River Crossing, which will provide a bypass link between the southeast and northwest parts of the city. The projects will also improve access to the Canadian National Railway's (CN) intermodal freight terminal located in Southwest Saskatoon, and facilitate Saskatchewan shippers' participation in Asia‐Pacific trade. The local community will benefit from these projects, which will improve traffic flow, create jobs and improve the quality of life of local residents. These upgrades will have numerous benefits for both the public and trade traffic, including reduced congestion and vehicle emissions, as well as fewer travel delays for trucks crossing the city to access the CN intermodal terminal.

Project Timing: Press Release on May 24, 2007 ‐ the project is ongoing

Education Component: The Government of Canada and the Province of Saskatchewan released a statement to the public on May 24, 2007 and is available for viewing at http://www.tc.gc.ca/mediaroom/releases/nat/2007/07‐gc020e.htm

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 131 of 236 Communities of Tomorrow

Contact: Communities of Tomorrow #250 ‐ 10 Research Drive Regina, SK S4S 7J7 Phone: 306‐522‐6699 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.ctinfo.ca

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: The Communities of Tomorrow partnership is a not for profit enterprise located in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. CT fosters the development and commercialization of new infrastructure solutions for the global marketplace within the Regina regional sustainable infrastructure cluster. One way CT does this is by providing funding to industry and researchers to support their research and development initiatives. CT also partners with various public and private sector organizations to help make sustainable infrastructure products and services a reality. This includes providing proposal development support, connecting clients with experts who can provide research and development assistance, and facilitating product testing prior to commercialization. Over the next decade, the cluster expects its initiatives will have a significant economic impact in the Regina region and will have played a key role in the creation of numerous successful commercial products that will be available in the global marketplace. The cluster which includes the University of Regina and the National Research Council Centre for Sustainable Infrastructure Research will be recognized as an international leader in applied sustainable infrastructure research and practices.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal ‐ Communities of Tomorrow releases a monthly e‐newsletter available to those who sign up for it, and additional material is available for viewing at http://www.ctinfo.ca

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 132 of 236 Proposed Tall Wind Turbine ‐ City of Saskatoon

Contact: City of Saskatoon 222 3rd Ave. North Saskatoon, SK S7K 0J5 Phone: 306‐975‐3200 Email: n/a

Website: http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/electrical/wind_turbine.asp

Location of Project: Saskatoon

Project Description: The City of Saskatoon is exploring the feasibility and suitability of erecting a tall wind turbine in Diefenbaker Park. The feasibility study would include a comprehensive environmental assessment and a year‐long wind study for the proposed location. It is hoped that the outcome of the community engagement and feasibility study activities will lead to the construction and operation of a large wind turbine. The expected benefits of a single large wind turbine in Saskatoon are: * The provision of environmentally clean and cost‐effective electricity ‐ enough to power approximately 600 homes. * The potential improvement of the City of Saskatoon's environmental footprint by the offset of the City's greenhouse gas emissions. * The potential provision of a visible benefit for those residences and businesses wishing to participate in a program to reduce their own environmental footprint. * The creation of a very visible and useful tool for environmental sustainability education in our city. * Diefenbaker Park will become a tourist attraction for both residents and visitors. * The promotion of Saskatoon as a green and environmentally conscious city.

Project Timing: Saskatoon City Council has approved the initiative and has provided its support to SL&P for the initial phases of the project. In addition, City of Saskatoon Parks, Community Development and Leisure Services Branches have provided conditional approval of

Education Component: Informal ‐ The public was invited to attend an informational come‐and‐go Open House for the proposed tall wind turbine on October 7th at J S Wood Library Auditorium, and October 9th at St. Frances School Gymnasium, 2008. Attendees were provided with information and hand‐outs on this initiative and were invited to provide comments. City of Saskatoon staff were available to answer questions.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 133 of 236 Universal Transit Pass (U‐PASS) for University of Saskatchewan Students

Contact: City of Saskatoon ‐ Transit Services Customer Services Centre, 226‐23rd St. E (In the Downtown Bus Terminal) Saskatoon, SK S7L 0A1 Phone: 306‐975‐3100 Email: n/a

Website: http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/transit/index.asp

Location of Project: Saskatoon

Project Description: As of September 2007, University of Saskatchewan undergraduate students began paying a mandatory $118 fee for a universal Transit pass. The U‐PASS offers students huge savings for transporation on Saskatoon Transit. During the 2006/07 school year, University students using Saskatoon Transit paid $199 for a semester pass or $398 for the full school year. The new U‐PASS reduces that price to $118 for a full year (saving $280 every year). Although the new U‐PASS is mandatory for full and part time undergraduate students at the University, students with special circumstances may apply to the USSU (University of Saskatchewan Students Union) for exemption from paying the U‐PASS fee. Eligible students for the exemption include those living outside of city limits, those enrolled in distance education programs, those who live on campus at one of the residences, or those who have a valid disability parking pass. The U‐Pass encourages more students to use public transit which takes more cars off the roads and cuts down on greenhouse gas emissions.

Project Timing: Began September 2007; Ongoing.

Education Component: Informal ‐ Awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 134 of 236 Water Conserving Showerhead Exchange ‐ City of Saskatoon

Contact: City of Saskatoon 222 3rd Ave. North Saskatoon, SK S7K 0J5 Phone: 306‐975‐3200 Email: n/a

Website: http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/environmental_protection/water_conservation.asp

Location of Project: Saskatoon

Project Description: The city of Saskatoon held two showerhead exchanges in the winter of 2008. In addition to giving away water conserving showerheads to interested citizens, the exchanges also recycled old, wasteful showerheads to ensure they didn't end up in the landfill. The new showerheads not only conserve water, they save citizens money on their water bills.

Project Timing: The exchange took place on February 23 and March 1, 2008

Education Component: Informal ‐ A public exchange was held for all interested citizens

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 135 of 236 North Central Shared Facility

Contact: Educational Facilities at Regina Public School Board Scott Collegiate, 3350 ‐ 7th Ave Regina, SK S4T 0P6 Phone: n/a Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.northcentralsharedfacility.ca

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: The North Central Shared Facility aims to build sustainable community and culture by developing a shared, comprehensive facility in which formal education and informal community education can occur. Learning will occur across the community, and a strong emphasis will be placed on fully integrating the learning needs of the community with the learning needs of students at Scott Collegiate. Through the use of elders, mentors, apprenticeships, special projects, and connecting organizations, business, the community of North Central grows and learns together. A strong focus will be placed on ensuring that the North Central Shared Facility has elements of First Nations culture and community. By placing community organizations and businesses within the learning space of students, the North Central Shared Facility aims to build partnerships and enable students to learn from and with community organizations and businesses. Although the North Central Shared Facility is still in the planning and development phases, community involvement has been strongly encouraged and emphasized. As development and completion of the project continues, the North Central Shared Facility will be a strong element in the community and cultural sustainability of the North Central community.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Formal ‐ School, Informal ‐ Community Learning, Awarenes

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 136 of 236 Sustainable Rural Alternative Seminar Series ‐ Craik Sustainable Living Project

Contact: Glenn Hymers Box 60 Craik, SK S0G 0V0 Phone: 306‐734‐2250 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.craikecovillage.ca/outreach.html

Location of Project: Craik

Project Description: Community capacity and sustainability are built through speakers presenting on new or in development rural and agricultural alternatives. The series of speakers aims to address the economic and social needs of rural communities, and improve the marketability and regional identity of the community. Sustainability for rural community and culture is fostered through information being conveyed on farming and production alternatives that can occur within the community instead of outside. Awareness is stimulated in a forum in which community members are able to come together to share and learn while stimulating economic growth and diversification of products that are local and uniquely branded. The Craik Sustainable Living Project has developed partnerships with other rural and agricultural organizations to develop more opportunities through the seminar series for rural areas sustaining the sense of culture and community that exists within rural areas.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal ‐ awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 137 of 236 Resource Library ‐ Craik Sustainable Living Project

Contact: Glenn Hymers Box 60 Craik, SK S0G 0V0 Phone: 306‐734‐2250 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.craikecovillage.ca/outreach.html

Location of Project: Craik

Project Description: A library that encourages community members to become more sustainable and environmentally friendly has been developed on topics about sustainable development and climate change with books, videos, magazines, and other materials. The library is able to provide the community with the tools to educate themselves and create a community and culture that is focused on and is sustainable. The collection has been created through grants, funding, and individual donations, and is being housed at the Craik‐Branch Palliser Regional Library.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal ‐ Resources

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 138 of 236 Community Action ‐ Craik Sustainable Living Project

Contact: Glenn Hymers Box 60 Craik, SK S0G 0V0 Phone: 306‐734‐2250 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.craikecovillage.ca/community.html

Location of Project: Craik

Project Description: The Community Action project at the Craik Sustainable Living Program helps community members to determine their individual and community ecological footprints. Community members are able to enhance their level of skills and knowledge about the environment and sustainability through the process of determining ecological footprints. Education for sustainable development is intrinsic within the Craik Sustainable Living Community Action project as community members are educated to have the tools to make the culture of their community sustainable. The Community Action project has identified replacing inefficient household products and appliances with new, efficient household products and appliances, improving the management of waste and water, alterative energy and building methods, recycling, improved transportation, and making public and private buildings more sustainable as important initiatives. These activities raise the educational level of the community, and bring community members together under a common goal of building a more sustainable culture and community.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal ‐ awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 139 of 236 Saskatchewan Native Wildlife Poster Series

Contact: Joe Milligan, Education Program Coordinator Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, 9 Lancaster Road Moose Jaw, SK S6J 1M0 Phone: 306‐692‐8812 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.swf.sk.ca/education/education.shtml

Location of Project: Throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: The Saskatchewan Native Wildlife Poster series has been an outstanding success. It was created as visual representation of Saskatchewan's biodiversity and to raise awareness of Saskatchewan wildlife with youth and the general population. Each poster is created with presentation and back ground notes for teacher and volunteers. The graphics were created by renowned wildlife artist Paul Gerahty of Avonlea, Saskatchewan. The posters include 'Wild Hoofed Mammals' 'Grouse, Partridge, and Pheasants','Wild Rabbits and Hare, Big Rodents and Bear,' 'Wild Weasels' and 'Wild Cats and Dogs.' Recently, the poster series has expanded to include the Raptors of Saskatchewan series with 'Buteos' and 'Falcons' posters. 'Owls' will be released in 2009. Each poster is unique and highlights the vast diversity of wildlife that exist in Saskatchewan and draws attention to the unique ecosystems in which they live. To date more than 70,000 posters have been printed or distributed throughout Saskatchewan to school children and youth.

Project Timing: As long as posters are printed.

Education Component: More than 70 000 posters have been distributed through Saskatchewan to school children and youth. Posters come with presentation and background notes for teachers and volunteers.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 140 of 236 Wanuskewin Heritage Park

Contact: Wanuskewin Heritage Park RR #4, Penner Road Saskatoon, SK S7K 3J7 Phone: 306‐931‐6767 Email: n/a

Website: http://www.wanuskewin.com/

Location of Project: 5 km north of Saskatoon off Highway #11

Project Description: Wanuskewin Heritage Park is both a provincial and national historical site encompassing 760 acres located along the South Saskatchewan River just 3 km north of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. This site has been a gathering place for the Northern Plains First Nations People for 6,000 years. One of the main functions of the park is to educate people about First Nations history, culture, and beliefs. On the edge of the prairie where Opimihaw Creek flows into the South Saskatchewan River, the First Peoples found peace in a place that has changed very little over thousands of years. Since then, countless generations have returned to the valley to feast, seek help from healers, dance and tell stories. In the First Nations' community, it is remembered as a resting place ‐ a place of spiritual renewal. 184 species of birds and 37 species of mammals have been noted here. 14 species of amphibians, reptiles and fish have been seen, however a many more are likely on‐site. Existing vegetation is complex owing to the diversifying effects of topography and past land use. Many native plants have been identified and interpreted for your viewing pleasure.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: School and educator tours, interpretive and guided walks, interpretive panels for native plants throughout the park, several interpretive programs about flora and fauna and First Peoples culture and history.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 141 of 236 Mackenzie Community Programs

Contact: Allison Dean 3475 Albert Street Regina, SK S4S 6X6 Phone: 306‐584‐4250 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.mackenzieartgallery.ca

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: The Community Program at the Mackenzie Art Gallery aims to develop a returning audience that is informed and involved while providing a fun and educational experience. Programming is designed around the inclusion of people from all demographics and backgrounds, and brings people together under the common goal of experiential learning. The family program at the Mackenzie Art Gallery is one of the community programs that are offered. On Sundays, the Mackenzie Art Gallery offers family specific programs. The Learning Centre is open during regular gallery hours, and allows for families to explore the Mackenzie Art Gallery in an interactive and engaging manner. Art materials are available for use, and families are able to learn new art techniques together. The Mackenzie Art Gallery also takes slide shows of their collection to senior citizens in their communities. People who are not able to go to the gallery are able to have thought provoking visual art experiences despite not being able to leave their homes.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal ‐ awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 142 of 236 Mackenzie Art Gallery Education Program

Contact: Risa Payant 3475 Albert Street Regina, SK S4S 6X6 Phone: 306‐584‐4250 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.mackenzieartgallery.ca

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: Since the Mackenzie Art Gallery began, they have been providing educational programs for the community and youth. By maintaining close partnerships with the Department of Education, University of Regina, and local schools, the Mackenzie Art Gallery is able to meet the needs of both educators and students. Students are able to step out of the classroom, and into the gallery to learn about and experience visual art and artists. Through the experiential learning nature of the Mackenzie Art Gallery education programs, students are able to learn how to express themselves creatively. The Mackenzie Art Gallery has also partnered with the Street Culture Youth Project, and out of that partnerships have developed projects specific to inner city schools. An artist in residence program has been developed, and the Mackenzie Art Gallery continues to support other similar programs in the inner city.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Formal ‐ school

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 143 of 236 SaskWater GreenZone Sustainability Blitz

Contact: SaskWater SaskWater, 111 Fairford St. East

Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7X9 Phone: 1‐888‐230‐1111 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.saskwater.com/WhoWeAre/CommunityInvestment.asp?sub=subCorporateSocialResponsibility&ty pe=CommunityInvestment

Location of Project: Events took place in Aberdeen, Bruno, Warman, Martensville, Wakaw, Cudworth, Bellevue, St. Louis, Muenster, Humboldt and Annaheim.

Project Description: The messages of pride, respect and one play at a time were presented by members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders during GreenZone Sustainability Blitz ‐ Speaker Series pep rallies throughout the province in May. SaskWater was a champion sponsor of the program which included school‐wide pep rallies followed by water seminars under the theme "Water and Its Relation to Sustainability" in Grade 5 and 6 classrooms. During the pep rallies, the Roughriders referred to the Four Rs ‐ Rethink, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle ‐ as they challenged students to races based on water and energy conservation, and recycling. During the classroom seminars, it was evident many of the players involved had education backgrounds. The students were completely engaged as they discussed the water cycle, water composition in the body and conservation and preservation practices. SaskWater sponsored GreenZone Sustainability Blitz events took place in Aberdeen, Bruno, Warman, Martensville, Wakaw, Cudworth, Bellevue, St. Louis, Muenster, Humboldt and Annaheim.

Project Timing: Pep rallies took place in May 2008

Education Component: Formal ‐ Water seminars for Grade 5 and 6 classrooms; Informal ‐ Awareness. Additional material available for viewing at http://www.saskwater.com/WhoWeAre/CommunityInvestment.asp?sub=subCorporateSocialResponsibility&ty pe=CommunityInvestment

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 144 of 236 Energy Efficient Rebate for New Homes ‐ SaskEnergy

Contact: SaskEnergy Incorporated 800‐1777 Victoria Avenue

Regina, SK S4P 4K5 Phone: 1‐800‐567‐8899 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.saskenergy.com/saving_energy/energystarnewhomes.asp, http://www.energystarsask.ca/index.php

Location of Project: SaskEnergy, Regina

Project Description: SaskEnergy, on behalf of the Ministry of Environment, is offering an Energy Efficient Rebate for New Homes. The program provides incentives to Saskatchewan residents who purchase or build a newly constructed energy efficient home after April 1, 2007 that is either ENERGY STAR qualified, R‐2000 certified or has an EnerGuide for New Homes rating of 80 or above. The rebate program will help offset the cost premium that is often associated with purchasing an energy efficient home. Homeowners have the potential to receive up to $2,400 in rebates. Rebates include: * $1,000 for the purchase of a home that is ENERGY STAR qualified, R‐2000 certified or has an EnerGuide for New Homes rating of 80 or above, plus * $1,000 for the installation of a solar domestic hot water heating system, * $150 for the installation of a drain water heat recovery system, and/or * $100 for the installation of one qualifying natural gas appliance or $250 for two qualifying natural gas appliances. Qualifying natural gas appliances include clothes dryers, barbecues, cooktops, and ranges. The benefits to the homeowner of building an energy efficient new home are: * lower energy bills * improved comfort * government‐backed quality assurance * lower impact on the environment * higher resale value

Project Timing: Ongoing. The program applies to Saskatchewan residents who purchase or build a newly constructed energy efficient home after April 1, 2007 that is ENERGY STAR qualified, R‐2000 certified, or has an EnerGuide for New Homes rating of 80 or above.

Education Component: Informal ‐ Awareness. Additional material is available for viewing http://www.saskenergy.com/saving_energy/energystarnewhomes.asp

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 145 of 236 Household Hazardous Waste Days

Contact: Government of Saskatchewan (Environment), Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council (SWRC), City of Saskatoon Ministry of Environment, 3211 Albert Street Regina, SK S4S 5W6 Phone: 1‐800‐567‐4224 Email: n/a

Website: http://www.saskwastereduction.ca/hazardous/HHWdays.html, http://saskatoon.ca/org/environmental_protection/hhwd.asp, http://www.environment.gov.sk.ca/Default.aspx?DN=07bbe60b‐34a2‐4a5a‐905e‐1165ec6d28da

Location of Project: In Saskatoon and throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: This program provides Saskatchewan residents with an opportunity to properly dispose of household chemicals and waste products they no longer use. Unused items include: fluorescent light bulbs, solvents that people have in their homes, domestic use pesticides and corrosive cleaners. This program gives people a convenient and environmentally friendly way to dispose of household hazardous wastes. The Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council maintains a list of dates and locations of Household Hazardous Waste Days across the province on their website.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal ‐ Awareness. Dates and locations can be viewed at http://www.saskwastereduction.ca/hazardous/HHWdays.html

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 146 of 236 Sustainable Communities Grant

Contact: Green Initiatives Fund Co‐ordinator, Ministry of Environment 5th Floor, 3211 Albert St Regina, SK S4S 5W6 Phone: 306‐787‐2108 Email: n/a

Website: http://www.environment.gov.sk.ca/Default.aspx?DN=15ba2b6c‐acde‐479a‐bc55‐ 207856090fc9&l=English

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: Sustainable Communities Grants are awarded for projects that take place in Saskatchewan and work towards progress in the following target areas: * Climate Change ‐ project reduces greenhouse gas emissions * Eco‐tourism ‐ project addresses ecosystem preservation through public education and provides economic opportunity through tourism in Saskatchewan * Green Agricultural Practices ‐ project demonstrates or determines the feasibility of agricultural practices that minimize negative environmental impacts * Ecosystem Conservation ‐ project conserves resources, preserves and maintains ecosystems at risk or rehabilitates degraded areas * Sustainable Development Awareness ‐ project raises awareness of sustainable development through education activities, training, research, seminars or forums * Water Conservation and Source Water Protection ‐ project takes action to ensure a safe and sustainable water supply. Saskatchewan youth groups, community associations, non‐profit organizations, local governments including First Nation communities, educational institutions and municipal corporations are eligible to submit project proposals. Individuals or groups not included in the above list may submit a joint application with an eligible applicant. Funding is available to a maximum of $100,000.

Project Timing: Ongoing. The maximum length of a project is two calendar years from the time the funding is awarded. The application deadlines are October 15 and April 15.

Education Component: Informal ‐ Awareness. Additional material available for viewing at http://www.environment.gov.sk.ca/Default.aspx?DN=15ba2b6c‐acde‐479a‐bc55‐207856090fc9&l=English

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 147 of 236 Green Technology Commercialization Grant

Contact: Green Initiatives Fund Co‐ordinator Ministry of Environment 5th Floor, 3211 Albert St Regina, SK S4S 5W6 Phone: 306‐787‐2108 Email: n/a

Website: http://www.environment.gov.sk.ca/Default.aspx?DN=a780f95d‐0152‐4dcd‐a4e6‐ c2f13d12ad07&l=English

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: Green technologies are defined as those technologies which, through their adoption, adaptation or development, help develop or produce goods and services providing either a remedial or preventative benefit to the natural environment. Eligible technologies could include, but are not limited to the following examples: * Water purification and management ‐ water pollution prevention and treatment technologies; water recycling and ultra‐filtration systems; remote sensor and automation (e.g. wastewater treatment and management technology) * Development of best practices ‐ in all aspects of environmental management, which may include the adaptation, novel or innovative use of existing technology (e.g. phyto‐remediation) * Bio‐product innovation ‐ value added options in expanding markets for bio‐materials, bio‐industrial chemicals, bio‐processing or bio‐remediation * Agriculture ‐ farm efficiency technologies; water conserving irrigation systems; bioremediation and soil treatment; natural pesticides * Air Quality ‐ air purification products and air filtration systems; energy efficient heating, ventilating and/or cooling (HVAC) systems; air pollution and monitoring equipment; emissions monitoring and sampling equipment; indoor air quality testing equipment; data logging and remote sensing * Enabling technologies ‐ catalyst and membrane technology; distributed sensor networks technology * Environmental IT ‐ software and systems for environmental management, GIS & GPS applications; record keeping; waste and hazardous materials management * Materials and nano‐technology ‐ biodegradable materials derived from seed proteins and crop residue; micro‐fluidics technology for biochemical reactions; nano‐materials; composite materials; environmentally friendly chemical products and sensor technology * Materials recovery and recycling ‐ recycling technologies; waste treatment; internet based systems for materials trading and management; hazardous waste remediation; bio‐mimetics for advanced metals separation and extraction; composting technologies * Manufacturing and industrial ‐ advanced packaging; natural or green chemistry; environmentally friendly construction materials; business process and data flow mapping tools; precision and lean manufacturing process instruments and fault detection; chemical management technology and service

Page 148 of 236 * Transportation and logistics ‐ lighter materials technology for transportation vehicles; advanced pavements and road surfaces; smart logistics software and processes (e.g. the Ross Industrial Park project) Projects that cannot be funded include: * Projects that previously have received funding from the Green Initiatives Fund. * Projects that require on‐going funding from the province beyond two calendar years. * Initiatives that need to be undertaken as a result of a government order, such as investigations and remediation. * Projects that are NOT distinct from applicant's standard operations. Green Initiatives Fund money CANNOT be used to provide on‐going operational funding. The following can apply: * New and existing small to medium sized businesses registered in Saskatchewan. * Partnerships between a business registered in Saskatchewan and non‐business groups. Groups such as non‐profit organizations, non‐governmental organizations, academic researchers and municipal groups may partner with a business in working towards commercialization of a product or service. However, these groups are not eligible to apply for funding without a committed business interest. Projects with costs between $10,000 and $200,000 are eligible to receive funding up to 50% of eligible project costs to a maximum of $100,000. Projects with costs over $200,000 are eligible to receive funding up to 50% of the first $200,000 of eligible costs and 25% of eligible costs beyond that to a maximum of $250,000.

Project Timing: Ongoing. Pre‐qualification applications will be reviewed, as a minimum, on a quarterly basis each year according to the following deadlines: * March 31 * June 30 * September 30 * December 31

Education Component: Informal ‐ Awareness. Additional material available for viewing at http://www.environment.gov.sk.ca/Default.aspx?DN=a780f95d‐0152‐4dcd‐a4e6‐c2f13d12ad07&l=English

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 149 of 236 Energy & Greenhouse Gas Management Plan

Contact: City of Saskatoon 222 3rd Ave. North Saskatoon, SK S7K 0J5 Phone: 306‐975‐3200 Email: n/a

Website: http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/environmental_protection/ghg_plan.asp

Location of Project: Saskatoon

Project Description: The City of Saskatoon and Road Map 2020 are working together to engage the community on ways to better manage energy and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Road Map 2020 is a local non‐profit organization whose members represent a variety of sectors in the community, all working to make Saskatoon more sustainable. The input gathered by Road Map 2020 contributed to the Energy and Greenhouse Gas Management Plan, a plan for Saskatoon to lower its emissions. The Partners for Climate Protection Program, of which Saskatoon is a member, is a network of over 120 Canadian Municipalities that are taking action on climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. The program uses a five milestone framework to help guide municipalities to lower their greenhouse gas emissions. * Milestone One: Create a GHG Emissions Inventory and Forecast * Milestone Two: Set a Reduction Target * Milestone Three: Develop a Local Action Plan * Milestone Four: Implement the Local Action Plan * Milestone Five: Measure Progress and Report Results Meeting the milestones... 1. The City of Saskatoon has completed Milestone One. A full copy of the report City of Saskatoon Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory, Forecast & Target is available for review. 2. Completed in the fall of 2005 when City Council adopted targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 6 % below 1990 levels by 2013 for the community of Saskatoon, and 10% below 1990 levels by 2013 for the City's Corporate operations. 3. Achieved in December 2007 when Council adopted the Energy & Greenhouse Gas Management Plan. The Plan guide how the community and the City's Corporate operations achieve the targets set by Council. 4. Implement the Plan ‐ The City will begin implementing the Plan in 2008.

Project Timing: Ongoing. Implementation started 2008.

Education Component: Informal ‐ Awareness. Additional material available for viewing (including pdf of the plan) at http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/environmental_protection/ghg_plan.asp

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 150 of 236 Regina Plains Native Plant Restoration Project

Contact: Malin Hansen, Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan & Saskatchewan Watershed Authority #420 ‐2365 Albert St. Regina, SK S4P 4K1 Phone: 306‐787‐8707 Email: [email protected]

Website: Not provided

Location of Project: Wascana Park, Regina

Project Description: The project is located along the Devonian multipurpose trail, within the Wascana Centre Authority in Regina. The objective of this project is to investigate the establishment and growth of native plant species as well as their response to management strategies such as deferred grazing and fire. The project will also serve as a demonstration of ecological restoration and will therefore raise awareness of the native prairie ecosystem.

Project Timing: Ongoing. The site has been managed by the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority since 2003, in which year four acres were seeded with native grasses and forbs. An additional acre was seeded with native grasses in 2007. The remaining nine acres will be seeded i

Education Component: The project will serve as a demonstration of ecological restoration and will raise awareness of the native prairie ecosystem. Since the area is close to the University of Regina, the restoration area can be used as an outdoor laboratory for plant identification or research.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 151 of 236 Community University Institute for Social Research

Contact: Louise Clarke Community University Institute for Social Research, University of Saskatchewan, R.J.D. Williams Building, 432 ‐ 221 Cumberland Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7N 1M3 Phone: 306‐966‐8409 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.usask.ca/cuisr/

Location of Project: Saskatoon

Project Description: The Community University Institute of Social Research seeks to build sustainability and capacity for citizens and community organizations through community based research. One of the main goals of the Community University Institute of Social Research is to enhance the quality of life within the community, and this goal is accomplished by giving community organizations the ability to conduct social research to improve services as well as organizational and community sustainability. Research is seen as the glue that holds sustainability between community based organizations, academia, and government together.. Research has been published on the connection between community economics and sustainability, cultural sustainability in Saskatchewan, and issues around social justice and welfare of citizens. The Community University Institute of Social Research connects educational for sustainable development from the formal setting of academia to community, and bridges a variety of cultures to enhance the lives of citizens in Saskatchewan.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Formal ‐ University

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: http://www.usask.ca/cuisr/research/research.html

Page 152 of 236 United Church Saskatchewan Conference

Contact: President Moses Kanhai 418A McDonald Street Regina, SK S4N 6E1 Phone: 306‐721‐3311 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.sk.united‐church.ca/

Location of Project: Throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: The United Church Saskatchewan Conference seeks to build community sustainability through educating and working with the community in mutual ministry and worship. Community education events are often held at United Churches in Saskatchewan, and provide the community with the opportunity to learn and grow together. Social, economic, and environmental justice on local and global levels are sought through developing partnerships within and outside of the faith community in Saskatchewan. The United Church of Saskatchewan Conference organizes events, activities, and initiatives in which people are able to engage with each other and act in a manner encouraging community growth and sustainability.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal ‐ Awareness and Community Education

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 153 of 236 Social Policy Research Unit

Contact: Fiona Douglas Social Policy Research Unit, Faculty of Social Work, Room 464, Education Building, University of Regina Regina, SK S4S 0A2 Phone: 306‐585‐4117 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://cat.uregina.ca/spr/about_spr.html

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: The Social Policy Research Unit (SPR) at the University of Regina seeks to enhance community capacity and sustainability through research and community education. By working closely with community partners, SPR does community based research on issues that concern both the local and global community, and seek social justice. Advocacy, social change, and knowledge building are key goals of the work that SPR does. Through holding community forums, working with the media, publishing research, and organizing for social change, SPR seeks to build connections between the university community with the broader community to develop sustainability and social development. Nationally and internationally recognized speakers are brought in by SPR on a regular basis in a community forum environment. Recent speakers have included Jim Silver, Naomi Klein, Seymour Hersch, Ward Churchill, and Ralph Nader. By bringing in speakers from other communities, people within Saskatchewan are able to connect global issues to local issues, and come together to work for social justice. Recent research publications have included issues around poverty, inclusion of immigrants, and social and public policy issues affecting community members.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Formal ‐ University of Regina, Informal ‐ Community awareness and education

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: http://cat.uregina.ca/spr/publications.html

Page 154 of 236 Seniors Education Centre

Contact: Seniors Education Centre Centre for Continuing Education, University of Regina Regina, SK S4S 0A2 Phone: 306‐585‐5816 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.uregina.ca/cce/seniors/

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: The Seniors Education Centre (SEC) at the University of Regina aims to create educational and growth opportunities for older adults and seniors. Lifelong in a supportive environment is fostered through programs at the SEC. The classes and programs that are offered are both practical and academic. No prior formal education is required for the courses, and there are no assignments or tests. SEC aims to create an inclusive environment where sustainability for the older adult community in Regina can be fostered. Special social events and speaker series are offered to compliment the courses that are offered. Older adults are given the opportunity to participate in an academic and social environment that they might have not otherwise had the opportunity to participate in. The SEC creates an important linkage between the University of Regina community and older adults in Regina, and provides a reciprocal learning experiencing in which generation gaps are able to be filled in.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Formal ‐ School, Informal ‐ Awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: http://www.uregina.ca/cce/seniors/holdings/PopHealth%20Report.pdf

Page 155 of 236 Calling Lakes Centre

Contact: United Church Calling Lakes Centre, Box 159 Fort Qu'appelle, SK S0G 1S0 Phone: 306‐332‐5691 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.callinglakes.ca/

Location of Project: Fort Qu'Appelle

Project Description: Calling Lakes Centre is an education centre that is run in Fort Qu'Appelle by the United Church of Canada. Educational programs and retreats are held for the community in a beautiful setting on the shore of Echo Lake. Programming focuses on creating sustainability by providing people with the opportunity to engage and learn with each other. Topics have included fostering intergenerational connections, social justice, spiritual growth, and self‐awareness. The Calling Lakes Centre is operated throughout the year, and retreats are held on a regular basis. Community groups and individuals are also able to book space, time, and events at the Calling Lakes Centre. Having an event or retreat at the Calling Lakes Centre provides the opportunity for community groups to develop the capacity to work in a sustainable manner and build self‐awareness and group processing.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal ‐ community education

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 156 of 236 Quint ‐ Energy Retrofits for Co‐op Homes

Contact: Quint Development Corporation 2nd Floor, St. Paul's Nurses Residence, 230 Avenue R South Saskatoon, SK S7M 0Z9 Phone: 306‐978‐4041 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.quintsaskatoon.ca/ced.html

Location of Project: Saskatoon

Project Description: Quint's Neighborhood Home Ownership Program enables low‐income families to achieve affordable and stable homeownership within housing co‐operatives in the five core neighbourhoods. In addition, Quint plans to work with housing Co‐operative members over the coming months to make energy efficiency upgrades available. The goal is to improve the quality of homes, reduce energy bills, reduce the effects on the environment, and to make the repayment of the retrofit work affordable from money saved on energy bills. This initiative goes along with Quint's more holistic approach to Community Economic Development by integrating economic, social, ecological, political, and cultural development as part of a strategy, with the revitalizing and reclaiming of community as its primary aim.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal ‐ Awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 157 of 236 Straw Bale Building ‐ Workshop #2: Straw Bale Construction & Plastering

Contact: Calling Lakes Centre Box 159 Fort Qu'appelle, SK S0G 1S0 Phone: 306‐332‐5691 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.callinglakes.ca/programs/prog809b.htm

Location of Project: Fort Qu'Appelle

Project Description: Calling Lake Centre is a fully accredited educational centre of The United Church of Canada which nurtures growth in individuals, congregations and communities through programs, retreats and hospitality. At the Calling Lakes Centre in Fort Qu'Appelle, a workshop on straw bale building took place in fall of 2008. Shawn Hayter of Green Planet Homes Inc. discussed the history and philosophy of straw bale building and its place amidst modern construction techniques. He presented the theories which explain that straw bale is a safe, strong, and environmentally friendly choice for building, and why it's experiencing the current strong resurgence. Participants learned practical construction techniques, got plenty of hands‐on experience in completing a small addition on site, and learned how to manage the details of this type of construction. The plaster coat covering the straw bale construction is a critical element in the building process. It gives the structure its rigidity, and is an integral factor in what makes a straw bale house "healthy". Shawn will discussed the operational theory of straw bale and different plastering techniques during the second half of the weeklong workshop. He explained how to plan your plastering job and plastering techniques. Participants learned plaster mixes for Lime, Stucco, and Earthen Plasters and the advantages of each. The participants of the workshop built an addition to the Calling Lakes garage.

Project Timing: Tuesday September 30 to Saturday October 4, 2008

Education Component: Informal ‐ Training and Awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 158 of 236 Rivergreen Ecovillage

Contact: Prairie Ecovillage Development Corporation (PEDCO) 120 Sonnenschein Way (office entrance is actually on the 400 block of Avenue B South.) Saskatoon, SK S7M 1M8 Phone: 306‐652‐3268 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.prairie‐ecovillage.org/

Location of Project: Saskatoon

Project Description: Prairie Ecovillage Development Corporation (PEDCO), a Saskatoon not‐for‐profit corporation, is planning to build a $21 million ecovillage at River Landing Phase II in Saskatoon. RiverGreen Ecovillage will include 65 residential and 10 commercial units designed to achieve environmental, social and economic sustainability. RiverGreen will include 10% affordable housing, aiming for a diverse community with a range of income levels. The remaining units will be competitively priced for the Saskatoon market. Retail and commercial space will be available to environmentally‐sustainable businesses. Using advanced building techniques and technologies, RiverGreen will reduce non‐renewable energy use and greenhouse gas emissions 70% and potable water use 50%, compared to conventional buildings, making it among the most environmentally‐friendly developments of its kind in Canada. The ecovillage will be a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) registered project, targeting the highest Platinum level of certification. Reducing Infrastructure: ‐ Urban infill means less reliance on automobiles ‐ Reduced water use and storm water run off ‐ Energy conservation ‐ Solar energy ‐ Urban infill Brownfield site means reduced city footprint

Project Timing: Opening of Rivergreen Office June 2008

Education Component: Informal ‐ Awareness. (This is a demonstration project)

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 159 of 236 Free Knowledge Day

Contact: Charlotte Morrissette, Regina Public Interest Research Group 221 Dr. William Riddell Centre, University of Regina Regina, SK S4S 0A2 Phone: 306‐337‐2420 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.rpirg.org

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: The Regina Public Interest Research Group (RPIRG) hosted a one day event for students and community members to learn and participate in discussions on issues of public interest. The issues discussed this year included: provincial politics and student/voting apathy (this was a highlight because the provincial election was happening shortly after the event. Note that we brought in a professor to speak, and also an aboriginal politically active community member as well), Saskatchewan Tar Sands (educating people on the effects of oil and tar sands that are coming to saskatchewan), Aboriginal issues within post‐secondary education (unfortunately our speaker was sick and unable to make it), Videos (we showed films about Nuclear power, mulitculturalism and discrimination), Queer theory (the executive director of GBLUR spoke about the "economics of hate and happiness" as it relates to gay and lesbian issues, university education and student apathy (we discussed what university is, used to be, should be...etc). We had different student groups tabling the event and providing information for students. The event was free and catering was purchased from the local organic food store Eat Healthy Foods.

Project Timing: The event was on September 22nd, 2008 and began at 10:00am and ran until 7:30pm. There were guest speakers every 1‐2 hours, along with films and audio clips.

Education Component: The education was provided in a lecture‐style format for most of the presentations. This would qualify as a formal‐school type of education. Some well documented research was thoroughly provided and explained through slide shows, lectures and discussions.

Research Questions & Opportunities: There are many research topics that can be explored as a result of this event. The effects of tar sands and how it will affect sasaktchewan people (aboroginal people/homes/economies...etc in particular). Queer theory is a growing and expanding field with many opportunities for research on queer quality of life in canada, on campus and in the prairies. Research on why students don't vote, volunteer or engage themselves actively in issues of public interest compared to past generations. What is the university experience like for ethnic, gender and other visible minorities?

Published Research: To answer this question, you would have to discuss the particular works brought forth with the presentors. They were responsible for sharing their research, experiences and knowledge on particular issues.

Page 160 of 236 EcoQuest Grade 8 Outdoor Classroom

Contact: Scott Thompson; Shelly Loeffler EcoQuest c/o Buena Vista School, 1306 Lorne Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7H 1X8 Phone: 306‐683‐8125 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.ecoquest.ca/index.php

Location of Project: Saskatoon and throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: Ecoquest is a unique ecological, outdoor adventure program for grade eight students that provides active and challenging learning experiences. With Saskatchewan's diverse landscape as the classroom, Ecoquest students participate in field studies that bring the curriculum to life. The students, who come from all over Saskatoon, work cooperatively and form a close community as they share exciting experiences and develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of environmental and social issues. Ecoquest students develop intellectually, socially, physically and spiritually while also enhancing their self‐esteem and citizenship skills. This program's relevant and engaging experiential learning helps students to truly understand and critically evaluate real community issues that affect us all. Instructional field studies range in scope from day trips in and around Saskatoon to major extended expeditions. Time is also spent in the classroom responding to and analyzing the out‐of‐school experiences and the data collected. All the required academic subjects are integrated into Ecoquest's three major themes ‐ A Sense of Place, A Sense of Time and A Sense of Quality. Expeditions in the prairie ecozone include backpacking in the Great Sandhills, Cypress Hills, and Eastend in April and canoeing along the South Saskatchewan River in May.

Project Timing: During the school year

Education Component: Ecoquest provides instruction in all required areas of study: Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Arts Education, Physical Education, Practical and Applied Arts, Career Education, and Health. The foundational objectives of each subject's curriculum are delivered in an integrated instructional format through a variety of instructional strategies that include research projects, experiential field studies, and extended excursions.

Research Questions & Opportunities: We have had many people study our program and develop experiential programs of their own e.g. Earthkeepers, Lets Lead, Science Trek. Many people work with our students who are active in research topics: forest ecology, wetlands, prairies, geology, architecture, First Nations studies etc. etc; between 50 to 75 people will work with our kids this year.

Page 161 of 236 Our program is project based and has students actively researching, writing and presenting constantly throughout the year. Although their independent and group essays are unpublished, many of them become quite proficient at looking at qualitative and quantitative data.

Published Research: Janet McVittie with Curriculum Studies at the College of Education conducted a three year study called: Assessing the Hard to Assess: Learning in a Middle Years Outdoor Environmental School available online at the Stirling McDowell Foundation for Research

Page 162 of 236 Saskatoon Waste and Recycling Plan ‐ City of Saskatoon

Contact: City of Saskatoon Saskatoon Waste and Recycling Plan, Water Treatment Plant, 1030 Avenue H South Saskatoon, SK S7M 1X5 Phone: 306‐975‐2486 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/environmental_protection/waste_plan.asp

Location of Project: Saskatoon

Project Description: The new Saskatoon Waste and Recycling Plan has been developed through a comprehensive examination of the current waste management programs in Saskatoon along with extensive research, consultation and input from the community. Born out of a comprehensive set of guiding principles for the City as an organization and the community as a whole, the Waste and Recycling Plan has a strong focus on waste diversion and increased public awareness. It combines new and existing opportunities for Saskatoon to significantly reduce the amount of waste that is disposed to landfill each year. The Plan proposes many new opportunities for residents to reduce, reuse and recycle more. A summary of the programs include: ‐ a new way to pay for garbage collection ‐ the less someone throws away, the less they pay; ‐ curbside collection of recyclables, and later of yard and food waste; ‐ new, specialized facilities to process additional recyclable materials, including yard and food waste as well as construction and demolition waste ‐ education and awareness programs to help residents adjust to the changes and improve recycling.

Project Timing: The Plan was presented to City Council on November 5, 2007 and is ongoing.

Education Component: Informal ‐ Awareness. A pdf of the Waste and Recycling Plan is available at http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/environmental_protection/waste_plan.asp

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 163 of 236 Ministry of Environment Funds Titan Clean Energy Projects Corporation

Contact: Shauna Stanley‐Brown, Government of Saskatchewan (Ministry of Environment); Jamie Bakos, Titan Clean Energy Projects Corporation Ministry of Environment, 3211 Albert Street Regina, SK S4S 5W6 Phone: 306‐787‐0821 Email: n/a

Website: http://www.gov.sk.ca/news?newsId=352adf1f‐23d1‐4de1‐87f0‐f592b74e765f

Location of Project: Saskatoon

Project Description: An alternative energy technology has been approved for Go Green funding through the Ministry of Environment. Titan Clean Energy Projects Corporation of Saskatoon will use $160,250 of Green Technology Commercialization Grant funding to help in bringing its biomass briquetting technology to market. The process will turn waste agricultural and forestry biomass, such as oat hulls, into a carbon‐neutral heat and energy source for traditional coal consumers. Use of the waste biomass in this way will also reduce emissions of methane that would normally occur through decomposition. The product may also be used in woodstoves as a high‐energy, eco‐friendly alternative to firewood. With the potential to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 35,000 tonnes annually ‐ the equivalent of taking more than 8,000 cars off the road for one year ‐ this technology is a practical example of a low carbon energy source.

Project Timing: Ongoing. News Release on October 16, 2008.

Education Component: Informal ‐ Awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 164 of 236 SWEEP ‐ Saskatchewan Waste Electronic Equipment Program

Contact: Joan Meyer 101B 2366 Ave C North Saskatoon, SK S7L 5X5 Phone: 306‐373‐9337 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.sweepit.ca/

Location of Project: Saskatoon

Project Description: SWEEP (Saskatchewan Waste Electronic Equipment Program) is a non‐profit corporation established by manufacturers, retailers, and other stakeholders for the purpose of coordinating the collection and recycling of obsolete electronic equipment. SWEEP supports the responsible re‐use of old electronics wherever possible. When electronic items have reached the end of their useful life, SWEEP urges the public and businesses to recycle the equipment by dropping it off at any SARCAN depot. SARCAN coordinates the disassembly of the equipment and recycling of its component parts.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal ‐ Awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 165 of 236 ScienceTrek

Contact: Susana Chan 3220 Ortona Street Saskatoon, SK S7M 3R6 Phone: 306‐683‐7370 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.sciencetrek.ca A virtual classroom will be running on that site soon.

Location of Project: Montgomery School, Saskatoon

Project Description: Offered at Montgomery School, Science Trek is a field‐based science program created to inspire Grade eight students to grow academically, socially, personally and culturally. Science Trek is highlighted by hands on out of school experiences intended to fuel a passion for science and learning. Science Trek promotes lifelong outdoor pursuits such as hiking, biking, swimming, skiing, camping and canoeing. The program helps to foster an understanding of the diversity of science and the impact of science on human culture and the environment.

Project Timing: During the school year

Education Component: Students learn grade 8/9 science curricula and receive grade 9 credit for high school.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Students work with University of Saskatchewan with the Let's Talk Science Program and students have worked at the Sanofi Biotech Challenge with university mentors

Published Research: Not provided

Page 166 of 236 Young Women's Wellness (Grrlzone)

Contact: Christine Smith, Melissa Bendig 1431 Victoria Ave Regina, SK S4P 0P4 Phone: n/a Email: [email protected]

Website: http://whford.rbe.sk.ca/node/436

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: This after‐school and summer camp is designed to provide a space of support and empowerment for girls aged 11 to 13. At the after‐school program (facilitated at four community schools) and summer camp, the young adult women facilitators lead activities and discussions about various topics. These topics include, but are not limited to: healthy relationships, assertiveness, body awareness and puberty, community activism, media and body image, decision‐making, and boundaries and safety. These activities and discussions provide opportunities for youth participants to develop healthy decision‐making skills, leadership skills, self‐esteem, and self‐awareness.

Project Timing: September to June (after‐school) and July (all day, four days a week).

Education Component: Informal awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: How do skills developed in youth through this health promotion program influence later behaviours?

Published Research: Not provided

Page 167 of 236 Completing the Circle: End of Life Care with Aboriginal Families

Contact: Dr. Mary Rucklos Hampton Luther College, 3737 Wascana Parkway Regina, SK S4S 0A2 Phone: 306‐585‐4045 Email: [email protected].

Website: http://uregina.ca/hamptoma

Location of Project: Saskatchewan

Project Description: In order to educate health‐care providers about culturally appropriate end of life care for Aboriginal families, we interviewed Saskatchewan Elders, asking them to share their experiences and beliefs about death and dying in the Aboriginal world. From those interviews, this project has developed curriculum that can be delivered to health care providers within the bounded context of our Health District. This curriculum includes information about culturally sensitive and appropriate protocol for Aboriginal families. Curriculum consists of a video ("Completing the Circle: End of Life Care with Aboriginal Families"), PowerPoint presentation, and lecture material. Fact sheets describing key messages about appropriate cultural protocol when delivering end of life care to Aboriginal families are distributed to those who attend presentations as well as widely distributed to health care and service providers in hospitals and community agencies. Fact sheets of available services have been prepared for easy distribution to Aboriginal individuals, families, and service providers. They are culturally sensitive and provide relevant and easily accessible information. Fact sheets are provincially and nationally relevant. In addition, a video containing messages from elders to Aboriginal families has been produced ("Completing the Circle: Healing Message About End of Life Spoken to Aboriginal Families".

Project Timing: 2006‐2009 (applying for grant renewal to extend the length of project)

Education Component: Informal‐professional training and awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: This project is meeting three research objectives a) Enhance health‐care workers' awareness of Aboriginal families' end of life care needs, b) increase awareness of the available end of life care services, c)increase Aboriginal families' access to palliative care services.

Published Research: The project's team members have facilitated several conference and community presentations.

Page 168 of 236 Live Owl Webcam

Contact: Janet Ng 250 Thatcher Drive East Moose Jaw, SK S6J 1L7 Phone: 306‐692‐8710 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.sboic.ca

Location of Project: Moose Jaw

Project Description: Our Live Owl Webcam is a year round project where interested participants can visit our website and watch our live burrowing owls. The Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre has eleven wild, rehabilitated burrowing owls that are permanent residents at the centre. In the winter, you can watch the owls inside their cozy winter enclosure, and in the spring and summer, you can watch a burrowing owl nest development from a clutch of eggs to a group of young burrowing owls. Contact [email protected] for a learning program for our webcam.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: This project can be an informal learning experience where participants learn about the different growth stages while watching the webcam when they have a spare moment. Classes can also use the webcam to teach a structured program about the endangered burrowing owl and their nesting ecology.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 169 of 236 Wise Owlets Ecology Camp

Contact: Janet Ng 250 Thatcher Drive East Moose Jaw, SK S6J 1L7 Phone: 306‐692‐8710 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.sboic.ca

Location of Project: Moose Jaw

Project Description: The Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre runs two weeks of day camps, titled Wise Owlets Ecology Camp. Wise Owlets are naturalists for a day and learn about plants and animals. Our creative programs incorporate conservation and science into games, crafts, and lots of hands‐on activities.

Project Timing: July and August

Education Component: Formal environmental education in an informal setting. Kids are lead through crafts, activities, and stories that incorporate information about their surrounding environment. We emphasize Saskatchewan prairie plants and animals in our teachings.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 170 of 236 Owls on Tour

Contact: Janet Ng 250 Thatcher Drive East Moose Jaw, SK S6J 1L7 Phone: 306‐692‐8710 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.sboic.ca

Location of Project: Throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: If you can't come to us, we'll come to you! The Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre have outreach visits available during the school year and are put on by a knowledgeable staff member and one of two travelling education owls. Our programs are focused on education people about the endangered burrowing owl and other species at risk found in native prairie. Our mandate is to promote conservation and stewardship of native prairie. We visit groups of all ages, and programs may include a Powerpoint presentation, informative talks, songs, stories, skits, and the chance to interact with a live burrowing owl. Programs last approximately 45 minutes.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal‐awareness at Eco‐Fairs and events, but formal in school presentations

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 171 of 236 Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre

Contact: Janet Ng 250 Thatcher Drive East Moose Jaw, SK S6J 1L7 Phone: 306‐692‐8710 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.sboic.ca

Location of Project: Moose Jaw

Project Description: The Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre (SBOIC) is an educational facility dedicated to the conservation of Burrowing Owls and their prairie home. Located in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, SBOIC is at the center of the Burrowing Owl's range on the Canadian Plains. Burrowing Owls are in trouble in Canada; their populations have been declining sharply for over a decade and it's possible that there will soon be no more of these little ground owls left in Canada. In the summer months, SBOIC's focus is on in‐house tours of our facility. Emphasis is on learning about the prairie ecosystem, and the conservation of species and habitat. Bring a whole class or bring your family. Our interpretive staff give guided tours and pass along information about research and conservation efforts being made by SBOIC and our partners. Such a visit to the Centre includes: a walk through a giant burrow; the opportunity to view SBOIC's captive owls in their outdor enclosure; the chance to see wild hawks, coyotes, jackrabbits, gophers, and other prairie wildlife in the adjacent field; the opportunity to learn more about native prairie plants in Evergreen Native Prairie Garden; the chance to hike the 1.0km Luna Interpretive Trail; and perhaps the chance to meet one of our imprinted owls!

Project Timing: May long weekend to Labour Day weekend in September, open 10am to 6 pm everyday in the summer.

Education Component: Formal public and school presentations and informal guided tours

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 172 of 236 YEAH ‐ Youth Educating About Health

Contact: Stacey Ursulescu; Christine Bilinski 1431 Victoria Ave Regina, SK S4P 0P4 Phone: n/a Email: [email protected]

Website: Not provided

Location of Project: Regina and surrounding areas

Project Description: Statistics have shown that Saskatchewan has the highest chlamydia rate of all provinces in Canada. As well, Saskatchewan has the second highest rate of teen pregnancy. Therefore, Planned Parenthood Regina was created in order to provide youth‐focused sexual health services. As part of these sexual health services, Youth Outreach Educators visit schools, youth care facilities, and other community locations where they present information about prevention of unplanned pregnancies, birth control, Sexually Transmitted Infections, safer sex practices, delaying sexual activity and Planned Parenthood Regina's clinical services. Using humour and interactive presentations, Youth Outreach Educators provide judgement‐free sexual health information and refer youth to youth‐appropriate health care services. Organizations interested in booking presentations contact Planned Parenthood directly.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal‐awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Do youth in care have significantly differing attitudes toward sexual health and practices than their mainstream counterparts? There seems to be a differences in perceived risk activities and attitudes about disease and unplanned pregnancy. What are those differences, are they real? Or, not really that different?

Published Research: Hampton, M.R., Fahlman, S., Goertzen, J. & Jeffery, B. (2005). A process evaluation of the Youth Educating About Health (YEAH) program: A peer‐designed and peer‐led sexual health education program. Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality. SIECANN Newsletter.

Page 173 of 236 STI Awareness Campaign

Contact: Chris Smith 1431 Victoria Ave Regina, SK S4P 0P4 Phone: n/a Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.regina.cfsh.info/services.html#awareness

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: Statistics have shown that Saskatchewan has the highest chlamydia rate of all provinces in Canada. Therefore, Planned Parenthood used funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada to produced their 'STI Awareness Campaign'. Their campaign uses a combination of humour and directness on billboards, buses and bathroom advertisements around Regina. The major goal was to educate people that Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are often visually undetectable and that often the only way to find out if one is infected is to get tested. Another goal was to inform people that the testing for these STIs is no longer invasive. The testing procedure is at the heart of our campaign slogan: 'Get informed. Get tested. It's as easy as 1‐2‐Pee.' (Our thanks to PP Toronto for sharing portions of the slogan with us.) In addition, we wanted to create something that could be used province‐wide. Thus, the making of a 'youth produced youth friendly' pamphlet that discusses symptoms, why you should get tested, treatment, prevention and places to get tested. (We did not list all of the test sites, just those of our peer educator partners.)

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: informal awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Did testing increase during the campaign? Were there more enquiries about STI's due to the campaign?

Published Research: Not provided

Page 174 of 236 Sustainable Tools for Youth (Kahkewistahaw First Nation Health)

Contact: Kiran Kashyap Kahkewistah First Nation, P.O. Box 609 Broadview, SK S0G 0K0 Phone: 306‐696‐3291 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.kahkewistahaw.com/

Location of Project: Kahkewistahaw First Nation

Project Description: As a part of the Sustainable Tools for Youth, the The Task At Hand is a theatre project focused on developing and training young adults to experience the making and creating of a new theatre piece with a social issue, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, with the professional guidance of theatre professionals. The project was initiated by the Kahkewistahaw Health Center, The young theatre company met two to three times a week for thirteen weeks spending over 75 hours of creation/studio time with the professional artists. Outside rehearsal requirements included research, fleshing out character development, and memorizing text and movement. Easily these students committed to a 100 hours of work. The Task at Hand facilitated learning about this disability that is completely preventatable and brought that message to their communities. Through these young adults' involvement in this project, they have developed of their leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment. This project is only one small part of the overall health initiative. Other aspects of this program include cultural camps, which provide an intergenerational link in the community, allowing for Kahkewistahaw teachings to be passed on to the next generation.

Project Timing: The Kahkewistahaw First Nation initiated a youth‐based health program approximately ten years ago. Training for this particular project began January 23, 2007 and ended April 25, 2007

Education Component: Informal‐awareness and formal‐schools

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 175 of 236 Enviro Cup Workshop

Contact: Chad Reiss Education Programming Coordinator, Saskatchewan Science Centre, Powerhouse of Discovery, 2903 Powerhouse Drive Regina, SK S4N 0A1 Phone: 1‐800‐667‐6300 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.sasksciencecentre.com/modules.php?name=Sections&sop=viewarticle&artid=48

Location of Project: Saskatchewan Science Centre, Powerhouse of Discovery, 2903 Powerhouse Drive, Regina

Project Description: Saskatchewan is wild! Compete in a series of hands‐on environmental games and puzzles all about Saskatchewan. Test your team's skill at biodiversity, ecosystems, food chains, webs and pyramids. Your school could win the Enviro‐Cup!

Project Timing: During the school year

Education Component: The WILD! Saskatchewan classroom is an ideal location for teachers to bring to life student learnings.

Research Questions & Opportunities: None funded; collaboration and input welcome

Published Research: Not provided

Page 176 of 236 Cows, Fish, Cattle Dogs and Kids Interactive Game Show

Contact: Michelle Yaskowich Prairie Conservation Action Plan, Box 4752 Regina, SK S4P 3Y4 Phone: 306‐352‐0472 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.pcap‐sk.org/

Location of Project: Throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: Cows, Fish, Cattle Dogs and Kids!!! is a fun and educational Game Show about riparian areas for students in Grades 3 to 6. Riparian areas are the transition zones between land and water bodies such as streams, lakes, potholes, springs and coulees. Riparian areas are extremely productive places that influence water quality and provide important wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities. The Game Show teaches students about riparian areas and decision‐making related to ranch management and cows through the rolling of a dice and answering questions (topics include Cows, Water, Fish, Vegetation, Wildlife and Climate) to moooove their cow 'home to the ranch.' At the end of the game, they are left with the message to 'Eat Canadian Beef!' The Game Show also illustrates how ranchers, farmers, and urban dwellers need to work cooperatively to maintain these important "green zones". The Cows, Fish, Cattle Dogs and Kids Game Show is delivered in Saskatchewan through the Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan (SK PCAP). The Game Show is delivered annually in November at Agri‐Ed events, such as Fall Fair in Saskatoon and Agribition in Regina. Approximately 11,275 students have participated in the Game Show at Agri‐Ed and other events since 1998 when it was launched at Agribition. The Game Show is also delivered annually as part of PCAP's Eco‐Extravaganza (Eco‐X) and the Owls & Cows Tour, two educational programs delivered to Grades 1‐6 and Grades 3‐5, respectively, in rural Saskatchewan schools.

Project Timing: During the school year

Education Component: The Cows, Fish, Cattle Dogs and Kids Game Show was developed by environmental educators in Alberta and has been adapted for use in Saskatchewan. The Game Show was launched at Agri‐Ed in Regina in 1998 and has become a regular feature at Agri‐Ed Showcases at Western Canadian Agribition in Regina and Fall Fair in Saskatoon. Rave reviews have been received from teachers and hosting organizations about its effectiveness in promoting environmental stewardship to youth audiences. Students enjoy the interactive learning process and fun learning environment.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 177 of 236 Eco‐Extravaganza (Eco‐X)

Contact: Michelle Yaskowich Prairie Conservation Action Plan, Box 4752 Regina, SK S4P 3Y4 Phone: 306‐352‐0472 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.pcap‐sk.org/

Location of Project: Throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: Eco‐X is unique in Canada as it brings together diverse conservation and agricultural partners with the common message that clean water & healthy grasslands are good for wildlife, livestock, people & the land. Eco‐X is targeted to Grade 1 to 6 students attending rural elementary schools within Saskatchewan's Prairie Ecozone, where significant areas of native prairie remain. The Eco‐X program was developed initially by Parks Canada's Grasslands National Park in 1999 to reach students that would be taking over as the land managers for their family operation, and to show support & increase the students' awareness about the importance of the land manager's relationship with native prairie and species at risk. PCAP took over as the main lead in 2000 and since then has reached 11,445 Grade K‐6 students at 161 schools. Eco‐X features almost a full day of fun, interactive games, skits and songs on native prairie, species at risk and riparian stewardship including the same activities delivered through the Owls & Cows Tour (Cows, Fish, Cattle Dogs and Kids Game Show, Owls On Tour and Loggerhead Shrike presentation) plus seven additional activities including Showbird Show & Tell, Biodiversity Bash, Sanford & Polonius PI: Prairie Investigators, Homes on The Range, Wildlife Habitat Relay, Macro Invertebrate Mayhem and Scaly Saskatchewan.

Project Timing: During the school year

Education Component: The Eco‐Extravaganza brings together up to 8 agricultural and conservation groups including Agriculture and Agri‐Food Canada (AAFC‐PFRA), Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), Nature Saskatchewan (NS), Parks Canada's Grasslands National Park (PC‐GNP), Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre (SBOIC), and Saskatchewan Watershed Authority (SWA) to deliver programs on prairie conservation and management to Grade K to 6 students in rural schools across the Prairie Ecozone. We use fun, interactive games, skits and songs on prairie conservation and management to accomplish our goals. Some of the programs that we offer are coordinated with curricula in Saskatchewan (e.g. Macro‐Invertebrate Mayhem from Project Wet)

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 178 of 236 Owls & Cows Tour

Contact: Michelle Yaskowich, Prairie Conservation Plan; Janet Ng, Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre Prairie Conservation Action Plan, Box 4752 Regina, SK S4P 3Y4 Phone: 306‐352‐0472 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.pcap‐sk.org/ http://www.sboic.ca/on_tour.php

Location of Project: Throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: The Owls and Cows Tour brings together the Prairie Conservation Action Plan's (PCAP) Cows, Fish, Cattle Dogs and Kids Game Show and the Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre's (SBOIC) Owls On Tour Program as well as an entertaining presentation on the threatened Loggerhead Shrike. This fun, interactive program teaches Grade 3 to 6 students about riparian areas and native prairie, using the endangered Burrowing Owl and the threatened Loggerhead Shrike as flagship species for native prairie conservation. Between 2001 and 2008, the Owls and Cows Tour has visited a total of 426 rural elementary schools reaching 32,929 students. Rave reviews have been received from teachers about the Tours' effectiveness in promoting environmental stewardship to youth audiences. The Owls and Cows Tour requires approximately 2 hours with the program being delivered in the mornings and afternoons and is usually bracketed around a recess break. Students play the Cows, Fish, Cattle Dogs and Kids Game Show before recess and return after recess to participate in two presentations including Loggerhead Shrikes ‐ Butcherbirds: the Impalers and the Owls On Tour Program. Loggerhead Shrikes ‐ Butcherbirds: the Impalers consists of a slide show about the Loggerhead Shrike including a dress‐up activity where a student is dressed to resemble a shrike to aid in the students' identification of the bird. The Owls on Tour program consists of songs and skits and features an imprinted owl from the SBOIC. Group sizes of ~75 to 125 students work best as audience participation are key elements of these programs.

Project Timing: During the school year

Education Component: This fun, interactive program teaches Grade 3 to 6 students about riparian areas and native prairie, using the endangered Burrowing Owl and the threatened Loggerhead Shrike as flagship species for native prairie conservation.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 179 of 236 University of Regina's Wellness Group

Contact: Kelly Weldon University of Regina, 3737 Wascana Parkway Regina, SK S4S 0A2 Phone: n/a Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.uregina.ca/recservices/Wellness/index.html

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: The U of R's Wellness Group is an initiative to promote wellness among U of R faculty and staff. The Wellness Group is a partnership between Human Resources and the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies with representation from other areas on campus. The U of R Wellness group defines wellness as embracing the seven dimensions of well being (physical, social, intellectual, spiritual, emotional, environmental and financial) into a quality of living. It is about striving to live life to the fullest and maximizing your personal potential. Through the Wellness groups' interactive website, readers can learn about the seven aspects of wellness and on‐campus services that deal with these aspects. Also, the Wellness group hosts events and challenges (such as Wellness Wednesdays and Holiday Calendar Challenge) that educate U of R faculty and staff about different aspects of wellness as well as promote wellness. Wellness Wednesday activities range from walking the Fitness and Lifestyle Centre track (and touring the U of R Fitness and Lifestyle Centre) to Lunch and Learns. As well, the Holiday Calendar Challenge provides an opportunity for faculty and staff members to earn points for physical activity and other activities that enhance wellness.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: informal‐awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: The Wellness group plans to assess the risk factors of the U of R employees in a Health Check Clinic and send out a campus wide survey to better understand their wellness needs and interests.

Published Research: Not provided

Page 180 of 236 WILD! Saskatchewan

Website: http://www.sasksciencecentre.com/modules.php?name=Sections&sop=viewarticle&artid=60

Location of Project: Saskatchewan Science Centre, Powerhouse of Discovery, 2903 Powerhouse Drive, Regina

Project Description: WILD! Saskatchewan exhibit overlooks the beautiful Wascana Marsh and Bird Sanctuary, creating a feeling of walking into a natural refuge. WILD! Saskatchewan is a fun and interactive exhibit with a serious and compelling message about our environment and why we need to maintain it. Visitors will learn about Saskatchewan's amazing eco‐regions, topography and diverse life which all need to work in concert with one another. WILD! Saskatchewan also shares information about the conservation and protection of our world and what we can all do to help. Learn how man's development including the introduction of a new species has affected some of the province's native inhabitants. A life‐sized robotic grizzly bear and extinction game brings to light the extinction of plants and animals around us. A bird and animal watcher's dream, the WILD! Saskatchewan exhibit's powerful closed circuit camera lets visitors zoom in on the wildlife and plants of the great Wascana Marsh and Bird Sanctuary. A decomposing robotic gopher helps visitors understand the importance of the entire life process.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: The WILD! Saskatchewan classroom is an ideal location for teachers to bring to life student learnings.

Research Questions & Opportunities: None funded; collaboration and input welcome.

Published Research: Not provided

Page 181 of 236 Sustainable Ecosystems: The Marsh and the Urban Forest

Website: http://www.sasksciencecentre.com/modules.php?name=Sections&sop=viewarticle&artid=48

Location of Project: Wascana Marsh, Regina

Project Description: This wild and wet experience includes bird counts, aquatic critter analysis and water and soil testing. Students will contribute to a long‐term data collection that helps monitor the health of Wascana Marsh and Urban forest. Students need to be dressed appropriately for the weather. We go out in heat, wind, rain, and even snow! This includes wearing proper footwear.

Project Timing: September & October

Education Component: Students learn science monitoring techniques in Wascana Marsh, including bird counts, aquatic critter analysis and water and soil testing.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Students engage in long‐term research and monitoring in the marsh.

Published Research: Not provided

Page 182 of 236 Saskatchewan Native Plants: Our Heritage, Our Future

Contact: Chet Neufeld, Executive Director Box 21099 Saskatoon, SK S7H 5N9 Phone: 306‐668‐3940 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.npss.sk.ca/publications.php

Location of Project: Throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: The Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan has developed a poster to use as a visual aid to describe various uses for native plants, showing viewers why they are important and giving them a reason to appreciate and conserve them.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Poster for learning about native plants and their uses

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 183 of 236 Native Plants, Water and Us

Contact: Chet Neufeld, Executive Director Box 21099 Saskatoon, SK S7H 5N9 Phone: 306‐668‐3940 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.npss.sk.ca/publications.php

Location of Project: Throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: The Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan has developed and published a guide for youth to educate them about the function and importance of riparian habitats. Topics covered include native and invasive species, agriculture and water, users of wetland habitats and water pollution.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal awareness about native plant and riparian habitats.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 184 of 236 Native Plant Communities of Saskatchewan Activity Sheet

Contact: Chet Neufeld, Executive Director Box 21099 Saskatoon, SK S7H 5N9 Phone: 306‐668‐3940 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.npss.sk.ca/publications.php

Location of Project: Throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: The Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan has developed an activity sheet to give examples of native plants that are typical to different ecozones of Saskatchewan. Youth are engaged through a series of activities on the sheet such as a crossword, connect the dots and a word find.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal awareness activity to learn about native plants and plant communities.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 185 of 236 Native Plant Communities of Saskatchewan

Contact: Chet Neufeld, Executive Director Box 21099 Saskatoon, SK S7H 5N9 Phone: 306‐668‐3940 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.npss.sk.ca/publications.php

Location of Project: Throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: The Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan has developed a poster to give examples of native plants that are typical to different ecozones of Saskatchewan.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Informal awareness through learning about native plants and plant communities.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 186 of 236 Acreage Living: A Conservation Guide For Owners and Developers Of Natural Habitats

Contact: Chet Neufeld, Executive Director Box 21099 Saskatoon, SK S7H 5N9 Phone: 306‐668‐3940 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.npss.sk.ca/publications.php

Location of Project: Throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: The Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan has developed and published a guide for landowners and developers to aid in conserving and/or restoring land to provide habitat for native fauna and flora. Planning, design, and management are covered, and topics range from soil erosion and water conservation to enjoyment of natural areas.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Awareness education for habitat conservation/restoration planning and design.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 187 of 236 Rare Plant Survey Techniques Course

Contact: Chet Neufeld, Executive Director Box 21099 Saskatoon, SK S7H 5N9 Phone: 306‐668‐3940 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.npss.sk.ca/events.php

Location of Project: Regina or Saskatoon

Project Description: This course is perfect for professionals who conduct, contract, or supervise rare plant survey projects, seeking improved skills in project planning, execution or reporting. Government, NGO, industry, and consulting sectors will all find value in this course. This is not a plant identification course. Dr. Darcy Henderson is a Grassland Ecologist with Environment Canada ‐ Canadian Wildlife Service, and he authored the survey guidelines that form the basis of this course. Darcy is also Chair of the Recovery Team for Plant Species at Risk in the Prairie Provinces, and has 18 years experience in ecological research, management and teaching spanning Manitoba to Alberta, prairie and boreal systems, in private and public sectors. Darcy is volunteering with the NPSS and offering CWS facilities and monitoring sites to make this course happen.

Project Timing: Summer months

Education Component: Professional training, technical training

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 188 of 236 Annual Summer Field Tour

Contact: Chet Neufeld, Executive Director Box 21099 Saskatoon, SK S7H 5N9 Phone: 306‐668‐3940 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.npss.sk.ca/events.php

Location of Project: Throughout prairie ecozone

Project Description: The annual summer field tour is a weekend organized to spend exploring native grasslands in Saskatchewan. Formal tours are offered throughout the weekend. In 2008, the field tour took place south of Indian Head, SK, near the Cherry Lake area, an ecologically diverse area supporting interesting grassland species such as Downy Paintbrush (Castilleja sessiliflora) and the moist‐site Long‐bracted Orchid (Coeloglossum viride).

Project Timing: Summer months

Education Component: Formal tours offered during the weekend.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 189 of 236 Annual Rare Plant Identification Workshops

Contact: Chet Neufeld, Executive Director Box 21099 Saskatoon, SK S7H 5N9 Phone: 306‐668‐3940 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.npss.sk.ca/events.php

Location of Project: Regina and Saskatoon

Project Description: The Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan hosts rare plant workshops for anyone to attend. These workshops are designed for those with an interest in finding and identifying rare plants regardless of skill level. There are day‐long courses held in Saskatoon and Regina. We cover topics including general plant identification, general survey techniques, rare plant classification systems and rare plant identification and reporting. Participants will get an opportunity to see high quality photos and specimens of the rare plants and will receive take‐home informational packages to help them look for rare plants. There is no other course like this in Saskatchewan so take advantage of it!

Project Timing: Summer months

Education Component: Professional training through plant identification workshops

Research Questions & Opportunities: Participants are encouraged to conduct surveys and submit results to NPSS for which they will be paid $25 for the first survey and $20 for two additional surveys.

Published Research: Not provided

Page 190 of 236 A Guide to Small Scale Prairie Restoration: How to grow your own patch of native prairie

Contact: Chet Neufeld, Executive Director Box 21099 Saskatoon, SK S7H 5N9 Phone: 306‐668‐3940 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.npss.sk.ca/publications.php

Location of Project: Throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: For schools and community groups, this guidebook will give you a good idea of the steps necessary to create your own patch of native prairie. The most important part to remember is that this is a process, an interesting process, and not simply a finished product. The very nature of ecosystems guarantees that the prairie will continue to change even after it is established. This process of creating a native prairie ecosystem has almost limitless potential for use as an educational tool, for students of all ages. This guide is meant to be a generalized introduction to prairie restoration, and a guide to the steps necessary to grow prairie. We did not intend for it to be the only resource used in this process, and have therefore included a large section of references in a number of topic areas. Please use these references to expand your knowledge and ideas before you begin a project, and also use them for details about techniques while in progress.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Formal education for schools and community groups wishing to restore areas of native prairie

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 191 of 236 NPSS Annual Conference

Contact: Chet Neufeld, Executive Director Box 21099 Saskatoon, SK S7H 5N9 Phone: 306‐668‐3940 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.npss.sk.ca/activities.php

Location of Project: Throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: The NPSS annual meeting and workshop is typically held in February each year. Workshop themes vary from the native plant industry, to conservation issues, to native plants as part of our culture. The event is attended by conservation professionals, scientists, gardeners and nature enthusiasts. The event typically includes a workshop on plant identification or vegetation management.

Project Timing: Annually in February

Education Component: Workshops on plant identification or vegetation management offered during the meeting

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 192 of 236 Canadian Plains Research Centre

Contact: Dr. Polo Diaz; Ms. Lorraine Nelson 340 ‐ 10 Research Drive, Research Park Regina, SK S4S 0A2 Phone: 306‐585‐4758 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.cprc.ca/index.htm

Location of Project: Regina; research throughout Great Plains

Project Description: The Canadian Plains Research Center, established in 1973, is the longest‐serving research institute at the University of Regina with a initiate, undertake, encourage, support, and publish scholarly research on all aspects of prairie life, including its history, resources, land, and people. It does so through contributing to the development of a broad community of scholars of the region using interdisciplinary approaches that initiate and support scholarly research on all aspects of prairie life. CPRC's mandate is served by its programs for inter‐disciplinary research, scholarly publications, graduate (Masters and PhD) studies, research fellowships, and its lecture / conference / workshop series. Our aims are to foster an understanding and appreciation of the Canadian Plains region, develop a community of people studying the region, study and help solve problems of the region, its people and its resources, provide services to prairie institutions and researchers and publish scholarly work which examines life in the prairie region of Canada.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: The Centre offers a graduate program for masters and PhD students facilitating trans‐disciplinary research on topics relevant to the Great Plains. In addition, the Centre specializes in publishing scholarly titles about life on the prairies, including Prairie Forum, a multidisciplinary journal for research in the Plains.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Many research opportunities available for graduate students and other collaborators.

Published Research: Student research projects listed at http://www.cprc.ca/history.htm#paststudentshistory

Page 193 of 236 Stop Climate Chaos Dec.8 2007 Rally

Contact: Billy Patterson Victoria Park, City of Regina Regina, SK Phone: n/a Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=6588241817

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: Part of a global day of action to call on elected leader's to stop climate chaos. This event featured a variety of speakers representing many different groups, organizations, and generations. Master of Ceremonies was Dr.Marc Spooner. The event was attended by around 120 people, and there was many creative signs and an inflatable globe.

Project Timing: Dec. 8, 2007; Dec. 7, 2008 in conjunction with Poland international climate negotiations start.

Education Component: Included aspects and representation from all educational components, formal facts and informal awareness‐ raising

Research Questions & Opportunities: Showed the transdisciplinary nature of climate change

Published Research: Not provided

Page 194 of 236 Adaptation to Climate Change in the Canadian Plains

Contact: Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy University of Regina, College Ave. Campus, Gallery Building, 2nd Floor Regina, SK S4S 0A2 Phone: 306‐585‐5869 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.uregina.ca/sipp/ClimateChange_2008.html

Location of Project: Travelodge Hotel, Regina

Project Description: The semi‐arid Palliser Triangle in the southern portion of the Prairie provinces is second only to the Arctic in terms of its vulnerability to climate change in Canada. While public awareness about climate change is becoming mainstream, this unique patch of land seems to get lost in the discussions. Public policy to address adaptation to climate change will be a critical element in determining our success or failure as human societies. As such, this symposium presented information and analysis on adaptation to climate change in a policy‐ relevant and accessible manner for a Saskatchewan audience.

Project Timing: 39560

Education Component: Formal, academic and government

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 195 of 236 Canadians concerned about climate change

Contact: Jaret Pillar Facebook: Jaret Pillar, Canadians Concerned About Climate Change Phone: n/a Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=2316898543&ref=ts

Location of Project: Saskatoon

Project Description: A facebook group uniting over 800 (832 and counting) Canadians to discuss issues and strategies around climate change... Be part of the solution. Please feel free to post any environmentalism related stuff on the wall or start a new discussion. Anything you can share would be cool. The goal here is to be a place where people can gain access to quality information on climate change and also to provide a forum for users to sound off on climate issues and come together to help make things better. Knowledge is power!

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: informal‐awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: what does the average canadian concerned about climate change think?

Published Research: Not provided

Page 196 of 236 Sustainable Gourmet Dinner

Contact: Saskatchewan Environmental Society Box 1372 STN Main Saskatoon, SK S7K 3N9 Phone: 306‐665‐1915 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.environmentalsociety.ca/upcoming/SustainableGourmet.html

Location of Project: Saskatoon

Project Description: A fundraising dinner featuring locally grown or made gourmet food highlighting sustainability in the dining room.

Project Timing: Annually

Education Component: Guest speaker Amy Jo Ehman, who has done much to make the change from eating globally to eating locally and to educate others, shared her thoughts on food and the journey it doesn't have to take.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 197 of 236 Campbell Collegiate Eco‐Fair 2008

Contact: Emma Wilson, Campbell Environmental Club Campbell Collegiate, 102 Massey Road Regina, SK S4S 4M9 Phone: 306‐791‐8380 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/news/story.html?id=d4f3cf1e‐5f0e‐46d5‐8831‐ 2dea25541871&k=47316 http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=198118660000&oid=13175047612

Location of Project: Campbell Highschool, Regina

Project Description: [excerpt from leaderpost article] "We invited a whole bunch of groups from around Saskatchewan that have been involved in actions towards sustaining the environment," said Kaitlyn Hughes, a Grade 12 student and member of the environmental club. "There are also groups here that sell environmental products that help to eliminate pollution or conserve energy." More than 35 booths were set up throughout the Campbell hallways and gymnasium. The fair ran for the duration of the day and the majority of students were given time to peruse the displays. Presentations were also made in the Campbell auditorium about environmental issues relevant to high school students. RCE climate change student researcher Billy Patterson spoke to about 300 grade nine students regarding "the environment, climate change, and you."

Project Timing: 39562

Education Component: Engaging highschool students and community on a variety of sustainability issues.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 198 of 236 Saskatoon Nature Society

Contact: Branimir Gjetvaj, President Box 448, RPO University Regina, SK S7N 4J8 Phone: 306‐665‐1915 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.saskatoonnaturesociety.sk.ca/

Location of Project: Saskatoon

Project Description: The Saskatoon Nature Society, a charitable organization founded in 1955, brings together those interested in the natural world. Our objective is to promote the appreciation of nature and encourage a deeper knowledge of it through observation and sharing of experience. Our society supports nature conservation projects in the Saskatoon area and is an active advocate for the preservation of plant and animal habitats. We hold monthly meetings from September to April with talks, films and slide presentations on topics related to nature. We organize frequent field trips, where we provide opportunities to observe birds, mammals, insects and plants in the company of other naturalists. Three or more guided field trips are held each month in spring, summer and fall with occasional trips in winter. Visit our web site for a description of presentation topics and field trip schedule. We are stewards of the Saskatoon Natural Grasslands and Peturrson's Ravine, areas under the jurisdiction of the Meewasin Valley Authority. For our Young Naturalists' Program, we collaborate with the Saskatoon Zoo Society to offer workshops and field trips for young people aged five to eleven.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Field trips, Young Naturalist Program, monthly meetings

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 199 of 236 Saskatoon Zoo Outreach Program

Contact: Kathleen Zary, Program Co‐ordinator; Greg Fenty, Education Co‐ordinator Saskatoon Zoo Society, 1903 Forestry Farm Park Drive Saskatoon, SK S7S 1G9 Phone: 306‐975‐3395 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.saskatoonzoosociety.ca/outreach.htm

Location of Project: Saskatoon

Project Description: Interpreters present a 45 minute to one hour interpretive talk to schoolchildren on subjects such as birds of prey, reptiles and amphibians, endangered species, animal coverings, and carnivores and herbivores. Students can meet Ariel our Swainson Hawk. This magnificent bird of prey offers your students a close up view of this interesting raptor. Each fall, Swainson Hawks migrate 10 000 km south to the grasslands of Argentina. In this outreach we'll explore the adaptations of this raptor, compare them to other raptors, and discover the unique environmental challenges Swainson Hawks face in their South American migration. Or they can explore the fascinating world of reptiles and discover how they survive in their various ecosystems. Can a snake smell with its tongue? Are snakes slimy? Meet our Common Garter Snake from Saskatchewan or Central Bearded Dragon, a lizard from Australia, and find out! Maybe you'd like to meet Beatrice and Sophia our Domestic Ferrets. The Domestic Ferret originates in Europe where they were used to hunt mice around the house and barn. Today, we keep them as pets. Learn all about these amazing members of the mustelid family (which includes badgers, otters, weasels, mink, fishers, martins, and skunks!) and their special hunting techniques. Saskatchewan was once home to the Black‐footed ferret. The last wild ferret in Saskatchewan was seen in 1976. We'll look back at the history of Saskatchewan's grasslands and find out what happened to them, and what is being done to fix the problem. New in the fall of 2008, students can learn all about the porcupine. We take a close up look at the life of Saskatchewan's Porcupine and how this unique rodent survives a life high in the trees.

Project Timing: October to April

Education Component: Interpreters visit classrooms with live animals and deliver a 45‐minute presentation on that species, related species and their ecology.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 200 of 236 Saskatoon Zoo Discovery Tours

Website: http://www.saskatoonzoosociety.ca/discoverytours.htm

Location of Project: Saskatoon Zoo & Forestry Farm, Saskatoon

Project Description: Designed to compliment classroom studies, Zoo tours take approximately and hour to complete and encompass one of five different themes: The Carnivores, Hoofed Stock, Species at Risk, Pond Dipping and Children's Zoo. Students can meet the meat‐eaters ‐ on The Carnivores tour we'll meet our raptor birds and mammal carnivores and explore their adaptations for hunting and eating their prey. Students learn the difference between horns and antlers on Hoofed Stock tour. They also learn how many species deer live in Saskatchewan. We use concept of niche to understand how so many plant eaters can survive in one area, and we'll explore what happens when habitats are altered. For Species at Risk, students learn and discuss the importance of a healthy environment and human health as we discover why Saskatchewan has so many species at risk and what we can do to help. During Pond Dipping, students learn about the unique invertebrates living in Saskatchewan marshes. During Children's Zoo, students learn how scientists classify vertebrate animals during this hands‐on exploration of life.

Project Timing: During the school year

Education Component: Themed zoo tours designed to complement classroom studies for Grade 2 and up.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 201 of 236 Saskatoon Zoo Society Summer Camps

Website: http://www.saskatoonzoosociety.ca/zoocamps.htm

Location of Project: In and around Saskatoon

Project Description: Zoo camps are offered throughout the year, but summer camps allow for Zoo and prairie habitat exploration in and around Saskatoon. The Bio‐explorers camp for 11‐14 year olds is a wild week with the Zoo Society. We'll get to know our animal friends with help from the Saskatoon Zoo Society interpreters and Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo Zookeepers. In this camp we'll explore local conservation areas like Pike Lake, the Saskatoon Natural Grasslands, and Beaver Creek. Lots of hand‐on experiences including a canoe excursion on the South Saskatchewan River. Grab your sleeping bag: this exciting camp Camp includes a sleepover at the Zoo on Thursday.

Project Timing: July and August

Education Component: Several camps offered in and around the Saskatoon Zoo, including overnights at the zoo and in surrounding areas. Children learn about animals, how a zoo works, and prairie habitats and species.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 202 of 236 Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation 75th Anniversary Colouring Book

Contact: Joe Milligan, Education Program Coordinator Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, 9 Lancaster Road Moose Jaw, SK S6J 1M0 Phone: 306‐692‐8812 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.swf.sk.ca/kids/colourbook.shtml

Location of Project: Saskatchewan

Project Description: Presently more 15,000 colouring books have been distributed to children throughout the Saskatchewan. Most of the books have been distributed by SWF branches to schools, hospitals and senior home throughout Saskatchewan. Contact your local branch or the SWF office to get your copy. Sample pages from the colouring book are available online through the Wildlife Federation's website.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: The colouring book provides informal awareness to children during the process of colouring ‐ the text on the pages tells the story of Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation and wildlife and conservation in Saskatchewan.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 203 of 236 Wonders of Wildlife ‐ A Leader's Activity Guide for Teaching Young Conservationists

Contact: Joe Milligan, Education Program Coordinator Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, 9 Lancaster Road Moose Jaw, SK S6J 1M0 Phone: 306‐692‐8812 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.swf.sk.ca/education/wow‐overview.shtml

Location of Project: Saskatchewan

Project Description: The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation's Wonders of Wildlife manual provides outdoor enthusiast with the tools to share their knowledge, special skills, or the love of a sport or hobby with youth. Mentoring is one of the ways to really have an impact on the attitudes and development of young people. The original purpose of Wonders of Wildlife was to encourage SWF branches and youth volunteers to get branch youth groups started and provide some activities that can be used within the groups. The program is divided into 5 main areas: Fishing and Aquatics, Hunting and Trapping, Conservation, Wildlife and Outdoor Appreciation, Outdoor Skills, and Winter Activities. Each program area contains activities for three levels: Junior (ages 7‐9), Intermediate (ages 10‐12), and Senior (ages 13‐15+). The program is designed so that youth can join in the program at any time, and at any age level. The older members may wish to take on leadership roles, and this often helps to retain their enthusiasm for the program. Developing a youth program does not have to be difficult. Leaders and mentors should use their own strengths and contacts, keeping in mind the interests of the kids, to bring the program alive and active. Another important thing to remember is to get the kids outside as much as possible. Lets give them the same chance to have fun and appreciate the outdoors as we did growing up. Manuals are $25 plus GST and $10 shipping and handling and can be ordered by contacting Joe Milligan, Education Program Coordinator.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: The Wonders of Wildlife Manual provides outdoor enthusiasts and professionals with the tools to share their knowledge, special skills, or love of a sport or hobby with youth, enabling them to mentor young people from ages 7 to 15+.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 204 of 236 Wildlife Notebook

Contact: Joe Milligan, Education Program Coordinator Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, 9 Lancaster Road Moose Jaw, SK S6J 1M0 Phone: 306‐692‐8812 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.swf.sk.ca/kids/wildlifenotebook.shtml

Location of Project: Online (global)

Project Description: The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation web site is a wealth of information on wildlife, conservation and education. Besides having information of the SWF and the events around the province the site has background information on some interesting topics. The Wildlife Notebook page is a great place to find out information Saskatchewan wildlife. Found in the 'Kid's Korner' his page contains background information, pictures and range maps and other captivating facts. This page is a work in process and is constantly being updated so check back often.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Extensive online reference of wildlife found in Saskatchewan complete with photos and species information. Information is similar to that found in the Native Wildlife Posters.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Students can use this resource for school projects.

Published Research: Not provided

Page 205 of 236 Nicolle Flats Interpretive Area

Contact: Buffalo Pound Provincial Park Staff Rm 206 ‐ 110 Ominica St. W Moose Jaw, SK S6H 6V2 Phone: 306‐694‐3229 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.tpcs.gov.sk.ca/HikingAtBuffaloPound

Location of Project: Buffalo Pound Provincial Park, 40 km North of Moose Jaw, Take Highway 2, then 202 east to the park

Project Description: A place to visit year round, Nicolle Flats Interpretive Area is home to Nicolle Flats Marsh, the homestead site of the Nicolle family who moved to the area in 1881, a bison‐viewing tower and captive bison herd, and five self‐ guided interpretive trails for a total of 8 kilometers of hiking through the marsh and surrounding uplands. The area is home to a great diversity of prairie bird and plant species. In the marsh area, you may see birds, reptiles and mammals including sora rails, yellow‐headed blackbirds, American bitterns, western plains garter snakes, muskrats, pintail ducks, canvasback ducks, shoveler ducks, coots, grebes and in the water watch for other forms of life such as water tigers, dragonfly nymphs, water boatmen, caddisfly larva as well as many other species. In the upland areas, watch for songbirds and grouse, reptiles and mammals. During the summer, interpretive programs are available by visiting the visitor's centre.

Project Timing: Year‐round, but interpretive programs only available during the summer

Education Component: Interpretive signage is provided along the trails; guided hikes during the summer months.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 206 of 236 Saskatchewan Conservation Data Centre

Contact: Ben Sawa, Data Manager; Jeff Keith, Biodiversity Specialist Saskatchewan Conservation Data Centre, Fish and Wildlife Branch, Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment, 3211 Albert Street Regina, Sk S4S 5W6 Phone: 306‐787‐9038 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.biodiversity.sk.ca

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: The mission of the Saskatchewan Conservation Data Centre is to serve the Saskatchewan public by gathering, interpreting and distributing standardized information on the ecological status of provincial wild species and communities. We are committed to the conservation of biological diversity, high quality science and service, universal access, our hemispheric network and being a provincial clearinghouse for threatened and endangered species information. Formed as a cooperative venture between the Province of Saskatchewan (Ministry of Environment), The Nature Conservancy of the U.S.A. and Canada, the organization is currently a partnership between Nature Saskatchewan and the Province of Saskatchewan, residing at the Fish and Wildlife Branch of the Ministry of Environment. The SKCDC is a place where data about rare and at risk species in the province is stored as well as providing educational fact sheets and species lists for the general public and industry. Anyone can enter species accounts on the website into the database.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Species lists and other educational material for industry and the general public; Information on development guidelines with respect to species at risk provided to those requesting information.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 207 of 236 Saskatchewan Ecosystem Image Information System

Website: http://www.biodiversity.sk.ca/database/

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: The goal of EIIS is to obtain relevant images of biological diversity in Saskatchewan. This includes such things as; plants (vascular & non‐vascular), birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, arthropods such as; insects (beetles, butterflies, dragonflies, hymenoptera etc.) and spiders, fish, fungi, lichens, and others. It also contains such entities as plant communities. Consistent with SERM's science‐based approach, EIIS includes images that illustrate methods or techniques used in field work by Ministry of Environment employees. Vegetation analysis techniques (quadrat surveys, invertebrate collection, tree coring, prescribed burns, reclamation methods, seeding, etc), vertebrate and invertebrate survey and sampling techniques (pitfall traps, pan traps, flight intercept traps, noose carpets, mammal traps, seining techniques) are examples. The purpose of EIIS is to provide the general public, teachers, conservation officers, park interpreters, other Ministry of Environment staff, and private consultants, with a tool by which they can identify Saskatchewan's flora and fauna. It is also a tool by which interested parties would be able to develop informative booklets, slideshow presentations, or class lessons.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: The EIIS provides the general public, teachers, park interpreters and other Ministry of Environment staff, and private consultants with a tool by which they can identify Saskatchewan's flora and fauna. The images within could also be used to develop informative booklets, slideshow presentations, or class lessons.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 208 of 236 File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council Health Education and Promotion

Contact: Karen Arnason All Nations Healing Hospital Fort Qu'Appelle, SK n/a Phone: 306‐332‐2639 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.fortquappelle.com/anhh.html and http://www.fhqtc.com/

Location of Project: Neekaneet First Nation, Wood Mountain First Nation, Carry the Kettle First Nation, Piapot First Nation, Muscowpetung First Nation, Pasqua First Nation, Standing Buffalo First Nation, Peepeekisis First Nation, Okanese First Nation, Starblanket First Nation

Project Description: File‐Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council Health Services goals are: ‐ To communicate regularly, accountably, clearly and consistently on all matters affecting our mutual clients. ‐ To deliver well planned and implemented health services that is strengthened and enhanced wherever possible. ‐ To pro‐actively undertake health promotion and education activities that support healthy lifestyles. ‐To participate in networking, and sharing activities which support human resource development, peer to peer and program advancement, and strategic learning through the Community Health Services Committee. The Health Education and Promotion Programs and services include: HIV/AIDS Education, Hep C, and Sexually Transmitted Infections education; FASD Education and Support; Healthy Communities: Healthy Youth Programs: 40 Developmental Assets, Bully Prevention, Drama Project; Girls on the Move / Boys on the Move After School Programs; Grandfathers of Tradition and Grandmothers of Tradition Program; Communication Skills and Essential Living Skills (Life Skills Programming); Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM); ASIST/Safe Talk/Suicide Prevention; Smoking Cessation; Asset Mapping Community Development Workshops & Facilitator Training; Healthy Medication Use; Mental Health First Aid; Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative On Reserve & Off Reserve Programs, Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program, Environmental Health Program and the Women's Health Centre. Also available are information booths and workshops for Health Fairs, Career Fairs, Awareness Days and Trade Show Displays.

Project Timing: Varies

Education Component: Informal and Formal

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: FHQTC Health Education and Promotion has been involved in an Indigenous People's Health Research Project 'Developing Healthy Decision Making For Aboriginal Youth Through Drama' http://www.iphrc.ca/researchprojects.php

Page 209 of 236 Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan Program Services Manager

Contact: Joanne Michael Alzheimer Society Of Saskatchewan, Provincial Office, 301‐2550‐12th Avenue Regina, SK S4P 3X1 Phone: 306‐949‐4141 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.alzheimer.sk.ca/cgi‐bin/english/index.cgi

Location of Project: Regina, Saskatoon, other towns via telehealth

Project Description: Next Steps Five‐week series for the person who has Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia and a care partner. Different aspects of living with memory loss are discussed. Next Steps for Families and Friends Five‐week learning series for families and friends of people affected by Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. The series offers provides strategies and approaches to caregiving, based on knowledge of Alzheimer's disease and its effect on the person. Care Essentials Five‐week learning series designed for family members and friends who are caring for someone in the middle stages of Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. Options for Care Three‐week learning series is for friends and family members of persons who are in the later stages of the disease and may be requiring increased care. Care in the Later Stages Three‐week learning series for family caregivers of persons who are in the later stages of the disease and may be living in long‐term care. It discusses quality of life at the end of life for persons with dementia and provides an overview of advanced dementia and caregiving issues.

Project Timing: Varies

Education Component: Informal

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 210 of 236 Common Circles: Addressing Violence Through Art

Contact: Gerry Rueker, Southern Artistic Coordinator 2431 8th Avenue Regina, SK S4R5J7 Phone: 306‐780‐9442 Email: info@commonweal‐arts.com

Website: http://www.commonweal‐arts.com/

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: Over the summer of 2008, Common Weal hosted this project at the Albert Scott Community Centre. The project invited multi‐cultural organizations, community members and various artists to explore issues related to violence against women and families. The project artistically explored the ideas behind the four areas of the Medicine Wheel, Circle of Courage and the Perceptual Control theory, which include: independence, generosity, belonging and self power. Through these workshops, the outcomes and learning experiences were brought together to create a visual resource manuals for schools, organizations, victims and others to visually empower, educate and bring awareness to the prevalent issue of women, violence and multiculturalism Educators and artists worked with participants twice a week on different art projects ranging from voice, beading and fabric work. Each week had a different theme that was discussed and collaborated into the participant's artwork. The community in which this project addressed includes: women, their partners, families, children, anyone affected by violence in their life and those community members who want to take an active and cultural approach to this issue. The artwork and resource manual had their community launch at the MacKenzie Art Gallery in November of 2008.

Project Timing: Summer 2008

Education Component: Informal, non‐formal

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: The creative workbook summarizing the initial workshops Common Circles: Addressing Violence Through Art was launched on November 21, 2008.

Page 211 of 236 Transition House Bridges of Hope Outreach Program

Contact: Kim Fellner Transition House Regina, SK n/a Phone: 306‐757‐2096 ext 227 Email: [email protected]

Website: Not provided

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: Transition House Bridges of Hope Outreach Program provides ongoing contact to women from the time of their departure from the Transition House shelter to becoming involved with ongoing services in the community. Participation in the Outreach Program is voluntary. The Outreach Coordinator will works with women to develop an individualized outreach plan. Outreach can help women with goal setting, safety planning and partner violence education, finding safe and affordable housing, meeting basic needs, advocacy, and connecting with resources and services in the community.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Bridges of Hope provides women with informal education on family and intimate partner violence, parenting, and life skills.

Research Questions & Opportunities: Bridges of Hope is currently undergoing a program evaluation.

Published Research: Not provided

Page 212 of 236 Isabel Johnson Shelter Outreach Program

Contact: Stacey Keston, Outreach Services Coordinator YWCA Regina, 1940 McIntyre Street Regina, SK S4P 2R3 Phone: 306‐525‐2141 Email: [email protected]

Website: Not provided

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: Outreach Services are available to all women who are currently residing at the IJS and also to those women who have moved on. The primary goal of the IJS Outreach Program is to offer women support during their shelter stay and ongoing support through their transition back into the community. Our aim is to support each individual woman in regaining her independence, confidence, safety, and a healthy lifestyle that is free of violence and abuse. The Outreach Service Program also aims to empower each woman through education and the acquisition of knowledge on the dynamics of abuse, family violence, and violence in our communities. Outreach Services are tailored to the individual needs and wishes of each client. Services include, but are not exclusive to: Programs, Individual Ongoing Support (during and after shelter stay), Goal Setting, Planning, Support with finding and attaining safe housing, Safety Planning, Referrals, Follow‐up (Phone call, Home Visit, YWCA Visit, etc.), Advocacy, Education on abuse, Support with education, skill development, and employment, Social Support, Support with life skills, Facilitate resources for Addiction Recovery and Trauma Recovery.

Project Timing: Since August 2008, will continue on into the future

Education Component: informal

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 213 of 236 YWCA Big Sisters of Regina

Contact: Rebecca Haugen, Mentoring Coordinator YWCA Big Sisters of Regina, 1940 McIntyre Street Regina, SK S4P 2R3 Phone: 306‐525‐2141 ext. 123 Email: [email protected]

Website: Not provided

Location of Project: Regina and surrounding areas

Project Description: YWCA Big Sisters of Regina is a non‐profit organization committed to serving boys and girls between the ages of six and sixteen. Little Sisters and Brothers are matched with a 'Big Sister'“ a woman from the community who volunteers to support, encourage and befriend a child in need of a positive role‐model. The program offers one‐to‐one mentorship as well as group mentorship for children and youth who would benefit from a relationship with a strong female role model. The Mentoring Coordinator involves the Big Sister, the child and the parent(s) in an ongoing evaluation to ensure a successful relationship. Big Sisters Regina also offers bi‐ weekly recreational events and activities to all program participants.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: informal‐awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 214 of 236 YWCA Go Girls

Contact: Kayla Williamson, Program Coordinator Go Girls! Program Coordinator, YWCA Big Sisters of Regina, 1940 McIntyre St.

Regina, SK S4P 2R3 Phone: 306‐525‐2131 ext. 113 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.ywcaregina.com/Programs/ChildFamily/BigSisters/GoGirls.html

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds is a mentoring program designed to encourage physical activity, healthy eating and positive self‐image among girls ages 12 to 14. Go Girls! matches groups of girls in grades 7 and 8 with women aged 18 to 25 who act as their mentors. The Mentors develop relationships with the girls and lead them through a process of positive self‐reflection. They act as role models as girls build their self‐ confidence and their knowledge about healthy lifestyles. Go Girls! is a 7 week that takes place during school, after school, or at lunchtime. The sessions were developed by the Ontario Physical and Health Education Association, University of Toronto Centre for Girls and Women's Health and Physical Activity and the Nutrition Resource Centre. Each session plan equips Mentors to guide the girls through activities and discussions on a certain theme. Overall, the aim for the girls is a balanced approach to health and confidence about who they are on the inside and on the outside.

Project Timing: 7 weeks long each session. During the school year.

Education Component: informal‐awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 215 of 236 Four Directions Community Health Centre

Contact: Four Directions Community Health Centre 3510‐5th Avenue Regina, SK S4T0M2 Phone: 306‐766‐7540 Email: n/a

Website: www.rqhealth.ca

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: Four Directions is located in North‐Central Regina promotes individual, family and community health and wellness. It provides healing, inclusive of all people, honouring individual uniqueness, meeting community needs through the use of the Medicine Wheel and holistic practices to help people get, and stay, healthy. Involvement of community Elders, residents and staff have brought a distinct Aboriginal character to the Four Directions Community Health Centre. Four Directions offers primary health care, addictions services, prenatal programming, programming for families, programming for children and food security programs. Many of the programs have an educational aspect to them. For instance, the prenatal programming includes prenatal classes as well as the "Healthiest Babies Possible Program".

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: informal awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 216 of 236 Beyond human‐nature‐spirit boundaries: Researching with animate Earth

Contact: Mary Jeanne (M.J.) Barrett Department of Curriculum Studies, College of Education, University of Saskatchewan, 28 Campus Dr Saskatoon, SK S7N 0X1 Phone: n/a Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.usask.ca/education/people/barrett.htm

Location of Project: Throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: This project supports ways of knowing Land that have been valued around the world, yet have not been ‘allowed’ or supported in the context of (mostly scientific) Western assumptions about what gets to count as legitimate knowledge. The project is a result of 6 years of doctoral study (2002‐2008) which took place both within the context of academic study at the University of Regina Faculty of Education, through fieldwork with two interdisciplinary outdoor environmental education public school programs, and in ongoing conversations with the natural world and other humans who were also engaged in such cross‐border conversations. It engages multiple ways of knowing and concludes with the notion that as long as research is dominated by thinking, and the human intellect remains the privileged site of knowledge production, animate Earth and spirit(s) will continue to be either marginalized or excluded from explicit contributions to research and environmental decision‐making. The research traverses both RCE cross‐cutting themes, is particularly applicable to “reconnecting to prairie ecosystems,” and has shown potential to help bridge Aboriginal and Western cultures in the context of environmental assessment and planning.

Project Timing: Started in 2002; ongoing

Education Component: formal education; informal‐awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: This project is a response to continued calls for new ways of thinking, a new paradigm, and a different language through which to conceptualize and engage with nature, or as David Abram (1996) calls it, the “more‐than‐human world.” It addresses some of the root causes of the continued rhetoric‐reality gap in both environmental action and education. Its purpose, which seems to be in the process of becoming realized (if recent conversations with representatives from two separate Provincial Ministries are any indicator), is to create awareness among educators, students and decision‐makers of the possibility (and reality) of communication with animals, plants and Land‐based spirits to garner information for environmental decision‐making.

Published Research: Barrett, M.J. (submitted) Researching with the animate Earth: Congruency and disruption in hypertextual research/representation. Journal for the Study of Religion, Nature and Culture.; Barrett, M.J., Hart, P., & Sutter, G. (2008). Engaging students and challenging culture. In M. Mayer, J. Johannes Tschapka, Engaging youth in sustainable development: Learning and teaching sustainable development in lower secondary schools, (pp. 18‐21). Brussels, Belgium: Environment and the Schools Initiative.

Page 217 of 236 Building a School: "Education for a Dollar"

Contact: Davidson School Students, Class of 2013; Paul Stinson Box 699 Davidson, SK S0G 1A0 Phone: n/a Email: [email protected]

Website: Not provided

Location of Project: Davidson

Project Description: The objectives of this project have been: 1) to increase awareness among youth of global issues and the welfare of people in other parts of the world 2) to provide leadership opportunities and skills for youth 3) to create opportunities for students to better understand their impact on the world around them 4) to create opportunities for students to apply this understanding to support sustainable living and community building within the local community as well as in other parts of the world. Previously, on two separate occasions, Grade 6 and 7 students from Davidson School as well as some participants from Craik School visited the HELP International facility near Weyburn, Saskatchewan. Here, students slept in thatched mud huts, learned about African culture, and experienced hands‐on activities including tree planting, tree grafting, soapstone carving, tile making with recycled paper, brick making and shingle‐making. Students learned about the concepts of Zero Waste and Appropriate Technology. Over the 2007‐2008 school year, a core group of students chose to do an action project to help young people who have fewer opportunities than they do. They considered various possibilities of action, but chose education as the focus for having the most potential for long term impact. After learning about some of the hardships facing young people in other parts of the world, and considering various ways they might have a positive impact on the lives of others, the students decided to raise money to build a school in Kenya. To increase the impact of their efforts, students from this one classroom in one rural school invited other schools within their school division to participate, with the goal of raising $1 per student in the school division. This expanded the potential number of students for involvement to almost 5000. By the end of the school year, about half of the 40 schools contacted participated, often through their own Grade 7 classroom or the SRC. Students had set a goal of $5000 to raise in one year, and raised $6000. Their next goal is to raise at least the remaining $1500 needed to build a one‐room school, and they intend to apply any additional funds to furnish the school.

Project Timing: Started 2007; ongoing until funds raised

Education Component: formal education; informal‐awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 218 of 236 Eco‐Village ‐ Craik Sustainable Living Project

Contact: Naomi Hunter Craik, SK Phone: n/a Email: n/a

Website: www.craikecovillage.ca

Location of Project: Craik

Project Description: The goal of this project is to show a series of people building a variety of ecologically sound and sustainable residences. We have a volunteer email list to distribute eco‐village updates to over 150 people around Saskatchewan who wish to be informed about projects (examples, straw‐bale wall raising, earthenplastering, mud floors) happening on people’s worksites within the eco‐village and associated projects within the town of Craik and the R.M. of Craik. This project enables people to know in advance when owner‐builders are in different phases of construction. People have the opportunity to come out and participate or email back and find out about eco‐building and learn from all the research that eco‐village residents have done. Another very important educational project of the eco‐village is volunteer tours of resident’s building projects. Residents tour visitors through their projects and answer questions about Living close to and in harmony with the earth. The entire eco‐village is off‐grid. Residents are creating their own power sources mainly using windmills and solar panels. This project enables the public to see a wide variety of sustainable building practices all in one location. There is a strong emphasis on straw‐bale construction and different ways that bales can be incorporated into a variety of recycled and low‐impact building projects. Currently the focus of the Craik eco‐ village projects is showing owner‐built homes using sustainable materials and practices.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: informal‐awareness; workshops

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 219 of 236 Earth Day Film Festival

Contact: Kelly Reinhardt Box 283 Craik, SK S0G 0V0 Phone: 306‐734‐5160 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.boilingfrog.ca

Location of Project: Craik

Project Description: The first annual Earth Day Film Festival (EDFF) took place in Craik, Saskatchewan on April 25 – 27, 2008. It was inspired and proposed by Kelly Reinhardt and Bridget Haworth of boilingfrog.ca, and heartily supported by the Craik Sustainable Living Project (CSLP). The festival is committed to raising awareness and taking action on environmental issues. Besides showcasing six eco‐films, the EDFF provided dynamic discussions, a networking fair, and workshop. The films were very well received ‐ inspiring and motivating festival goers to become more active in environmental and local food issues. The EDFF and the CSLP provided nutritious and delicious meals from local food ‐ eating local makes a huge positive contribution to the environment while strengthening our health, social connections and local economies. The workshop – “Eating Local, Going Organic” was hosted by Amy Jo Ehman. People at the workshop shared their experiences in acquiring local and/or organic food, and discussing any obstacles and opportunities found along the way. 32 different organizations, artists, healers and small businesses became involved through sponsorship, tabling, funding, food, promotion, etc. The goal was to bring together people from across the province who are active in environmental issues, and those who want to learn more. More than 100 people attended; many thrilled with the films, food and excellent networking during the event.

Project Timing: 25‐27 April 2008

Education Component: informal‐awareness; workshops

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 220 of 236 Food Miles Campaign ‐ "Saskatchewan Organic: Buy Local for Goodness Sake!"

Contact: Pat Godhe, Media campaign coordinator P.O. Box 32066, RPO Victoria Square Regina, SK S4N 7L2 Phone: n/a Email: [email protected]

Website: www.saskorganic.com/foodmiles/index.html

Location of Project: Saskatchewan

Project Description: The Saskatchewan Organic Directorate, (SOD) has begun a campaign, the FMC, with the following components: ‐ to establish possibilities for institutional procurement of local and regional organic food ‐ to create an online data base to connect producers and consumers ‐ to create online curriculum resource materials for K‐12 and for citizens generally, to educate about organic agriculture and its potential for health and wellbeing within and among each of the pillars of sustainable development ‐ to create a series of films about the Back to the Farm Research Foundation (BFRF) and its founder Elmer Laird, an organic pioneer ‐ to establish a media campaign that encourages Saskatchewan citizens to use more local and Saskatchewan organic products as parts of their daily diets A key aspect of the concept “food miles” is that the term refers to foods generally, and not only to certified organic and transitioning producers. The steering committee felt it important that activities of the FMC be inclusive of natural producers as well. Thus, although the primary focus is Saskatchewan organics, the logo developed also encourages people to buy local. The curriculum resources are nearing completion and include high school, middle years, elementary, and adult education components.

Project Timing: Started 2008; ongoing

Education Component: informal‐awareness; formal‐schools; adult education

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 221 of 236 Garden Pavilions Project

Contact: Reg Forbes, Architectural Building and Interiors Technologies Box 1420 Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4R4 Phone: n/a Email: [email protected]

Website: www.siast.sk.ca/research/projects.shtml

Location of Project: Palliser Campus, Moose Jaw

Project Description: This project is a design/ build project by the architectural students of Palliser Campus to demonstrate and educate to the public various sustainable building methods. These methods include green roofs and walls, photo voltaics, compositing toilet, recycled materials with multiple purposes, post and beam construction, straw/clay construction. The community garden site is an appropriate site because it exposes the students and public to the issues of food security and sustainable shelter. This ongoing project addresses the issues of climate change, local food production and waste and water management. This project main target is the architectural students and local students on tours. We have hosted youth from Uruguay, Ukraine and every province across Canada on educational days. We hope to monitor the performance of the native vegetation on the green roof and demonstrate the benefits to students. We are constructing a cool roof to demonstrate the advantages of light coloured roofs for summer cooling. We will also set up a water retention system from this roof to water the gardens. Partners are Yara Community Gardens, Connecting as Neighbours, Soprema Building Products, and the City of Moose Jaw.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: formal‐schools; adult education; informal‐awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 222 of 236 Green Life: Learning to Live with the World

Contact: Sandhya Padmanabh, Lasa Media Arts Suite W‐211, 2440 Broad St. Regina, SK S4P 4A1 Phone: 306‐790‐9001 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.scn.ca/greenlife.php

Location of Project: Saskatchewan

Project Description: Green Life: Learning to Live with the World is a six episode documentary television series that explores the emergence of Saskatchewan's forward looking environmental attitudes, how we are making informed choices that will leave our world stronger and healthier for future generations, and how we are moving towards sustainability by thinking globally, planning regionally and acting locally. Green Life was envisioned, developed, shot and produced in Saskatchewan and was launched in October 2008. The first episode aired on SCN on October 16th and the series is continuing to air on SCN. The Sask ESD Network is the advisory board for Green Life. Sask ESD Network has plans to produce a teacher resource package, as well as exploring options for an educational companion website. The series showcases over 45 people from Saskatchewan who have embraced sustainable development. Now, more than ever, people are recognizing that our world and its resources are finite. At the same time we are starting to do more to ensure that the world we live in is a healthy, sustainable one. These emerging values are bringing about a revolution in the way people in Saskatchewan, and around the world, relate to their environment. Green Life is the first television series to feature Saskatchewan citizens who are trying to live sustainably. The series delves into the reasons behind why they are making these lifestyle choices and the benefits of doing so. The project is targeted at the general public and aims to teach by example.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: formal‐schools; adult education; informal‐awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 223 of 236 Green Yourself Week

Contact: Shannon Dyck, Vice President Student Issues University of Saskatchewan Students' Union, University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, SK n/a Phone: 306‐966‐6960 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.ussu.ca; www.ussu.ca/news/releases/2008/20081020‐USSU_hosts_Green_Yourself_Week.pdf

Location of Project: Saskatoon

Project Description: Green Yourself Week was a great way to learn what to do in your day‐to‐day life to decrease your ecological footprint. When it comes to living sustainably, many people ask, "What can I do?"; this was an opportunity to find out. There were information booths with campus clubs and local organizations/businesses, a nuclear debate with Gordon Edwards and Duane Bratt, a Ways to Green Yourself presentation, a bike workshop, a vermi‐composting and rooftop gardening workshop, a green buildings presentation, a One Million Acts of Green kick‐off, appearances by Severn Suzuki and Brendan Brazier, a ‘mugging’ (as part of a reusable mug campaign), and two film nights. The content of the week touched on all 6 of the RCE themes, and respect, responsibility, and equity all came up as qualities that should set the standards we live up to.This week was about education, but also empowerment. People are more willing to pursue things when they feel their contribution matters. This means informing people that their participation, actions and words really matter and will lead to a greater, more sustainable, world. The event was catered mostly to students, but to faculty, staff and the broader community as well.

Project Timing: 20‐24 October, 2008

Education Component: formal‐schools; adult education; informal‐awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 224 of 236 KAIROS Regina Local Event: Re‐energize…Time for a Carbon Sabbath

Contact: Dan Beveridge, United Church Phone: n/a Email: [email protected]

Website: www.kairoscanada.org; www.re‐energize.org

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: The purpose of the event was to introduce “Re‐energize,” the national KAIROS three‐year program (2007‐ 2010), to the Wesley United Church congregation in Regina; to engage the Wesley congregation in education and action activities to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels (at the personal and other levels) and thus to reduce their contribution to climate change; to then use this experience to engage other Regina churches in education and action on climate change, expanding use of the national KAIROS theme and resources to churches representing the 11 national members of KAIROS. The event included an introduction to the Ecological Footprint questionnaire, worship service with table format seating on the theme, table talk discussion on ecological footprints, a 100‐mile lunch and workshop to explore the KAIROS theme on what participants can do to change themselves, their church and community, and their world. The workshop featured speakers on local food, activism, and global justice, following by group discussion.

Project Timing: 2007‐2010

Education Component: informal‐awareness; adult education

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 225 of 236 Birding for Beginners ‐ Nature Regina and Bruce Kellett

Contact: Bruce Kellett and Lauren Mang, Nature Regina Box 291 Regina, SK S4P 3A1 Phone: 306‐949‐2505 Email: n/a

Website: http://nonprofits.accesscomm.ca/rnhs/

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: Birding for Beginners by Nature Regina and Bruce Kellett is a non‐formal educational opportunity run as a not‐ for profit activity. The intent is to transform passive interest in birds to active interest in birding and bird initiatives. This program is available to the general public and, therefore, welcomes participation by anyone with an interest in birds. Participants are encouraged to apply their newly learned skills in the field on their own and to report back to the group. They are acknowledged for their efforts and lauded for their discoveries. The program adapts to the group. The objective is to transfer knowledge, which often requires creating challenges for various levels of experience. Prairie ecosystems and their inhabitants are under increasing pressure from various sources ‐ farming, development, global warming, and more. In its recent report titled "The State of the World's Birds" the conservation group Bird Life International outlined the dramatic decline in bird populations across the world, and the need for immediate action on conservation and awareness efforts in the preservation of bird species and habitats. During the course, Birding for Beginners, the participants learned the basics of bird identification, classification and behaviour. The course also covered birding ethics and conservation of various bird habitats, including prairie ecosystems.

Project Timing: Annually

Education Component: Informal ‐ awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 226 of 236 Re‐Engineering Education for Sustainability: Phase ONE ‐ Regional Laboratory Centres

Contact: University of Regina ‐ Shamrock Energy Systems, Dr. Garth Pickard Faculty of Education, University of Regina, 3737 Wascana Parkway Regina, SK S4S 0A2 Phone: 306‐585‐4529 Email: [email protected]

Website: Not provided

Location of Project: Regina and Craik

Project Description: The Re‐engineering Education for Sustainability (RESI) is a long term initiative that is designed to engage all formal, non‐formal and even informal education practice, public awareness, and training programs that will contribute in ways to address sustainability. The RESI is a developmental initiative with integral and complementary phases. At the post‐secondary level, Phase One of the RESI will focus on research and training related to alternative energy technologies and education. Phase One establishes two Regional Laboratory Centres (RLC) to facilitate research, educational training and program development related to sustainable development initiatives. Phase One of the RESI includes the establishment of an urban and a rural Research Laboratory Centre (RLC).The purpose of the RESI – RLCs allow for the: Demonstration of new technology or adapted technology in a rural and urban setting; Demonstration of the commercial feasibility of the technologies; Research and training in the use of the technologies and provide in concert with industry, SIAST, and the two provincial Universities; Development of standard business practice and funding arrangements to accelerate the process of communities adopting the demonstrated technologies to their use; and, Identification of research gaps that could be filled by research at both Universities and SIAST.

Project Timing: Year‐round

Education Component: Information, professional, formal

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 227 of 236 A Youth Forum on Sustainability

Contact: Glenn Sutter, Royal Saskatchewan Museum 2340 Albert St Regina, SK S4P 2V7 Phone: n/a Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.royalsaskmuseum.ca/education/youth_forum/youth_forum.shtml

Location of Project: Throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: The Youth Forum on Sustainability, hosted by the Royal Saskatchewan Museum in partnership with the University of Regina and Learning for a Sustainable Future from 2004‐2007, is a process that supports high school students and help them become empowered to take action to create more sustainable communities. Catalyzed by three conference days spread over a ten‐month period, the Forum brings together teachers, students and community partners to participate in workshops focusing on exploring local sustainability issues and action planning. School Action Teams (usually two teachers and five students from each participating school class or extracurricular club) develop and implement their action plans with the assistance of community partners. One primary goal of such a process is to shift the responsibility for choosing, planning and implementing action projects to the youth, with the teachers’ and community members taking on the role of facilitators, supporters and “sparring partners.”

Project Timing: 2004‐2007; 2008 and on led by other agencies

Education Component: Formal education, engaging secondary students in the forum

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Barrett, M.J., Hart, P., & Sutter, G. (2008). Engaging students and challenging culture. In M.Mayer, J. Johannes Tschapka, Engaging youth in sustainable development: Learning and teaching sustainable development in lower secondary schools, (pp. 18‐21). Brussels, Belgium: Environment and the Schools Initiative. Barrett, M.J., & Sutter, G. (2006). A youth forum on sustainability meets the Human Factor Gallery: Stretching science teachers, students and museums. Canadian Journal of Science, Math and Technology Education, 6(1), 9‐24. Barrett, M.J. (2006). Education for the environment: Action competence, becoming, and story. Environmental Education Research, 12(3‐4), 503‐512. Barrett, M.J., Hart, P., Nolan, K., & Sammel, A. (2005). Challenges in implementing actionoriented sustainability education. Handbook of Sustainability Research (pp. 505‐534). New York: Peter Lang. (refereed).

Page 228 of 236 Saskatchewan ESD Network Inc.

Contact: Glenn Sutter, Carla Ballman Phone: n/a Email: [email protected]

Website: http://saskesd.ca

Location of Project: Throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: The purpose of the Network is to bring educators into an action framework that will facilitate networking and partnership, sharing of practical tools and activities, and strong collective communications messages. The ultimate objective is to create awareness, understanding, and action on locally and global sustainability issues. The goals of the Sask ESD Network are: • To foster public education and awareness of sustainable development; To build partners within Saskatchewan and beyond to further ESD; To integrate sustainability into formal education; To support sustainable development training for all sectors; and To promote “learning by doing”

Project Timing: Year‐round

Education Component: Formal, informal, non‐formal education

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 229 of 236 Share the Warmth Home Energy Efficiency Program (HEEP)

Contact: Reg Forbes, Architectural Building and Interiors Technologies Box 1420 Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4R4 Phone: n/a Email: [email protected]

Website: Not provided

Location of Project: Throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: The pilot of the HEEP program took place in 2005 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. The concept was developed after a conversation regarding the costs associated with energy efficient upgrades and how some low income families are unable to cover these costs. These students at Palliser campus set out to assist low income families with making these changes and saving heating costs and green house gas emissions. The objective of the Share the Warmth HEEP program was to provide the homeowner with not only the products necessary to reduce their energy bills but also to provide them with the knowledge necessary to carry out the yearly upgrades. The students at SIAST proposed that groups of volunteers from the school and the community visit low income families and complete minor energy efficiency in the home. To this end 100 homes were visited with a kit of upgrades by this Class of 08 and a number of other volunteers from the community. Share the Warmth program continues to expand and has created an objective to assist 2500 families throughout the province of Saskatchewan by the year 2010.

Project Timing: Until 2010

Education Component: formal‐schools; adult education; informal‐awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 230 of 236 SIAST Green Group Initiative

Contact: Curt Schroeder, Wascana Green Group SIAST, 4500 Wascana Parkway Regina, SK S4P 3A3 Phone: n/a Email: [email protected]

Website: Not provided

Location of Project: At Saskatchewan SIAST campuses

Project Description: The SIAST Green Group Initiative started with a small group of dedicated individuals at the SIAST Wascana campus in Regina, who, in the 2005‐06 academic year, called a meeting of interested people on campus to form a green group. The purpose of this group was to green the workplace or learning space, depending on whether you were an employee or a student. At about the same time SIAST started offering a new internal funding program environment that “encourages people [at SIAST] to share and learn, gives everyone a voice, looks at ways to do things better and continues to grow and change”. Building on prior successes, each campus, with their own unique collection of academic programs, will engage students, staff and faculty in advancing their understanding of the principles of sustainability.

Project Timing: Year‐round

Education Component: Formal; informal; awareness; adult education

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 231 of 236 Socioecological Justice Teacher Education Cohort

Contact: Dr. Marcia McKenzie, University of Saskatchewan 28 Campus Drive Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E2 Phone: n/a Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.otherwise‐ed.ca/

Location of Project: Saskatoon

Project Description: Drawing on research that indicates that a coherent and integrated program, strong mentorship, and a cohort experience are critical components of teacher education that seeks to engage candidates in social and ecological justice issues, at the University of Saskatchewan we have developed a trial integrated cohort model with veteran teacher mentorship at a local school site. Currently, 22 students in the first year of the cohort are working with a seconded teacher and school based veteran teachers on a regular basis through their program, as well as more intensely during their one semester internship placement in their second year of study. During the university course‐based experiences, they are participating in a total of four courses together, and special events and field trips are being offered to enhance the experience and learning of students in the cohort. The cohort program focuses in particular on “discursive approaches” to education that explore the socio‐cultural or discursive constitution of knowledge and identity, and seek to enable possibilities for cultural reimagining. Using pedagogical tools such as literature, popular media, community‐based and outdoor experiences, this involves investigating how modes of understanding have been shaped by culture, and engaging in the difficult and often discomforting process of interrogating representations of subjectivity and society. Stressing critique and invention rather than techniques of knowledge transmission and discipline, this type of pedagogy places importance on decolonization or critique, as well as reinhabitation or reimagining of understandings and practices. By taking a discursive understanding of the world teachers are in a stronger position to work with the various partial knowledges that are brought to the classroom, including their own.

Project Timing: During the school year

Education Component: Formal; informal ‐ awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 232 of 236 Saskatchewan Outdoor and Environmental Education Association

Contact: Peta White Phone: n/a Email: [email protected]

Website: Not provided

Location of Project: Throughout Saskatchewan

Project Description: SOEEA’s mission reads: The purpose of the Saskatchewan Outdoor and Environmental Education Association is to foster the growth of outdoor recreation and environmental education by providing and facilitating learning opportunities involving the natural and built environments. SOEEA’s goals are as follows: 1. To increase the profile of outdoor recreation and environmental education in Saskatchewan; 2. To develop and promote outdoor recreation and environmental education resources; 3. To provide personal and professional development in outdoor recreation and environmental education; 4. To play an active role in providing environmental education opportunities to the public; 5. To become active, informed and effective participants in environmental decision making; 6. To develop partnerships with others who have common interests in, and responsibilities for, managing natural resource use.; 7. To foster environmental stewardship in our communities, in our professions and with our partners; 8. To help individuals and families develop sustainable outdoor recreation skills that are ecologically responsible; 9. To enhance the professional knowledge and skills required to become active participants in change.

Project Timing: Year‐round

Education Component: Formal; informal ‐ awareness

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 233 of 236 Sustainability Conference

Contact: Tracy Laverty, Citizens Inspiring Change (CIC) ‐ Bedford Road Collegiate Institute 722 Bedford Road Saskatoon, SK S7L 0G2 Phone: n/a Email: [email protected]

Website: Not provided

Location of Project: Saskatoon

Project Description: The project is targeted at high school students from Saskatoon Public and Saskatoon Catholic schools systems. It came about as a result of the youth forum held last year at the College where both teachers, Ms. Tracy Laverty and Ms. Sheelah McLean attended with their previous classes. This year, Bedford Road Collegiate has a new integrated program where Sheelah and Tracy team teach ELA30, History 30 and Global Citizenship 30. The Citizens Inspiring Change students were inspired by last year’s class at Bedford and now they want to adopt a social action project that will involve themselves every step of the way in organizing and executing a sustainability conference. The purpose of this project is to educate Saskatoon high school students by raising awareness in three areas: social, environmental and economic sustainability, by promoting action within schools and allowing students to gain a new perspective on some of these issues. The first day will consist of educational trade show and meet and greet, where students will interact with guest speakers and liaisons from various humanitarian organizations in an informal setting that afternoon. Day two will be a full day event where students will have the opportunity to interact with each other, and attend a variety of sessions hearing from many accomplished speakers from Saskatoon and area. This project is important because as active citizens, Citizens Inspiring Change believe that they have the responsibility to lead change, inspire passion and reach out to create awareness within themselves and their communities. This project definitely addresses awareness and targets the issue of supporting and bridging cultures for sustainable living and community building.

Project Timing: November 20‐21 1008

Education Component: Formal

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 234 of 236 Faculty of Education (U of R): Moving from Awareness to Action

Contact: Dr. James McNinch (Dean) or Dr. Garth Pickard 3737 Wascana Parkway Regina, SK S4S 0A2 Phone: 306‐585‐4880 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://education.uregina.ca/

Location of Project: Regina

Project Description: Specifically the two projects of “Moving from Awareness to Action” focus on: a) Helping and supporting the Faculty of Education in becoming aware of their role with ESD and teacher education in all of the undergraduate courses. b) Building capacity through the several hundred pre‐service teachers that are now in the field as professional teachers incorporating the skills and resources learned through the Train the Trainer workshops. Recently a presentation was delivered to all EPS 100 pre‐service teachers specifically on their personal and professional role with sustainability and education. c) Specific results on the “Train the Trainer Model” of workshops and research can be viewed by visiting the Environment Canada website and viewing: “Review of the Effectiveness of Workshops for Educators on Climate Change: Final Report” (September 2007) (POR Number 045‐07) by Lyle A. Benko. Also the research and further focus on ESD was published in a chapter titled: Education for Sustainable Development: Chapter 7 published by Municipal World (2008) in their book: “Stepping up to the Climate Change Challenge”. A proposal has been accepted and a presentation is being planned on behalf of the U.N. University at the World Environment Education Conference in Montreal (May 2009) by Lyle Benko based on this work and research supported by the Faculty of Education. d) The results of the support by the Faculty of Education for the International Conference can be viewed at the RCE Saskatchewan website www.saskrce.ca under the heading Conference Evaluations.

Project Timing: Ongoing

Education Component: Formal

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

Page 235 of 236 Youth Forum 2008

Contact: Sharla Scyrup, Janet McVittie 28 Campus Drive Saskatoon, SK S7N 0X1 Phone: n/a Email: [email protected]

Website: www.usask.ca/education/youthforum2008/

Location of Project: Saskatoon, Ile a la Crosse

Project Description: Youth Forum 2008 was a three‐parted forum where students from across the city and outside of Saskatoon had an opportunity to come together at the College of Education, University of Saskatchewan. This particular youth forum came about as a result of observing students in Regina attending a youth forum the previous year and the hope that Saskatoon students could be offered the same opportunity. Youth Forum 2008 was a result of being able with funds granted from the Green Initiatives Fund with the Ministry of Environment to empower youth to make positive change in their communities. Youth had many opportunities to interact with students from other schools and develop partnerships with presenters from many governmental and non‐governmental organizations on topics addressing pillars of sustainability. The conference culminated with the youth in attendance presenting their action projects for sustainable development in a way that enhanced their project and created comfort for the students engaged in the presentation. The students really enjoyed hearing about the triumphs and difficulties other students had with their projects and it was a great celebration of their hard work and effort.

Project Timing: February 8, 28 and May 14 2008

Education Component: Formal; community involvement

Research Questions & Opportunities: Not provided

Published Research: Not provided

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