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Truth and Reconciliation Week 2024
At the end of September, Canada commemorates Truth and Reconciliation Week 2024, culminating in the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on September 30. Orange Shirt Day is an initiative started by residential school survivor Phyllis Webstad, Northern Secwepemc (Shuswap) from the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation, to raise awareness of residential schools and spread the message that every child matters.
Answers to Questions from Friday’s Quiz
Thanks to everyone who took the quiz in last Friday's post! How well did you do? Let us know!
Sharing Sustainable Forestry with the Future
This week SFI joined the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in West Virginia for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.
We need your input by Aug. 6
On June 5th we launched the process of revising our current SFI Program Requirements to develop the SFI 2015-2021 Standard and the SFI Chain of Custody Standard.
Proud to Support Scouts Canada Jamboree 2013
We are proud to support Scouts Canada in educating youth about how to use natural resources wisely.
New LEED Rating Tools Fall Short by Excluding Well-Recognized Forest Certification
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) members just completed their vote to accept the new LEED v4 rating tools.
Incoming Storm Over Goose Nest Mountain
Dan Fisher of Palo Cedro captured a great shot of an incoming storm over Goose Nest Mountain, CA.
Women Leaders Put in ‘Sweat Equity’ for Local Aboriginal Family
On perhaps the hottest, most humid day this summer, I led a diverse group of women leaders in a Habitat for Humanity “Women in Wood” Build Day in Orleans.
SFI supports Bat Conservation Project
Photo of the Week 4- This shot is from a bat conservation project we participated in with Nature Conservancy Canada.
Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia Build Day a Double Blessing for New Parents of Twins
I was thrilled be part of this wonderful Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia build in Halifax last week.
SFI and Nova Scotia Habitat for Humanity – Raising the Walls
Photo of the Week 3- The Photo of the Week features the "raising of the walls" by Habitat Nova Scotia, SFI and Irving on a project in Governor's Brook, Nova Scotia.
Responsible Forestry Supports Rich History, Healthy Future for Indigenous Communities
We recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) to grow that relationship.
Sunsets and Waterfalls – Water Conservation and Healthy Forests
Photo of the Week 2- Tammy Pearson of Program Participant Georgia Pacific-Denton, TX snapped this great waterfall photo at sunset.
Introducing: Photo of the Week
One of the greatest gratifications of working in sustainable forestry is that we get to witness the beauty of nature every day.
Congrats SFI Photo Contest Winners
As we celebrate this special day for trees, we are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2013 SFI Photo Contest.
SFI at National Geographic
As we celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day this week, we wanted to share this short video of highlights from our SFI Partners in Forest Conservation reception earlier this month.
