sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh Nation (SECHELT INDIAN BAND)<\/h3>\nCultural and Medicinal Plants Project (Phase 3)<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Providing traditional educational opportunities for sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh Nation members as cultural and medicinal plants are identified, conserved, and mapped<\/p>\n
Why this Project Matters<\/p>\n
Cultural and medicinal plants will be identified, conserved and mapped in partnership with SFI forestry partners and the sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh Nation. This project will increase the knowledge base of foresters and sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh Nation educators relating to the importance of cultural and medicinal plants. Revitalizing cultural practices like harvesting traditional medicinal plants is a priority for the sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh Nation. The sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh people have a distinct language and a unique world view. The swiya (traditional territory) of the sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh people is on the south coast of British Columbia.<\/p>\n
How the Project is Supporting Traditional Indigenous Practices and Values<\/p>\n
The project will increase economic opportunities for those sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh members who make part or most of their livelihood from producing traditional medicines and foods by increasing their chances of locating, harvesting, and maintaining a sustainable supply of cultural and medicinal plants. In 2019, priority cultural and medicinal plant identification cards were developed by the sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh Nation Cultural Plants Team. This project will support the sharing of these cards with other forestry companies operating within the sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh swiya.<\/p>\n
The main focus of the project will be to produce educational materials and provide field training for the educational and cultural staff of the sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh Nation. These educators and community influencers will be central to encouraging sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh members, especially youth, to preserve and use cultural and medicinal plants. The project supports and promotes sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh Indigenous values and will also improve the understanding of these values by forest professionals and community groups in the area.<\/p>\n
SFI\u2019s Contribution<\/p>\n
The SFI Community Grant Program is supporting this project. It will help grow meaningful relationships between the sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh Nation and other SFI-certified forest sector partners.<\/p>\n
How this Project Builds SFI Community Engagement<\/p>\n
SFI respects the rights and traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and believes our shared quality of life improves when forests are sustainably managed for current and future generations. These shared values allow for a strong and multifaceted link between SFI and Indigenous communities across the U.S. and Canada. There will be opportunities for SFI certified organizations to participate in community events and field trips. There is also a potential opportunity to bring experts from the sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh Nation together with other Indigenous communities who are certified to the SFI forest management standard.<\/p>\n
Partners<\/p>\n
This partnership includes members of the sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh Nation, conservationists, researchers, and SFI certified organizations.<\/p>\n
\n- Project lead: sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh Nation<\/li>\n
- Sustainable forestry Initiative<\/li>\n
- Capacity Forest Management (SFI\u2011certified organization)<\/li>\n
- British Columbia Timber Sales (SFI\u2011certified organization)<\/li>\n
- Tsain-ko Forestry Limited Partnership<\/li>\n
- A&A Trading Ltd. (SFI\u2011certified organization)<\/li>\n
- Interfor Corporation (SFI\u2011certified organization)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Related Information<\/p>\n
SFI Promotes Indigenous Rights, Respect and Engagement<\/a><\/p>\nGaining greater understanding and building better relationships with tribes in Minnesota: Incorporating Tribal Values in Minnesota Forest Management \u2014 Phase I<\/a><\/p>\nCenter for Native Peoples and the Environment: Exploring Forest Sustainability with Indigenous Youth<\/a><\/p>\nCree First Nation of Waswanipi: SFI Is Supporting the Transfer of Scientific and Traditional Knowledge to Cree Youth in Waswanipi<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh](\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27804%27%20height%3D%27524%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20804%20524%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27804%27%20height%3D%27524%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" "\\"shishalh\\"")
<\/span><\/div>sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh Nation (Sechelt Indian Band)<\/p>\n
The swiya of the sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh people<\/a> lies between Queens Reach in Jervis Inlet and Howe Sound on the south coast of British Columbia. Historically there were four main settlements at kalpilin (Pender Harbour), ts\u2019unay (Deserted Bay), xenichen (Jervis Inlet) and tewankw near Porpoise Bay.<\/p>\nsh\u00edsh\u00e1lh Nation is committed to innovation in program and service delivery designed to assist its members and community to achieve greater independence, wellness and self-sufficiency. Foundational to the Nation\u2019sr shared work is the protection, promotion and practice of sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh culture, language and laws within their swiya. Learn more about the sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh Nation tems swiya museum<\/a>,\u00a0culture<\/a>,\u00a0language<\/a>, and Elders<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Share<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Providing traditional educational opportunities for sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh Nation members as cultural and medicinal plants are identified, conserved, and mapped<\/p>\n
Why this Project Matters<\/p>\n
Cultural and medicinal plants will be identified, conserved and mapped in partnership with SFI forestry partners and the sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh Nation. This project will increase the knowledge base of foresters and sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh Nation educators relating to the importance of cultural and medicinal plants. Revitalizing cultural practices like harvesting traditional medicinal plants is a priority for the sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh Nation. The sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh people have a distinct language and a unique world view. The swiya (traditional territory) of the sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh people is on the south coast of British Columbia.<\/p>\n
How the Project is Supporting Traditional Indigenous Practices and Values<\/p>\n
The project will increase economic opportunities for those sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh members who make part or most of their livelihood from producing traditional medicines and foods by increasing their chances of locating, harvesting, and maintaining a sustainable supply of cultural and medicinal plants. In 2019, priority cultural and medicinal plant identification cards were developed by the sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh Nation Cultural Plants Team. This project will support the sharing of these cards with other forestry companies operating within the sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh swiya.<\/p>\n
The main focus of the project will be to produce educational materials and provide field training for the educational and cultural staff of the sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh Nation. These educators and community influencers will be central to encouraging sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh members, especially youth, to preserve and use cultural and medicinal plants. The project supports and promotes sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh Indigenous values and will also improve the understanding of these values by forest professionals and community groups in the area.<\/p>\n
SFI\u2019s Contribution<\/p>\n
The SFI Community Grant Program is supporting this project. It will help grow meaningful relationships between the sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh Nation and other SFI-certified forest sector partners.<\/p>\n
How this Project Builds SFI Community Engagement<\/p>\n
SFI respects the rights and traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and believes our shared quality of life improves when forests are sustainably managed for current and future generations. These shared values allow for a strong and multifaceted link between SFI and Indigenous communities across the U.S. and Canada. There will be opportunities for SFI certified organizations to participate in community events and field trips. There is also a potential opportunity to bring experts from the sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh Nation together with other Indigenous communities who are certified to the SFI forest management standard.<\/p>\n
Partners<\/p>\n
This partnership includes members of the sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh Nation, conservationists, researchers, and SFI certified organizations.<\/p>\n
- \n
- Project lead: sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh Nation<\/li>\n
- Sustainable forestry Initiative<\/li>\n
- Capacity Forest Management (SFI\u2011certified organization)<\/li>\n
- British Columbia Timber Sales (SFI\u2011certified organization)<\/li>\n
- Tsain-ko Forestry Limited Partnership<\/li>\n
- A&A Trading Ltd. (SFI\u2011certified organization)<\/li>\n
- Interfor Corporation (SFI\u2011certified organization)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Related Information<\/p>\n
SFI Promotes Indigenous Rights, Respect and Engagement<\/a><\/p>\n
Gaining greater understanding and building better relationships with tribes in Minnesota: Incorporating Tribal Values in Minnesota Forest Management \u2014 Phase I<\/a><\/p>\n
Center for Native Peoples and the Environment: Exploring Forest Sustainability with Indigenous Youth<\/a><\/p>\n
Cree First Nation of Waswanipi: SFI Is Supporting the Transfer of Scientific and Traditional Knowledge to Cree Youth in Waswanipi<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh Nation (Sechelt Indian Band)<\/p>\n
The swiya of the sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh people<\/a> lies between Queens Reach in Jervis Inlet and Howe Sound on the south coast of British Columbia. Historically there were four main settlements at kalpilin (Pender Harbour), ts\u2019unay (Deserted Bay), xenichen (Jervis Inlet) and tewankw near Porpoise Bay.<\/p>\n
sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh Nation is committed to innovation in program and service delivery designed to assist its members and community to achieve greater independence, wellness and self-sufficiency. Foundational to the Nation\u2019sr shared work is the protection, promotion and practice of sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh culture, language and laws within their swiya. Learn more about the sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh Nation tems swiya museum<\/a>,\u00a0culture<\/a>,\u00a0language<\/a>, and Elders<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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