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The ESD Newsletter is Published by the Sustainable Development Initiative

January 2009

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Growing Greener in Riel School Division

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RETSD Moves Toward a Sustainable Future

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PTSD Teaching and Learning for the Seventh Generation

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SD/ESD Recognition Program and Awards

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Sustainability and Education Academy (SEdA)

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Choose the Future: International ESD Conference

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Active Routes to School 11

Help Create a Climate of Change in Your School

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Call for ESD Action 15

We’re on the Web 15

Contact Us! 15

Eco-Poster Art Contest 12

Environmental Connections for Multicultural Audiences Ducks Unlimited Canada

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Education for Sustainable Development Grants

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Inside this issue:

Education for Sustainable Development Newsletter

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Vision Vision Students will become responsible decision-makers, playing active roles as citizens of Canada and the world, and will contribute to social, environmental, and economic well-being, and an equitable quality of life for all, now and in the future.

Manitoba’s education sector has been particularly active in 2008 on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). Educators across the province are actively engaged in teaching students what it means to live in a more sustainable way, in a way that helps students understand that social, economic and environmental challenges are connected. In this issue, urban-based divisions are profiled including Louis Riel, River East Transcona and Pembina Trails School Divisions. From preparing students to be “responsible global citizens” to engaging students in poverty awareness project and green teams to creating outdoor classrooms linking ESD with Aborigi-nal Education, Manitoba school divisions are demonstrating their commitment towards ESD. November 2008 was a particularly eventful month for ESD activity in Manitoba. The Manitoba Round Table for Sustainable Development held its 2008 Manitoba Excellence in Sustainability Awards in November. The Manitoba ESD Working Group (MESDWG) hosted an International ESD Choose the Future Conference in part-nership with the Science Teachers Association of Manitoba. Ten Manitoba school division teams participated in the Sustainability and Education Academy, a program designed to assist division teams to incorporate sustainable development into their policies, programming and operations. This issue of the ESD Newsletter highlights the initiatives identified above, promotes ESD providers activity in Manitoba and features new and upcoming provincial government ESD activity. Submissions to the ESD Newsletter are welcome and can be forwarded at any time throughout the school year.

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LRSD is Planting the Seeds for a Greener TomorrowLRSD is Planting the Seeds for a Greener Tomorrow

River East Transcona School Division Moves Toward a Sustainable FutureSustainable Future

The buildings themselves may not have changed much, but these aren’t the same schools we attended. Increasingly, the schools of River East Transcona School Division (RETSD) bear tangible evidence of changing attitudes regarding, among other things, the environment, culture and socio-economics. Regular appearance in the division of recycling programs, green teams and poverty awareness projects signify a shift in attitudes from the days of yore. It’s also seen in the small changes that creep into daily life, from the type of cups being used in the cafeteria to the keen questions being asked by kindergartners in class. A pattern emerges that provides great hope about RETSD students and the future, and speaks to the effort expended by division staff to establish these programs and initiatives, encourage students to get involved and ask questions, and bring enthusiasm to their tasks. A key belief within the division is that in working together, staff can make a significant difference in the lives of their students. Taking that one step further, RETSD schools are making great efforts to teach students themselves how to make significant differences in the lives of others, both locally and globally. RETSD is proud that three students from Bernie Wolfe Community School, inspired by a class project on global warming, urged the board of trustees to make the division an idle-free zone; and pleased that the board was so open and receptive to the idea. This is an example of how an initiative can start with a teacher or administrator’s idea, extend to the classroom, ignite the passion of students and spread division-wide, if not further. As well, three schools in the division – Collège Pierre-Elliot-Trudeau, John Pritchard School and River East Collegiate –are participants in the Associated Schools Project Network, created by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). This network is comprised of about 7,800 educational institutions in 175 countries, invited by UNESCO to focus on four main themes of study: world concerns and the United Nations system, human rights and democracy, intercultural learning, and environmental issues.

These themes all touch on key notions of sustainable development; to positively shape the way we live our lives and respect others, both near and far, present and future, and to maintain healthy attitudes about the world around us, striving to develop economies that protect ecosystems and social well-being. Rather than feeling powerless in the face of adversity, today’s students see themselves as empowered – an integral part of larger solutions. They are increasingly aware of both local and world issues and, with the encouragement of RETSD educators, more committed to making a difference than ever before. For further information, please contact: Wanda McConnell Senior Communications Co-ordinator River East Transcona School Division (204) 667-7130

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Teaching and Learning for the Seventh Teaching and Learning for the Seventh GenerationGeneration——Pembina Trails School Division Pembina Trails School Division A Naturalization Project at Acadia Junior High

Generational teachings of Aboriginal people tell of an ancient prophecy of seven prophets foretelling the future. The seventh prophet-or the seventh fire- told them of a time when a younger generation would regain the people’s pride and greatness after a period of loss, tragedy and alienation. Many believe that this seventh generation has now been born. (Kenn Richard, 2005) In the spring of 2007 several Acadia staff members and students were inspired by Toyota-Evergreen consultant Wendy Simeonson to take on a naturalization project. The dream began with envisioning how we might use our generous outdoor spaces to create places for our staff and students to take teaching and learning outside. On our school grounds we are fortunate to have the Dalhousie forest, a man-made hill that divides our school from neighbouring Fort Richmond Collegiate and wide open spaces. Our committee began with a vision of seeing groups of students and teachers reading, drawing, writing and thinking, all the while enjoying being outdoors in the spaces we created.

Over the next couple of months, our dream grew. We began to think about how we might apply for different grants to support the work we wanted to do. To Toyota-Evergreen we applied for the funds to plant native plants, develop seating and provide tools for doing the work and to the Building Success with Aboriginal Parent Involvement (BSSAP) we applied for the funds to help bring the staff and community together in a project that would support student success. Under the title, “Teaching and Learning for the Seventh Generation” our landscape project evolved into the idea of building three classroom spaces and two seating areas at the front of the school. While this was undoubtedly an ambitious undertaking, the enthusiasm of our staff and community for realizing this vision kept us moving forward. The first signal to our community that “things were about to happen outside at Acadia” was the strategic placement of 11 limestone boulders at the front of the school. The limestone rock circle quickly became a place for students to sit, read, study and play. We delighted in watching our students jump from rock to rock and warily ask, “Is it okay to be on these rocks?” It seemed incredulous to our students that we would build something simply for them to enjoy. The second and third phases of the project were significantly larger undertakings. The second phase was the construction of an outdoor teaching space adjacent to the Dalhousie Forest. After much careful thought as to the design – the turtle classroom was born. The work began in the spring of 2008 and concluded before school ended in June. It was a tight timeline, but we finished it just in time to open the space for a community discussion of the significance of Stephen Harper’s Apology on behalf of the Canadian government and to have a place for students to study for their exams.

Because our turtle classroom is built on what was historically Ojibway land, we believed that we should honour Aboriginal traditions when it came to the construction of our classroom. We consulted with Aboriginal elders and held a traditional pipe ceremony to signify our intention to build something on the site the elders helped us choose. At the end of the year, we held a traditional naming ceremony and “Mi Kinack Api” was named. In Ojibway, “Mi Kinack Api” means “Where Grandmother Turtle Sits”. According to Aboriginal teachings the turtle is symbolic of truth. Mi Kinack Api has four entrances that come from each of the four geographical directions – north, south, east and west. The design of the four entrances was created to symbolically represent the “four races”. At Acadia we are committed to honouring the diversity of our school, to creating a space that welcomes the many voices that live within our community and to inviting the telling of all cultural stories. By opening our hearts and minds to teachings of all cultural groups, we believe that we will find shared values among a diversity of world views, bridge understanding and foster the teaching of respect for one another and respect for the environment.

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Turtle Classroom “Where the Grand-mother Turtle Sits” or “Mi-Minack Api”

PTSDPTSD——Teaching and Learning Continued...Teaching and Learning Continued... The second seating area at the front of the school also came together during the spring of 2008. Students in the outdoor education program assisted their teacher in building an outdoor planter with bench seating. The planter was planted with a variety of perennial plants and evergreen shrubs. Once again, along with the limestone rock circle, this seating area is one that is accessed frequently by our students, staff and parents. The third phase of our project has been the building of our Infinity Space, two classroom spaces in an infinity shape surrounded by several beds of native plants. The Infinity Shape was chosen to remind us that nature should be preserved for all times and to remind us of the symbol of the Metis flag. Acadia’s landscaping project, “Teaching and Learning for the Seventh Generation” came together with much community, staff and student involvement. To build Mi Kinack Api last spring, we spent many hours gathering the tamarack logs for benches and the rocks, both large and small. Large igneous rocks were hauled up from the bottom of the lake in front of a staff member’s cottage. Twenty-five thousand pounds of rocks were collected from a nearby a sweat lodge. The rocks were loaded one by one and from hand to hand onto a flatbed truck one beautiful Saturday in April. Staff, students and community members laid quarter down, leveled it, formed the exterior and internal turtle shapes, built the benches and mixed cement. In September and October, once again our staff, students and community came together to create two more spaces to move teaching and learning outside. Local companies gave of their equipment and supplies, individual community members and our staff gave countless hours of their time as they worked tirelessly to bring the physical parts of the classroom vision to reality.

It has been very humbling to see the dedication of our staff, students and community members come together to support the work of the school. The sense of community spirit, of our coming together over something we jointly believe in, buoyed our spirits and strengthened our resolve to keep going until the jobs were done. Recently, we feasted the landscaping project, “Teaching and Learning for the Seventh Generation” with a potluck and a presentation of the Four Races of Drumming. Aboriginal, Japanese, African and Western drum groups entertained our community as they enjoyed delicious food that represented our families’ various cultural backgrounds. The seventh generation prophecy says the seventh generation will be the generation that moves indigenous people of all races forward and through supporting a sense of community. At Acadia we have taken this message and created a vision as it relates to the greening of outdoor spaces around our school. We hope to encourage our young people and their parents to provide the leadership that is needed to make a difference in the lives of future generations by opening spaces for all the many voices that make up Acadia. For further information, please contact:

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Teresa Rogers Vice-Principal, Acadia (204) 269-6210 trogers@pembinatrails.ca

Rachele Verhaeghe Teacher, Acadia (204) 269-6210 rverhaeghe@pembinatrails.ca

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Manitoba SD/ESD Recognition Program and AwardsManitoba SD/ESD Recognition Program and Awards

Manitoba Excellence in

Sustainability Awards

ECO-Globe School

Recognition Program

Eco-Globe School Recognition is an annual event designed to recognize Manitoba schools for their commitment to ESD and to facilitate the sharing of ideas and innovative practices. Schools are encouraged to progress through the program and apply for recognition in one of the three levels for 2008-2009.

Information about the Eco-Globe Program is available on the Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth (MECY) ESD website at www.gov.mb.ca/k12/esd

For further information, please contact,

Anne MacDiarmid, ESD Consultant Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth (204) 945-1924 Email: anne.macdiarmid@gov.mb.ca

For further information about the 2008 Manitoba Excellence in Sustainability Awards, please visit the following website: manitoba.ca/conservation/susresmb/mrtsd/mesa

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Education for Sustainable Development GrantsEducation for Sustainable Development Grants

For further information about the Education for Sustainable Development grants, please contact: Anne MacDiarmid ESD Consultant Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth (204) 945-1924 or via email: anne.macdiarmid@gov.mb.ca

Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth and Manitoba Hydro continue to offer Education for Sustainable Development grants that provide up to $2000.00 to promote professional learning for sustainability in the classroom. Grants are provided for educators to collaboratively plan, develop and teach sustainability-focused units.

Submissions are due by

February 13, 2009

Sustainability and Education AcademySustainability and Education Academy

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On November 23-26, 2008 52 senior education officials, including 37 from ten Manitoba school divisions, participated in the Sustainability and Education Academy (SEdA) Seminar at Hecla Resort. There were also participants from a Regina Board, members of MECY, a member of the Nova Scotia Department of Education and others present.

Participating Manitoba school divisions included: Hanover, Seven Oaks, Park West, Evergreen, Louis Riel, Prairie Spirit, Interlake, St. James, Mountain View and Lakeshore.

At the Academy, division teams participated in the program and worked with their peers/division teams to develop ESD Action Plans to incorporate sustainable development into their division/school policies, programs and operations.

MECY partnered with Schulich School of Business, York University to deliver the Sustainability and Education Academy Seminar in Manitoba November 23-26, 2008 in conjunction with the Choose the Future ESD International Conference held in Winnipeg on November 26-28, 2008. We provided for operation costs for the seminar and subsidized ten (10) teams from Manitoba school divisions.

MECY has worked with York University to develop the curriculum and program for the Sustainability and Education Academy Seminar during the past two years. Manitoba attended the launch of two seminars in Ontario, one with two school division teams, to assess SEdA’s effectiveness in training senior level officials of school divisions to incorporate sustainable development into governance, opera-tions and into their own programming (e.g., in curriculum, teaching and learning). MECY established a team made up of reps from Manitoba school divisions, university faculty members and department staff to bring the program to Manitoba in November 2008. MECY is planning a follow up meeting with 2008 SEdA attendees in Spring 2009. The evaluations from participants were exceptionally positive. The overall seminar rating of 4.7 out of 5 is the highest that York University has ever achieved. The numerical results and the written and verbal comments all indicate a very positive experience for those who attended.

For further information, please contact:

CHRISTINA MCDONALD Coordinator Sustainable Development Initiative Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth Manitoba Advanced Education and Literacy Tel: (204) 945-1924 Fax: (204) 945-1792 Email: christina.mcdonald@gov.mb.ca

“Great introduction to ESD for our division. Need to act on our plan to ensure this effort continues.”

Manitoba: Oct 4-7 2009

“Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to be educated/enlightened about the importance of focusing on sustainable living”

Manitoba is planning to host a 2009 SEdA seminar on October 4-7, pending funding approval. Divisions interested in participating, please contact Christina McDonald.

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Students in the Hanover School Division are being taught life skills that go well beyond the core academic subjects. Assistant Superintendent Randy Dueck says a group of divisions leaders has returned from a three day conference on education for sustainable development. He explains it’s a much larger concept than just saving some trees or recycling. It also challenges students to care for their communities and consider broader global issues like poverty and human rights. Dueck says our world will be handed over to our children in the next number of years and the division wants to take an active role in ensuring students are taught more than just basic life skills. Students need to learn to make informed decisions and take action to help improve their world. This is already evident in many of the division’s programs including packing hampers at Christmas time and exploring human rights in grade 9 Social Studies.

The Manitoba Education for Sustainable Development Working Group (MESDWG), in partnership with the Science Teachers Association of Manitoba (STAM) hosted an International Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Conference called “Choose the Future” on November 26-28, 2008 in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada.

“Choose the Future” was designed to engage a broad array of educators, business leaders, non-government organizations and government representatives having a common interest in sustainable development. The goal of the conference was to establish a baseline for ESD in Manitoba and further strengthen a network of people and groups willing to work together towards a healthier and more sustainable society.

Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Winnipeg, opened the conference at the Winnipeg Convention Centre with, Dr. Gerald Farthing, Deputy Minister of Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth, opening Day 2 sessions with Education Minister, Peter Bjornson providing greetings.

Over 450 conference delegates heard captivating, and in some cases riveting and controversial keynote addresses by Lonnie Dupree and Drs. Wade Davis, Samantha Nutt, Bob Willard, Chuck Hopkins and Patrick Moore. These world class speakers and thinkers provided attendees with ‘big picture’ ESD ideas and eloquently demonstrated the linkages between environmental, economic and social factors. Although coming from diverse disciplines, these keynote presenters were consistent in identifying the importance of education for bringing about the fundamental changes required for people to live and work sustainably.

Concurrent sessions featured over 80 presenters who provided their experiences and expertise across 16 ESD themes. Topic areas included: Corporate Leadership, Leadership of Educational Administrators, Leadership Models for Student Engagement, Aboriginal Principles related to ESD, Cities of the Future, International Polar Year, Current ESD Research and Feeding

the World to name a few. Under the theme of Manitoba ESD Providers, Non-Government Organizations such as the award-winning Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre and Fort Whyte Alive’s outdoor classroom opportunities were featured. All session themes were led by key organizations from each sector with the Seven Generations (Aboriginal principles related to ESD) theme coordinated by the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre and the Leadership Models to Support Student Engagement led by the Canadian Teachers Federation and GreenStreet.

CHOOSE THE FUTURE: Manitoba Hosts an CHOOSE THE FUTURE: Manitoba Hosts an International Conference on Education for International Conference on Education for Sustainable DevelopmentSustainable Development

“Some of the most interesting speakers I have encountered, additionally it was great to be amongst so many people who are passionate and committed to the cause of ESD.”

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“The Aboriginal component was awesome!”

“Practical strategies were given that teachers could use as part of their curriculum.”

Chuck Hopkins, United Nations Chair, addresses audience

The Conference solidified Manitoba’s leadership position in ESD and will act as the foundation for turning the principles of sustainable development into mainstream guideposts for our economy and education system. The Conference also acted as a catalyst for future directions in ESD. Prior to the Conference, a two day Sustain-ability and Education Academy (SEdA) was held at Hecla Resort to engage teams of education administrators in ESD. As well, a new working group of The Council of Ministers of Education of Canada (CMEC) met to begin the process of developing a national ESD Framework for Collaboration and Action. Many representatives from across Canada attracted to the conference also served as delegates of the National ESD Expert Council (a national ESD network) and met to discuss future ESD priorities for Canada.

The conference also showcased the Sustainable Development Round Table 2008 Manitoba Excellence in Sustainability Awards.

“Choose the Future” was supported by numerous organizations including Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth, Manitoba Conservation, the Manitoba Association of School Trustees, and the Science Teachers Association of Manitoba. Corporate and non-government major sponsors include Manitoba Hydro, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Monsanto Canada, the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, Assiniboine Credit Union, Manitoba Lotteries Corporation, Genome Prairie, Canadian Broadcasting Corpora-tion and the Nutrients for Life Foundation of Canada.

The Choose the Future Conference hosted by the Manitoba Education for Sustainable Development Working Group (MESDWG) provided an opportunity for sharing and celebrating the many strengths and successes that Manitoba and Canadian organizations are currently engaged in. It has also provided an incredible networking opportunity for cross sector organizations to build upon these strengths in order to enhance current ESD opportunities for all. As a follow up to the Choose the Future Conference, the conference planning team will be assessing the online surveys being collected from registrants to contribute towards the development of a Provincial ESD Action Plan (to be developed in 2009 with all interested partners). To continue building upon the diverse community represented at the Conference, a networking evening for all presenters, sponsors and MESDWG members is being planned for early March 2009.

The full conference program, abstracts and presentations are available on the MESDWG website at : WWW.MESDWG.CA. For further information, contact conference co-chairs:

Bob Adamson Christina McDonald

badamson@pembinatrails.ca christina.mcdonald@gov.mb.ca

“This is one of the better "greening" conferences that I have seen!”

“It was wonderful hearing from groups who are doing such wonderful initiatives linking environmental, economic and social issues. “

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A conference like this should be done every year as the connections that I made were excellent.”

“Until I went to the conference, I felt like my school division had just hopped on another band wagon, and that sustainable development was in everyone's consciousness through public awareness in the media. I now have a fuller understanding of what SD means, and how ESD is an essential worldwide process.”

CHOOSE THE FUTURE continued...CHOOSE THE FUTURE continued...

Conference attendees visit Jason Braun (STAM President) at the Science Teachers’ Association of Manitoba display booth

Active and Safe Routes to SchoolActive and Safe Routes to School

Climate Change Connection is a hub for information about climate change in Mani-toba and offers: 1. climate change information in diverse media to help teachers inform their stu-

dents about the latest climate change news 2. presentations, workshops, and conferences across Manitoba to help educate

Manitobans, especially youth, about climate change impacts and solutions 3. funding guides to help raise funds for environmental school projects 4. aluminum idle-free zone signs.

For more information, please visit our website: www.climatechangeconnection.org

Contact Project Manager, Dean Medeiros at (204) 943-4836 or climate.connection@mts.net

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Sustainable Transportation

Active and Safe Routes to School assists schools in managing their transportation needs by reducing traffic and making the school run healthier, safer and greener! Through walking school buses, school travel plans and mapping projects, communities can address safety, congestion and infrastructure issues in their school zones. The Manitoba-based non-profit Resource Conservation Manitoba offers information for schools, families and division transportation planners. For further information, please contact: Jackie Avent Resource Conservation Manitoba Tel: (204) 925-3773. Toll free 1-888-394-8880 (ext. 4) E-mail: asrts@resourceconservation.mb.ca Website: http://www.resourceconservation.mb.ca/gci/ASRTS/1main.html

Help Create a Climate of Change Within Your SchoolHelp Create a Climate of Change Within Your School

EcoEco--Poster Art EventPoster Art Event

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Environmental Connections for Multicultural Environmental Connections for Multicultural AudiencesAudiences——Ducks Unlimited CanadaDucks Unlimited Canada

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By Rick Wishart, Ph.D., Director of Education, Ducks Unlimited Canada Nearly a quarter million new immigrants arrive in Canada each year, most settling in urban centres where 80 per cent of our population already lives. Internal immigration is also a factor with many aboriginal families moving to cities to work and study. There is no denying the country is changing and with these changes comes a growing need for new and innovative education programs to address the environmental, economic and social challenges we face. Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) believes that conservation must cross cultural boundaries to remain a core Canadian value and is adapting its education programs to meet these needs. Project Webfoot, DUC’s flagship education program for schools, is made possible with the support of the Winnipeg Foundation and many other sponsors. Classes receive in-class resources and field trips to explore wetlands firsthand. For many of these students this is their first or only exposure to nature. Last year over 100,000 students across Canada took part in Project Webfoot.

Designed to address this diversity, Wetlands and the World, is a new DUC’s project supported by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Wetlands and the World explores wetlands and their values. The materials are available as free downloads from DUC’s website education.ducks.ca or in French education.canards.ca. Print versions with accompanying CDs are distributed to interested teachers through workshops and conferences.

“With these field trips for urban classes, we very quickly became aware of their huge diversity. Speaking to one teacher I found that their students spoke over fifty different languages – all in a school of less than 400” Merebeth Switzer, National Education Coordinator for DUC.

Source: Toronto & Region Conservation

Environmental Connections for Multicultural Environmental Connections for Multicultural AudiencesAudiences——Continued… Continued…

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The project consists of three parts:

Kids and Wetlands Go Together. A world map highlights the important role wetlands play around the globe. A quote frames the map in 19 different languages. It also highlights actions taken to conserve wetlands and encourages students and families to explore a local natural area.

Wetlands are Wonderful! 3-D paper models of ten common wetland animals with nature notes are provided in English or French and an alternate language (Arabic, Chinese, Cree, Korean, Ojibwa, Punjabi, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese).

Resources for Teaching English Literacy. Based on the elementary science curriculum lessons include student activity pages, a Picture Dictionary to assist in vocabulary development and a Powerpoint presentation about Wetlands Around the World.

A module to show teachers how to organize a wetland field trip is also available.

For further information about these and many other resources visit:

(education.ducks.ca or in French education.canards.ca)

One of Ducks Unlimited Canada’s goals is to encourage student action to protect wetlands and help wildlife

Source: Toronto & Region Conservation

Contributing to the promotion, development and communication of sustainable development and education for sustainable development.

Submissions from school divisions are being sought for ESD actions having to do with policy development, operations and curriculum, teaching and learning for sustainability.

MECY intends to promote and showcase the effective ESD practices being undertaken by Manitoba school divisions to further promote, communicate and develop ESD in the province.

Divisions interested in highlighting their ESD initiatives should develop a one to two page description of their initiative (include photos if applicable) and email in electronic form to: Christina McDonald, Sustainable Development Coordinator, christina.mcdonald@gov.mb.ca

Electronic ESD Newsletters will be e-mailed to Manitoba school divisions in June, September and January.

We would appreciate receiving your school divisions’ ESD submissions throughout the year as initiatives are being developed and implemented.

Call for ESD Actions in Manitoba Schools Call for ESD Actions in Manitoba Schools

The ESD Newsletter is Published by the Sustainable Development Initiative

CHRISTINA MCDONALD, Ph.D. Sustainable Development Coordinator Sustainable Development Initiative Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth Manitoba Advanced Education and Literacy 330-800 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3G 0N4 Tel: (204) 945-1924 Fax: 204) 945-1792 E-mail: christina.mcdonald@gov.mb.ca

CONTACT US!CONTACT US!

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We’re on the WebWe’re on the Web

MECY’s K-12 ESD website features information about grants, newsletters, articles, correlation charts, parent bro-chures, posters, resources and contacts. Please visit our website at: www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/esd.