People+Resources



1). Naturalist: Jared Clarke: 347-1811. Email: Jared.Clarke@wascana.sk.ca

A). Why? Jared is the park naturalist for Wascana Centre Authority in Regina. He is also a bird watcher and researcher.

B). How? Jared would be a valuable resource for any educator who is planning a lesson on migratory birds such as the Canadian Geese. Jared is in charge and responsible for tagging and transporting Geese to northern communities where the geese have more resources and space. Jared could explain why is it important to transfer these geese, and if there are any complications with this process. How has the human population affected Canadian Geese?

2). Michael Gatin: 787-6304 (or 933-8156).

A). Why? Michael Gatin is the acting director of the First Nations, Metis & Community Education.

B). How? Michael would be a valuable resource for educators that are planning lessons around Aboriginal perspectives on the environment such as medicinal plants found in Saskatchewan. Michael would have a great amount of knowledge in an area such as medicinal plants and he would have other First Nation or Metis contacts for further information.

3). Glen Sutter: A). Why? Glenn Sutter is a great Saskatchewan songwriter and a seasoned musician who uses thoughtful lyrics and moving folk-rock melodies to tell stories and express ideas about nature, love, and the human condition. He is inspired by human experiences and the troubled state of our worl. Sutter's recent efforts explore the value of friends and family, and the importance of treading lightly on the Earth.

B). How? Glenn Sutter would be a great resource for an educator who is doing a lesson on creative writing about environmental issues and concerns. Students could listen to Glenn Sutter in person, or listen to his music and read his lyrics online to get some motivation and ideas from his amazing work. Resource: Sutter, Glen. (2010). Myspace Music. Retrieved on November 8, 2010 from []

6). Honorable Dustin Duncan: Minister's Office, Room 315, Legislative Building 2405 Legislative Drive, Regina, SK S4S0B3, Phone: (306) 787-0393

A). Why? Honorable Dustin Duncan is the Minister of Environment, minister responsible for Saskatchewan Water Corporation, minister responsible for SaskEnergy Incorporated, and Saskatchewan Watershed Authority. Mr. Duncan would/should have a great deal of knowledge behind the environmental impacts of the water corporation, SaskEnergy, and the SK watershed authority.

B). How? After students learn about renewable, non-renewable resources, or uses of water and energy in Saskatchewan, students can write letters to Mr. Duncan seeking answers to environmental questions. It would be very interesting to hear if he knows of any solutions to Saskatchewan’s environmental problems, and what he and his ministry are doing to reduce our impacts on the environment.

7). Lori Milligan: 1600 4th Ave. Regina, Saskatchewan, S4R 8C8, Ph: (306)523-3152, Fax: (306)523-3144, email: lori.milligan@rbe.sk.ca

A) Why? The Outdoor Environmental Education Department provides a variety of presentations on outdoor/environmental topics which are specifically related to teachers' curricular objectives and classroom content. Programs include information and activities on Saskatchewan flora and fauna, geography, natural history and other related themes. Lori Milligan works on the Regina Public School Board in the Outdoor Environment Education Department, and she is a coordinator that would help teachers set up presentations.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">B). How? Lori would be a great resource for a variety of lessons and activities. More specifically she would be a great resource if a teacher wanted to do a lesson on hunters and gatherers and how people survived in Saskatchewan before the West was settled. Students could learn about how to survive in the wild, primitive fire lightning, and making survival shelters.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Resource: Milligan, Lori. (2010). Outdoor Education, Regina Public Schools. Retrieved from <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"> []