Ethnobotanical Walks for Students

Southeast Kootenay School District #5 plans to begin interpretive, ethnobotanical walks with students, teachers and Aboriginal Education Support Workers beginning in the fall. Ethnobotany relates ethnic culture to local botany, and the school district hopes to promote interracial relations as well as culture and environmental awareness. Using hands-on learning methods, students will build a knowledge and understanding of the botany in the area and begin to understand their connection to all living things. The district, which encompasses schools in Cranbrook, Fernie, Jaffray, Grasmere, Sparwood and Elkford, also hopes to improve cross cultural understanding and enhance relevance for Aboriginal students at school. CKFRP has granted the district $13,341 to run the program for the 2001-02 school year.

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