Eco Forum at Beringia Center October 27, 2016

Unfortunately, there were many competing events on this date, and attendance was lower than expected, but those that were able to attend, found the event informative and interesting.  As always, the wonderful treats provided by Celeste Sundquist-Bendall were excellent, and thoroughly enjoyed by the attendees.

Snacks provided by Celeste Sundquist-Bendall

Jeff Marynowsky (r) -  Gayle Moffit (l) signing up for membership

Chris Rider - CPAWS  - Moderator

Thanks to Chris Rider from CPAWS for stepping up at the last minute as moderator when our planned moderator fell ill.

Jeff Bond

  Jeff Bond gave a talk on the effects of glacial melt on the Slims River, demonstrating how the flows of the waterways can be affected by warming.
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Jeff Bond speaking on glacier melt

 Tye Heffner's slide show and talk about the various sites in the McIntyre Creek area, that have had  archaelogical digs, and the items found.  Many of these were conducted prior to development in the areas to ensure that these artifacts could be preserved, and the use of the area by the original peoples could be documented.

Tye Heffner speaking on Archaeology in McIntyre Creek area

Artifacts found along McIntyre Creek archaeology digs

 Dorothy Bradley told the audience that the Friends of McIntyre Creek hoped to have the area along McIntyre Creek from the Yukon River to the mountain set aside as a park, where it could be used in a responsible way by groups with various interests, such as hiking, dog walking, cross country skiing, as well as developing viewing areas for wildlife and birds, and recreational areas, including picnic and viewing benches.

Dorothy Bradley - President of FOMC -
speaking on proposed McIntyre Creek park

Proposed McIntyre Park area

 Norman Adamson gave a very interesting talk on the way of life of the first nations people who used this area for their way of life.  He pointed out that everything they needed for life, had to be hunted, gathered, and created by their own hands, as they did not have vehicles to jump into  nor Malls to go to for food or clothing.  They used everything from the animals they hunted, and the dogs they used as transportation were valued and cared for, as they were necessary for their way of life.

Norman Adamson speaking on previous way of life
of First Nations  in McIntyre Creek areas

Michael Bendall taking questions from audience

Dorothy Bradley

Speakers gifts

Celeste Sundquist-Bendall, a member of the FOMC board has been instrumental in ensuring that tasty treats and snacks are provided at the various functions.  Her efforts and contributions  to the success of the events are very much appreciated by all who come out to the events.

Snacks provided by Celeste Sundquist-Bendall (r)

Norman Adamson 

After the talks, Norm Adamson gave a demonstration of the gopher trap that was used as part of their hunting tools.  He explained how it was made, the materials used, and how it was set up to capture the gophers.  

Norman Adamson demonstrating gopher trap used by First Nations

In all it was a very interesting and educational evening.  It was just unfortunate that with the upcoming Yukon political election, among other things, the competing events prevented many people from attending and enjoying this event.

Paola, Lois Craig, Gerry & Mary Whitley