2022 Marr Forum Presentations/Solomon’s Dream
On Oct 11, 2022, staff from our First Nations Waste Minimization (FNWM) program were pleased to partner with MARR to deliver a pre-conference waste management workshop for Manitoba First Nation communities, as part of the annual Manitoba Association of Regional Recyclers Forum. Our Community Pathfinders and Outreach Coordinator provided two presentations: Solomon’s Dream – A History of Waste Management in St. Theresa Point First Nation, and a general overview of the services and resources available through our FNWM program.
The tribute to Solomon Mason summarized and celebrated his efforts as waste management director in St. Theresa Point over the last 10 years. Using the documents provided, Community Pathfinder Jordan Guiboche created a presentation highlighting the milestones, strategies, successes, and challenges encountered by Solomon. Community Pathfinder Amy Smith and Outreach Coordinator Chantel Henderson presented on our First Nations Waste Minimization program, sharing how we support Manitoba First Nations in waste reduction through school presentations, webinars, community engagement, youth activity books and the various resources we offer on our website.
The event was a great success, with many of the First Nation communities expressing appreciation and a revitalized sense of importance for the work they do. The inclusion of IZWTAG (Indigenous Zero Waste Technical Advisory Group) among the presenters also laid bare the need for an organizational body dedicated to waste management in remote First Nations here in Manitoba.
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Indigenous Zero Waste Technical Advisory Group (BC)
The Indigenous Zero Waste Technical Advisory Group (IZWTAG) offers training and resources to First Nations to implement zero waste systems within their communities.
Indigenous Zero Waste Technical Advisory Group (BC)
The Indigenous Zero Waste Technical Advisory Group (IZWTAG) offers training and resources to First Nations to implement zero waste systems within their communities.
FNWM: Composting
There is no registration required with an industry stewardship organization for composting. However, there are multiple good resources available to help you and your community choose the right method for composting.
FNWM: Composting
There is no registration required with an industry stewardship organization for composting. However, there are multiple good resources available to help you and your community choose the right method for composting.
Living Sustainably - Part 1
Intended for First Nation schools, this presentation provides a basic understanding for high school students about Traditional Ecological Knowledge, its role in protecting the environment, and how that knowledge is connected to Indigenous worldviews. This includes an overview of current waste practices in various First Nation communities around Manitoba and examples of how communities are making changes to live more sustainable ways of life to ensure there's a healthy planet for the next seven generations. Students will learn actions they can take to respect the environment.
Living Sustainably - Part 1
Intended for First Nation schools, this presentation provides a basic understanding for high school students about Traditional Ecological Knowledge, its role in protecting the environment, and how that knowledge is connected to Indigenous worldviews. This includes an overview of current waste practices in various First Nation communities around Manitoba and examples of how communities are making changes to live more sustainable ways of life to ensure there's a healthy planet for the next seven generations. Students will learn actions they can take to respect the environment.
ON SITE Multi-Family Composting
Community Centres and Community Gardens around Manitoba have set-up compost sites to divert waste and create organic fertilizer. We’ve compiled a list of drop-off locations.
ON SITE Multi-Family Composting
Community Centres and Community Gardens around Manitoba have set-up compost sites to divert waste and create organic fertilizer. We’ve compiled a list of drop-off locations.
Vermicomposting Basics
Vermicomposting can be done indoors, making this option particularly appealing for people without yards. You can’t compost quite as much as you would be able to in a backyard bin, but you may be surprised to watch how much your worms eat. The worm castings make for great house plant fertilizer.
Vermicomposting Basics
Vermicomposting can be done indoors, making this option particularly appealing for people without yards. You can’t compost quite as much as you would be able to in a backyard bin, but you may be surprised to watch how much your worms eat. The worm castings make for great house plant fertilizer.
Composting Basics and Getting Started
Backyard composting is a cost effective method that is particularly appealing for gardening, as they’re able to use the finished product as organic fertilizer.
Composting Basics and Getting Started
Backyard composting is a cost effective method that is particularly appealing for gardening, as they’re able to use the finished product as organic fertilizer.