September 30th, also known as Orange Shirt Day, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The Burnaby Lake Park Association (BLPA) acknowledges this day as a day of remembrance of the suffering endured by Indigenous people in the residential school system in Canada, suffering that continues today.
We commit to reflection and learning on September 30th and into the future. We commit to inviting local Indigenous people to inform us or support BLPA’s education and awareness activities by sharing their history, rich culture, and ways of knowing.
Join the BLPA Directors in wearing orange on September 30th to raise awareness of the tragic legacy of residential schools, and to honour the thousands of Survivors.
Among the various visual elements illustrating Indigenous cultures, the circle is at the centre, which represents being together in spirit of reconciliation. The orange colour represents truth-telling and healing. The pathway represents the road to reconciliation. First Nations, Inuit and Métis are represented in the image.
Join the Burnaby Lake Park Assoication as we celebrate the change of the seasons. We’re participating in the Regional Parks Snap & Share event and invite you to get out into nature. During the month of October, park visitors are encouraged to SNAP a photo of flora or fauna and SHARE their observations to iNaturalist app to contribute to Citizen Science!
This event is taking place in Burnaby Lake Regional Park and all Metro Vancouver’s regional parks and greenways. Pay attention to plants, fungi, mosses, and wildlife you haven’t noticed before. Then simply snap photos of what you discover and share your photos on iNaturalist.
TWO EASY STEPS TO PARTICIPATE
1. Go to iNaturalist.ca or download the iNaturalist app on your smartphone and set up an account.
2. Take photos in any Metro Vancouver regional park or greenway from October 1st-31st and upload them to iNaturalist.
The BLPA has a month full of activities in October to help you learn to use the iNaturalist app effectively as well as opportunities to increase the number of species that you can observe.
iNaturalist is a great way to build your nature knowledge and get feedback on your observations. What’s more, you’ll be joining a global community of citizen scientists and contributing to biodiversity science.
