Education:
• B.Ed University of Saskatchewan
• M.Ed Simon Fraser University (1982)
• Thesis: Development of Secondary Outdoor Education Program Focus on Pre Contact Native Technology and Lifestyles
Overview of Outdoor Education Teaching Experience:
• 40 years experience in outdoor pursuits and teaching outdoor education
•University of British Columbia Sectional Instructor; Education
• Instructor outdoor education program Grande Prairie Composite High School, Grand Prairie Alberta (1970-1974)
• Program activities included:
• Multi day river canoeing
• Multi day back packing
• Grizzly bear hunting and skinning (believe it or not)
• Multi day winter camping
• Snow shoeing
• Cross country and down hill skiing
• Back country skiing
• Physical Education department head Grand Prairie, Alberta
• Physical Education department head County of Red Deer
• Vice principal Innisfail High School County of Red Deer
• Instructor Canadian Outward Bound Mountain School Keremeos
• Established Earthquest program Vernon Secondary School (1981)
-program activities documented in paper
• Guest lecturer University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon (Outdoor Pursuits)
• Guest lecturer Simon Fraser University (Implementation of Native Studies in Outdoor Education in BC schools)
• Practicum facilitator for:
Queens University Experiential Education Program, Lakehead University
Outdoor Education Program, Pennsylvania State,
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon
• Mentorship in the development of outdoor and experiential programs (Saskatoon School District, White Horse School District)
Skill development/experiences/certification:
• Cross country ski courses Blue Lake Outdoor Center Hinton, Alberta
• Life guard certification (RCLSS)
• Life guard examiner certification (RCSI)
• Canadian Recreation Canoe Association (CRCA) flat and moving water instructor certification
• Downhill and cross country ski instructor certification
• St Johns first aid (several times)
• Industrial First Aid (twice)
• Outdoor Emergency Responder Program (80 hours)
• CPR (numerous refresher courses)
• 27 years of being mentored by and working with Native elders
• 2 week survival live of the land desert expedition in Utah desert
• River rescue course BC White Water Association
• Sea kayak Alliance of British Columbia certified full guide
• Owner / operator Earthquest Expeditions (1987)
• Canadian Nordic Ski Guides Association of Canada guide training and certification
• Participant Nordic ski guide training sessions
