A.P.E. Fund Plants as Medicine: examining connections between humans and the land Oak Lake, Manitoba Grade 8 students will examine cultural connections between people and plants, including the traditional and medicinal uses of some plants by Indigenous groups. They will learn about biodiversity and how important it is to ensure native plants are a part of the ecosystem. Where Oak Lake, Manitoba Areas of Impact Biodiversity Loss (Animals), Climate Change (Environment), Environmental Inequity (People) Resources Our Resource section includes things like our Climate Change Curriculum Guide and our Biodiversity Guide. These can be helpful tools for any Roots & Shoots project! Discover Resources Explore Projects Biodiversity Loss (Animals) Climate Change (Environment) Environmental Inequity (People) Biodiversity Loss (Animals), Climate Change (Environment) Native Plant Pollinator Corridors Native plant restoration: 1. property of the Cowichan Area Association- a well-loved community center walking distance to Sunrise 2 Cowichan Tribes Reserve near the community garden we have been helping create for 2 yrs 3. Bundles of plants for school families to make native gardens at home View project Environmental Inequity (People) Helping hands Room 36 is interested in helping out the community of “unsheltered” people living in and around Winnipeg. We will be creating kits of supplies that we can donate to local shelters, especially ones that provide services to women, children and families experiencing homelessness. View project Biodiversity Loss (Animals), Climate Change (Environment), Environmental Inequity (People) Empowering marginalised youth as environmental stewards Toronto has a large population of marginalized youth who are new immigrants, people of colour & are economically vulnerable. Through workshops & a field action campaign this project will engage, educate & empower these youth to become environmental stewards within their local communities. View project
