Cliffs of Fundy Geopark

Today is the National Day of Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People, also known as Red Dress Day. Started in 2010 by A...nishinaabe artist Jaime Black as an "aesthetic response" to the ongoing crisis, these dresses serve as a visual reminder for the thousands of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people in Canada. Art by Madeline Lamb. https://www.cbc.ca//mmiwg-ribbon-skirt-red-dress-day-1.601

Congratulations to Romania and this amazing GEOfood restaurant!

What a fantastic initiative. Thanks to Alan Sylliboy and IKEA for working together on this educational project. Once the lockdown is over, this is a place I want to see. #cliffsoffundy

Magma Geopark - your GEOfood members are an inspiration! #cliffsoffundy

A great interpretation of the NS Gaelic Flag - thanks to the Fundy Geo Museum for sharing!

Here is a great event happening November 14th, organized by Main & Station. Check it out!!

Mi'kmaq History Month.

This is a fabulous initiative by Nova Scotia to help keep our environment cleaner, including the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark!

Check this out! Gerald Gloade on Tuesday Oct 13th at 6:30 p.m.

WANTED - one Geopark Geoscientist to join our team at the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark. This is a full-time position that will be challenging, groundbreaking, community building and fun! The application deadline is Tuesday October 20th so don't delay! Visit our website at fundygeopark.ca or contact us at [email protected].

Check out the great work by the Canadian Commission of UNESCO (CCUNESCO).

Tomorrow, October 24th is Carleton University's Explore GeoHeritage Day - which is all virtual this year. We are excited to see all the Canadian UNESCO Global Geoparks represented as well as many aspiring Canadian Geoparks. Check it out here and be sure to post your pictures of visits to your favourite site. https://earthsci.carleton.ca/outre/explore-geoheritage-day.

Thanks to Carrie Goodwin for sharing your beautiful photos of your hiking trip and the building at Eatonville. Thanks also to the many folks who have commented on the challenges faced here. The Cliffs of Fundy Geopark wants to hear from current and past users as we work to investigate ways and find partnerships to develop to make this area accessible to local residents, all Atlantic Canadians, and in fact, visitors from around the world (post COVID). You can contact us at [email protected] and your comments will be critical to our plans moving forward.

Check out this edition of The Colchester Wire with a "Meet Your Neighbour" article written by Harry Sullivan about our own Debbie Boehlen. Read it here: https://saltwire.pressreader.com/the-colchester-wire

Visited the Port Greville Fitness Park yesterday and what a fabulous stop within the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark!! Great exercise equipment suitable for all ages, a walking oval, beautiful clover landscaping which must have attracted lots of bees all summer long, lovely benches, raised garden beds, an attractive border garden and a fish weir filled with brightly painted fish! We will be working with Lida and the other volunteers in the spring to establish a Geopark Rock Garden - now how innovative is that!! Thanks to all the community members who contributed their time and talents.

On October 1, 1986, Grand Chief Donald Marshall proclaimed, on the 234th year of the Treaty of 1752, that this day and every October 1st thereafter be recognize...d as Treaty Day. A day to give thanks to our Mi'kmaq ancestors and to acknowledge the relationship with the British Empire. Today is Treaty Day, which also marks the beginning of Mi'kmaq History Month - a time to recognize and celebrate the unique culture and history of the Mi’kmaq. A proud nation of people who have occupied these lands for 13,000 years and who continue to call Mi’kma’ki home. Each year we gather in Halifax to participate and enjoy various cultural events in celebration of Treaty Day. It's a reunion for many Mi’kmaq and a time for people to learn a part of Nova Scotia’s 13,000-year-old history. This year, Treaty Day is being celebrated virtually so that everyone can participate safely. Join us for this year's Treaty Day celebration........ https://www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca//treaty-day-a-virtu/ For more information on Treaty Day and Mi'kmaq History Month visit www.mikmaqhistorymonth.ca Halifax Public Libraries Mi'kmaq Treaty Day

Check out these interesting workshops!

A for Adventure spent a couple of days in the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark last week. What amazing photos!!

Mi'kmaq History Month

Listen to this interview this morning from CBC Morning all about the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark. Thanks to our fabulous partners who gave A for Adventure such a fabulous experience.

Celebrate Treaty Day tomorrow, October 1st.

Congratulations to our Vice Chair, Christine Blair, on winning the Mayor's position for Colchester County for the coming term. https://www.thechronicleherald.ca//mayor-christine-blair-/

Amazing news from Joggins!! Looking forward to hearing more.

Here are a few more photos from our Infrastructure Committee's tour of the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark yesterday. What a beautiful sunny day to be exploring the Geopark!

Check out Nova Scotia before Pangea!!

Here are a few photos from the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark tour by our Infrastructure Committee today. Thanks to Carrie Goodwin for these pics. More to come!

Great news from a sister Geopark.

Job Posting: Geopark Geoscientist (full-time) The Geopark Geoscientist is foremost responsible for conveying and interpreting the geological heritage of the Geopark to visitors and residents. The Geoscientist will be assisted by the Geological Advisory Committee in identifying and developing materials to promote the geological heritage of the Geopark to a wide range of users. He/she will work under the direction of the Geopark Manager and will develop interpretive resources a...nd geoscience programs for the Geopark. This work will be consistent with requirements of UNESCO and the Global Geoparks Network in their periodic revalidation of the Geopark. The Geoscientist will contribute geological expertise to educational programming of geoscience, marketing initiatives, and to the infrastructure committee. He/she will assist the Geopark Manager in representing the Geopark on committees and public events. The Geoscientist is expected to prepare and deliver presentations at regional and international geoscience and geotourism meetings as resources permit. The Geoscientist is expected to liaise and develop working relationships with visiting geoscientists and institutions conducting research and field studies in the Geopark. Qualifications. A minimum bachelor’s degree in Geology or Earth Science; a graduate degree is considered an asset. Professional Geoscientist designation or eligible to register as a Professional Geoscientist in Nova Scotia. An understanding of geological settings in geopark environments. A commitment to safety; environment and community. Ability to lead field trips and to accompany research teams in rugged terrain. Demonstrated strong communication and client-oriented skills. Demonstrated ability in preparing and delivering presentations. Strong demonstration of innovation and ability to work with teams. Sound background and demonstrated ability in geoscience. Working knowledge of GIS and geospatial apps. Possess a valid driver’s license with a clear driver’s abstract. It is expected that the successful candidate will become the public face of geology within the Geopark and will become comfortable in media interviews in conjunction with the Manager. For the complete job listing as well as the Work Plan, please contact Beth Peterkin at [email protected]. Application deadline is Tuesday October 20 at 4:30 p.m. See more

The Cliffs of Fundy Geopark welcomes Debbie Boehlen to our team as our admin assistant. Read the full press release here: The Cliffs Are Growing: Debert, NS, September 18, 2020 Business is booming at the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark! September has been a busy month already as we moved into our permanent office in Debert and welcomed a new member to our team. Debbie Boehlen was greeted by Board members this week at the first meeting since she started work as the Administrative A...ssistant. Debbie brings a wealth of admin experience as she has run her own business for many years. Her love of the outdoors and education in both Forestry Technology and Geography gives her an excellent background for her work with the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark. Debbie loves exploring the Fundy shore and is looking forward to visiting some of the geosites she has not yet seen. The other exciting news for this month, is the Geopark’s move into our permanent office in the Debert Business Park. Renovations have been completed, and the official move in-date was September 8th. The Municipality of the County of Colchester has provided this office space as part of their ongoing financial support for the Geopark. We appreciate and value the financial support of both Cumberland and Colchester counties, says Manager Beth Peterkin. This is truly a unique municipal partnership and it’s what makes the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark such a strong organization. The business of the Geopark will be managed from the Debert office, although the staff will also be out in the field and visiting tourism partners throughout the 165 km length of the Geopark on many occasions. Just to keep things busy and exciting, plans are underway to hire a Geoscientist to round out the staffing component. The hiring for that position is in process and advertising will start shortly. This third staff person will also be based out of the Debert office, but he/she will spend a great deal of time out in the field doing research, meeting community members and assisting with our education programs. For information on the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark, visit our website at www.fundygeopark.ca. We can be reached in Debert at 902-641-2225 or by email at [email protected] and look forward to hearing from you. See more

We are so happy to be a member of the Truro and Colchester Chamber of Commerce.