Redtail Nature Awareness
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Redtail Nature Awareness is a Canadian
nature retreat and wilderness education centre located in Scotsburn
, Nova Scotia
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There are also about five adult programs that change yearly.
In addition to the fixed programs, Public and Private schools attend Redtail throughout the year. Most notably The Shambhala School
has attended for nearly a decade.
The Programs include meditation, nature education, Smudging ceremonies
, hiking, swimming, tracking and other related activities.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
nature retreat and wilderness education centre located in Scotsburn
Scotsburn, Nova Scotia
Scotsburn is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County .-References:*...
, Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
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History
In 1991, Redtail was founded by a husband and wife team concerned about environmental degradation. The Redtail Nature Awareness camp was established to provide a retreat and educational opportunity to inspire and teach all ages about nature, spirituality and humble living.Billy MacDonald
Billy is an Environmental Educator and Mentor. Billy has worked with traditional Native Americans and in Inuit Communities. He has studied tracking and Spiritual Teaching and the Teachings of Deep EcologyDeep ecology
Deep ecology is a contemporary ecological philosophy that recognizes an inherent worth of all living beings, regardless of their instrumental utility to human needs. The philosophy emphasizes the interdependence of organisms within ecosystems and that of ecosystems with each other within the...
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Nova Annette Poirier
Nova worked mainly in the field of counseling and psychology prior to working with Redtail. Nova is involved in the study and practice of ShamanismShamanism
Shamanism is an anthropological term referencing a range of beliefs and practices regarding communication with the spiritual world. To quote Eliade: "A first definition of this complex phenomenon, and perhaps the least hazardous, will be: shamanism = technique of ecstasy." Shamanism encompasses the...
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Programs
Redtail offers a whole host of programs and many of them are specialized. During the summer for youths, there are 4 basic programs. A program for 8-12 year olds, a program for 13+ who have not attended Redtail before, a 13+ for previous attendees of Redtail and a Solo quest program for 16-20 year olds.There are also about five adult programs that change yearly.
In addition to the fixed programs, Public and Private schools attend Redtail throughout the year. Most notably The Shambhala School
Shambhala School
The Shambhala School is a non-denominational private school in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It employs a creative curriculum, integrating both academics and art...
has attended for nearly a decade.
The Programs include meditation, nature education, Smudging ceremonies
Smudge stick
A smudge stick is a bundle of dried herbs, most commonly white sage . Often other herbs or plants are added, and the leaves are usually bound with string in a small bundle and dried. Additional herbs and spices that are often used in contemporary practices include cilantro, cedar, lavender, and...
, hiking, swimming, tracking and other related activities.