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"Sometimes
when humans spray with pesticides, it gets in
our feathers and makes us sick," said
the
Barn Owl and it is a very wise owl, indeed.
The
Bear nodded its furry head. "Chemicals
could kill all of the animals," said
the bear.
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The Board
room at the Catholic Education Centre was
filled with creatures of every description
on Wednesday - from bears to cats to eagles to songbirds
to owls. Grade 5 & 6 students from
throughout the board came together for the
Council of All Beings Enrichment Program,
each with a home-made mask, representing an
animal.
The program involved four sessions, which
were held at various sites. Students embarked on
a journey of learning about themselves, the
environment, and working in groups. Each student
chose a 'Being' from Southwestern Ontario to
research and to become. They discovered
environmental conditions which are necessary to
allow their Being to thrive.
In the final gathering this week, 'Beings'
debated their resolutions in a forum similar to
the United Nation. (and as one observer noted,
the animals are not too pleased with the job we
humans are doing with the environment) Students
enjoyed the experiences as they further
developed their Stewardship to All Creation.
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