Following the 40th Anniversary Celebration, I have had the time to read the various handouts (see post Delap’s Cove Wilderness Trail Part 1).
“The Delap’s Cove Wilderness Trail has been designated an Amazing Place within the UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere Region Association. The Amazing Place program recognizes public locations of significance for their beauty, unique natural features, biodiversity, and cultural and historical aspects.”
“Delaps Cove Wilderness Trail meanders through forested ecosystems before emerging along the coastal shoreline of the famous Bay of Fundy. The trail system includes two trails: Bohaker Trail and Charlies Trail.”
“The area surrounding the trail system was once a thriving Black Settlement with, at one time, close to 70 inhabitants. Census records show that the community was in existence since at least 1838.”
From Dustin Stevenson, Delaps Cove Black Indian Pioneer Society, I found it easy to relate to the NORTH quadrant of the Smudging Ceremony handout (see diagram).
Old Age
Purity and Wisdom
Great Place for Healing
Dreamtime
Growing and Looking Deep
Understanding the Wisdom that was given
Stop and Listen
Data Collection. Data Analysis. Writing.
In the centre of the circle: Aboriginal Peoples, Teachers, Elders, Community
Acknowledgements
Edward added the graphic and links. Cliff Drysdale (Southwest Nova Biosphere Region) clarified some of the terminology.
References
County of Annapolis brochure: Delaps Cove Wilderness Trail.
Amazing Places: check: swnovabiosphere.ca
Ernest Blair Experiment 