Enchanted Forest: A Journey of Mindfulness and Unity

Step into a magical forest where we explore mindfulness and unity while raising awareness for Alzheimer's, Brain Injury, and Aphasia.

By Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.

Date and time

Fri, Jun 21, 2024 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST

Location

Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area

241 Township Road 362 Grasswood, SK S7T 1A8 Canada

About this event

  • 2 hours

Enchanted Forest: A Journey of Mindfulness and Unity Alzheimer's & Brain Brain Injury Aphasia

Come join us for a magical experience at the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area! This event is all about promoting mindfulness and unity while raising awareness for Alzheimer's, Brain Injury, and Aphasia. Walk through the enchanted forest, participate in guided meditation sessions, and connect with others who share a passion for mental health and well-being. Let's come together to support each other and spread positivity!


Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day and International Yoga Day:

As we commemorate National Indigenous Peoples Day and International Yoga Day, we honor the resilience of Indigenous communities and the transformative power of yoga in uniting body, mind, and spirit. Bring towel or yoga mat For more information and agenda

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  • About the ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk
  • The Community Challenge is a national physical activity and sport initiative that encourages everyone in Canada to get active throughout June ultimately recognizing Canada’s Most Active Community (help this be Saskatoon) and awarding it with $100,000 to support local physical activity and sport initiatives.Engage Everyone in Saskatoon: Take the pledge on the ParticipACTION website. By committing to getting active throughout June, they'll not only improve their health and well-being but also contribute to our community's chances of winning.Win Amazing Weekly Prizes: There are various prizes up for grabs, including Spirit Prizes, Inclusion Prizes, Capacity-Building Prizes, and Participation Prizes. These prizes can support a wide range of initiatives within your organization

Celebrating

International Yoga Day Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month

Brain Injury Awareness Month

Aphasia Awarenss Month

Global day of recognition of ALS/MND

Alzheimer's Awareness day

longest day

National Indigenous History month

National Indigenous Peoples Day


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Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.

Support the non profit group The Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc

Your contributions to support our mission are greatly appreciated by residents of Saskatoon and surrounding area who enjoy the forest, these local parks, wetlands and green spaces.

The Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. not – for – profit incorporation has five charitable purposes as follows;

1/ To protect the environment for the benefit of the public by conserving or restoring ecosystems and biodiversity on a long-term basis at the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas, which were preserved in perpetuity by City of Saskatoon Council in 1972.

2/ To protect the environment for the benefit of the public by reducing pollution and by cleaning up illegal trash dumping in the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas through addressing land dump sites and monitoring wetlands and greenspaces for instances of illegal dumping

3/ To provide public amenities by maintaining the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas.

4/ To protect and preserve significant heritage sites by ensuring safety, restoring, developing, and maintaining the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas with a view to commemorating the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas and educating the public about it.  Commemorate; honor and respect the past, celebrate the present and provide a legacy for the future.

5/ To receive and maintain a fund or funds and to apply all or part of the principal and income therefrom, from time to time, to qualified donees as defined in subsection 149.1(1) of the Income Tax Act (Canada).

The Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. is a not – for – profit incorporation registered with the Information Services Canada (ISC) Saskatchewan, under entity number 102084283.

The initial goals are to increase the safety and preservation of the afforestation areas as outlined here.  

As incorporated entities with an unique identity, Friends are governed by board members; and have customized organizational by-laws and letters patent.  Friends work locally with the City of Saskatoon park superintendent, MVA guidance, and other park liaisons as designated by the park superintendent. In Ontario, there are many, many Friends of the Park organizations, working together collaboratively to achieve mutually beneficial objectives.