Contemporary Indigenous Studies & Decolonization 12 - Cowichan Traditional Canoe Trip

Contemporary Indigenous Studies & Decolonization 12: Cowichan Traditional Dug-out Canoe Field Trip

TRIP DATES: May 26th - 8:30-3:00pm

TEACHER CHAPERONES: David Lynch and Adrian French

TRIP DETAILS & LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Students will explore themes of Decolonization, with a local lens, focusing on the traditional lands of the Cowichan Tribes. Students will spend the day with elder and cultural expert Hwiem'tun, in an experiential workshop highlighted by a unique opportunity to be welcomed to paddle a traditional war canoe. Hwiem'tun will also teach students traditional uses for local plants and lead discussions of Indigenous culture and ways of being in the modern world. A SMUS teacher will be accompanying students in the canoe.

***The canoe activity will be weather permitting. If ocean conditions are not safe, students will stay off the water and instead in engage in land-based learning.

LOCATION

The war canoe will be departing from Hecate Park in Cowichan Bay and returning to the same location.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Students will be travelling by SMUS bus to and from campus with a SMUS bus driver.

CLOTHING

Students should dress for the weather and ensure they have appropriate layers, including rain jacket. Students should have hats and wear sunscreen, as well as bring a water bottle.

EMERGENCY CONTACT:

David Lynch: 250-516-5585

Adrian French: 250-893-0526

TRIP FORMS:

The Parent/Guardian Acknowledgment of Risk and Consent Form can be completed online below.

Parent/Guardian Acknowledgement of Risk & Consent Form:

Student First Name

Student Last Name

Student Phone Number

Day or Boarding Student

Day Student

Boarding Student

Swimming Ability

Non-swimmer - They cannot swim

They can swim 25 meters without stopping

They can swim 50 meters without stopping

They can swim 100 meters without stopping

Parent/Guardian Name

Parent/Guardian Contact Information

In the event of an emergency, what is the best phone number and/or email to reach you

Parent/Guardian Acknowledgement of Risk

As parent or guardian of the student, and having reviewed the material provided by SMUS about the activity, I hereby: a) Consent to the student participating in the activity. b) Recognize and understand the inherent risks associated with the activity including but not limited to the hazards of vehicle travel, wilderness travel, water travel, accident/illness in places without nearby medical facilities, weather and other circumstances beyond the control of St. Michaels University School employees, related parties and agents. c) Authorize the activity leaders to consent to medical treatment for the student by any qualified medical practitioner as may be necessary. d) Understand the specific risks associated with the activity, including but not limited to: adverse weather conditions, winds, current, waves, wildlife, the use of activity equipment, swimming, slippery trails, the use of camp stoves and campfires, and travel within and outside the activity area. Consequences of these risks may result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, drowning, death or damage to property or third parties. e) Understand that even though there are a variety of measures and practices in place to reduce the frequency and severity of injury/illness, residual risk remains. Accidents and injuries can still occur.

I acknowledge the risks and and consent to my child participating in the activities