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THE FOUR PILLARS
PADDLE CANADA HAS FOUR PILLARS that define our future and measure our progress: safety, education programs, environment and heritage. The first two are easily understood given the purpose and function of Paddle Canada. The last two pillars refer to the cultural identity of the Canadian paddling community, and are integral values to Paddle Canada and our programs. As Kirk Wipper put it, “Our vessels have two pointy ends. One points back into
our past; the past that tells the story of how Canada grew. The other end points to the future, reconnecting us to the important things in life: health, family and Canada’s peaceful and serene nature.” Heritage must remain a vital component of all of Paddle Canada’s educational programs.
We must point out the importance of our past, and pass its lessons to future generations. Kirk would always remind us of the unique ways that canoes and kayaks helped
forge our nation. With the guidance of the First Nations, Canada’s borders were staked out in canoes by European explorers. The fur trade motived the initial exploration. Outposts throughout the interior soon followed. The canoe is the common thread be- tween these two events of cooperation between First Nations and European explorers. Paddling can serve as a conduit for the present and future generations to connect
with the great outdoors that was and continues to be the foundation of Canada. Teaching others how the historical trade and exploration routes helped shape Canada will convey valuable lessons of our cultural and paddling past. That understanding of the past will remind Canadians of the importance of Canada’s natural environment, exploration and discovery, and also the importance of building positive relations with other peoples, especially First Nations. As paddlers, we have a unique view of the environment and the continuing chang- es and destruction caused by wonton disrespect. We paddle down rivers and into coves along shorelines that most people will never see. We can see destruction caused by industry, rampant consumerism and reckless campers. We also see the majesty of the environment in the closest and most remote areas that non-paddlers would prob- ably never see. As instructors and advanced paddlers, we have the opportunity to make people passionate about exploring and preserving the environment. This passion for paddling will almost always develop a collateral passion and ap-
preciation of conservation. If we want to leave quality environment for our future generations, then as an organisation and as individual instructors, we must recognize our unique ability to generate passion for paddling and the environment. Teaching Leave No Trace principles and encouraging paddlers to be diligent with reporting environmental abuses will continue to be reflections of a central pillar of Paddle Canada. What better place to start than on your next Paddle Canada course offering. ERIC WILLIAMS President Emeritus, Paddle Canada
A VISION for KANAWA
IT HAS BEEN nearly two years since Kanawa moved into the back pages of Canoeroots, Adventure Kayak and Rapid magazines. The aim so far has been to keep members up to date with news relevant to Paddle Canada: symposia, canoe brigades, member benefits and project developments. With the excellent content submitted by the membership and the regular contributors, I think Kanawa has achieved that goal.
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In recent months I have outlined a vision for Kanawa—to publish more business-centered content. Many mem- bers paddle for a living and run paddling businesses or would like to! One source of knowledge that I intend to draw on is the pool of Paddle Canada members who op- erate very successful paddling businesses. I think that this approach will better connect the membership, provide a practical member benefit and encourage more of our members to hang a shingle, paddle for a living and grow the sport. I will also be including a variety of
OPENING DOORS to MENTORSHIP
IN NOVEMBER I am traveling to Scotland to complete my final as- sessment to become a British Canoe Union (BCU) Level 5 sea kayak coach. For years I have been seeking mentor- ships and increasing my coaching cer- tifications in both Paddle Canada and the BCU. On this journey, I’ve met some of the best paddle sport profes- sionals and had incredible learning opportunities. The common thread is that, for the most part, they are all willing to share, open their doors and offer a couch to sleep on and get out on the water with you. If you are an instructor trainer or
master facilitator, ask yourself, “When was the last time I opened my door to someone who is not part of my compa- ny or organisation to help through the mentorship process?” If the answer is “never” or “I can’t remember the last time,” this is your wake up call! Put it on your Facebook page and in your next newsletter that you are willing to mentor. The only way the program will grow and become stronger is to help others grow.
I will be accepting people wishing
to be mentored in 2013. I encourage you to accept people from outside your organisation who are search- ing for a mentor as well. You never know what opportunity will walk through the door. CHRISTOPHER LOCKYER PC Instructor Trainer and BCU Level 5 aspirant Sea Kayak Coach
info@committed2thecore.com
business resources and practical infor- mation that will hopefully be of use to our members in the paddling business. I encourage all members to send their business tips and tricks they’ve learned along the way to me and I’ll do my best to squeeze them in! Please email me with your input, comments and suggestions on this vision for Kanawa or anything else related to Kanawa. Happy Paddling, ADRIAN CAMARA Editor,
kanawa@paddlecanada.com
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