Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) Team
Traditional Ecological Knowledge encompasses the Syilx worldview of the land and all living things upon it. The Syilx people have long been a part of the health of the land and wish to be engaged in decision-making affecting the land in their traditional territories. Traditional ecological knowledge combined with western science increases the chance to protect natural areas within the Okanagan Similkameen. TEK team activities include:
- Participation in education initiatives to communicate traditional ecological knowledge to many audiences
- Restoration and species at risk stewardship at Ecommunity Place on the Penticton Indian Reserve
- Work with BC Parks to identify pictograph sites
- Support and celebration of the Okanagan Nation Alliance’s fisheries enhancement work
Contact Information
Team Lead: Jeannette Armstrong
En’owkin Center
RR2, Site 50, Comp 8
Penticton, BC V2A 6J7
Tel: 250-493-7181
Fax: 250-493-5302
Email: enowkin@vip.net
Website: www.enowkincentre.ca
Questions? Contact us with any questions by calling: (250) 490-8225
What's New?
- May 17th: The Nature Trust celebrates Twin Lakes acquisition
- Conservation land transferred to Skaha Bluffs Provincial Park
- Burrowing Owls Released
- “Wild at Heart” conservation exhibit at Penticton Museum
- Twin Lakes Ranch purchase completed
- District of Summerland wins award for environmental excellence