Allan, my long-time friend has passed. We were in grade eight together and staid in contact throughout the years. I’ll miss you, Allan. Copied from: www.pauquachin.ca Posting on behalf of the Tom Family It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Allan Craig Tom Chief Sawteaqualtin Allan Craig Tom Sunrise: March 25, 1974 […]
Category Archives: LAUWELNEW/John Dean Provincial Park
Indifference; what is the value or worth?
BROOM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SUCCESSION | 2021-22 ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱/John Dean Provincial Park 2021 exceptionalism has made the park broom-free. The result is the way ahead for new volunteers has been eased (fresh starts). 11 of 11 broom zones are mint; End-2021 the broom zones were totally cleared; 55 hrs per year is required to maintain the achievement. […]
Menetiye on CBC
CBC Podcast, Beaches and Mountains Episode 1: Exploring the deeper significance of BC’s beaches and mountains (9 Aug 21). Menetiye Eliot, (16:00-23:00) wonderfully shares and explains: Saanich / W̱SÁNEĆ Mount Newton / ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱ Ancient stories How the mountain received its name 13 moons and teaching through songs The relationship to the homeland Beaches and Mountains […]
me-si’-ka Illahie
Today (2 Aug 21) on CBC’s the Early Edition, a panel discussed renaming British Columbia. Me-si’-ka Illahie (Our land) or Illahie Chuck (Land and Water) An excerpt from the parks 100th book, John Dean 21: ILLAHIE TRANSLATES FROM CHINOOK AS COUNTRY, LAND, EARTH AND SOIL Today at Ƚ/JDP, the Chinook name Illahie is prominently […]
Forest Fuel Load Treatment
Updated 31 Oct 21: Trail Closures for Wildfire Fuel Treatment November 1 – December 3, 2021 For the safety of visitors, sections of the Barrett Monfort Trail will be closed near the east boundary of the park, limiting travel. BC Wildfire Service is conducting tree falling, and controlled pile burning will take place. BC Forest […]
Pronunciation and Definition
ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱ (Clay will nook) ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱ is the traditional name for Mount Newton ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱ means Place of Refuge/Escape/Healing ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱ is best pronounced as Clay will nook 1921-1936 DEAN PARK 1936-1957 JOHN DEAN PARK 1957-2019 JOHN DEAN PROVINCIAL PARK 2019-current ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱／JOHN DEAN PROVINCIAL PARK
RETIREMENT OF PO2 JARRETT TEAGUE
Subject: RETIREMENT OF PO2 JARRETT TEAGUE, SUPP TECH R 052048Z AUG 20 FM NFSP ESQUIMALT BT UNCLAS CSUP 023 SUBJ: RETIREMENT OF PO2 JARRETT TEAGUE, SUPP TECH ON 12 SEP 20, AFTER 28 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE, PO2 JARRETT TEAGUE WILL RETIRE FROM THE CAF. IN 1992, AGE 17, JARRETT FIRST ENROLLED INTO […]
Paving the Parking Lot
May 4-5, 2020, the 1938 parking lot and upper road at L/JDP was prepped and paved. Many thanks to the Friends of John Dean Park Society and BC Parks (through the Parks Enhancement Fund) for partnering to fund this project. Well done! Next year this grand-old park turns 100. More info: http://bcparks.ca/partnerships/pef.html https://www.friendsofjohndeanpark.org/index.php/home-page/news-events
March 2020, The closure of parks
COVID-19 (text copied from BC Parks Public Notice, 23 Mar 20) Due to larger than average crowds and concerns about the potential spread of COVID-19 to the local community, the Park will be closed until further notice. 1. The closure of ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱/John Dean Provincial Park to all recreational uses until further notice starting March 23, […]
Fire Smart FX Assessment at L/JDP – 2019-20
BC Parks has hired a firm to assess some key areas in L/JDP for fuel load and hazards, and to write a fuel management prescription. They started their field work on 23 Sep 19, and have flagged much of the northeast and eastern boundaries of the proposed treatment areas, plus along the road and surrounding […]