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The Beaver Hills Biosphere

People and nature - in harmony

A distinct geographic area and resilient landscape in which people work together to contribute to the environmental, social, economic and cultural well being of the Beaver Hills region.

Amiskwaciy wâskahikanihk

Ochi ēkwa Kiyā mēwisinihk Ayisiniwak

Ôma asiskiy ka miýo atoskēhk Aýisiýiniwak māmawi atoskēwak Ka miyo mahcihohk , kanahisinihk ēkwa ka miýo watamohk, ôma amiskwaciy asiskiy.

Li Biosphere dii Beuts di lii Kaastor

Lii zhaan pi li moond naturell daan miyeu wiichayhtoowuk.

Enn riishyoon kischi kaykway kimiyewikonaw. Lii zhaan toot aansaamb atooshkewuk pii kanawayitamwak poor toot li moond daan la riishyoon.

Learn about the Biosphere

Connecting people and nature, knowledge and action

The Beaver Hills was designated as a biosphere on March 19, 2016 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). This is a global recognition of a collective commitment by the communities within the region to celebrate and advance knowledge, culture, nature and economy together.

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Kîkinaw Miyonâkwan Kitâskinâw: Our home on this beautiful land

The Beaver Hills Biosphere is located within Treaty 6 territory, a traditional gathering place for diverse Indigenous Nations, including the Plains Cree, Métis, Blackfoot, Saulteaux, Tsuut’ina and Nakoda Sioux peoples, who have deep relationships with this land, and held reciprocal relationships with the Beaver Hills area from time immemorial. The Beaver Hills were home to the Beaver Hills Stragglers, a small subsection of the larger autonomous group named The Edmonton Stragglers. We honour all Indigenous peoples and histories of this place as we come to know them. These lands are now home to Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples from many Nations. We continue to learn from our relationships with these Nations by living out our responsibilities to them and enriching our vibrant communities together.

Kîkino Kitâskinâw

Amiskwaciy askiy ehayâk anita nikotwâsik tipahamâtowina, kayâsohci mâmawayâwin ohci pâpîtos iyiniwak, asci paskwâwiyiniwak, otipeyimisowak, kaskitewayasit, nahkawîniwak ekwa asinîwipwâtak, môsihtâwak ehisiwâhkohtâki askiy, ekwa nistamiyiniwak wiyawâw ôta. amiskwaciya kayâs ohci pehcinâway. ôhi askiya anohc ewîkicik iyiniwak ekwa ayisiyiniwak pihkwihte ohci etahtoskânesicik. kitâhkamikiskinohamâkosinaw kesiwâhkohmâyâhkik tahtoskânesiwak kesinâkateyihtamâyahkik ekwa ka weyotihki kakayawâyâki kimâmawayâwiniwa.

Li Biosphere dii Beuts di lii Kaastor oota aashtew daan li territwayr di traytii 6, een plaas kaayaash ka kii tootamihk mamawapowuk poor lii zhootoktun ayishiinoowuk: Lii Crii, lii Michif, lii Pyii Nwayr, lii Sootoo, pi lii Syoo. Ooki lii naasyoon miyeu wiichayhtoowuk ooma la tayr oota ashpinayn lii taand kaayaash. Anoosh ooma la tayr oota wiikiwuk poor lii naasyoon zhootoktun ayishiinoowuk pii lii zhann ooshchi toot li naasyoon di moond. Kikoochimiyeuwiichayhtoowanaw avik lii naasyoon ootoktun pi ekishkayhtayahk ooshchi kiwiichayhtoowininaw.

Videos

There is so much to learn about the history and culture, conservation and development in the biosphere. These are the narratives that tell the stories of the Beaver Hills from past to present.

Projects

Biospheres are learning places for sustainable development. Together with our partners we actively participate in and support scientific research, academic studies, applied projects and educational opportunities that advance our understanding of the region’s environment, biodiversity, culture and economy.

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Share Your Experiences

@beaverhillsbiosphere

Together we're showcasing the people, places and experiences the Beaver Hills Biosphere has to offer #beaverhillsbiosphere.

Get Involved

From community science and volunteer stewardship, to land use planning and policy development, numerous opportunities exist for people and organizations to contribute to a shared way of living with nature that builds a future we are proud of.

Opaminikewina ēkwa asiskiy kisēýihtewina, Mihcēt atoskēwina kakiskēýihtēkehk ka mamawi miyo wicēhtohk ēkwa kamamihcisihk.

Aanmaas lii zhaan pii lii zhistwayr mamawapowuk kishkayihtumwuk tawnshii nimiyeuwiichayhtoowanan avik la tayr pii la moond naturell poor l’oneur nutr zhaanfaan pii leu zhaanfaan.

Do more

Living and working in harmony with nature to inspire a positive future.

Ka mâ mawi wicētohk ēkwa Mā mawi atoskēhk ôma ohci asisky Otē kē miyo nikani.

Nimiyeuwiichayhtoowanan avik la tayr pii la moond naturell poor lii lii taan ki vayan pii nutr zhaanfaan la miyey vii kahkipimatishowuk.

The Beaver Hills Biosphere

People and nature - in harmony

Amiskwaciy wâskahikanihk

Ochi ēkwa Kiyā mēwisinihk Ayisiniwak

Li Biosphere dii Beuts di lii Kaastor

Lii zhaan pi li moond naturell daan miyeu wiichayhtoowuk.

Connecting people and nature, knowledge and action

Kîkinaw Miyonâkwan Kitâskinâw: Our home on this beautiful land

Kîkino Kitâskinâw

Videos

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Living With Wildlife

Living With Wildlife: Sharing Space in the Beaver Hills

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BHB Episode 1

A Biosphere in Our Own Backyard

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BHB Episode 2

From the Age of Ice to the Age of Forts

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BHB Episode 3

Setting the Stage

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BHB Episode 4

Getting Settled

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BHB Episode 5

Filling in the Blanks

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Episode 6

Koney Island

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BHB Episode 7

Spruce Lodge

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BHB Episode 8

Tyrrell and Papaschase, Part 1

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BHB Episode 9

Tyrrell and Papaschase, Part 2

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BHB Episode 10

Tyrrell and Papaschase, Part 3

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BHB Episode 11

Ketchamoot

Projects

Rural Residential Stewardship Program

Experience the Biosphere

Share Your Experiences

Get Involved