Stewards of the Wilderness, August 16-22
The Stewards of the Wilderness program is a lived, seminar opportunity designed for young adults to gather on Mallard Island for six days to enhance their education on the following three learning objectives:
- Who was Ernest Oberholtzer: What were his accomplishments in this region and what is his continuing legacy.
- Who are the Anishinaabeg: What is their history, their current spiritual beliefs/ traditions, and manifestations of their contemporary thriving culture.
- What are the region’s efforts to obtain sustainability in increasingly unsustainable times: Who are the decision makers and what are the efforts.
Approximately 8 scholars, deemed “Stewards,” are chosen from the applications attached below. Stewards meet on Mallard Island to commune with various scholars, elders, nature and guest speakers for daily learning sessions to meet the week’s objectives. There are no tests, papers, etc. This opportunity is of no cost to participants other than each scholar is responsible for making one, communal dinner for thirteen folks. This year’s program will take place August 16 to the 22nd.
After perusing the website, should you have questions or with to discuss the program further, reach out to the program’s creator, Daniel Andersen at daniel.andersenwork@gmail.com. He will be happy to chat with you.
A bit About Mallard Island:
Mallard Island was the home place of wilderness advocate, Ernest Carl Oberholtzer, who with many other key environmental leaders, developed and designed policies leading to the BWCAW. Mallard Island is located in the middle of Rainy Lake and boast historical cabins, beautiful vistas, electricity and delightful composting toilets and sun showers. There is no running water.
Steward’s week includes great meals prepared with and for each other, small work projects to improve the island or its buildings, hikes in nature, archives to dive into, and canoes/kayaks to paddle.
