My Curriculum Vitae

Courses: Education | Herbal | Outdoor & Survival
UVic-ES | UVic Uni 101/102/201
Other Stuff: Associations | Music | Readings
Solo Camping | Volunteer | Web | Work
Formal Education: 
  • University of Victoria - Environmental Studies (May 2010 >)
  • Society of Management Accountants - Level V (1988-90)
  • Camosun College - Business Administration (1987-1990)
  • H & R Block - Income Tax Preparatation (1980)
  • University of Toronto - Food Sciences (Sep 1974-Jun 1975)
  • Beaver Brae High School - Grade 13 (1970-75)
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Herbal Courses: 
  • Greenvale Herbal College - Apprentice, Herbal Therapeutics (Norma Myers) Sep-Dec 1977; Sep-Oct 1979
  • Dominion Herbal College (Ella Birznek) 1976-1979
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Outdoor / Survival Courses: 
  • Fur Harvest & Management - Trapper Apprentice (Gordon Clark) Winter 1983
  • Strathcona Outdoor Education Centre (Jim Boulding, Hilary Stewart) May-Sep 1977
  • Canoe Instructor () 1977
  • White-Water Kayaking () 1977
  • West Coast Adventure (Jim Boulding, Hilary Stewart) 3 weeks, 1977
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UVic Credit Courses: 
  • Advanced Topics in Ethnoecology - ES 481 (Nancy Turner) Jan - Apr 2011
  • Ecological Processes - ES 240 (Trevor Lantz) Jan - Apr 2011
  • Political Ecology - ES 301 (Kara Shaw) Sep - Dec 2010
  • Ethnobotany - ES 421 (Nancy Turner) Sep - Dec 2010
  • Ethnoecology - ES 321 (Robert Bandringa) Jun 2010
  • Introduction to Environmental Science - ES 200 (Duncan Taylor) May 2010
  • Community Mapping - Geog 391 (TA for Charles Burnett) May 2010
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UVic Uni 101 / 102 / 201 Courses: 
  • Personality and Social Cognition in Adulthood (Janet Love) Jan 2011
  • Systems Thinking To Change The World (Colleen McCormick) Nov 2010
  • The Human Body: Activity & Plasticity (Gabriella Nasuti) Oct 2010
  • Creative Writing: Freeing the Writer Within (Brenda Protor) Sep 2010
  • The Art of Place: Role of Community-based Art in Academia (Brenda Beckwith & Ken Josephson) Aug 2010
  • Intro to Contemporary Photography (Jocelyn Beyak) Jul 2010
  • Changing the World through Social Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation (Colleen McCormick) Jun 2010
  • Mass Media & Community (Doug West) Apr 2010
  • Uni 102: Social Sciences (student liaison) Jan-Apr 2010
  • Uni 101: Humanities (student) Sep-Dec 2009
  • Uni 102: Social Sciences (student) Jan-Apr 2009
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Associations: 
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Music: 
  • Old-Time Music Jams (2002-10)
  • Celtic Music Sessions (2003-2009)
  • Bluegrass Music Jams (2002-4)
  • Victoria Fiddle Society (2003 >)
  • Sooke Bluegrass Festival (2002-9)
  • Coombs Bluegrass Festival (2002-6, 2008)
  • Chiliwack Bluegrass Festival (2002-3, 2005)
  • Mandolin Orchestra (2002)
  • Fiddle Lessons - Erynn Marshall, John Showman, Michael Ismareo, Randall Bays, Patty Lamoureaux, Paul Elliot (2007-9)
  • Mandolin Lessons - Andrew Collins, James Whittall, John Reischman, Mike Brooks, Roland White, Emory Lester, John Moore, Pat Lawson (2003-7)
  • Beaver Brae Highschool Orchestra (Xylophone / Percussion) - Mr. Demeduke (1972-74)
  • Piano Lessons - Mrs. Henfrey (1962-1974)
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Readings: 
  • DiNoto, Andrea; Winter, David. (1999). The Pressed Plant: The Art of Botanical Specimens, Nature Prints, and Sun Pictures. New York, NY: Stewart, Tabori & Chang. (Dec 2010)
  • Johnson, Leslie Main. (2010). Trail of Story, Traveller's Path: Reflections on Ethnoecology and Landscape. Edmonton, AB: Athabasca University Press. (Dec 2010)
  • Minnis, Paul E. (Ed). (2000). Ethnobotany: A Reader. Norman: University of Oklahoma. (Sep-Dec 2010)
  • Polanyi, Karl. (2001, 1944). The Great Transformation: The Political and Economic Origins of Our Time. Boston, MA: Beacon Press. (Sep-Dec 2010)
  • Schaefer, Valentin; Rudd, Hillary; Vala, Jamie. (2004). Urban Biodiversity: Exploring Natural Habitat and its Value in Cities. Concord, ON: Captus Press. (Dec 2010)
  • Turner, Nancy J. (2005). The Earth's Blanket: Traditional Teachings for Sustainable Living. Vancouver, BC: Douglas & McIntyre. (Dec 2010)
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Solo Camping: 
  • French Beach (2002-9)
  • South of Hope in High Country (2005)
  • Merritt/Kelowna Plateau (2002, 2005)
  • Fraser River Canyon (2003)
  • West Coast - Tofino > High Country (2002-6, 2008)
  • Jones Rd Lakes (1979)
  • Elk River Trail (1977)
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Volunteer Work: 
  • Uni 102: Social Sciences; Uni 201 Student Liaison (Jan-Apr 2010, May 2010 >)
  • UVic Community Mapping Initiative - Web Wizard (Apr 2009 >)
  • MandoZine - Music Editor, Website Admin (Dec 2004 >)
  • Victoria Bluegrass Association (Jul 2003 >)
  • Taoist Tai Chi - Instructor (1997-2001)
  • Victoria Status of Women Action Group - Web Instruction (1995-2003)
  • Katimavik - Community Resource (1981-5)
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Web Stuff: 
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Work / Employment: 
  • Fernwood Home Support Society - Accountant (1990)
  • Bentax - Income Tax Preparation & Auditing (1986, 1987, 1988, 1989)
  • Vermilion Bay Home Support - Driver (1985)
  • H & R Block - Income Tax Preparation & Auditing (1980, 1985)
  • Katimavik - Group Leader (1980-1)
  • R.S. Kirkup & Sons - Surveying Technician Assistant (1976)
  • Ont Land Registry Office - Registration Clerk (1976)
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