By Dawn Stegen, Executive Director, Recreation Nova Scotia

Nineteen years ago, the United Nations, in recognition of the invaluable contribution volunteers have made to our world, proclaimed December 5th to be International Volunteer Day - an annual observance that today is celebrated in more than half the countries of the world.

Produced by SaskPower, Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association and The Office of Energy Conservation. August 2006

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There is little doubt that protection of biodiversity, and maintenance of ecological integrity are among the most important challenges of our time and that conservation of protected areas is one of the most important strategies for achieving that end. The importance of a healthy ecosystem to the human population it supports are known. However, parks and other categories of protected areas are highly valued by society for more than just biodiversity and environment. They are recognized as landscapes that deeply touch the spiritual, cultural, aesthetic and relational dimensions of human existence; and there is a growing acceptance of the strong link between a healthy parks system and a healthy society. Yet, while a healthy ecosystem is recognized as essential to human health, it seems that the development of programs that use the natural environment as a foundation to promote human health have only been explored in a very preliminary way.

Making All Recreation Safe - Awarness to Action is a national multi-sector initiative that will enable Canadian Communities to implement harassment and abuse prevention strategies that make their recreation services safer.