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UNESCO Global Geoparks celebrate the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, and use this occasion to bring awareness to Indigenous Peoples within the world’s Geoparks. Global Geoparks can provide a respectful place for the Indigenous Peoples of the World that honours and respects their cultural contributions, their language, customs, and their deep understanding of…
Our Geopark has been recognized in an article featuring ourselves and 4 other Geoparks’ response to the COVID19 crisis. We’re very proud of the programming our team has put together – follow us on facebook for the latest!
Tumbler Ridge was built in the 1980s, when memories of World War II were already forty years old. Therefore it is perhaps counter-intuitive to learn that our community’s connections with the two World Wars are profound. WORLD WAR I: In 1914 Samuel Prescott Fay led a party of five men and twenty horses…
Our AGM scheduled this year for July 31, 2018. It will be held in the basement of the Visitor Information Center at 6:00pm, followed by a regular board meeting. If you are thinking of running for a position on the board, a nomination form is attached. Please have them into the Executive Director, Sarah Waters…
Our AGM scheduled this year for September 19, 2019. It will be held in the basement of the Visitor Information Center at 7:00pm, followed by a regular board meeting. Anyone interested in standing for election should ideally come to the meeting but failing that please email our President Steve Tory at tumblersteven (at) gmail.com Minutes…
The Tumbler Ridge Geopark Society (TRGGS) is very pleased to announce the appointment of our newly hired TRGG Manager Sarah Waters. Sarah brings 17 years of experience working as a consulting archaeologist and traditional use specialist. Also a very avid volunteer involved in many volunteer groups (WNMS, TRMF, TRGG) in Tumbler Ridge including her position as manager for…
The Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark Society (TRGGS) is excited to share the news issued by UNESCO today announcing that all 120 existing Global Geoparks, including the TRGG, will now officially become UNESCO sites. The announcement comes after the 195 Member States of UNESCO voted positively to create the UNESCO Global Geopark label on November 17,…
The Geopark is proud to present our new Strategic plan. Our Strategic priorities will guide us in our mission which we’ve defined with a simple statement: Our mission is to honour the geological, cultural and environmental character of our Geopark, so to enhance the well-being of our people through education, engagement and sustainable development.
Why you should visit one of Canada’s UNESCO heritage sites: Click to read the Globe and Mail’s Article
Educational programs are an essential requirement of all Global Geoparks. As the Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark evolves, expanded educational activities for all ages and in all seasons will be developed, with the Tumbler Ridge Museum Foundation taking the anchor role. The 2015 museum budget includes a full time education co-ordinator position, to be augmented by…
