Nominations and Awards of Paule Hjertaas, founder of SNAP
In 2008, Paule Hjertaas was nominated as a Woman of Distinction by the YWCA Regina and again in 2010.
Below is Paule's 2010 Woman of Distinction nomination resume:
Paule's education in Health Sciences (Diploma) and Biology (B.Sc.) prepared her for life-long learning and sharing in ecology, bird life, environmental chemicals and health, and now the visual arts. When she became extremely “sensitive” to chemicals, she developed expertise in environmental chemicals, their effects on children and adults, and safe alternatives.
In 2005, Paule created the Saskatchewan Network for Alternatives to Pesticides (SNAP) and, as president, has persisted in educating the public and politicians. Through her Organic Gardening Classes she shares her knowledge about healthy living and growing.
As biologist, Paule has focused on birds and their vital importance in the ecology and in our human lives. Pouring over research and reports, writing for various media, talking with people in conferences and EcoFairs, she spread her passion to preserve ecosystem and human health. Her new channel is visual art and photography, through which she supports environmental and conservation organizations. This spring, Paule is being honoured by the Saskatchewan Environmental Network with an Environmental Activist Award.
Schedule:
April 11, 2010, Conexus Center, Regina Women of Distinction nominations reception.
April 23, 2010 Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Regina, 7:30pm The Environmental Activist Awards will be handed out at the 4th Annual Environmental Film Festival and Environmental Activist Awards. Doors open at 7 p.m., movies start at 7:70 p.m. and awards at 8:15 p.m.
May 6, 2010 YWCA Women of distinction banquet and awards ceremony.