Text by Nyn Tomkins and David Moskowitz. Photography by David Moskowitz.
HIGH ON A FORESTED MOUNTAIN in northern British Columbia, in the traditional territory of the West Moberly Dunne-za First Nations (WMFN) and Saulteau First Nations (SFN), Starr Gauthier is on patrol with a twelve-gauge shotgun slung over her shoulder and a laptop bag in hand. Starr is a Caribou Guardian charged with tending to the Klinse-za Caribou Maternity Pen built by these First Nations, as part of their effort to protect an animal that is vital to their cultures.
Starr Gauthier, member of the SFN and Caribou Guardian at the maternity pen. “Use us as an example of steps that we need to take as human beings, as guardians of Mother Earth. You know, we’re an animal too. Just like caribou. Just like bear. Just like butterflies and birds, you know what I mean? We all share Mother Earth. We’re all part of this system. This is a steppingstone. And it’s a good reminder to people that we need to t
Tim Hearden One of the West s few in-person agricultural events begins today and runs through Saturday.
Cattle, horse and dog buyers and consigners from throughout the West are converging on Northern California this week for the 80th annual Red Bluff Bull and Gelding Sale, which is being held in person with precautions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Nearly 400 bull entrants, between 70 and 75 geldings and 20 stock dogs will go through sifting, trials and auctions today through Saturday, Jan. 30. We re looking at a strong sale, bull sale manager Amanda Bradshaw said recently. “One thing we’ve noticed in the sales they have had, including a lot of these horse sales and private bull sales, is the prices have been phenomenal. I’m hoping for a good outcome for our consigners.
Pauline Davis
“GOLDEN Girl” Pauline Davis is eager to relate her true story, depicting her rise from a barefoot girl to an Olympic champion and the struggles that she had to endure along the way.
She signed a deal with US publisher Rowman & Littlefield earlier this week in her bid to bring her remarkable story of resilience, determination and Olympic glory to the world.
“I went through a lot. When I moved home, I saw some things happening and I felt I had to do more,” said Davis about her decision to produce the memoir entitled “The Girl Who Ran Sideways: The Story of an Olympic Champion.”
Bio of Davis on fast track with well-known author, major publisher In this file photo, Bahamian “Golden Girl” Pauline Davis-Thompson was honored on, being named an Honorary Life Person Member of the IAAF. She will receive a plaque of merit and veteran pin awards. She is shown above with BAAA President Drumeco Archer at left. LAURA PRATT-CHARLTON
Pauline Davis, the Bahamian icon who once conquered the sprinting world, is about to get her own book with a major US publisher.
This country’s original “Golden Girl” signed a book deal with US publisher Rowman & Littlefield earlier this week, a move that will bring her remarkable story of resilience, determination and Olympic glory to the world.