McMaster University recognizes that the University and surrounding Hamilton area, including their nature spaces, are situated on traditional territories shared between the Haudenosaunee confederacy and Anishnaabe nations. These lands are protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum belt. The wampum uses the symbolism of a dish to represent the territory, and one spoon to represent that the people are to share the resources of the land and only take what they need.
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Stop#13 – Kenneth Taylor Hall

Outside of Kenneth Taylor Hall (KTH), is the thirteenth stop on the Bee Trail and includes four native bee homes, also made from pine wood and filled with paper tubes. It was installed in 2019 by Facility Services and the Academic Sustainability Program’s Office. These homes were part of the 100in1Day community initiative to enhance pollinator habitats.

 

Fun Fact:  Native bees are active at different times during the growing season. Mason bees are active in spring, squash bees in summer, and bumble bees work hard all season long. (1)

 

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References:

  1. Chan S, Raine N. Introduction to Native Pollinators on Farms in Ontario [Internet]. Farms at Work. 2018. Available from: https://farmsatwork.ca/sites/default/files/Fact%20Sheet%20%231%20Introduction%20to%20Native%20Pollinators%20on%20Ontario%20Farms_1.pdf