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1/3 Artemis-2 is carrying a package of tree seeds from New Brunswick, #canada

It's not the first time Canada has sent tree seeds to space. Many tree seeds have traveled to and from space.

2. Seeds have been taken to space and back since 1971.

3. Why tree seeds and what will happen to them.

History of seeds in space.

https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/science/space/canadian-seeds-get-an-out-of-this-world-trip-with-astronaut-jeremy-hansen

Canadian seeds get an out-of-this-world trip with astronaut

Five tree species representing Canada's diverse forests are hitching a ride around the moon with the astronauts aboard Artemis II. The Weather Network spoke with the National Tree Seed Centre about their inclusion on the mission.

The Weather Network

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ZenHeathen 🇨🇦23h ago

@AskPippa 😂 Somebody needs to have a talk with one particular editor or someone there. I laughed out loud as the voiceover referred to the red maple, the iconic tree from the Canadian flag, as the video showed a Japanese maple, a completely (and obviously) different leaf shape. Maybe I'm a little more particular about trees than the average viewer, but--it's a piece specifically about trees, so...

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Earl 20h ago

@ZenHeathen @AskPippa

You are pointing out what you say is the true identification for a tree. Are you being a Sasquatch?

The Canadian astronaut has that symbol on his patch, indicating "honesty". (I don't quite understand this choice for a space program.)

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AskPippa🇨🇦20h ago

@Earl @ZenHeathen https://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/artemis-ii/jeremy-hansen-patch.asp

Jeremy Hansen's patch for the Artemis II mission

CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen's patch was created for his participation in the Artemis II mission by Anishinaabe artist Henry Guimond. It includes personal and Indigenous elements important to Jeremy.

Canadian Space Agency

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Earl 19h ago

@AskPippa

That's where I saw it.

"Bigfoot – Honesty
Sasquatch or Bigfoot – Sabe or “giant” in the Ojibway language – represents the importance of honesty and being true to one's word. Say what you mean and be honest with yourself and others."

How is Sasquatch (or Bigfoot) a symbol for honesty? That is what I do not understand.

@ZenHeathen

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AskPippa🇨🇦

@Earl @ZenHeathen Different culture, different way of thinking of things. The Eagle is love, which is new to me. Maybe the 'giant' represents the giant level of importance in society honesty should have? Maybe be who you appear to be -- be honest that way?

If there are any #FIrstNations or #Anishinaabe reading this, maybe you can help us understand this better.