The Emily Dahl Foundation
The Emily Dahl Foundation
The Emily Dahl foundation was founded in 2019 by a fellowship of Emily Dahl’s family and friends.
“Emily taught us that all along there was something tremendous within us, and we did not realize it.”
Ted Ohlsen's Wood Carvings
Your Story Submission
Read the Woodcarvers Poem below and tell us your story. The Emily Dahl Foundation will award this amazing carving by Ted Ohlsen to one of the submissions.
Woodcarvers Poem
“I saw this piece of wood one day when I picked it up it seemed to say
– There is something hiding inside of me,
Remove some chips and you will see
I look to see what I might find
And soon an image came to mind
My task was now to set it free
What’s hidden in this place of tree.
With loving care each cut was made
Wood peeled off with a sharp edged blade
And as each chip fell to the floor
I could see the object more and more
By one final cut it was set free
My work of art for all to see
This piece of wood which would just lay
And see its body soon decay
Was now transformed and given life
With careful cuts of gouge and knife
By carving something from this tree
It lives again because of me!”
A Message From Ted Ohlsen:
This unique willow grows wild along the river banks in swamp beds of northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Ted Ohlson of Flin Flon pioneered diamond willow carvings in the early 70s.
Challenged by the loss of his eyesight due to hunting accident in 1960 Ted has found diamond willow carving to be a relaxing way of expressing his love for the great Canadian outdoors.
His carvings have become popular souvenirs at his fly-in fishing camp in Brownell Lake.
Many guests relive their memorable experiences of the outdoors through their diamond willow.
Ted Ohlsen's Wood Carving
A Message From The Emily Dahl Foundation:
We ask you to stand at some busy corner, wherever you may be, musing quietly and philosophically upon the unquiet scene of crowds of people swarming in and out of the streets, like rabbits swarming in and out of their burrows. Then stand on some hilltop and look down upon a scene of tranquil beauty.
As you stand in wonder before the panorama of Nature, know that time is not wasted amid the silence of a great forest to ponder your duty and reflect on your destiny. You will feel pleased at the thought that there is so much distance between you and the world.
Spend some time gazing over Ted’s moose lamp and reading the “Woodcarvers Poem”. Then share your story with us as it comes to you. The Emily Dahl Foundation will choose a few stories to share and will be gifting some of Ted’s amazing carvings including the stunning moose lamp pictured here
Submit Your Story Here:
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IT IS WITH GREAT EXCITEMENT THAT THE EMILY DAHL FOUNDATION WILL PRESENT TEENS COUNT TOO WITH A $1000 DONATION AT THE VERNON CHAMBER LUNCHEON ON DECEMBER 14TH, 2021
The Emily Dahl Foundation is pleased that it will be presenting Claire Wilkins of Teens
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A special thank you to all the kind messages The Emily Dahl Foundation has received
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The author of this essay is Sherman Dahl, Emily’s father, and is a result of
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Emily acted with the fundamental truth that as human beings, we are all the same;
News & Upcoming Events
IT IS WITH GREAT EXCITEMENT THAT THE EMILY DAHL FOUNDATION WILL PRESENT TEENS COUNT TOO WITH A $1000 DONATION AT THE VERNON CHAMBER LUNCHEON ON DECEMBER 14TH, 2021
The Emily Dahl Foundation is pleased that it will be presenting Claire Wilkins of Teens Count Too with a $1000 donation. A representative from The Emily Dahl Foundation will be present at the Vernon Chamber
The Emily Dahl Foundation is sad to announce that The Ted Ohlsen Happiness Day is postponed due to the forest fires and Covid concerns in the Okanagan Valley.
Both Ted Ohlsen and The Emily Dahl Foundation are committed to finding another day that will work in the near future. Sherman Dahl stated: “Ted has taught me that no other person can bring us
Happiness Day at Deer Park With Ted Ohlsen
View Facebook Event Event time and place: Tuesday, August 10th, 2021 – Deer Park – 7906 Kidston Rd. Vernon B.C. For an invitation contact us at: 250-558-8340 or info@emilydahlfoundation.com The Emily Dahl Foundation presents Happiness
Ted Ohlsen and The Foundation
Please get in touch with us if you would like to purchase a carving by donation: info@emilydahlfoundation.com
Introduction To Ted & His Carvings
Events with Ted - Upcoming & Past
The Emily Dahl Foundation is sad to announce that The Ted Ohlsen Happiness Day is postponed due to the forest fires and Covid concerns in the Okanagan Valley.
Both Ted Ohlsen and The Emily Dahl Foundation are committed to finding another day that will work in the near future. Sherman Dahl stated: “Ted has taught me that no other person can bring us
Happiness Day at Deer Park With Ted Ohlsen
View Facebook Event Event time and place: Tuesday, August 10th, 2021 – Deer Park – 7906 Kidston Rd. Vernon B.C. For an invitation contact us at: 250-558-8340 or info@emilydahlfoundation.com The Emily Dahl Foundation presents Happiness
PAUL YOUNG EVENT VERNON, BC – June 8th
“I don’t think anybody doubts that there are bad things happening as a result of disturbing and negative emotions in our society. Disturbing emotions, left unchecked, lead to suffering, including in the worst cases, overdose
The Emily Dahl Foundation Releases Ted Ohlsen Video from Focus Saskatchewan – A Story About Tribulations and Happiness
The Emily Dahl Foundation is pleased to partner with Ted Ohlsen in discussing happiness. When one has received a terrible blow–such as losing someone very dear to him/her or instantly losing your eyesight like Ted
The Emily Dahl Foundation releases its first “Ted Talk” and announces a joint venture arrangement with Ted Ohlsen.
Ted Ohlsen and The Emily Dahl foundation will be expanding the work they are doing together to help others. This will include exclusive access to Ted’s carvings to members of The Emily Dahl Foundation and
Recent Events
The Emily Dahl Foundation Presents A Fireside Chat With Acclaimed Author Paul Young
June 8th 2021
“It is from life and experience, events and books, nature and art, intuition and meditation that one is to gain incentive for positive thought and get inspiration for positive conduct. Paul Young and Ted Ohlsen gave us all a healthy dose of just that. It was beautiful. ” – Sherman Dahl, The Emily Dahl Foundation
Podcast with Ted Olson
December 20th 2020
Listen here:
Modern Happiness - A Chat with Eric Termuende
November 3rd 2020
A fireside chat with Eric Termuende and Sherman Dahl. Special guest presentation by Eric Windeler from jack.org. Special musical performance from Andrew Allen. Full video:
