Ancient Forest Anniversary Good News + Events |
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Fairy Creek One Year Celebration Saturday, August 7th, 2021 Join in this one year celebration starting at 1 pm at Fairy Creek. Featuring Indigenous Teaching Circles dancers, singers and speakers. Learn weaving, uses for plants and medicine, moon cycles, and much more! Elder Bill Jones will share the triumphs of the movement. This is a non-alcohol, sober event: all ages, all beings welcome. Fairy Creek Shuttle Buses will be available for a suggested donation of $30 to reduce the number of cars driving. It is also a lot more fun to chat on the way. Buses can be socially distanced with passengers wearing masks and sanitizer used upon boarding. To book a seat on the bus, please email: FairyCreekBusService@gmail.com For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/FairyCreekBlockade |
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Can't make it to Fairy Creek for the celebration? Please show your support and appreciation by attending a rain or shine rally from 11 am to noon, Saturday, August 7th, at Edward Milne Community School Boulevard, 6218 Sooke Rd |
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Voices from the Ancestral Forest Frontlines Monday, August 9th, 2021, 3-10:30 pm Be inspired by an action rooted in unity and solidarity with frontline land defenders, forest protectors, the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs and First Nations and Indigenous community members asserting Title and rights to defend sovereign homelands. The climate and environmental scourge of old-growth logging continues on unceded territories without consent.
The event begins at 2 pm with a street procession from the Victoria Courthouse on Blanshard Street before proceeding to the Legislature for 3 pm.
2 pm: Dance/drum procession from the Blanshard St. Courthouse.
3 pm: Gather at Legislature for Opening Ceremony including a traditional welcome from Augie Thomas and the Esquimalt Singers and Dancers.
3:30 pm: Kwakiutl hereditary Chief Dave Mungo Knox fighting to end logging destruction on their land will lead a Copper ceremony.
Speakers & Emcees: Marlene Hale (Wet'suwe'ten), W'SANEC land defender Paul Chiyokten Wagner, Tli'amon urban Indigenous activist Grandma Losah aka Rose Henry and frontline land defender Neegonwewedon.
5-6 pm: Indigenous leadership: Pacheedaht elder Bill Jones, UBCIC Vice President Chief Don Tom (Tsartlip) and Kukpi7 Chief Judy Wilson (Secwepemc) and Tla-o-qui-aht Master carver and knowledge-keeper Joe Martin.
6-6:30: Musical break with CelloBride and Pat and Laura.
6:30-7:30: Frontline Voices: Indigenous youth land defenders, frontline forest protectors and RFS reps including Shawna Knight, Okamaw, Carole Tootill and RFS lawyer Noah Ross. Introduction by MP Elizabeth May.
7:30-8 pm: Hip hop with Nostic and Nicky.
8 pm: World-renowned Forest ecologist, UBC Professor and author Dr. Suzanne Simard
8:30-9:15 pm: Old-growth Science panel: Bird researcher Dr. Royann Petrell, registered biologist Jim Cuthbert and lichenologist Tasha Ladovsky.
9:15-10 pm: Musical segment: Andrea Smith; Bill Marshall; Oliver Swain and friends
10-10:30 pm: Film screening including trailer from resident blockade film-maker Jen Muranetz' film Standing with the Ancients and assorted indie shorts.
Closing circle. |
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Art from the Fairy Creek Blockades August 9th to September 4th In March 2021, the Eden Grove Artist in Residence Program took artists into one of the last remaining stands of unprotected old growth forests on southern Vancouver Island just across the bridge from Eden Camp - one of the many old growth logging blockades in the Port Renfrew area on unceded Pacheedaht Territory. Resident artists were immersed in the ancient forest ecosystem while bearing witness to the frontlines of the non-violent direct action movement initiated by the Rainforest Flying Squad. This exhibition includes art by: Kwakwaka’wakw hereditary Chief Rande Cook, Jeremy Herndl, Connie Michele Morey, Paul Walde, Valerie Salez, Heather Kai Smith, Mike Andrew McLean, Kyle Scheurmann, Dawna Mueller, Tony Grove and Ken Miner. Curated by Jessie Demers.
Opening reception Sat. Aug.14, 3-5 pm and Tuesday-Sunday 12-5 pm, until Sept. 4th. Fortune Gallery, 537 Fisgard St., Victoria.
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Food and Farming Through a Climate Lens: Bridging the Rural-Urban Divide Monday, August 9, 4 - 5:30 pm
From ClimateFast and Drawdown Toronto: Food systems have a huge impact on climate, and climate has a huge influence on food production. Agriculture and land-use release as much carbon emissions every year as global electricity production, and far more than the transport sector. Speakers include Sally Miller, Fair Finance Fund; Sunday Harrison, Green Thumbs Growing Kids; Michelle Delaney, Thorncliffe Park Urban Farm; Lily Phan, National Farmers Union (farmer); and Josephine Grey, EcoJust Food Network.
Register here. |
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BC’s Climate Preparedness and Adaptation Strategy Tuesday, August 10, noon - 1 pm From West Coast Environmental Law: This summer – in the midst of deadly extreme heat and ongoing wildfires – the provincial government is consulting the public on BC’s Climate Preparedness and Adaptation Strategy. Unfortunately, despite the urgency of the climate crisis, the proposed strategy leaves much to be desired. We feel that the BC government needs to do so much more (and more quickly) to protect our communities from climate change. In the wake of this summer’s heat wave and the devastation in interior communities like Lytton due to wildfire, we need a plan that’s accountable with clear deliverables, timelines and responsibilities. Join us for this virtual letter-writing session to discuss and share our views about what’s really needed to prepare BC communities to face the climate emergency. Register here. The government’s Draft Strategy is available here. The deadline for submissions is August 12th. This submission from Yves Mayrand is a great example of a detailed submission. |
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Help us help others by subscribing to our YouTube Channel With more than 1000 YouTube subscribers, Creatively United can help Fairy Creek organizers and other grassroots organizations have another livestream platform to share important events.
Please subscribe today so we can partner with Fairy Creek organizers for an upcoming livestream event August 14 and 15th.
For more information about this event visit https://www.facebook.com/FairyCreekBlockade |
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Please Help Old-Growth Trees! |
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Last Stand For Forests are looking for groups that would like to visit the Fairy Creek area for day trips. Do you belong to a group -- scientists, artists, musicians, LGBQT, teachers, students, politicians, office workers, construction workers, fire fighters, families, a faith group -- who would like to support us by joining us for a day? If you get it started, we can get the word out on social media. Please let us know in good time, so we can plan for your arrival! Email: media@laststandforforests.com |
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Please sign the Climate Education Reform BC Letter
From Climate Education Reform BC: Our team at CERBC will meet with the BC Ministry of Education and Minister Jennifer Whiteside near the end of August to present our Needs and discuss how we can move forward for intersectional climate education. This is a major step in furthering our campaign and the future of our student-led initiative! Please sign our letter here. |
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Please sign this Letter to the Premier: B.C. is losing its reputation as a climate leader
From the David Suzuki Foundation: With increasing carbon emissions, large subsidies for oil and gas production and policies that won’t meet 2030 climate targets, B.C. must act now or risk losing its climate reputation. It’s clear that we can’t meet climate, biodiversity or reconciliation targets under the fracked methane gas status quo. Sign the letter here. |
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Please also sign this Letter to the Premier: It’s time to choose climate action
From the Georgia Strait Alliance: BC has a huge climate problem. Two years ago, Premier Horgan introduced BC’s climate plan, CleanBC, with a gap of 5.5 million tonnes of carbon emissions between what was projected and BC’s legally-binding 2030 emissions reduction target. The gap is now 7 to 11 million tonnes of carbon. The Province doesn’t have a climate plan that meets its legally binding emissions cap for 2030, and the hole keeps widening. Please send this letter. |
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Federal Bus and Rail Transportation Petition
Please sign this petition calling on the Government of Canada to create or empower a national public corporation to provide transportation by bus and rail to all Canadians with the mission of connecting all communities within every province and territory with safe, affordable, accessible and integrated service. Learn more from Let's Ride and BC Wide Bus. |
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Good News: Recycling Plant to Transform Plastic Debris into Products |
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A new plastic-processing plant recently opened in Steveston, B.C., that aims to turn plastic found in B.C.'s oceans into useful products. In the past year, thousands of kilograms of debris, including plastic foam, plastic bottles, nets, rope, abandoned boats and tires, have been removed from B.C.'s shoreline by the province's Clean Coast, Clean Waters (CCCW) initiative. The new specialized recycling facility, operated by the Ocean Legacy Foundation, transforms the material into pellets that can be used to create new plastic products. |
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Climate Jobs and Opportunities |
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NEW: BC Climate Emergency Campaign Coordinator (half-time temporary contract)
A new joint campaign calling on the BC government to implement a genuine climate emergency plan is seeking a part-time coordinator. They are ideally looking for an experienced campaigner who knows the climate file and is familiar with organizations that are active on this issue. If you are interested, please send your resume to Seth Klein at: seth@climateemergencyunit.ca |
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Calling All Students: We’re Intaking!
From Climate Education and Reform BC: If you are passionate about climate education activism and are ages 12 and up, or know anyone of age, use this form to join our core organizing team! Gain new skills, meet lasting friends and advocate for a positive change alongside CERBC. Join now for an exclusively memorable experience to help prepare for the meeting with Jennifer Whiteside, the Minister of Education, and ensure that it is a success. Welcoming youth from all backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets! |
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New Youth Council
Environment and Climate Change Canada is looking for 10 Canadians between the ages of 18 and 25 to join a new Youth Council. The Council will meet every four months, with one annual in-person meeting when it is safe. Council members can expect to spend about five hours per month on Council-related activities. Successful applicants will be named to the Council for a two-year term. This is a volunteer position. Deadline August 18th to apply. Apply here. |
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Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change Consultant
From CUSO: We are looking for a consultant (20-25 days of work) to develop a framework for environmental sustainability and climate change for our international development work. No deadline, looking for someone ASAP. Apply here. |
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Mining Coordinator
From Wildsight: The Mining Coordinator will work closely with the Conservation Director, Elk Valley Conservation Coordinator and other Wildsight team members to advocate for strong, enforceable legislation and regulations to protect our climate, aquatic life and biodiversity across the landscape from the impacts of the Elk Valley coal mines. Wildsight is based in the Kootenay-Columbia region of BC. Apply here. |
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Communications and Engagement Lead
From Wildsight: The Communications and Engagement Lead will be responsible for leading our communications, engagement and philanthropy strategies. You are a strategic thinker and passionate about driving engagement and have demonstrated experience in planning and executing engagement strategies. You are passionate about storytelling and will have a proven ability to communicate with different audiences. Wildsight is based in the Kootenay-Columbia region of BC. Apply here. |
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Indigenous Climate Action Youth Wellness Honorarium
From Indigenous Climate Action: The Youth Wellness Honorarium pilot program helps Indigenous Youth who are taking on the ancestral work of land, air and water protection on the frontlines - or through climate justice organizing - in finding pathways to nurture their wellness. Indigenous Youth who have been engaged in climate justice organizing or frontline activism can apply to help alleviate financial pressure while trying to prioritize their wellness. The Honorarium is a $250 financial award. Apply here. |
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Director, Sustainable Communities at David Suzuki Foundation
A rare senior leadership opportunity to join one of Canada’s leading environmental organization and become an agent of change. Apply here. |
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Elections Campaigner, David Suzuki Foundation
You will work with other campaigners, policy analysts and public-engagement specialists supporting the David Suzuki Foundation’s intervention in the upcoming federal election and the June 2022 Ontario provincial election. Can be located in Vancouver or Toronto. Apply here. |
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Communications Specialist, David Suzuki Foundation
You are a communications specialist extraordinaire who is adept at responding quickly to breaking environmental stories. You are a writer who produces exceptional, fresh, inspiring and actionable copy including news releases, editorials, briefing notes, blogs, emails and compelling web and social media content. Apply here. |
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Oil Change International Global Campaigns Director
Supports Oil Change International’s global campaign areas (global policy, public finance, and fossil fuel industry) in creating and implementing aggressive, effective global campaigns to achieve a managed phase-out of fossil fuels. Apply here. |
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Oil Change International Regional Programs Director
Supports Oil Change International’s regional teams in creating and implementing effective strategies to stop fossil fuel expansion. Apply here. |
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The Creatively United for the Planet Society is a registered non-profit society. Since 2012, we have brought together more than 10,000 people from throughout the region who care about happy, healthy, and resilient communities. We have done so through eight zero-waste sustainability showcases, numerous community events and educational talks, collaborative partnerships, a video series, and the CreativelyUnited.org free community information network, resource and solutions sharing hub. The Gail O'Riordan Climate and the Arts Legacy Fund, supported by The Victoria Foundation, is dedicated to changing human consciousness towards global environmental change by combining science with the creativity of the performing arts. |
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