Water Webinar Video Replay & News |
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This webinar explores one of this planet’s most life sustaining and precious assets: Water. Hear from Sam Baardman and Bob Haverluck, two multi-talented Winnipeg, Manitoba-based professional artists and community activators who share their music, photography, stories and illustrations; Sharon Bleese, a coastline advocate and community connector from the east coast of the United Kingdom; Coree Tull, the project lead of an exciting new public fresh water initiative who is coordinating a response to the recently released BC government discussion paper on watershed security and fund; plus an introduction to a stunning new book with writing and photography by Victoria, BC artivist, Kelly Casey Lovett, and a children's book by World River's Day Order of Canada recipient, Mark Angelo, whose work with BCIT is also presented in a short video. Click here for resources, links, Q+A and speaker bios |
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Watershed Security Public Engagement Call |
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The BC government is calling for feedback on its Watershed Security Strategy and Fund Discussion Paper. In forested areas, we need an ecologically-based approach to forest management on crown and private lands. In urban areas, we need an ecological approach to stormwater management and the protection of green space. In farmed areas, we need an ecological approach to soil management, carbon storage and manure pollution. In the spirit of the legislation on the Declaration of Rights of Indigenous Peoples there will be extensive consultation with Indigenous peoples across the province. https://engage.gov.bc.ca/watershedsecurity/ The Polis Water Project offers some guidance here. |
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Save The Six Campaign Update
by the Ecoforest Institute Society |
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The campaign is over! A huge congratulations and thank you to the many donors who contributed to Wildwood Ecoforest's Save the Six campaign! Sixty donors help raise $122,411 and an anonymous donor provided the remaining funds required to secure the remaining six acres of old-growth forest. A celebration is being planned at Wildwood Ecoforest, 2929 Crane Rd., Ladysmith, for May 1st. Please check out www.ecoforestry.ca for more information. |
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Creatively United Solutions Hub Did you know that you can find out what's happening and post your events free of charge to Creatively United's Calendar of Events? Here are examples of what you will find: |
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Introduction to Drawdown
Sunday, February 6th, 7 pm PT |
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A facilitated workshop, exploring Project Drawdown climate change solutions to assist participants in identifying, supporting, and initiating climate change solutions at the household, community, and policy levels. Register here for free |
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TEDx Surrey Livestream Event
Saturday, February 19th, 1-5 pm PT |
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Creatively United founder, Frances Litman, is one of 12 speakers selected to present at TEDxSurrey. Other speakers include UBC climate scientist Simon Donner; Kevin Lameroux, Associate Vice-President Of Indigenous Affairs at the University of Winnipeg; plus inspiring leaders in a variety of fields.
TEDxSurrey is widely recognized as one of the premier TEDx events in Western Canada. Although the live event is SOLD OUT, tickets for the virtual event are available for just $19.97. For speaker bios, information and tickets please visit www.tedxsurrey.ca
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Implementing a Just Transition
February 23-24, 2022 |
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Countries around the world are transitioning their economies to reduce carbon emissions and slow the impact of the climate crisis. In Canada, the federal government is consulting on what should be included in its promised Just Transition Act. The science is clear — and Canadians know the need to transition to a cleaner economy is urgent. To be successful, the transition must involve workers and communities who will be impacted. All levels of government need to engage with their citizens to ensure that environmental, social, and economic policies will support a more equitable future for all. Canadians need to be well-positioned to benefit from the opportunities that will arise as the world transitions to a low-carbon economy. This virtual conference will provide an opportunity to learn how other countries are implementing their just transition strategies and hear from community leaders, researchers, and advocates from Alberta and across Canada about the challenges and opportunities for various sectors on the vanguard of this transition. We welcome all concerned Canadians who want to become engaged in the implementation of a just transition. Click here for registration info |
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Housing that Heals the Future Wednesday, March 30th, 10:30 am-Noon PT |
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Save the Date... Creatively United's next webinar in our Climate and Artists Series will include inspiring interviews on a wide range of projects that are charting the future towards healthier, happier communities.
In keeping with this season's theme of Regeneration, we will explore new technologies that break down barriers to carbon free living, intentional communities of the future, ways to overcome strata issues related to introducing EV charging stations and solar, practical solutions for zero waste, and much more.
Registration is free. Early birds who register before March 15th will be entered in a contest to WIN, a $100 Lifestyles Market Gift Certificate.
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Share an Article, Ideas, Info and Resources The public is invited to share ideas, info and resources on Creatively United's Community Blog free of charge. Here are some examples of recent posts: |
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Open Letter to Ban Fossil-Fuel Promotion in Schools submitted by Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment |
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The negative effects of fossil fuel extraction and use seriously impact human health and the environment. The Canadian Association of Physicians (CAPE) invites the public to sign an open letter calling on the BC Government to ban fossil-fuel promotion in schools. CAPE notes the negative health impacts of air pollution from fossil fuel combustion (ie. heart disease, lung disease, birth defects, and cancer), and the effects of carbon pollution on climate change (extreme heat, extreme cold, flooding, landslides, and wildfires). FortisBC, the largest natural gas distributor in BC, has developed an educational K-12 curriculum to influence learning in our schools. These lessons solely focus on natural gas, normalizing its use and falsely touting it as a clean and renewable energy source, while omitting content about clean and renewable energy sources. Sign the open letter here |
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Is the Future Really Friendly for Birds? submitted by Andrew Harcombe |
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Public interest in birds has surged throughout the pandemic. People have discovered the joy of watching birds at their feeders, going for a walk in a nature sanctuary, or simply waking up to their singing. With this increased interest has come a greater understanding that our bird populations are struggling, and that action is needed to halt the declines. Bird conservation includes establishing protected areas, such as the Victoria Harbour Migratory Bird Sanctuary. Thousands of birds use this and other protected areas on southern Vancouver Island. However, birds don’t see park boundaries, and make use of suburban and even urban environments. These areas can be valuable to birds but also hazardous, because of the dangers posed by non-natural features like buildings. Window collisions kill between 16-42 million birds each year in Canada, and up to a billion in North America. Most are songbirds, but larger birds such as hawks and owls are also vulnerable. Read more here |
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Creatively United for the Planet is a registered non-profit society. Since 2012, we have been leading, convening and amplifying ways to share how collectively we can reduce our ecological footprint and implement long-term sustainability solutions. Our mandate is to foster conversations, connections and create collaborative opportunities that bring individuals and organizations together in support of achieving common sustainability goals and accelerating climate action. Creatively United is a member of the Westcoast Climate Action Network and works collaboratively with numerous community organizations and in partnership with the Gail O'Riordan Climate and the Arts Legacy Fund, supported by The Victoria Foundation. The Gail O'Riordan Climate and the Arts Legacy Fund is dedicated to changing human consciousness towards global environmental change by combining science with the creativity of the performing arts. |
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