Uplifting and Inspiring Season 4 Premiere Video Replay |
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Season 4 of Climate and Artists free webinar series premiered with positively uplifting and inspiring stories from eight fabulous guests committed to regenerating and transforming communities creatively. This diverse panel of speakers includes a First Nations perspective on integrating Indigenous knowledge into nature-based resource planning in British Columbia; ways to save money and help the planet; artists creating international change; how to become a car free community and overcome bylaw challenges; plus an overview of COP26 from the point of view of a veteran policy maker and a guest with hands-on experience at COP events. Learn how committed actions taken by individuals have empowered neighbours, communities, cities and countries to become happier, healthier and more resilient. |
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1 Hour to End BC’s Fossil Fuel Subsidies
Wednesday, December 1, 8 pm PST |
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The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment BC (CAPE BC) and the Canadian Association of Nurses for the Environment (CANE) support an end to BC’s unhealthy support of the fracked gas industry and invite the public to their 1 Hour to End BC’s Fossil Fuel Subsidies event. Right now, the BC government is undertaking a review to update its outdated oil and gas royalty system that subsidizes the fossil fuel industry to the tune of billions of dollars each year. And they need to hear from you, health professionals and community members, why this is harmful for us and our planet. In one hour, we’ll collectively raise our voices to tell the BC government to end fossil fuel subsidies in BC in a letter-writing event modeled after Amnesty International’s campaigns. The session will start with brief presentations about the current BC oil and gas royalty review and health impacts of fracking. |
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Gasification of Garbage: Could it be the Answer? Thursday, December 2, 7-8 pm PST |
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The Mount Work Coalition invites the public to their Annual General Meeting followed by keynote speakers: Graeme Bethel and Chris Corps of Pivotal Integrated Resource Management. The Mt. Work Coalition, a grassroots community organization, has been active in bringing zero waste initiatives to the forefront so as to forego expansion plans of the CRD landfill resulting in the loss of thousands of trees and habitat enjoyed by birds, animals and residents throughout the region. Pivotal IRM is currently working with the Township of Esquimalt on the Township's plan to reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions through an Integrated Resource Management and gasification system. This system can divert over 90 percent of municipal solid waste, food scraps and yard waste and potentially biosolids from the CRD water treatment plant and create a renewable gas and bio char which can store atmospheric carbon. Trained in pollution control management, Graeme Bethell practiced as an environmental specialist focused on implementing solutions to industrial problems throughout Western Canada and internationally. More recently, Graeme has had a senior position with a multi-national infrastructure group, responsible for management and development of sustainable liquid waste collection and treatment, biomass gasification, district energy systems and customer care services. A land economist, Chris Corps' expertise is in economic optimization and valuation, economic strategy and procurement management, financial and environmental consulting. His experience with government and optimising public and private sector models includes several leading edge initiatives saving over $7bn. |
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Fairy Creek Bus Trip Day Trip to Fairy Creek/Ada'itsx Sunday, December 5 |
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7:45 AM – Leave UVic area (Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd) 8:45 AM - Arrive Duncan (rest stop at a café for 10-15 mins) 9:00 AM - Leave Duncan 10:30 AM - Visit a BIG magnificent tree! (Harris Creek Sitka Spruce) 11:30 AM - Arrive Ada’itsx/Fairy Creek HQ 5:00 PM - Leave Ada’itsx/Fairy Creek HQ 6:30 PM – Rest stop in Duncan 7:30 PM – Arrive UVic The public is invited to join in this day trip to Fairy Creek/Ada'itsx. The shuttle bus will be based on demand and the schedule may be subject to change. Everyone welcome. There will be a quick rest stop at a café, plus a visit to an ancient Sitka Spruce tree. When we arrive at camp, we'll settle in and find out how we can help! Tasks may include preparing &/or serving food, cleaning, organizing supplies, hiking up supplies to other camps, helping in other ways you can. Volunteers are also needed to continue helping by attending/organizing a rally in the city, fundraising, writing an op-ed, creating social media content, community outreach/awareness initiatives, and so much more! |
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This event is taking place on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Pacheedaht & Ditidaht First Nations by the invitation of Pacheedaht Elder Bill Jones and Hereditary Chief Victor Peter. |
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- Be Self-Sufficient: in terms of food, water, & shelter
- Leave No Trace (pack out all trash)
- Sober Space: leave drugs, alcohol & weapons at home
- Photos: Only with Consent and Masks (DO capture police/industry interactions)
- Take care of and offer help to Elders + Indigenous youth
- Be considerate with your language and attitude
- Decolonize yourself, your perspectives, and these spaces
- Work towards becoming active & knowledgeable allies
- Contribute with work to the movement (take initiative)
- There are outhouses around the camps (bring your own toilet paper & hand sanitizer)
- Covid masks required on the bus and all passengers must be double vaccinated
- No unaccompanied minors on the bus
- Well behaved pets are welcome on the bus (please check with us in advance)
- The shuttle bus is by donation (suggested $20 each way/roundtrip for students)
- The shuttle bus may be able to pick-up/drop-off at other locations - please check in advance.
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Shuttle Bus Fundraiser The ancient forest of Ada'itsx/Fairy Creek is a living, breathing outdoor classroom for all to experience and learn from the teachings of the land. This real-world community engaged learning opportunity is a great way to contribute meaningful work towards reconciliation with the land and its Indigenous caretakers. Help support this critically important community engaged learning opportunity by donating here! |
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A late November, Indigenous-led march to the British Columbia capital is captured in video and song, banners and words. Colourful and compelling, it commemorated the sacrifices of thousands who have tried to save ancient trees and memorialized those who have fallen in the struggle. |
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Third Annual Holiday Cellobration
Sunday, December 5th, 7 pm PST |
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The Third Annual Holiday Cellobration, featuring cellists from schools and the community, will be held at 7 pm Sunday, December 5th, in UVic's Phillip T. Young Recital Hall. This event will be the premiere of a newly composed work for cellos by composer Hollas Longton. The commission is funded by the Gail O’Riordan Climate and the Arts Legacy Fund. The UVic Cello Class will be performing Longton's composition that was inspired by the nature poems of Frances Litman. Seating capacity will be restricted to keep with UVic's Covid protocols with masking and proof of double vaccination required. The concert will also be livestreamed. RSVP for the live event and livestream details can be found here. Donations will go towards UVic and community cello projects. |
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COP26 and Taking Local Climate Action Tuesday, December 7, 6:30-8 pm PST |
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You may have heard about the COP26 International Climate Conference that met in November. But what were the important takeaways for Canada and for our planet? What were the key things that happened, and will it make a difference for our climate future? How can normal everyday people get involved to help create a hopeful tomorrow?
Join Michelle Sheardown, Director at Drawdown BC, for an inspiring session of learning about citizen-led engagement in solutions for climate change. Participate in an interactive discussion around solutions identified by Project Drawdown and a conversation about actions we can all take. Hear new ideas, bring your own to share!
Michelle Sheardown (BA, Bed, LLB) is also a member of Force of Nature (North Shore Climate Action Team) and a Climate Reality Leader. Drawdown BC is a non-profit organization inspired by a bold vision to reverse global warming by encouraging an environmentally sustainable and socially just human presence on this planet.
Drawdown BC offers workshops and 5 session courses based on Project Drawdown (2017, Paul Hawken, ed.) and The Drawdown Review. For more information visit DrawdownBC.org.
Free, online event. Pre-registration required by calling 604-987-4471, ext. 8175. A Zoom link will be sent to those registered in advance of the meeting date. |
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Saturday, February 19, 2022 |
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Creatively United's founder, Frances Litman, has been chosen as one of 12 finalists selected to speak Saturday, February 19th between 1 and 5 pm at TEDxSurrey at the 1,000+ seat Bell Performing Arts Centre in Surrey, BC. TEDxSurrey is widely recognized as the premier TEDx event in Western Canada. The theme for TEDxSurrey 2022 is A Shift in Thinking. For speaker and ticket information, please visit: 2022 - TEDxSurrey As a Creatively United subscriber, you have the opportunity to take advantage of pre-sale tickets now which allow for the first selection of the best seats available before tickets go on general sale. As an added incentive, each seat sold before December 31st will be entered into a draw for a brand-new electric bike (value of $2,500) which will be drawn at the event on February 19th. Tickets are $69 each (plus taxes/fees). Use the Promo Code: Shift Purchase tickets online here. For direct access, including TEDx's Buy 9 & Get 1 Free block of 10 ticket offer – call the Bell Box Office: 604-507-6355 |
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If you want to know more about the impact of atmospheric rivers in BC and around the world, read this article with Bob Sandford published in the Georgia Straight. Bob is the Global Water Futures Chair in Water and Climate Security at the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health and a regular contributor to the Climate and Artist Series. He notes that the basis upon which civilization has been built — relatively stable and predictable rainfall and weather cycles can no longer be counted on with profound effects on our infrastructure, economy, food production and transportation systems. This is happening in real time in this province. Bob urges immediate action on carbon reduction and adaptation to address it. |
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Creatively United Solutions Hub |
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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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Healthy, happy communities begin from the ground up. Help us inspire generations to protect and preserve the natural world and confront climate change, so families, communities and nature can prosper together. |
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