EARTH DAY EVENTS Celebrate • Re-Connect • Create |
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Creatively United for the Planet, in partnership with Climate and the Arts, presents the special Earth Day preview of our newest film, Changing Course: A River’s Journey of Reconnection. This 60-minute documentary features stunning footage by Nelson-based filmmaker Bohdan Doval and captures the importance of water, salmon and culture as it relates to British Columbia's largest transboundary freshwater source, the Columbia River. Space is limited for the in-person event, be sure to get your tickets before they sell out. |
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The historic importance of this river to cultures and communities is shared in numerous interviews by First Nation leaders throughout the Columbia Basin in Canada, supplemented with rare archival footage, plus interviews with other Columbia Basin residents who share a deep connection to this river and how history changed the course of this river in dramatic ways and why it matters now. Water is at the cutting edge of climate change. Over the coming decades the Columbia River will experience dramatic changes in flows, water temperatures and droughts both in Canada and the US. To adapt to these changes we have to reconnect the river with nature and start revitalizing ecosystem health. Fortunately, there is an unique opportunity to start this connection through the renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty between Canada and the United States. The preview will open with a special choreographed dance performance by Tatianna Hassen and Myriam Verzat set to an original piece of music by Canadian composer Carolina Shaw and played live by the highly acclaimed Lafayette String Quartet. This special evening is presented as part of the RE-CONNECT 2023 FESTIVAL currently sponsored by Creatively United and Climate and the Arts. We encourage you to share this invitation for the in-person event and livestream with your friends and family. Attend in person or by livestream by donation. The livestream recording will be available for up to 24 hours after the event. See bios here |
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Exploring Indigenous wisdom and science-based perspectives on how we can protect nature within our cities, despite pressure from increasing density and climate change. See full bios here |
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Community Earth Day Events |
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These community events can also be found on Creatively United's free Event Calendar, your source for finding a wide variety of both online and in-person events of interest to the Creatively United community. For additional Earth Week events, see our Community Blog. |
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If you’re inspired to make earth-friendly choices in your life or business, educating yourself can be both inspiring and discouraging. Does one “bad” action counteract all you hard work? Do you have to sacrifice profit to make a difference? The short answer is, No! As the saying goes, “we don’t need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly. We need millions of people doing it imperfectly.” In honour of Earth Day, WeBC is hosting a panel of women business owners who will inspire you to be part of the collective movement towards environmentally-friendly business practices. Register here for free |
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In addition to the main presentation, there will be small group discussions where you’ll have an opportunity to connect with other attendees. The Zoom room will be open 10 minutes early (from 4:20pm PST/7:20pm EST) for introductions and networking. This free virtual event is brought to you by Female Wave of Change Canada, an action-oriented organization committed to strengthening feminine leadership and creating a better world. Register here for free |
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An evening with Dr. Andy MacKinnon (forest ecologist, co-author of many books including Plants of BC and Mushrooms of BC, educator) and T.J. Watt (award winning nature photographer and campaigner for Ancient Forest Alliance) to discover and celebrate ‘Old Growth Forests and Biodiversity’. Come early to enjoy a refreshment and view a collection of T.J.’s stunning photographs of old growth forests. St Mary’s Anglican in Metchosin, 4125 Metchosin Road. |
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Fracking the Peace
Green Party Film for Earth Day 2023 Saturday, April 22, 4 pm PST |
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Fracking on Treaty 8 Territory in Northeastern B.C. has changed the water, the land, and the lives of local communities. Don’t miss the chance to hear their stories in this powerful new documentary. A Speakers Panel will be held afterwards, moderated by GPBC MLA Adam Olsen and featuring Ben Parfitt of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and hydrogeologist Gilles Wendling. Any profits from this event will be going to local NGO’s. Get tickets here |
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Climate Justice Victoria is hosting an Earth Day +1 Prostestival on, April 23rd (the day after Earth Day). They are bringing community together by celebrating the ways that arts and organizations are used to address living with the climate crisis, responding to it, and preventing further impacts through the efforts of climate and social justice. There will be a number of visual and performing artists featured throughout the afternoon at the Fernwood RNG, 1240 Gladstone Ave. In addition, there will also be a few workshops held during the day and info tables for many of our favourite organizations. Learn more here |
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Live from Earth is worldwide online gathering April 17-22 with streaming broadcasts that highlight innovators who are helping to solve global environmental challenges. Broadcasting on the new social media streaming platform, PORTL which runs on carbon-neutral servers. The event feed will also be delivered on Youtube and Facebook through broadcasting partners. Watch and learn 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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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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