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Banning LGBT books in schools?
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- Published on Friday, 16 June 2023 14:12
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PAOV — You can make a difference. Sign now to join Tamara in fighting to stop book bans in schools.
Oppose book ban in Prairie Rose School Division
2,302 have signed Tamara Yeo’s petition. Let’s get to 2,500!
Sign now with a click
LGBTQ2S youth deserve access to materials that are relevant to them. Extremists in my area are trying to...
There is a big moment coming -- will you be a part of it?
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- Published on Friday, 16 June 2023 06:20
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Paov,
Yesterday, the federal government finally unveiled their long-promised Sustainable Jobs Act. Unfortunately, it left a lot to be desired.
It's a prime example of Trudeau's slippery brand of climate denial: no specifics, no urgency, and no mention of a just transition. With wildfires raging across Canada and climate scientists calling for radical action, this feeble plan to make a plan is simply unacceptable.
That’s why it was so inspiring to see hundreds of you show up during last night’s national organizing call. We missed you last night, Paov. You can watch the recording here.
During the call, we shared our plans for Canada is Burning, an emergency day of action on June 28th to demand that the federal government stop fuelling climate chaos. Already, our map is filling up fast. Just on that call, 19 actions were added to our map -- and we're expecting more.
Read more: There is a big moment coming -- will you be a part of it?
Dogwood News This Week: the most vicious cycle
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- Published on Friday, 16 June 2023 06:16
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Your place for
news and action Friday June 16, 2023 For the first time in Canadian history, wildfire smoke has released more carbon emissions into the air than all other sources — travel, agriculture, heating buildings — COMBINED.
Governments in Canada don’t “count” wildfire smoke as emissions. They claim forest growth sucks all that carbon dioxide out of the air.
But regenerating forests takes hundreds of years, so that math doesn’t add up. Instead we’re seeing bigger, more intense wildfires literally fueled by the after effects of climate change. That means even more greenhouse gases rising up into the atmosphere.
It’s the...
Grids on grids on grids
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- Published on Thursday, 15 June 2023 18:09
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June E-News from Canadian Friends Service Committee
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- Published on Thursday, 15 June 2023 14:37
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Download this newsletter in PDF.
Supporting youth with incarcerated family
CFSC’s Nancy Russell recently took part in a webinar on supporting youth with incarcerated family. The webinar was designed for front line workers (social workers, child and youth care practitioners, youth outreach workers, etc.). More than 150 took part. The event helped them understand the unique experiences of youth whose family members are incarcerated. How can youth workers intentionally build healing relationships from a place of empathy and non-judgement? Find out in this hour-long recording!
Reconciliation queries now available with a fresh design
We're pleased to share a new design for the reconciliation queries developed for Canadian Friends. Quakers have a tradition of using queries to provoke...
Read more: June E-News from Canadian Friends Service Committee
See you tonight?
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- Published on Thursday, 15 June 2023 06:18
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Paov,
I just wanted to remind you one last time about our National Organizing Call tonight. Here are the details one more time.
What: National Organizing Call on the Climate Emergency
Where: Online on Zoom
When: Thursday, June 15th at 4pm PT / 5pm MT / 6pm CT / 7pm ET / 8pm AT / 8:30pm NDT
RSVP: Register online and we will send you a Zoom link
We're living through a climate emergency. Let’s seize this moment and send our government a message they can’t ignore.
Amara
Paov,
This wildfire crisis is a stark reminder that the climate emergency knows no borders.
Over the weekend, Quebec finally got some relief with overdue rain and cooler weather weakening the fires that were blanketing Eastern Canada and the United States with toxic smoke.1 But, while conditions improved in the east, things got worse out west. An out-of-control wildfire near Edson, Alberta, just forced 10,000 people to flee their homes.2
This is an unprecedented national crisis, and Prime Minister Trudeau has a chance to be the climate leader he claims to be. But the hard truth is, for all his talk, our...
What Does the FBI Have on Hunter and Joe Biden?
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- Published on Thursday, 15 June 2023 05:09
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Help Prevent the Extinction of the Northern Spotted Owl!
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- Published on Wednesday, 14 June 2023 20:29
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PAOV – this petition is taking off on Change.org, and we think you might be interested in adding your name. Sign now to help:
Help Prevent the Extinction of the Northern Spotted Owl!
Katie Smith started this petition to Kevin Jardine, and it now has 12,801 signatures
Sign now with a click
Read more: Help Prevent the Extinction of the Northern Spotted Owl!
workers pushed to the brink
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- Published on Wednesday, 14 June 2023 15:45
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PAOV,
The 2021 heat dome was at the top of the news cycle while it lasted, reporting tragic stories of suffering and death.
What wasn’t well reported were stories of frontline workers forced to either do their jobs through sweltering heat, or get fired.
68 per cent of workers surveyed reported that, despite showing up in the midst of roasting temperatures, they weren’t even given extra water breaks.
B.C.’s labour laws weren’t written with climate disasters in...
A Welcome to Liza Hughes, Executive Director
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- Published on Wednesday, 14 June 2023 15:04
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Dear Friend,
It’s my pleasure to share with you some big news. This month, the BCCLA is excited to welcome Liza Hughes (she/they), who will replace Joanne Macri as our Executive Director.
Liza is an advocate, educator, and activist. Her leadership style engages humility, integrity, and strong communication skills. Her legal talents have supported class action lawsuits and strategic litigation for prisoners and 2SLQBTQIA+ communities and families.
As an educator, Liza has developed curricula and systems that support community inclusion and violence prevention. She’s skilled at raising up community voices while creating systems that enhance the safety of those voices in public discourse and within formalized colonial structures.
In A Message to Community, Liza writes:
“The impactful, strategic work of the BCCLA is a tangible reminder of what is possible when bold vision meets compassionate collaboration.”
Read ‘A Message to Community’ from Liza Hughes, the new Executive Director of the...
Youre Invited! ESNCA and RenuWell Presents: Summer Solstice Community Conversation about Energy Diversification
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- Published on Wednesday, 14 June 2023 14:04
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Paov ,
On June 21, 2023, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Eagle Spirit Nest Community Association, Iron & Earth and RenuWell Project partners are collaborating to host a "Summer Solstice Community Conversation about Energy Diversification".
This free event will take place from 10 AM - 3 PM at the Taber Community Centre and includes an optional site tour to the Barnwell Solar Project site, a luncheon presentation about the RenuWell Project which is repurposing oil & gas wellsites for solar, and a fun, family-friendly interactive engagement session to discuss energy diversification in Treaty 7 territory.
Please RSVP here:
https://forms.gle/srzjtqsb8x7iw8Eh7, we look forward to your
participation!
Iron & Earth
http://www.ironandearth.org/
New bill makes pharmacare closer than ever
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- Published on Wednesday, 14 June 2023 13:31
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Member Spotlight: Child Care, Food Security, & Education!
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- Published on Wednesday, 14 June 2023 08:45
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Friend --
Promotion and amplification of coalition members' campaigns and work is crucial to our shared success. To this end, we are unfurling a new series this year. Welcome to our second Quarterly Member Spotlight! (Missed the first one? Check it out here!)
Four times a year, we will highlight a few member organizations working across a broad range of fields in poverty reduction. This month, we are featuring four organizations working in Food Security, Education, and Child Care: Inclusion BC, Pacific Immigrant Resources Society, Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC, and Vancouver Neighbourhood Food Networks. Read on to learn more about the work of these member organizations!
Pacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS)
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
PIRS delivers accessible,
inclusive, low-barrier programs for immigrant and refugee women and
their children...
Read more: Member Spotlight: Child Care, Food Security, & Education!
Save Icelandic whales
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- Published on Tuesday, 13 June 2023 18:42
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Content warning: This email contains references of animal cruelty
PAOV — When whales are taking hours to die and some animals are chased with harpoons sticking out of their flesh, it’s clear: the suffering has to stop. Will you join this international demand to end Icelandic whaling operations?
Ban whaling in Iceland
163,959 have signed Hvalavinir Stop whaling in Iceland’s petition. Let’s get to 200,000!
Sign now with a...
limited time
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- Published on Tuesday, 13 June 2023 17:17
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PAOV,
It’s been one year since we launched our online ‘swag’ store, and it’s been a blast!
Hundreds of Dogwood supporters have bought merch to support our work, either as gifts for friends or for themselves. We love getting pictures of you sporting your new looks while hiking, running or just hanging out.
Our two most popular pieces have been the Dogwood hoodie and our “3Ds” t-shirt, which is probably why they’re so close to selling...
Youre invited, Paov
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- Published on Tuesday, 13 June 2023 09:03
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Paov,
This wildfire crisis is a stark reminder that the climate emergency knows no borders.
Over the weekend, Quebec finally got some relief with overdue rain and cooler weather weakening the fires that were blanketing Eastern Canada and the United States with toxic smoke.1 But, while conditions improved in the east, things got worse out west. An out-of-control wildfire near Edson, Alberta, just forced 10,000 people to flee their homes.2
This is an unprecedented national crisis, and Prime Minister Trudeau has a chance to be the climate leader he claims to be. But the hard truth is, for all his talk, our PM is not stepping up to the plate. He’s still cozying up to the fossil fuel industry and fuelling climate chaos.
That’s why we’re hosting a National Organizing Call this Thursday, June 15. On the call, we’ll share a plan for an Emergency Day of Action. Can you join us, Paov?
What: National Organizing Call on the Climate Emergency
Where: Online on Zoom
When: Thursday, June 15th at 4pm PT / 5pm MT / 6pm CT / 7pm ET / 8pm AT / 8:30pm NDT
Help Prevent the Extinction of the Northern Spotted Owl! and 4 more recommendations
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- Published on Tuesday, 13 June 2023 08:33
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"STOP à l’abattage des loups en Colombie-Britannique", "Edmonton ER Doctor Open Letter", "Reinstate BC Paramedics", "Stop 17.5% property tax increase Surrey"
PAOV, here are 5 petitions that need your help this week
Suggestions based on petitions you signed
Help Prevent the Extinction of the Northern Spotted Owl!
The Northern Spotted Owl is one of the rarest birds of prey in Canada, with it’s shy nature and dwindling population. It’s habitat was recently opened to logging companies,...
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Annual Report
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- Published on Monday, 12 June 2023 14:35
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Dear Friend,
For over sixty years, the BCCLA has persisted in our fight to uphold freedom and justice for those most vulnerable to infringements on their human rights, dignity, and liberty.
From the worsening mass incarceration crisis to tragedies from police violence and the forced evictions of people experiencing homelessness - 2022 laid bare the deep, systemic inequities in our society. Throughout this all, our small but impactful team continued our fight to uphold freedom and justice.
Our 2022 Annual Report is here, with stories of the work for liberty and justice you helped make possible.
Read the 2022 Annual ReportIn 2022, our team worked alongside many communities in our pursuit of justice and equality.
We stood with land-defenders by calling out the RCMP’s Community-Industry Response Group,...
How Many Indictments Does It Take to Bring Down a Cult Leader?
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- Published on Sunday, 11 June 2023 16:18
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Confederation Bridge cost
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- Published on Sunday, 11 June 2023 14:49
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PAOV — Olivia’s petition is taking off on Change.org, will you add your name?
Lower Cost of P.E.I Confederation Bridge
6,430 have signed Olivia Mac’s petition. Let’s get to 7,500!
Sign now with a click
This petition is to support P.E.I Premier, Dennis Kings, advocation for the Confederation Bridge toll to be lowered from $50.25 to $20. Right now they have...
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