[Uvic-sustainability] News and Events for week of June 17th

Details: Published on Tuesday, 17 June 2014 11:00; Written by editor

NEWS

Canadian Ocean Awareness Student Network

Be sure to stay tuned to the new Canadian Ocean Awareness Student Network (COASTNet) that has just officially launched. The organization, founded by UVic Alumni Ely Davidson, seeks to unite Canadian students and researchers in conversation around ocean science, encouraging interdisciplinary learning and collaboration to promote more healthy and sustainable oceans. Also have a look at their Facebook page: and follow their Twitter @COASTNet Canada.

Upcoming Enbridge Decision

On the radar for many this week is the Federal Governments’ upcoming decision on the future of the Enbridge’s Northern Gateway Pipeline project, which is scheduled for release this afternoon. The company’s plan to build a $7.9 billion pipeline, and related increases in oil tanker traffic, is fraught with contention and widespread resistance in communities in both the interior and coastal regions... of BC. There is a “No Means NO” Enbridge response tonight in front of the CTV television station downtown at 1420 Broad St from 7:00-8:30 PM. The event is being organized to give Victoria residents an opportunity to voice their concerns about the pipeline, and to learn and discuss non-violent direct action.

New Bike Repair Kiosks:

Biking in the region keeps getting more accessible! During Bike to Work Week 2014 the CRD launched their new bike repair station at the junction of Darwin Avenue and Lochside trail, behind Saanich municipal hall. Perfect for mid-trip tune-ups. Have you had a chance to visit UVic’s own Bike Kitchen in the Bike Centre on Campus? Try it out while it’s brand new and shiny!

BC’s Unique Coastal Wolves:

A recent study, co-authored by Chris Darimont of UVic’s Geography department, confirmed that BC’s mainland wolves and coastal wolves are genetically distinct, a fact that indigenous knowledge has maintained long before the emergence of the scientific disciplines. Read more in The Ring.

Sierra Club hosts new kids camps this summer;

This summer, the Sierra Club of BC launches a new nature-based summer camp program for children and youth in the CRD. See website for more details.

EVENTS

ACTIVE HOPE: INNOVATIVE COLLABORATION & PROBLEM-SOLVING TO ADDRESS THE CLIMATE CRISIS
Jun 16th, 7 to 9 PM, First Metropolitan United Church - Chapel, 932 Balmoral (at Quadra)
BC Sustainable Energy Association AGM with special guest Rob Abbott, executive director the provincial Climate Action Secretariat. See BCSEA website for more info.

UVIC BIKE CLUB TUNE-UP DAY
Jun 17th, 10 AM to 5 PM, UVic Fountain
Bike tune ups by donation to the UVic Bike Club. For info contact Kilian Loftis at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.'; document.getElementById('cloak43151').innerHTML += ''+addy_text43151+'<\/a>'; //--> .

SHELL CANADA ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY POLICY
Jun 18th, 2:30 to 3:30 PM, Room 001, University House One
Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions hosts J.P. Jepp from Shell Canada for a talk entitled, "New Lens Scenarios - A Shift in Perspective for a World in Transition". Also webcast live. More info on website.

HARTLAND HAPPENING
Jun 22nd, 10:30 AM-2:00 PM, Hartland Landfill
The Hartland Landfill is featuring their annual open house. Take a guided tour to learn about the latest projects happening at Heartland, and visit the Hartland Education centre to get info on waste reduction, composting, water conservation and more.

ENVRIONMENTAL AND CLIMATE CHANGE ACTIVISM SEMINAR
Jun 23rd, 7 to 9 PM, Ambrosia Centre, 638 Fisgard St.
Join Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party of Canada and formerly the executive director of the Sierra Club of Canada, and Ken Wu, co-founder of MASS and the Ancient Forest Alliance, for an informative seminar on how to build environmental climate campaigns. Sliding scale $10 - $40. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.'; document.getElementById('cloak84402').innerHTML += ''+addy_text84402+'<\/a>'; //--> for more info.

RESILIENCE THINKING AND THE FUTURE OF WATERSHEDS
Jun 26th 2014, 9 AM to 10:30 AM, Online Webinar
POLIS Water Sustainability Project is hosting a free online webinar as part of their "Creating a Blue Dialogue" webinar series. For more information, and to register see website.

WALKING FOR HEALING, WALKING FOR CHANGE
June 28th, 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM, Water’s edge outside Delta Ocean Point Hotel in Vic West.
A multi-faith initiative in solidarity with First Nations and the Keepers of the Athabasca’s Tar Sands healing walk in Fort McMurray. The group will walk through downtown Victoria, taking two stops for ceremony and prayers. More info on website.

Rita Fromholt

Sustainability Coordinator

Office of Campus Planning & Sustainability

University of Victoria

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