[Uvic-sustainability] News and Events for week of June 23
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NEWS
It has been an important week for conversations on energy and the environment this week. The Federal Government’s official approval of the Northern Gateway pipeline project last Tuesday afternoon spurred waves of dialogue about our collective reliance on fossil fuels and the need to think critically about the ways we consume energy. It’s an important time to get involved.
Tonight Elizabeth May and Ken Wu will be hosting the Environmental and Climate Change Action Seminar at the Ambrosia Centre from 7 to 9 PM. The evening will focus on how to build effective environmental campaigns. Tickets are $10. For more info link to the Facebook event.
Did you know that the UVic Office of Sustainability has a website? This... summer we will be doing some web redesign, and we would love your help! Link here to our short survey to help us make our new website as effective as possible. Submit your feedback by Friday June 27th.
Some good news for those working to reduce their energy footprint at home: BC Hydro and Fortis BC are offering a rebate program to support the purchase of energy efficient utilities such as heat pumps, water heaters and insulation. Have a look at their webpage for more info.
For those who have yet to see the film GMO OMG, there will be a great opportunity coming up on July 5th at 6 PM at the Vic Theatre. Lifecycles will be hosting a discussion after the film, healthy snacks will be provided and there will be a number of info booths sharing info on sustainable food initiatives. Tickets will be available at the door for $10. Kids under 12 are free.
Check out the Vic Theatre website for more info, or join the FB group: GMO OMG Community Movie Night.
EVENTS
ENVIRONMENTAL 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 theSierra 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.';
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FREE WEBINAR: GERMANY'S PATH TOWARDS 100% ENERGY RENEWABLE REGIONS
Jun 25th, 12:00 PM, Online webinar
The BC Sustainable Energy Association is hosting a free online webinar featuring an overview of progress and best practices supporting Germany's goal to achieve a 100% renewable energy system. See this site to register.
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 Diologue" webinar series. For more information, and to register see
website.
MASON ST CITY FARM TOUR AND POTLUCK
Jun 26th, 6:00 PM 1015 Balmoral St
Tour the Mason St City Farm to learn about their vibrant vegetable nursury and aquaponic systems. Bring a dish for the potluck dinner at 7:00 PM. Link to their page on the Young Agrarians’ site for more info.
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 their
website.
Lifecycles Summer Social
June 28th, 4:00-8:00 PM, Rex Welland Legacy Orchard
Lifecycles is hosting a celebration with community members, volunteers and staff complete with games and puppets. Pack a picnic or grab food from a local food truck. For more info link to the FB event
Zoë Yunker Sustainability Intern Office of Campus Planning and Sustainability University of Victoria E: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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