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[Uvic-sustainability] Correction: Mystic Market opens on Saturday, not Friday

Details: Published on Monday, 15 September 2014 16:00; Written by editor

Mystic Market in University Centre officially opens to the public on Saturday this week, not Friday, as reported in the weekly email earlier this afternoon.

Apologies for any confusion!

Rita Fromholt

Sustainability Coordinator

Office of Campus Planning & Sustainability

University of Victoria

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www.uvic.ca/sustainability

[Uvic-sustainability] News and Evnets for week of Sept 15th

Details: Published on Monday, 15 September 2014 13:40; Written by editor

NEWS

Friday is the official opening Mystic Market, UVic’s new campus food outlet. Not only will it be serving up healthy and locally-sourced food choices with a distinctive west coast ambiance, it also promises to be our campus’s first “zero-waste” facility. As much as possible, all food waste and other waste from the food prep areas and of the customer trays will be recycled or composted. Check out the photo and story in Saanich News.

Lots of interesting on campus and off campus volunteer opportunities coming up:

A new University of Victoria-led radioactivity monitoring network is looking for volunteer “citizen scientists” along the BC coast to collect water samples and share science-based information on ocean health within their communities. The InFORM network is monitoring low-level radioactivity that is drifting across the Pacific from the 2011 tsunami and Fukushima Daiichi nuclear...

Before 12 midnight please

Details: Published on Monday, 15 September 2014 12:20; Written by editor

We have less than 12 hours before a crucial deadline1 that could set a global standard for how deep-pocketed telecom conglomerates can slow or block your favourite websites. Add your voice now before it’s too late.

Take Action! ...

From Charity to Social Justice

Details: Published on Monday, 15 September 2014 12:20; Written by editor

Dear Friends of SJS,

Please join us.

Christ Church Cathedral, the Community Social Planning Council of Victoria, the Community Action Plan on Poverty, TAPs (Together Against Poverty Society), Umbrella Society for Addictions and Mental Health and the University of Victoria’s Interdisciplinary Program in Social Justice Studies are hosting a conference entitled From Charity to Social Justice: Addressing Child and Family Poverty on Thursday, October 2, from 7 to 8:45 p.m. and on Friday, October 3rd, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The event will be held at Christ Church Cathedral, on Quadra Street at Rockland. Lunch will be provided on Friday.

Our keynote speakers are: John Greschner, B.C.’s Deputy Representative for Children and Youth; Adrienne Montani, Provincial Coordinator, First Call: BC Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition; Scott Clark, Executive Director, Aboriginal Life In Vancouver Enhancement (ALIVE) Society; and Stephen Portman, Legal Advocate, Together Against Poverty Society (TAPS).

We would greatly appreciate...

Urgent: Harper could pass Canada-China FIPA deal TODAY

Details: Published on Sunday, 14 September 2014 23:00; Written by editor

Breaking news from Ottawa: We’ve just heard that Prime Minister Harper could be about to ratify the secretive and extreme Canada-China FIPA investors deal in the next few hours.[1]

This deal would allow China’s massive companies to sue Canadian governments in secret tribunals if we make decisions that put Canadian interests ahead of their corporate profits – restricting Canadians from making democratic decisions about our economy, environment and energy.[2]

It gets worse: If Prime Minister Harper approves this international investors’ deal it could bind us for 31 years.

As you may know, the Hupacasath First Nation are using their constitutionally protected legal rights to challenge this deal in court. The court case is still in progress, and the court has not yet released its decision on the Hupacasath’s appeal. If Harper ratifies FIPA it would show total disrespect for Canada's courts and the the judicial process.

We know that many Conservative MPs are deeply uncomfortable with the secretive and extreme Canada-China investor deal,[3] and we need to turn up the pressure right now and demand they stop Harper from ratifying this terrible deal.

Can you join our emergency phone-call action today to turn up the pressure to stop FIPA? Here’s how to make your call…

Support BC Students

Details: Published on Sunday, 14 September 2014 21:00; Written by editor

Suggest sharing these 4 petitions widely.

1) "Put children first by making a fair deal with BC teachers."
http://www.change.org/p/honourable-christy-clark-put-children-first-by-making-a-fair-deal-with-bc-teachers
with 10,917 supporters (as of Sept. 9, 6:30AM)
Petition goes to:
Premier of British Columbia
Honourable Christy Clark
Education Minister
Honourable Peter Fassbender
Marc Dalton, MLA

2) "Televise all BCTF and BC Government mediation talks."
http://www.change.org/p/bc-liberals-and-bc-teachers-federation-bctf-televise-all-bctf-and-bc-government-mediation-talks?recruiter=28127742&utm_campaign=mailto_link&utm_medium=email&utm_source=share_petition
with 6,032 supporters (as of Sept. 9, 6:30AM)
Petition goes to:
BC Liberals and BC Teachers' Federation (BCTF)

3) "Petition calling on the BC Government to agree to binding arbitration with the BC Teachers' Federation"
Petition goes to: Legislative Assembly of the Province of British Columbia, and the British Columbia Teachers Federation:
Showing 5297 reactions (as of Sept. 9, 6:30AM)
http://www.greenparty.bc.ca/bindingarbitrationnow

4) Support BC Teachers / BCTF 2014
author: Institute for Critical Education Studies
target: BC Premier Christy Clark and Minister Peter Fassbender
signatures: 751 (as of Sept. 9, 6:30AM)
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/420/725/771/support-bc-teachers-bctf-2014/

One easy way to clean up Canada's climate and energy debate

Details: Published on Sunday, 14 September 2014 11:00; Written by editor

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Social Justice Film Night

Details: Published on Thursday, 11 September 2014 19:20; Written by editor

Note it is at 7 pm

Social Justice Film Night Presents:"SALMON CONFIDENTIAL"

Salmon-ConfidentiaL

7:00pm THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

2994 DOUGLAS (BCGEU Hall), Victoria

Admission by donation

Salmon Confidential is a new film on the government cover up of what is killing BC’s wild salmon. When biologist Alexandra Morton discovers BC’s wild salmon are testing positive for dangerous European salmon viruses associated with salmon farming worldwide, a chain of events is set off by government to suppress the findings. Tracking viruses, Morton moves from courtrooms, into British Columbia’s most remote rivers, Vancouver grocery stores and sushi restaurants. The film documents Morton’s journey as she attempts to overcome government and industry roadblocks thrown in her path and works to bring critical information to the public in time to save BC’s wild salmon. The film provides surprising insight into the inner workings of government agencies, as...

Social Justice Film Night

Details: Published on Thursday, 11 September 2014 09:20; Written by editor

Social Justice Film Night Presents:"SALMON CONFIDENTIAL"

Salmon-ConfidentiaL

7:00pm THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

2994 DOUGLAS (BCGEU Hall), Victoria

Admission by donation

Social Justice Film Night

Details: Published on Thursday, 11 September 2014 00:00; Written by editor

Social Justice Film Night Presents:"SALMON CONFIDENTIAL"

Salmon-ConfidentiaL

7:00pm THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

2995 DOUGLAS (BCGEU Hall), Victoria, BC

Admission by donation

[evoz] Social Justice Film Night

Details: Published on Thursday, 11 September 2014 06:20; Written by editor

Social Justice Film Night Presents:"SALMON CONFIDENTIAL"

Salmon-ConfidentiaL

7:00pm THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

2995 DOUGLAS (BCGEU Hall), Victoria, BC

Admission by donation

Kinder Morgan Employees Arrive in Conservation Area with Chainsaws

Details: Published on Wednesday, 10 September 2014 19:00; Written by editor

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[evoz] cafe simpatico September 26

Details: Published on Thursday, 11 September 2014 06:20; Written by editor

Our first Cafe of the fall season; hope to see you there! CAFÉ SIMPATICO SEPTEMBER 26 Fernwood Community Assoc. 1923 Fernwood Rd. Join us at 7:30pm for Music of Latin America with Nedjo Rogers & friends 8pm:Slide presentation by Theresa Wolfwood “The Art of Resistance” A vivid portrayal of how people the world over have used their creative power to resist war, violence & injustice, including in Latin America & here on Vancouver Island Refreshments served: Nicaraguan Fair trade coffee availanle All welcome: admission by donation: Information: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Speak up about Kinder Morgan

Details: Published on Wednesday, 10 September 2014 17:20; Written by editor

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Film Night Sept.18

Details: Published on Wednesday, 10 September 2014 16:40; Written by editor

Victoria Friends of Cuba is one of our supporters and helps finance our signs. If you are interested, support them!

SOCIAL JUSTICE FILM NIGHT
On the 3rd Thursday of every month

This September we present:

“SALMON CONFIDENTIAL”

Salmon-ConfidentiaL

Thursday, September 18

2995 Douglas (BCGEU Hall), Victoria, BC

Admission by donation

Read more: Film Night Sept.18

Take action to stop Israel from hosting major football tournament

Details: Published on Wednesday, 10 September 2014 10:20; Written by editor

As an activity CAIA is part of the BDS Campaign. Please consider doing the following action.

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Date: Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 8:07 AM
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Dear supporter of the Palestinian struggle,
This summer, Israel carried out another brutal massacre of Palestinians. More than 2,100 Palestinians in the besieged Gaza strip were killed and hundreds of thousands more were left displaced as Israel deliberately targeted homes, schools and hospitals.
Now Israel is bidding to host matches for the UEFA European Football Championship tournament in 2020 in Jerusalem.
TAKE ACTION - Tell UEFA to Show Israel the Red Card
Israel has launched a war on football in Palestine: footballers have been killed, stadiums bombed and players have been refused permission to travel to matches.
Among those killed in Israel’s recent massacre were Ahmad Muhammad...

[fpm.news] Vancouver Canada Blocks Israeli Ship: Tremendous Victory

Details: Published on Wednesday, 10 September 2014 10:20; Written by editor

September 9, 2014

Vancouver Canada Blocks Israeli Ship: Tremendous Victory

In a four-day standoff pitting human rights groups and organized labor against Israeli shipping giant Zim, the giant was defeated today in Vancouver, Canada.

The huge container ship Zim Djibouti first docked at the high-tech Deltaport facility on September 5, only to discover that the workers had agreed to respect a picket line set up by human rights advocates. The coalition of picketers, under the name Block the Boat Vancouver, were trying to prevent the unloading and loading of the ship, as a solidarity protest against Israel's 47-year blockade of the port of Gaza and the recent Israeli sttack on Gaza that killed more than 2000 Palestinians, mostly civilians, as well as 72 Israelis, almost all soldiers.

The ship then returned...

Rally in Victoria on Wednesday - Protect Grace Islet

Details: Published on Tuesday, 09 September 2014 11:20; Written by editor

We hope you can participate in this action to protect Grace Islet, joining Salt Spring residents and First Nations to apply pressure on the province of BC to act without delay. Please share!

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RALLY TO PROTECT GRACE ISLET -Please join us at the Deputy Minister's office at 820 Blanshard St. in Victoria from 11:30-12:30 on Wednesday Sept. 10.

We’re fed up with the provincial government’s disrespect and mis-handling of Grace Islet burial site, and are determined to rally in support of the local Chiefs’ demands for an immediate Stop Work order. Together with Chief Vern Jacks and other First Nation leaders and elders, we’re repeating the call for Minister Thomson to reverse his decision allowing residential construction on a First Nations cemetery, and to designate Grace Islet a heritage site NOW.

We’ll then walk the few blocks to the Legislature lawn and continue our rally, with the big NoHouseHere banner, drumming and songs.

Please come and show solidarity with First Nations.

Fall Workshops and PeerNetBC AGM

Details: Published on Monday, 08 September 2014 17:00; Written by editor

PeerNetBC 2014 Annual General Meeting

Dear PeerNetBC Friends

We are sending you this invitation and notice of a special resolution for our AGM scheduled for September 23, 2014 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm here at the PeerNetBC office.

In accordance with the Society Act, we need to provide members at least 14 days notice of the AGM and of Special Resolutions. We're letting you know now and will send a reminder 14 days prior to the AGM. Just to clarify we are not rewriting our Bylaw, we will be voting to allow PeerNetBC to bypass Article 4.3 for this year's election of directors. Details below.

Exploring Facilitation Skills
Thu, Oct 02 2014 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm

Facili-nightmares
Tue, Oct 07 2014 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm

Foundations of Facilitation
Sat, Sep 27 2014 10:00 am - 04:00 pm

Power and Diversity
Wed, Oct 15 2014 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm

Boundaries and Self Care
Tue, Oct 21 2014 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm

Effective Allyship
Sat, Oct 25 2014 10:00 am - 04:00 pm

Levelling Group Power Imbalances
Tue, Oct 28 2014 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm

Community Engagement
Thu, Nov 06 2014 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm

Consensus and other Models of Decision Making
Thu, Nov 13 2014 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm

Inclusive Leadership
Thu, Nov 20 2014 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm

[Uvic-sustainability] News and Events for week of Sept 8th

Details: Published on Monday, 08 September 2014 13:00; Written by editor

NEWS

UVic Printing Services has officially switched to using wheat paper as the house stock. This paper is made from 60% wheat straw residue from the wheat farming process, 35% FSC certified recycled wood fibre and 5% FSC certified plantation fibre, and produces 40% less carbon emissions than traditional wood papers. Compared to conventional paper, one box of wheat paper conserves an entire tree, which means Printing Services will conserve 600 trees per year! Find out more from the Printing Services website.

Speaking of (not) saving trees - Move over Brazil! A new report shows that Canada is the world’s leader in degradation of virgin forests. “Canada is the number one in the world for the total area of the loss of intact forest landscapes since 2000,” Peter Lee, of Forest Watch Canada. The main drivers of the loss are logging, fires, and energy and resource...

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"SALMON CONFIDENTIAL"

7:00pm THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

2994 DOUGLAS (BCGEU Hall), Victoria

Admission by donation

"SALMON CONFIDENTIAL"

7:00pm THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

2994 DOUGLAS (BCGEU Hall), Victoria

Admission by donation

"SALMON CONFIDENTIAL"

7:00pm THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

2995 DOUGLAS (BCGEU Hall), Victoria, BC

Admission by donation

"SALMON CONFIDENTIAL"

7:00pm THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

2995 DOUGLAS (BCGEU Hall), Victoria, BC

Admission by donation

“SALMON CONFIDENTIAL”

Thursday, September 18

2995 Douglas (BCGEU Hall), Victoria, BC

Admission by donation

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