[evoz] conference in Mexico

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Published on Wednesday, 09 April 2014 20:40

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“Moving Beyond Capitalism” Conference

July 29 to August 5, 2014

The Centre for Global Justice

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

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Support the City of Victorias motion on Clayoquot Sound mining

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Published on Tuesday, 08 April 2014 11:20

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Support the City of Victoria’s motion on Clayoquot Sound mining

City Council to vote on motion April 10th

Hi Michael,

On Thursday, March 27th, in a preliminary meeting, City of Victoria councillors expressed support for the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation’s call for a moratorium on mining activity in its traditional territory. The motion, which came in response to a letter from Tla-o-qui-aht Chief Councillor Moses Martin, will be put to a final vote by City Council on Thursday, April 10th.

It’s time to thank the City of Victoria for their attention to this issue so far, and encourage City Council to pass the motion next week!

A bit of background…

Late last summer, the Province of British Columbia granted a permit to Vancouver-based Imperial Metals to conduct exploration at the Fandora site in the Tranquil Valley in Clayoquot Sound.

The site is in Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation territory, and last year the Tla-o-qui-aht declared the area a Tribal Park, a designation under which mining activity is not permitted.

The Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation is calling for a moratorium on mining activity in its territory, and has the support of the local municipal government, the District of Tofino.

At this stage, it is critical that we show as much support as possible for the rights of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation and for a healthy, vibrant Clayoquot Sound – one that does not include risky, unsustainable mines.

Please take a minute to write a letter thanking the City of Victoria for their support and encouraging City Council to pass the motion backing the Tla-o-qui-aht’s call for a mining moratorium. This is a symbolic motion that will put pressure on the provincial government to respect the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation and do the right thing for the environment in Clayoquot Sound.

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Volunteer Meeting and Presentation by Street College Members on April 28 6:30-8pm!

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Published on Tuesday, 08 April 2014 09:20

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Supporters and volunteers of YES2SCS! At our final volunteer orientation and strategy session we decided to continue to have regular YES2SCS meetings

Supporters and volunteers of YES2SCS!

At our final volunteer orientation and strategy session we decided to continue to have regular YES2SCS meetings for the purpose of staying connected, sharing experiences of how the campaign is going and offering trainings on an as needed basis.

Our next volunteer meeting will be held on Monday, April 28, 2014 from 6:30-8:00pm at Sands Funeral Chapel at 1803 Quadra Street. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided!

At this meeting, members of Street College will offer a presentation about SCS from their experiential perspectives. We will have a chance for discussion, comments and questions from the group.

Sands collects non-perishable food items for the mustard seed. Not required, but please bring em' if you've got em'. Also, there is free parking in the back of Sands off North Park.

A YES2SCS action groups update:
* The Outreach Action Group is currently getting a YES2SCS banner made, looking into upcoming parades and getting the word out through social media.
* The Business Liaison Action Group is currently visiting businesses for a Green Circle Sign Canvass as an important step toward the YES2SCS public launch.
* The Salon Action Group is preparing to host small info sessions about YES2SCS in the homes of volunteers.

If you signed up for an action group, we will be following up with you in the next week. If you're interested in signing up for an action group, please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Stories of Success:
Have you had a particularly good conversation with someone about the need for supervised consumption services in Victoria? Leave us a note in the comment section of the "Stories of Success" section of the website, or write to us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we’ll share it. Check out our first one!

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[Uvic-sustainability] News and Events for week of April 7th

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Published on Monday, 07 April 2014 13:00

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Two UVic scientists were featured prominently in media coverage on the latest IPCC UN report on climate change that came out last week. Tom Pedersen of the UVic-led Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions says a new 'industrial revolution' is underway, but the real challenge is to get people to understand the gravity of the climate situation and to take various actions to protect the planet. Ken Denman of Ocean Networks Canada is also quoted saying the issue is not lack of scientific evidence of climate change, but rather, the unwillingness of people and governments to act. See Ottawa Citizen (Postmedia News).

The province has taken another step forward in its first major legislative exercise involving water in a century. The Water Sustainability Act completed its second reading last week and opposition MLAs debated and raised concerns about certain points related...

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Ben's eNews: Kitchen Scraps Processing in the CRD

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Published on Monday, 07 April 2014 09:40

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Gerardo Alfonso in Concert

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Published on Sunday, 06 April 2014 16:40

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Gerardo Alfonso

7pm Tuesday, April 8

2994 Douglas (BCGEU Hall)

Admission by Donation

All proceeds will go towards Cuban...

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