Saturday, February 21, 2004
Municipalities / Green Accounting / Community Mapping
Open Accessible Space Information System Cooperative
WEBSITE Reference, Feb. 20, 2004 (OASIS) - The New York City Open Accessible Space Information System Cooperative (OASIS) is a partnership of more than 30 federal, state, and local agencies, private companies, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations to create a one-stop, interactive mapping and data analysis application via the Internet to enhance the stewardship of open space for the benefit of New York City (NYC) residents. http://www.oasisnyc.net/resources/about_oasis/About_OASIS.asp.
Open Accessible Space Information System Cooperative
WEBSITE Reference, Feb. 20, 2004 (OASIS) - The New York City Open Accessible Space Information System Cooperative (OASIS) is a partnership of more than 30 federal, state, and local agencies, private companies, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations to create a one-stop, interactive mapping and data analysis application via the Internet to enhance the stewardship of open space for the benefit of New York City (NYC) residents. http://www.oasisnyc.net/resources/about_oasis/About_OASIS.asp.
Youth Skills / Involvement
Youth Activity Facilitator Training Workshops
VICTORIA, BC, Feb. 16, 2004 (Left Coast News / Power of Hope) - As some of you may know, we've started facilitator training sessions at the portable at Fairfield community association (Fairfield and Moss)… and you're invited. It is an opportunity to share activities and gain facilitation experience for those interested in improving or initiating skills in doing workshops and leading activities with youth. This is an open event, so feel free to pass the info along to anyone that would be interested. Contact: Mark Vonesch (mark@powerofhope.org), Power of Hope, Youth Voices Victoria; 250-381-2583; www.powerofhope.org.
Youth Activity Facilitator Training Workshops
VICTORIA, BC, Feb. 16, 2004 (Left Coast News / Power of Hope) - As some of you may know, we've started facilitator training sessions at the portable at Fairfield community association (Fairfield and Moss)… and you're invited. It is an opportunity to share activities and gain facilitation experience for those interested in improving or initiating skills in doing workshops and leading activities with youth. This is an open event, so feel free to pass the info along to anyone that would be interested. Contact: Mark Vonesch (mark@powerofhope.org), Power of Hope, Youth Voices Victoria; 250-381-2583; www.powerofhope.org.
NFPs / NGOs / Capacity Building
Enterprising Options for Non-Profits Workshops Series
VICTORIA, BC, Feb. 10, 2004 (CEDCO) - Attention non-profit organizations!!! Want to grow? Develop more capacity? These workshops offer a golden opportunity for your organization and were developed to assist enterprising non profit organizations in finding an appropriate fit between the business and non-profit cultures. Follow-up coaching is included and bursaries may be available for members. Modules include Managing Mission and Money - How can we manage the financial and organizational risks involved?; Business Tools - Where are the opportunities and what are the requirements of the business planning process?; Organizational Issues and Sales and Marketing - What are the resources, skills and knowledge required and can we provide them?; Funding and Financing - What are the sources of conventional and alternative financing and how do I prepare a financing package? For more information, or to register, please contact Lynn Hedley at the CEDCO Victoria Office: 250-360-0852.
Enterprising Options for Non-Profits Workshops Series
VICTORIA, BC, Feb. 10, 2004 (CEDCO) - Attention non-profit organizations!!! Want to grow? Develop more capacity? These workshops offer a golden opportunity for your organization and were developed to assist enterprising non profit organizations in finding an appropriate fit between the business and non-profit cultures. Follow-up coaching is included and bursaries may be available for members. Modules include Managing Mission and Money - How can we manage the financial and organizational risks involved?; Business Tools - Where are the opportunities and what are the requirements of the business planning process?; Organizational Issues and Sales and Marketing - What are the resources, skills and knowledge required and can we provide them?; Funding and Financing - What are the sources of conventional and alternative financing and how do I prepare a financing package? For more information, or to register, please contact Lynn Hedley at the CEDCO Victoria Office: 250-360-0852.
Local Living Economies / Sustainable Business
Business Alliance for Local Living Economies comes to BC
VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 20, 2004 (Hollyhock) - Hollyhock sponsors the launch of Balle B.C., Building Local Living Economies: A Sustainable Alternative; Wednesday, February 25, 6:00 – 8:00pm; Alice Mackay Room, Vancouver Public Library, 350 W. Hastings Street. This free admission event features Judy Wicks, award winning international leader in the local, living economies movement and owner of the famed White Dog Café. How small and medium sized companies can turn the tide for social and environmental justice by building a decentralized global network of local living economies that support local family farmers and independent community-based businesses. registration@hollyhock.ca www.hollyhock.ca Hollyhock exists to inspire, nourish, and support people who are making the world better. Choose Peace. Contact Hollyhock - Box 127, Manson's Landing, Cortes Island, BC V0P 1K0 Canada; 800-933-6339, 250-935-6576 - outside North America.
Business Alliance for Local Living Economies comes to BC
VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 20, 2004 (Hollyhock) - Hollyhock sponsors the launch of Balle B.C., Building Local Living Economies: A Sustainable Alternative; Wednesday, February 25, 6:00 – 8:00pm; Alice Mackay Room, Vancouver Public Library, 350 W. Hastings Street. This free admission event features Judy Wicks, award winning international leader in the local, living economies movement and owner of the famed White Dog Café. How small and medium sized companies can turn the tide for social and environmental justice by building a decentralized global network of local living economies that support local family farmers and independent community-based businesses. registration@hollyhock.ca www.hollyhock.ca Hollyhock exists to inspire, nourish, and support people who are making the world better. Choose Peace. Contact Hollyhock - Box 127, Manson's Landing, Cortes Island, BC V0P 1K0 Canada; 800-933-6339, 250-935-6576 - outside North America.
Friday, February 20, 2004
Students Involved in Sustainability / Be the Change
Student Environmental Action Counts
VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 18, 2004 (CIP) - Simon Fraser University's Environmental Action Group has been extremely progressive throughout the last two semesters. They meet every week to discuss action plans and the progress to date of ongoing projects. Read more.
Student Environmental Action Counts
VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 18, 2004 (CIP) - Simon Fraser University's Environmental Action Group has been extremely progressive throughout the last two semesters. They meet every week to discuss action plans and the progress to date of ongoing projects. Read more.
Citizen Involvement / Participatory Democracy
Oil Drilling off B.C.'s Coast: Risks and Choices
This same event in Prince Rupert last week was standing
room only! Please join Dr. Suzuki and a panel of experts for an evening of information and discussion about this critical decision. The future of our coast is about to be decided. Federal and provincial governments are considering lifting a moratorium that has protected B.C.'s coastline from oil drilling for three decades.
Where? When?
Victoria - Sunday, February 22 (7:00 - 9:00 PM) at the McPherson
Theatre
Nanaimo - Monday, February 23 (7:00 - 9:00 PM) at the Coast Bastion Hotel, 11 Bastion Street
Vancouver - Tuesday, February 24 (7:00 - 9:00 PM) at the Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville St.
For event details and ticket sales see the web site:
http://www.davidsuzuki.org/Oceans/Oildrilling/speaking.asp .
Oil Drilling off B.C.'s Coast: Risks and Choices
This same event in Prince Rupert last week was standing
room only! Please join Dr. Suzuki and a panel of experts for an evening of information and discussion about this critical decision. The future of our coast is about to be decided. Federal and provincial governments are considering lifting a moratorium that has protected B.C.'s coastline from oil drilling for three decades.
Where? When?
Victoria - Sunday, February 22 (7:00 - 9:00 PM) at the McPherson
Theatre
Nanaimo - Monday, February 23 (7:00 - 9:00 PM) at the Coast Bastion Hotel, 11 Bastion Street
Vancouver - Tuesday, February 24 (7:00 - 9:00 PM) at the Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville St.
For event details and ticket sales see the web site:
http://www.davidsuzuki.org/Oceans/Oildrilling/speaking.asp .
Sunday, February 15, 2004
EcoArchitecture / Sustainable Agriculture
Agroecology Workshops on Vancouver Island
SOOKE, BC, Feb. 06, 2004 (TLC) - This is an exciting opportunity to explore in a very practical way, the concepts and principles of agroecology and agroecological design at Glenairley - Centre for Earth and Spirit in East Sooke on Vancouver Island, BC. Workshop participants will enjoy a very "hands-on" learning experience during which they will be introduced to the concepts and principles of agroecology and agroecological design. The Centre of Earth and Spirit's proposed gardens will provide the focus for the workshop. At the end of the 2 days participants will have a basic understanding of practical planning and design strategies, tools and skills that can be used to develop their own sustainable gardens or farms. February 20th-22nd, 2004 - Introduction to Agroecological Design; Guide: Derek Masselink; Co-sponsored by the Centre for Earth and Spirit and TLC The Land Conservancy of BC; Cost: $110-$150. http://www.centreforearthandspirit.org/programs/programdetails.htm#agroeco.
Agroecology Workshops on Vancouver Island
SOOKE, BC, Feb. 06, 2004 (TLC) - This is an exciting opportunity to explore in a very practical way, the concepts and principles of agroecology and agroecological design at Glenairley - Centre for Earth and Spirit in East Sooke on Vancouver Island, BC. Workshop participants will enjoy a very "hands-on" learning experience during which they will be introduced to the concepts and principles of agroecology and agroecological design. The Centre of Earth and Spirit's proposed gardens will provide the focus for the workshop. At the end of the 2 days participants will have a basic understanding of practical planning and design strategies, tools and skills that can be used to develop their own sustainable gardens or farms. February 20th-22nd, 2004 - Introduction to Agroecological Design; Guide: Derek Masselink; Co-sponsored by the Centre for Earth and Spirit and TLC The Land Conservancy of BC; Cost: $110-$150. http://www.centreforearthandspirit.org/programs/programdetails.htm#agroeco.
NFPs / NGOs / Fundraising Tools / Alternative Media
Postcards for the Aware of Mind
TORONTO, ONT, Feb. 12, 2004 (Global Aware) - GlobalAware is an international cooperative of journalists. In the current void of critical media, we, as freelancers, bring a fresh perspective to what is going on in the world and have developed a range of alternative postcards that combine engaging images with relevant and pointed text. Some cards use humour while others provoke emotion.
Our cards speak for themselves so please take a moment to review the attachment. For more cards go online:
http://www.globalfairtrade.ca/index.php?content=8&set=set1 These cards are great fundraisers ... and we can make them available to you at wholesale prices. GlobalAware Canada is a collective of concerned individuals working towards environmental justice and social change.
Postcards for the Aware of Mind
TORONTO, ONT, Feb. 12, 2004 (Global Aware) - GlobalAware is an international cooperative of journalists. In the current void of critical media, we, as freelancers, bring a fresh perspective to what is going on in the world and have developed a range of alternative postcards that combine engaging images with relevant and pointed text. Some cards use humour while others provoke emotion.
Our cards speak for themselves so please take a moment to review the attachment. For more cards go online:
http://www.globalfairtrade.ca/index.php?content=8&set=set1 These cards are great fundraisers ... and we can make them available to you at wholesale prices. GlobalAware Canada is a collective of concerned individuals working towards environmental justice and social change.
Exemplary Resources / Models and Examples
Community Building Best Communications Strategies
VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 2004 (eCatalyst, IMPACS's monthly electronic newsletter) - Nonprofit leaders need credible, succinct information to meet the challenges of the digital age. The Benton Foundation capacity building project documented best practices and lessons learned by nonprofits about the impact, successes, failures and struggles in using strategic communications. See http://www.benton.org/publibrary/toolkits/stratcommtool.html.
Community Building Best Communications Strategies
VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 2004 (eCatalyst, IMPACS's monthly electronic newsletter) - Nonprofit leaders need credible, succinct information to meet the challenges of the digital age. The Benton Foundation capacity building project documented best practices and lessons learned by nonprofits about the impact, successes, failures and struggles in using strategic communications. See http://www.benton.org/publibrary/toolkits/stratcommtool.html.
Youth Involvement / Funding / NFPs / NGOs
What is the Basin Youth in Communities Program?
SORENTO, BC, Feb. 08, 2004 (Cathleen Kneen, BCFSN) - If you are in the Columbia Basin (and it's bigger than you might think) take a look at this site for an interesting project funding opportunity: http://www.cbt.org/programs/main.asp?ProgramID=97&fl=5. Basin Youth In Communities is a funding program that supports youth projects that address community social and environmental issues. Basin Youth in Communities has three program streams this year: 1) Youth-Driven Mini-Grants (up to $500); 2) Youth-Driven Mega-Grants (up to $10,000); 3) Rural Youth Development Grants (up to $60,000).
What is the Basin Youth in Communities Program?
SORENTO, BC, Feb. 08, 2004 (Cathleen Kneen, BCFSN) - If you are in the Columbia Basin (and it's bigger than you might think) take a look at this site for an interesting project funding opportunity: http://www.cbt.org/programs/main.asp?ProgramID=97&fl=5. Basin Youth In Communities is a funding program that supports youth projects that address community social and environmental issues. Basin Youth in Communities has three program streams this year: 1) Youth-Driven Mini-Grants (up to $500); 2) Youth-Driven Mega-Grants (up to $10,000); 3) Rural Youth Development Grants (up to $60,000).
Empowerment for Sustainability / Student Involvement
Synergy, The 3rd Annual Sustainable Living Conference, February 18-21, 2004!
OLYMPIA, WA, Feb. 08, 2004 (Synergy) - The Sustainable Living Conference is coming to The Evergreem State College, and this year the event is taking a big step forward. Eleven student groups are involved in the planning process, and have selected the name “Synergy” to emphasize the necessity of a collective effort to create a more sustainable world. To do this, planners have chosen the themes of ecology, culture, social justice, agriculture and design. Read more.
Synergy, The 3rd Annual Sustainable Living Conference, February 18-21, 2004!
OLYMPIA, WA, Feb. 08, 2004 (Synergy) - The Sustainable Living Conference is coming to The Evergreem State College, and this year the event is taking a big step forward. Eleven student groups are involved in the planning process, and have selected the name “Synergy” to emphasize the necessity of a collective effort to create a more sustainable world. To do this, planners have chosen the themes of ecology, culture, social justice, agriculture and design. Read more.
Municipalities / Organic Landscaping
Bringing Organic Practices to the Grass Roots
VICTORIA, BC, Feb. 02, 2004 (SOUL) - As more and more Canadian municipalities are considering the ban of pesticides for cosmetic purposes, the ornamental landscape industry is scrambling to cope with the rapidly growing need for organic services and products. We know that change is inevitable, but what will it be? Will the landscape industry take the high road, or will they highjack the term “organic” for their own purposes? Read more.
Bringing Organic Practices to the Grass Roots
VICTORIA, BC, Feb. 02, 2004 (SOUL) - As more and more Canadian municipalities are considering the ban of pesticides for cosmetic purposes, the ornamental landscape industry is scrambling to cope with the rapidly growing need for organic services and products. We know that change is inevitable, but what will it be? Will the landscape industry take the high road, or will they highjack the term “organic” for their own purposes? Read more.
