Saturday, July 30, 2005
Designer Workplaces / Business Ideas
Take Up the Employer Challenge!
VICTORIA, BC, July 29, 2005 (http://www.qolchallenge.ca/) – Countdown of 50 HR Options for Action. Build Your Business and Community. Hire to make a difference, support employees in their work, foster open communication, support employees in their lives, generate creative compensation and implement the saved costs. For actions 1 - 50:
http://qolchallenge.ca/HR%20Options%20for%20Action%20PDF%20July%2005.pdf.
Take Up the Employer Challenge!
VICTORIA, BC, July 29, 2005 (http://www.qolchallenge.ca/) – Countdown of 50 HR Options for Action. Build Your Business and Community. Hire to make a difference, support employees in their work, foster open communication, support employees in their lives, generate creative compensation and implement the saved costs. For actions 1 - 50:
http://qolchallenge.ca/HR%20Options%20for%20Action%20PDF%20July%2005.pdf.
Social Equality
Nanaimo’s Mayor and Council proclaim July 29th, 2005 as the Day to Say NO to Racism and Hate
NANAIMO, BC, July 13, 2005 (CVIMS) - Racism and hate deny certain members of our community access to its benefits and responsibilities because of their race, sexual orientation, colour, sex, national or ethnic origin, language, religion, age, or mental or physical disability. Therefore, racism and hate are harmful and counterproductive forces that undermine all community members. By saying NO, we let it be known that this behaviour is unacceptable in our community. By saying NO, we commit to respond when we witness incidents of racism and hate. By saying NO, those who experience acts of racism or hate know that they will be treated with dignity and respect and will receive support. By saying NO, we envision a community where all members feel safe and secure, and differences are respected. http://www.cvims.org/day_to_say.htm.
Nanaimo’s Mayor and Council proclaim July 29th, 2005 as the Day to Say NO to Racism and Hate
NANAIMO, BC, July 13, 2005 (CVIMS) - Racism and hate deny certain members of our community access to its benefits and responsibilities because of their race, sexual orientation, colour, sex, national or ethnic origin, language, religion, age, or mental or physical disability. Therefore, racism and hate are harmful and counterproductive forces that undermine all community members. By saying NO, we let it be known that this behaviour is unacceptable in our community. By saying NO, we commit to respond when we witness incidents of racism and hate. By saying NO, those who experience acts of racism or hate know that they will be treated with dignity and respect and will receive support. By saying NO, we envision a community where all members feel safe and secure, and differences are respected. http://www.cvims.org/day_to_say.htm.
Events / Water-wise Gardens / Zero Waste – Aug – Nov Workshops, Nanaimo, BC
Native Plant Gardening
NANAIMO, BC, July 26, 2005 (Island Discovery & Training) - Hi, Here is a link to some upcoming native plant gardening workshops. They take place in Nanaimo. I thought they would fit well on your sustainability page. www.naturepark.com/nativepl.htm.
Native Plant Gardening
NANAIMO, BC, July 26, 2005 (Island Discovery & Training) - Hi, Here is a link to some upcoming native plant gardening workshops. They take place in Nanaimo. I thought they would fit well on your sustainability page. www.naturepark.com/nativepl.htm.
Local Living Economies
Another Defeat For Box Stores
CAMPBELL RIVER, BC, June 6, 2005 (COC, via Vera Gottlieb) - Hi to Council Members, Tonight, Campbell River (B.C.) City Council voted unanimously to reject Wal-Mart's application to build on our heritage Campbell River estuary! Another win for Campbell River community groups and hundreds of individuals who rallied weekly for six months and participated last week in three days of public hearings. Members from the Campbell River chapter of Council Of Canadians were front and centre at the public hearings, demos, writing letters to local newspapers and other public actions! A great night to celebrate!!! Regards, For more information, please contact Rich Hagensen, Chapter Contact Campbell River Chapter - Council of Canadians.
Another Defeat For Box Stores
CAMPBELL RIVER, BC, June 6, 2005 (COC, via Vera Gottlieb) - Hi to Council Members, Tonight, Campbell River (B.C.) City Council voted unanimously to reject Wal-Mart's application to build on our heritage Campbell River estuary! Another win for Campbell River community groups and hundreds of individuals who rallied weekly for six months and participated last week in three days of public hearings. Members from the Campbell River chapter of Council Of Canadians were front and centre at the public hearings, demos, writing letters to local newspapers and other public actions! A great night to celebrate!!! Regards, For more information, please contact Rich Hagensen, Chapter Contact Campbell River Chapter - Council of Canadians.
EcoDesign / Community Building
Thrift Store Gets New Green Building
WEB Reference, July 2005 (Green Building Press) - When the Haliburton (Ontario) food bank and thrift store move into their new headquarters in August, they will be located in a 'green' building constructed from straw bales with solar powered electricity and solar radiant heating. Constructed by the 21 students in Fleming College’s new Sustainable Building Design and Construction program, the building also features an earth -bag foundation with used carpet insulation, a rammed earth floor, clay plastered hemp bale walls, sheep’s wool insulation in the roof and recycled foam insulation in the floor. http://www.newbuilder.co.uk/newbuilder/NewsFullStory.asp?ID=862.
Thrift Store Gets New Green Building
WEB Reference, July 2005 (Green Building Press) - When the Haliburton (Ontario) food bank and thrift store move into their new headquarters in August, they will be located in a 'green' building constructed from straw bales with solar powered electricity and solar radiant heating. Constructed by the 21 students in Fleming College’s new Sustainable Building Design and Construction program, the building also features an earth -bag foundation with used carpet insulation, a rammed earth floor, clay plastered hemp bale walls, sheep’s wool insulation in the roof and recycled foam insulation in the floor. http://www.newbuilder.co.uk/newbuilder/NewsFullStory.asp?ID=862.
Youth & Elders
Native Youth and Elders offer views on Self-government & Nation-building
NIPISSING FIRST NATION, June 26, 2002 (Anishinabek Nation website) - Native Youth and Elders from across Ontario assembled today to share opinions about the future of self-government within their Nation. The Niigaan Zhaa-Daa (Lets go Forward) Youth and Elders Conference was convened to solicit discussion and input into the Anishinabek Nation self-government negotiations and to discuss the traditional concept of "Nation-building". "We are bringing the Youth and Elders together to find out what they want to see happen in terms of both self-government and our own Nation-building," said Grand Council Chief Vernon Roote. "We have to draw on the wisdom of our Elders and the spirit of the Youth." Over 100 Youth and Elders assembled to provide recommendations and develop a statement that will have a direct impact on the negotiation philosophy and position of the Anishinabek Nation, represented by the Union of Ontario Indians… Under the leadership of Grand Council Chief Vernon Roote, the Nation-building process was established to include the formation of four advisory groups: Youth, Women, Elders and Leadership. These groups are committed to representing their respective visions, enhancing community unity, and preserving traditional ways in the First Nations governance structure. http://www.anishinabek.ca/uoi/PR_062602.htm.
Native Youth and Elders offer views on Self-government & Nation-building
NIPISSING FIRST NATION, June 26, 2002 (Anishinabek Nation website) - Native Youth and Elders from across Ontario assembled today to share opinions about the future of self-government within their Nation. The Niigaan Zhaa-Daa (Lets go Forward) Youth and Elders Conference was convened to solicit discussion and input into the Anishinabek Nation self-government negotiations and to discuss the traditional concept of "Nation-building". "We are bringing the Youth and Elders together to find out what they want to see happen in terms of both self-government and our own Nation-building," said Grand Council Chief Vernon Roote. "We have to draw on the wisdom of our Elders and the spirit of the Youth." Over 100 Youth and Elders assembled to provide recommendations and develop a statement that will have a direct impact on the negotiation philosophy and position of the Anishinabek Nation, represented by the Union of Ontario Indians… Under the leadership of Grand Council Chief Vernon Roote, the Nation-building process was established to include the formation of four advisory groups: Youth, Women, Elders and Leadership. These groups are committed to representing their respective visions, enhancing community unity, and preserving traditional ways in the First Nations governance structure. http://www.anishinabek.ca/uoi/PR_062602.htm.
Stewardship / Land Trusts & Hybrid Models
Starting a Community Land Trust
WEB Reference, July 2005, (E. F. Schumacher Society) - A Community Land Trust (CLT) is a form of common land ownership with a charter based on the principles of sustainable and ecologically-sound stewardship and use. The land in a CLT is held in trust by a democratically-governed group, while individuals own the buildings and the improvements created by their own labor and investment. Through an inheritable and renewable 99-year lease, the trust removes land from the speculative market and facilitates multiple uses such as affordable housing, agriculture, and open space preservation. http://www.smallisbeautiful.org/clts.html.
Starting a Community Land Trust
WEB Reference, July 2005, (E. F. Schumacher Society) - A Community Land Trust (CLT) is a form of common land ownership with a charter based on the principles of sustainable and ecologically-sound stewardship and use. The land in a CLT is held in trust by a democratically-governed group, while individuals own the buildings and the improvements created by their own labor and investment. Through an inheritable and renewable 99-year lease, the trust removes land from the speculative market and facilitates multiple uses such as affordable housing, agriculture, and open space preservation. http://www.smallisbeautiful.org/clts.html.
Co-operatives / Housing
Introducing: Las Americas Housing Co-operative Ltd.
ELIST, July 29, 2005 (APIRG-Events) - Tired of renting? Las Americas offers you an alternative! We are a non-profit, Spanish-English speaking housing co-operative located in the Mill Woods area of Edmonton. We are close to schools, parks, bus routes, hospital, recreation, community halls and shopping centres. Our 36 townhouses are co-managed by AIM Real Estate Corp. and Las Americas Housing Co-operative Ltd. Co-operative housing is an exciting and unique way of meeting your housing needs. People join co-ops because they want housing that: Is Decent & Affordable; Is Safe & Secure; Has Friendly Neighbours; Is Healthy for Kids & Families. How do I apply to live at Las Americas? Attend an information meeting: Monthly meetings on Co-op Housing are held at NACHA (The Northern Alberta Co-operative Housing Association) -www.nacha.ca - At this meeting you will receive a general overview aboutco-op housing living. This will help you to decide if you want to live in aco-op housing arrangement. Please call NACHA at 482-6128 or visit theirwebsite for dates & times.
Introducing: Las Americas Housing Co-operative Ltd.
ELIST, July 29, 2005 (APIRG-Events) - Tired of renting? Las Americas offers you an alternative! We are a non-profit, Spanish-English speaking housing co-operative located in the Mill Woods area of Edmonton. We are close to schools, parks, bus routes, hospital, recreation, community halls and shopping centres. Our 36 townhouses are co-managed by AIM Real Estate Corp. and Las Americas Housing Co-operative Ltd. Co-operative housing is an exciting and unique way of meeting your housing needs. People join co-ops because they want housing that: Is Decent & Affordable; Is Safe & Secure; Has Friendly Neighbours; Is Healthy for Kids & Families. How do I apply to live at Las Americas? Attend an information meeting: Monthly meetings on Co-op Housing are held at NACHA (The Northern Alberta Co-operative Housing Association) -www.nacha.ca - At this meeting you will receive a general overview aboutco-op housing living. This will help you to decide if you want to live in aco-op housing arrangement. Please call NACHA at 482-6128 or visit theirwebsite for dates & times.
