Monday, March 01, 2004
Social Enterprise / Women’s Conference
Leading and Learning: A Gathering of Women Entrepreneurs - June 12-15, 2004
CORTES ISLAND, BC, Canada, Mar. 01, 2004 (Hollyhock Retreat Centre) - Social Venture Network is pleased to present the inaugural Leading and Learning: A Gathering of Women Entrepreneurs - June 12-15, 2004. With an increasing number of women at the helm of successful enterprises, the time is right for women business leaders to engage with each other about the unique opportunities and challenges we face. Leading and Learning will be an intensive, interactive gathering that focuses on ways to lead a successful, socially conscious enterprise. This unique forum offers women from small and large organizations the chance to explore their professional and personal challenges in a safe, intimate environment. http://www.svn.org/womensgathering.html.
Leading and Learning: A Gathering of Women Entrepreneurs - June 12-15, 2004
CORTES ISLAND, BC, Canada, Mar. 01, 2004 (Hollyhock Retreat Centre) - Social Venture Network is pleased to present the inaugural Leading and Learning: A Gathering of Women Entrepreneurs - June 12-15, 2004. With an increasing number of women at the helm of successful enterprises, the time is right for women business leaders to engage with each other about the unique opportunities and challenges we face. Leading and Learning will be an intensive, interactive gathering that focuses on ways to lead a successful, socially conscious enterprise. This unique forum offers women from small and large organizations the chance to explore their professional and personal challenges in a safe, intimate environment. http://www.svn.org/womensgathering.html.
Conferences / Sustainability
Globe 2004: Year 8 – Mar. 31 – Apr. 2
VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 29, 2004 (Globe 2004) - From March 31 to April 2, 2004, more than 1800 conference delegates from around the world involved in the business of the environment will convene to discuss major developments in corporate sustainability, energy policy, climate change and building sustainable cities since the 2002 Earth Summit in Johannesburg. http://www.globe2004.com/conference.cfm.
Globe 2004: Year 8 – Mar. 31 – Apr. 2
VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 29, 2004 (Globe 2004) - From March 31 to April 2, 2004, more than 1800 conference delegates from around the world involved in the business of the environment will convene to discuss major developments in corporate sustainability, energy policy, climate change and building sustainable cities since the 2002 Earth Summit in Johannesburg. http://www.globe2004.com/conference.cfm.
Alternative Energy / UK Wind Power Course
CAT Residential Courses: Wind Power 1-5 March
MACHYNLLETH, UK, Feb. 29, 2004 (Center for Alternative Technology) - For information on this course, please visit the CAT Courses page or contact CAT Courses on +44 (0)1654 705 981 or courses@cat.org.uk . The CAT Courses in 2004 programme contains an exciting variety of courses from our popular and highly respected range of renewable energy courses to a range of relaxing and enjoyable leisure courses. Our tutors all have years of experience in their fields. Their enthusiasm for their subject is very infectious.
CAT Residential Courses: Wind Power 1-5 March
MACHYNLLETH, UK, Feb. 29, 2004 (Center for Alternative Technology) - For information on this course, please visit the CAT Courses page or contact CAT Courses on +44 (0)1654 705 981 or courses@cat.org.uk . The CAT Courses in 2004 programme contains an exciting variety of courses from our popular and highly respected range of renewable energy courses to a range of relaxing and enjoyable leisure courses. Our tutors all have years of experience in their fields. Their enthusiasm for their subject is very infectious.
Green Living / Building / Off Grid Models
The Alberta Sustainable Home / Office Inc.
CALGARY, AB, Feb. 29, 2004 (EcoBuildings via Calgary PIRG) -The EcoBuildings website is packed full of information on the ASH project as well as links to other relevant projects by Jörg & Helen Ostrowski and Orian Low of ASH-Inc. The old website was too full. So we are working on a better interface for you. Thanks for your patience. http://www.ecobuildings.net/main.shtml.
The Alberta Sustainable Home / Office Inc.
CALGARY, AB, Feb. 29, 2004 (EcoBuildings via Calgary PIRG) -The EcoBuildings website is packed full of information on the ASH project as well as links to other relevant projects by Jörg & Helen Ostrowski and Orian Low of ASH-Inc. The old website was too full. So we are working on a better interface for you. Thanks for your patience. http://www.ecobuildings.net/main.shtml.
Sustainable Transportation / Be the Change
Making the Link between Health, Environment and How we Travel
VICTORIA, BC, Feb. 28, 2004 (City Green) - STEP! Is City Green's Sustainable Transportation Program designed to promote healthy ways to get around. Making the link between health, environment and how we travel, STEP! makes it clear that we can make a difference toward reducing emissions that contribute to climate change. Contact: To register contact Tathra Street, tstreet@citygreen.ca at 217-3755 or City Green at 381 9995. http://www.citygreen.ca.
Making the Link between Health, Environment and How we Travel
VICTORIA, BC, Feb. 28, 2004 (City Green) - STEP! Is City Green's Sustainable Transportation Program designed to promote healthy ways to get around. Making the link between health, environment and how we travel, STEP! makes it clear that we can make a difference toward reducing emissions that contribute to climate change. Contact: To register contact Tathra Street, tstreet@citygreen.ca at 217-3755 or City Green at 381 9995. http://www.citygreen.ca.
Environment / Wilderness Protection
The Jumbo Creek Conservation Society
WEBSITE Reference, Feb. 28, 2004 (Left Coast News) - Formed in 1995, the Jumbo Creek Conservation Society has been working to educate citizens about the environmental, economic, and social impacts of the Jumbo Glacier Resort proposal. Our 500+ members are committed to ensuring that the wildlife, wilderness and undeveloped scenic beauty of the Jumbo Valley are preserved for future generations. For more information visit www.jumbowild.com.
The Jumbo Creek Conservation Society
WEBSITE Reference, Feb. 28, 2004 (Left Coast News) - Formed in 1995, the Jumbo Creek Conservation Society has been working to educate citizens about the environmental, economic, and social impacts of the Jumbo Glacier Resort proposal. Our 500+ members are committed to ensuring that the wildlife, wilderness and undeveloped scenic beauty of the Jumbo Valley are preserved for future generations. For more information visit www.jumbowild.com.
Stewardship / Forests
West Coast and St’at’imc Pioneer New Ways to Protect Forests
VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 15, 2004 (West Coast Environmental Law) - The St’at’imc people are committed to protecting the forests of their territory, including species like grizzly bear, mule deer and salmon, to sustain the land, water and St’at’imc culture. When decisions are made about these and other forests, Courts have said government must not only consult with First Nations like the St’at’imc, but also seek workable accommodations of their Aboriginal Title and Rights. But how does this work in practice? Read the full article: http://www.wcel.org/4976/29/03/03.htm.
West Coast and St’at’imc Pioneer New Ways to Protect Forests
VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 15, 2004 (West Coast Environmental Law) - The St’at’imc people are committed to protecting the forests of their territory, including species like grizzly bear, mule deer and salmon, to sustain the land, water and St’at’imc culture. When decisions are made about these and other forests, Courts have said government must not only consult with First Nations like the St’at’imc, but also seek workable accommodations of their Aboriginal Title and Rights. But how does this work in practice? Read the full article: http://www.wcel.org/4976/29/03/03.htm.
Alternative Energy / Sustainable Health
Report Says Renewable Energy is Key to Public Health
WEBSITE Reference, Feb. 2, 2004 (Smart Communities Network, EREN) - SolarAccess.com reports that New Hampshire health officials and Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR), a national public health organization, have released a study that concludes that clean power resources can improve the health of New Hampshire residents, by reducing asthma rates, dangerous mercury pollution and nuclear hazards. The report, A Breath of Fresh Air: How Smarter Energy Choices Can Protect Public Health in New Hampshire,also examines the potential of affordable, clean, and renewable sources of energy, the use of which could reverse fossil fuel-related public health problems, such as increased poisonous mercury exposure and spiking asthma rates. PSR maintains that increasing energy efficiency and conservation while shifting to clean sources of energy like wind, solar, and biomass, would increase jobs while improving public health. http://www.envirohealthaction.org/upload_files/Breath_NH_fnl.pdf.
Report Says Renewable Energy is Key to Public Health
WEBSITE Reference, Feb. 2, 2004 (Smart Communities Network, EREN) - SolarAccess.com reports that New Hampshire health officials and Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR), a national public health organization, have released a study that concludes that clean power resources can improve the health of New Hampshire residents, by reducing asthma rates, dangerous mercury pollution and nuclear hazards. The report, A Breath of Fresh Air: How Smarter Energy Choices Can Protect Public Health in New Hampshire,also examines the potential of affordable, clean, and renewable sources of energy, the use of which could reverse fossil fuel-related public health problems, such as increased poisonous mercury exposure and spiking asthma rates. PSR maintains that increasing energy efficiency and conservation while shifting to clean sources of energy like wind, solar, and biomass, would increase jobs while improving public health. http://www.envirohealthaction.org/upload_files/Breath_NH_fnl.pdf.
Role of Media / For those in Nanaimo
Media and Impact
NANAIMO, BC, Feb. 25, 2004 (MFAHRC) - Media analyst Kim Blank will speak on "CNN and Its Participation in the Build-Up to the War against Iraq" at Malaspina on Tuesday, March 9th at 7 pm in Bldg 355, Rm 209. A professor at UVic, Kim Blank is currently researching the role of media in constructing conflict. The presentation promises to be both informative and entertaining. There will be an opportunity for discussion after the presentation. This event is sponsored by the Malaspina Faculty Association's Professional Development Committee and Human Rights Committee. Everyone is welcome.
Media and Impact
NANAIMO, BC, Feb. 25, 2004 (MFAHRC) - Media analyst Kim Blank will speak on "CNN and Its Participation in the Build-Up to the War against Iraq" at Malaspina on Tuesday, March 9th at 7 pm in Bldg 355, Rm 209. A professor at UVic, Kim Blank is currently researching the role of media in constructing conflict. The presentation promises to be both informative and entertaining. There will be an opportunity for discussion after the presentation. This event is sponsored by the Malaspina Faculty Association's Professional Development Committee and Human Rights Committee. Everyone is welcome.
