Wednesday, June 30, 2004
Leadership Education / Training for Sustainability
Making A Difference for the Earth: Strategies and Inspiration - July 8-11, 2004
VANCOUVER, BC, June 30, 2004 (Hollyhock Leadership Institute - www.hollyhockleadership.org) - At Hollyhock - with Karen Mahon, Tzeporah Berman, David Boyd, and David Schulman. Some spaces still available - register quickly! This workshop is your chance to spend time with, and learn from, four of Canada's most seasoned leaders in environmental action and citizen participation. Combining decades of campaigns and legal engagement, these leaders present a sophisticated analysis of the state of our world and provide you with skills and tools to effect change. Participants will learn to identify and influence decision-makers, to raise awareness, voice concerns, get others involved, and design and implement a strategy to make change. If you could benefit from valuable input, support, and resources for the challenges you may be working on, please join us -- and return home with renewed resolve and inspiration. For more information, please see our website. (http://www.hollyhockleadership.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=3413) .
Making A Difference for the Earth: Strategies and Inspiration - July 8-11, 2004
VANCOUVER, BC, June 30, 2004 (Hollyhock Leadership Institute - www.hollyhockleadership.org) - At Hollyhock - with Karen Mahon, Tzeporah Berman, David Boyd, and David Schulman. Some spaces still available - register quickly! This workshop is your chance to spend time with, and learn from, four of Canada's most seasoned leaders in environmental action and citizen participation. Combining decades of campaigns and legal engagement, these leaders present a sophisticated analysis of the state of our world and provide you with skills and tools to effect change. Participants will learn to identify and influence decision-makers, to raise awareness, voice concerns, get others involved, and design and implement a strategy to make change. If you could benefit from valuable input, support, and resources for the challenges you may be working on, please join us -- and return home with renewed resolve and inspiration. For more information, please see our website. (http://www.hollyhockleadership.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=3413) .
Local Living Economies / Currencies
Best Conference Ever
GREAT BARRINGTON, MA, June 30, 2004 (E. F. Schumacher Society) - Dear Friends: Over 300 people attended this past weekend's E. F. Schumacher Society Conference "Local Currencies in the Twenty-First Century: Understanding Money, Building Local Economies, Renewing Community" held at Bard College. Joel Stonington's fine conference report headlines the Utne Reader's website at www.utne.com. Following is the "Conference Overview" from the program booklet. It was prepared for those new to the subject of local currencies in order to provide a map of issues addressed during the weekend. We include it for your information. At the closing Local Food Festival and Concert, Pete Seeger told the audience it was "the best conference I have ever attended." The weekend excitement was high. "A landmark event" many said. We expect new innovation to follow. You can follow the progress at www.localcurrency.org .
Best Conference Ever
GREAT BARRINGTON, MA, June 30, 2004 (E. F. Schumacher Society) - Dear Friends: Over 300 people attended this past weekend's E. F. Schumacher Society Conference "Local Currencies in the Twenty-First Century: Understanding Money, Building Local Economies, Renewing Community" held at Bard College. Joel Stonington's fine conference report headlines the Utne Reader's website at www.utne.com. Following is the "Conference Overview" from the program booklet. It was prepared for those new to the subject of local currencies in order to provide a map of issues addressed during the weekend. We include it for your information. At the closing Local Food Festival and Concert, Pete Seeger told the audience it was "the best conference I have ever attended." The weekend excitement was high. "A landmark event" many said. We expect new innovation to follow. You can follow the progress at www.localcurrency.org .
Tuesday, June 29, 2004
Global Village / Community Building
Story from the Field - Sombrilla Refugee Support Society
NEBAJ, GUATEMALA, June, 2004(Sombrilla)- Wow, it is 3:30 AM I have to get up and rush to the bus terminal to catch the 4:00 AM bus to the capital city. The power has been off for the last two days; so I have to use my little flashlight in order to gather my stuff in the dark, get dressed, and adjust the straps for the backpack, and out we go. We hurry along the narrow cobblestone streets of Nebaj, a very beautiful, old town surrounded by the green Cuchumatanes Mountains of northwestern Guatemala. The dogs bark at us as we go by, and the roosters were already crowing. The "chicken bus" was waiting for the last passengers in the vacant lot identified as the bus terminal. http://www.sombrilla.ca/evaluatingthepath.html.
Story from the Field - Sombrilla Refugee Support Society
NEBAJ, GUATEMALA, June, 2004(Sombrilla)- Wow, it is 3:30 AM I have to get up and rush to the bus terminal to catch the 4:00 AM bus to the capital city. The power has been off for the last two days; so I have to use my little flashlight in order to gather my stuff in the dark, get dressed, and adjust the straps for the backpack, and out we go. We hurry along the narrow cobblestone streets of Nebaj, a very beautiful, old town surrounded by the green Cuchumatanes Mountains of northwestern Guatemala. The dogs bark at us as we go by, and the roosters were already crowing. The "chicken bus" was waiting for the last passengers in the vacant lot identified as the bus terminal. http://www.sombrilla.ca/evaluatingthepath.html.
Green Sourcing / Exemplary Resources
Green People
SANTA MONICA, CA, June 29, 2004 (Website Reference) - Advertised as the World's largest, directory of eco-friendly products, with 4000 listings, The Green People Online Directory offers Organic food, pet supplies, baby products, beauty products, home improvement, hemp, organic cotton, health products, recycled products. A great resource whether you’re located in Canada or the US. http://www.greenpeople.org/index.htm .
Green People
SANTA MONICA, CA, June 29, 2004 (Website Reference) - Advertised as the World's largest, directory of eco-friendly products, with 4000 listings, The Green People Online Directory offers Organic food, pet supplies, baby products, beauty products, home improvement, hemp, organic cotton, health products, recycled products. A great resource whether you’re located in Canada or the US. http://www.greenpeople.org/index.htm .
Monday, June 28, 2004
Public Interest Research & News / Resources
Community Reconstruction - Report Number Three
VICTORIA, BC, June, 2004 (Quality of Life Challenge and the Community Council) – Quoting this Report – “Leaders from community organizations, business, and all levels of government can respectfully listen to the people who are experiencing the issues first hand. Together, we can broaden the dialogue and listen to those whose knowledge and perspectives are beyond our comfort zone. We can connect with and support the community agencies that provide prevention and emergency services to individuals and families who are facing hard times… Resilient and vibrant communities are made up of people who listen to and value each other. Read more - http://www.communitycouncil.ca/pdf/Indicator%20June%202004.pdf .
Community Reconstruction - Report Number Three
VICTORIA, BC, June, 2004 (Quality of Life Challenge and the Community Council) – Quoting this Report – “Leaders from community organizations, business, and all levels of government can respectfully listen to the people who are experiencing the issues first hand. Together, we can broaden the dialogue and listen to those whose knowledge and perspectives are beyond our comfort zone. We can connect with and support the community agencies that provide prevention and emergency services to individuals and families who are facing hard times… Resilient and vibrant communities are made up of people who listen to and value each other. Read more - http://www.communitycouncil.ca/pdf/Indicator%20June%202004.pdf .
Sunday, June 27, 2004
Workplace Participation / Social Responsibility
the employer CHALLENGE - Part of the Sustainable Incomes Challenge
VICTORIA, BC, June 2004 (The Indicator - http://www.communitycouncil.ca/pdf/Indicator%20June%202004.pdf) - Do you ever ask yourself how you can make a difference in your employees’ lives? the employer CHALLENGE is an e-newsletter that provides employers with practical information on how to implement human resource policies that are good for employees and for the bottom line - that will also help to raise people out of poverty. The first issue was sent out in April to over 1500 employers across the region, with plans for 20 issues per year. Congratulations to the Employer Task Force for the leadership and hard work they are giving to the employer CHALLENGE. What can you do? • Turn two part-time jobs into a fulltime job • Hire one person who has never had a full-time job • Provide on-the-job training • Provide benefits like a health and dental plan or child care • Move employees quickly from starting wage. Subscribe to the employerCHALLENGE. To learn more email: info@qolchallenge.ca or www.qolchallenge.ca/employer_challenge.html .
the employer CHALLENGE - Part of the Sustainable Incomes Challenge
VICTORIA, BC, June 2004 (The Indicator - http://www.communitycouncil.ca/pdf/Indicator%20June%202004.pdf) - Do you ever ask yourself how you can make a difference in your employees’ lives? the employer CHALLENGE is an e-newsletter that provides employers with practical information on how to implement human resource policies that are good for employees and for the bottom line - that will also help to raise people out of poverty. The first issue was sent out in April to over 1500 employers across the region, with plans for 20 issues per year. Congratulations to the Employer Task Force for the leadership and hard work they are giving to the employer CHALLENGE. What can you do? • Turn two part-time jobs into a fulltime job • Hire one person who has never had a full-time job • Provide on-the-job training • Provide benefits like a health and dental plan or child care • Move employees quickly from starting wage. Subscribe to the employerCHALLENGE. To learn more email: info@qolchallenge.ca or www.qolchallenge.ca/employer_challenge.html .
