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SUMMARY:Water connects us all
DESCRIPTION:How can we protect Bowen’s freshwater future? \n\n\n\nJoin us for a presentation and discussion on October 24 from 2-4pm at the Bowen Island Community Centre Theatre. Free and open to all.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Grafton Lake and its watershed as a starting point\, explore the land and water systems connected to it\, what recent science is telling us\, and why the choices we make across Bowen matter.  \n\n\n\nCome early and explore Tracker\, Raincoast’s mobile water pollution monitoring lab from 1:00-1:45pm in the Community Centre parking lot.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRSVP here
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/water-connects-us-all-108557/
LOCATION:Bowen Island Community Centre Theatre\, 580 Bowen Island Trunk Road\, Bowen Island\, BC\, V0N1G0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community events
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SUMMARY:QENENIW̱ community volunteer day
DESCRIPTION:There are three opportunities in 2026 to lend a helping hand and restore a culturally important ecosystem on S\,DÁYES (Pender Islands).  \n\n\n\nLocated on the Tsawout First Nation’s reserve land\, QENENIW̱ (kwun-uh-new\, hear it) is a historic W̱SÁNEĆ village and reefnet site. At present\, this site has been heavily disturbed by invasive plant species\, such as daphne/spurge laurel\, which impact the survival of native plant species providing food and medicine.  \n\n\n\nThe PEPAKEṈ HÁUTW̱ Foundation’s QENENIW̱ restoration project brings youth\, community\, and local conservation organizations together to restore this culturally and ecologically significant place. The guidance and care of W̱SÁNEĆ cultural monitors ensures the restoration work is done in a respectful way in this sensitive archaeological area.  \n\n\n\n\n\nDates: June 12th\, July 24th\, and October 9thTime: 10 AM – 2 PM (with a lunch break)Location: QENENIW̱ (Hay Point\, South Pender Island). Park at the Poets Cove back gravel lot.Who: S\,DÁYES and Salish Sea communityWhat to bring: work or gardening gloves\, water\, lunch\, and baked goods/snacks to share if you are able. Extra gloves will be available.What to wear: sun protection\, long pants\, closed-toe shoes\, and weather-appropriate clothing. This event will occur rain or shine. RSVP: madelin [dot] emery [at] gmail [dot] comPoster (PDF) \n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers will work together to remove predominantly daphne/spurge laurel\, as well as Canada thistle and Scotch broom from the landscape. Volunteers will be provided with tools such as hand trowels\, spades\, and loppers to assist in removing the invasive plants. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in volunteering\, please RSVP at the listed email address. All volunteers are required to review the protocols for engagement before attending the community volunteer day. \n\n\n\nThe PEPAKEṈ HÁUTW̱ (“The Blossoming Place”) Foundation is a W̱SÁNEĆ-based non-profit organization that leads numerous restoration projects throughout the W̱SÁNEĆ homelands. These projects are centered around practicing land-based education and ecosystem restoration\, such that the importance of native ecosystems and the network of embedded relations can be shared. Through their work\, the PEPAKEṈ HÁUTW̱ Foundation hopes to inspire community members to take an ecological approach to return native plants across the W̱SÁNEĆ homelands. \n\n\n\nQENENIW̱ community volunteer days 2026Download
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/qeneniw-community-volunteer-day-106453/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Community events
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SUMMARY:See Learning to Listen at Roda (HOH-DAH): A short film exhibition
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce that our film\, Learning to Listen\, has been accepted to showcase at the Roda short film exhibition! \n\n\n\nGrab your friends\, family\, and some popcorn to support local Vancouver artists + filmmakers with all proceeds going to charity! \n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\nJoin us at The Cinematheque on Saturday\, September 26th from 12:00-4pm for Roda\, a short film exhibition celebrating local Vancouver artists and filmmakers! \n\n\n\nWe’ll have a TV Dinner pop up\, baked goods\, fun awards\, and a small Q&A session to boot! \n\n\n\nWith support from eastcherry\, Cereal Post\, Third Rodeo\, and TV Dinner\, event costs are covered\, allowing 100% of ticket proceeds and pop-up sales to go to the DTES Women’s Centre! \n\n\n\nFeatured films\n\n\n\n\nSol – Dir. Hugh Saint-Jacques\n\n\n\nLittle Booms – Dir. Rachel Rose\n\n\n\nBarista in Hell – Dir. Joe Stilwell\n\n\n\nAnimals – Dir. Michael Makaroff\n\n\n\nWeird Lil Dick – Dir. Darcy Hennessey\n\n\n\nDinner with the Stranger – Dir. Rylan Gladson\n\n\n\nMunus – Dir. Ella Grace and Melrose Yan\n\n\n\nLate shift – Dir. Pamath Vinlaka\n\n\n\nLearning to Listen – Dir. Nicole Van Zutphen and Nathan Isings\n\n\n\nShe’s Nonbinary – Dir. Jess McLeod
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/learning-to-listen-roda-hoh-dah/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Community events
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SUMMARY:QENENIW̱ community volunteer day
DESCRIPTION:There are three opportunities in 2026 to lend a helping hand and restore a culturally important ecosystem on S\,DÁYES (Pender Islands).  \n\n\n\nLocated on the Tsawout First Nation’s reserve land\, QENENIW̱ (kwun-uh-new\, hear it) is a historic W̱SÁNEĆ village and reefnet site. At present\, this site has been heavily disturbed by invasive plant species\, such as daphne/spurge laurel\, which impact the survival of native plant species providing food and medicine.  \n\n\n\nThe PEPAKEṈ HÁUTW̱ Foundation’s QENENIW̱ restoration project brings youth\, community\, and local conservation organizations together to restore this culturally and ecologically significant place. The guidance and care of W̱SÁNEĆ cultural monitors ensures the restoration work is done in a respectful way in this sensitive archaeological area.  \n\n\n\n\n\nDates: June 12th\, July 24th\, and October 9thTime: 10 AM – 2 PM (with a lunch break)Location: QENENIW̱ (Hay Point\, South Pender Island). Park at the Poets Cove back gravel lot.Who: S\,DÁYES and Salish Sea communityWhat to bring: work or gardening gloves\, water\, lunch\, and baked goods/snacks to share if you are able. Extra gloves will be available.What to wear: sun protection\, long pants\, closed-toe shoes\, and weather-appropriate clothing. This event will occur rain or shine.RSVP: madelin [dot] emery [at] gmail [dot] comPoster (PDF) \n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers will work together to remove predominantly daphne/spurge laurel\, as well as Canada thistle and Scotch broom from the landscape. Volunteers will be provided with tools such as hand trowels\, spades\, and loppers to assist in removing the invasive plants. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in volunteering\, please RSVP at the listed email address. All volunteers are required to review the protocols for engagement before attending the community volunteer day. \n\n\n\nThe PEPAKEṈ HÁUTW̱ (“The Blossoming Place”) Foundation is a W̱SÁNEĆ-based non-profit organization that leads numerous restoration projects throughout the W̱SÁNEĆ homelands. These projects are centered around practicing land-based education and ecosystem restoration\, such that the importance of native ecosystems and the network of embedded relations can be shared. Through their work\, the PEPAKEṈ HÁUTW̱ Foundation hopes to inspire community members to take an ecological approach to return native plants across the W̱SÁNEĆ homelands. \n\n\n\nQENENIW̱ community volunteer days 2026Download
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/qeneniw-community-volunteer-day-106449/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Community events
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SUMMARY:QENENIW̱ community volunteer day
DESCRIPTION:There are three opportunities in 2026 to lend a helping hand and restore a culturally important ecosystem on S\,DÁYES (Pender Islands).  \n\n\n\nLocated on the Tsawout First Nation’s reserve land\, QENENIW̱ (kwun-uh-new\, hear it) is a historic W̱SÁNEĆ village and reefnet site. At present\, this site has been heavily disturbed by invasive plant species\, such as daphne/spurge laurel\, which impact the survival of native plant species providing food and medicine.  \n\n\n\nThe PEPAKEṈ HÁUTW̱ Foundation’s QENENIW̱ restoration project brings youth\, community\, and local conservation organizations together to restore this culturally and ecologically significant place. The guidance and care of W̱SÁNEĆ cultural monitors ensures the restoration work is done in a respectful way in this sensitive archaeological area.  \n\n\n\n\n\nDates: June 12th\, July 24th\, and October 9thTime: 10 AM – 2 PM (with a lunch break)Location: QENENIW̱ (Hay Point\, South Pender Island). Park at the Poets Cove back gravel lot.Who: S\,DÁYES and Salish Sea communityWhat to bring: work or gardening gloves\, water\, lunch\, and baked goods/snacks to share if you are able. Extra gloves will be available.What to wear: sun protection\, long pants\, closed-toe shoes\, and weather-appropriate clothing. This event will occur rain or shine.RSVP: madelin [dot] emery [at] gmail [dot] comPoster (PDF) \n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers will work together to remove predominantly daphne/spurge laurel\, as well as Canada thistle and Scotch broom from the landscape. Volunteers will be provided with tools such as hand trowels\, spades\, and loppers to assist in removing the invasive plants. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in volunteering\, please RSVP at the listed email address. All volunteers are required to review the protocols for engagement before attending the community volunteer day. \n\n\n\nThe PEPAKEṈ HÁUTW̱ (“The Blossoming Place”) Foundation is a W̱SÁNEĆ-based non-profit organization that leads numerous restoration projects throughout the W̱SÁNEĆ homelands. These projects are centered around practicing land-based education and ecosystem restoration\, such that the importance of native ecosystems and the network of embedded relations can be shared. Through their work\, the PEPAKEṈ HÁUTW̱ Foundation hopes to inspire community members to take an ecological approach to return native plants across the W̱SÁNEĆ homelands. \n\n\n\nQENENIW̱ community volunteer days 2026Download
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/qeneniw-community-volunteer-day-106439/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Community events
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SUMMARY:DRIFT with Impact: Floating with the Whales
DESCRIPTION:A special World Oceans Week floating sound meditation\n\n\n\nIn honour of World Oceans Week (May 30–June 8)\, join Ocean Networks Canada and Pilar Munoz for a special edition of DRIFT inspired by the sounds of our coast. \n\n\n\nFor this immersive floating sound meditation\, Ocean Networks Canada has generously provided authentic whale songs recorded in our coastal waters. The experience will open and close with several minutes of these powerful underwater vocalizations\, creating a moving frame for the journey\, while Pilar Munoz guides a restorative floating sound meditation with crystal alchemy bowls\, gongs\, and sacred instruments. \n\n\n\nGet your tickets\n\n\n\nAs you drift effortlessly in our warm\, peaceful pool\, sound waves move through both water and body\, inviting deep relaxation\, release\, and renewal. Supported by water and surrounded by soothing sound\, this is a chance to experience meditation in a uniquely immersive way. \n\n\n\nThis Oceans Week edition also gives back. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to Raincoast Conservation Foundation to support killer whale research and protection. \n\n\n\nKiller whales live in a world of sound. Their calls help maintain family bonds\, coordinate movement\, and sustain the cultures that support their survival. But increasing ocean noise is disrupting that vital communication. Your participation helps support research and conservation efforts to better protect these remarkable beings and the health of our coast. \n\n\n\nCome float\, listen\, and connect to the ocean in a new way. \n\n\n\nReconnect. Rebalance. Give Back.
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/drift-with-impact-106205/
LOCATION:The Parkside Hotel & Spa\, Victoria\, 810 Humboldt Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 5B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community events
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SUMMARY:From Water to Waves: Restoring Estuaries for Salmon (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:This virtual workshop will bring together experts to present the latest science and guidance to restore estuary connectivity and habitat for early life stage survival and Pacific salmon recovery. Through informational talks and case studies\, speakers will present technical design details from estuary projects\, provide the most current guidance on restoration techniques\, and share valuable lessons learned. Both morning and afternoon panel discussions will invite participants to raise questions and discuss this important topic. We hope you will join us! A detailed agenda will be available shortly. \n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n13:35-14:00 Dave Scott\, Raincoast Conservation Foundation\, UBC: Restoring connectivity and habitat for juvenile salmon in the Fraser River Estuary
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/webinar-restoring-estuaries-salmon/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Community events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240814T180000
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SUMMARY:Auston presents on biodiversity in cities for OurSquamish
DESCRIPTION:This walking tour will be a conversation about how cities can foster biodiversity in open spaces\, led by salmon biologist and urban planning enthusiast Auston Chhor. Using various spaces around Downtown Squamish as a backdrop\, we’ll discuss how changes to land use policies and community-led restoration efforts can help blur the line between urban and natural areas. \n\n\n\nMeet outside the Squamish Public Library at 6pm to join this event! \n\n\n\nLearn more
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/biodiversity-in-cities-oursquamish-94426/
LOCATION:Squamish Public Library\, 37907 2 Ave\, Squamish\, V5G1W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240807T110000
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SUMMARY:Adam Warner presents killer whale work
DESCRIPTION:Adam Warner\, Research Scientist at Raincoast\, will be giving a presentation about some of his recent genetics work on killer whales.  \n\n\n\nMore information coming soon!
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/adam-warner-killer-whale-94280/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Community events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240613T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240613T213000
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SUMMARY:2024 Land Awards Gala
DESCRIPTION:The Land Awards Gala is a night of camaraderie\, revelry\, and inspiration. Presented every two years by the Real Estate Foundation of BC (REFBC)\, the Gala brings people together to celebrate big ideas and bold leadership in sustainable\, equitable\, and socially just land use and real estate across BC. \n\n\n\nWatch for Kristen Walters and Alex Harris! Alex Harris contributed to a film called ĆELÁṈENs TŦE ṮEṮÁĆES that is up for an award. \n\n\n\nLearn more\n\nFinalists\n\n\n\nEmcee: Angela Sterritt Lu Algaxit Ts’im Xsblist\n\n\n\nAngela Sterritt is an award-winning investigative journalist and national bestselling author from the Wilp Wiik’aax of the Gitanmaax community within the Gitxsan Nation on her dad’s side and from Bell Island\, NL\, on her maternal side. Sterritt worked as a television\, radio\, and digital journalist at CBC for more than a decade. She hosted the award-winning CBC original podcast Land Back. Her book Unbroken (Greystone Books)\, a work that is part memoir and part investigation into the murders and disappearances of Indigenous women and girls\, became an instant national bestseller in 2023. Unbroken was a finalist for the Governor General’s Literary Award\, one of Canada’s oldest and most prestigious literary prizes. It was also a finalist for the Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for the best nonfiction book in Canada. \n\n\n\nPoet: ’Cúagilákv Jess Housty\n\n\n\n’Cúagilákv (Jess Housty) is a Haíɫzaqv parent\, writer\, and land-based educator from the community of Bella Bella\, BC. They live in their unceded ancestral homelands\, where they work in community building\, food sovereignty\, and leadership development. Housty is the author of a debut poetry collection\, Crushed Wild Mint (Nightwood Editions)\, and a collection of essays forthcoming from Magic Canoe Press.
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/2024-land-awards-gala/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Community events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240613T162000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240613T183000
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SUMMARY:Healthy Waters and Sam Scott at UBC
DESCRIPTION:“Collaborate & Connect” aims to introduce participants to diverse organizations in the water sector. Participants will move from one table to another to learn about opportunities\, jobs\, and future water challenges while the distinguished Water Partners introduce their organizations and how they are approaching water challenges. \n\n\n\nLearn more
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/healthy-waters-and-sam-scott-at-ubc/
LOCATION:Room #310\, Thea Koerner Lounge\, 6371 Crescent Rd\, Vancover\, BC\, V6T 1Z2
CATEGORIES:Community events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240608T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240608T143000
DTSTAMP:20240708T182827Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate World Ocean Day at the Fisheries and Oceans Canada\, Pacific Science Enterprise Centre
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate World Ocean Day at the Fisheries and Oceans Canada PACIFIC SCIENCE ENTERPRISE CENTRE: Join us for a facility tour\, science demonstrations\, and hands-on activities for the whole family!  \n\n\n\nSaturday\, June 8\, 2024 9:30 am – 2:30 pm(last tour begins at 2:00pm) \n\n\n\n4160 Marine Drive\, West Vancouver (Please use transit if possible\, parking will be limited) \n\n\n\nHealthy Waters\, and Tracker\, to be in attendance. \n\n\n\n2024 PSEC Open House Invitation\n\n\n\nPhoto by Alex Harris / Raincoast Conservation Foundation.
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/psec-open-house-world-oceans-day-91600/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Community events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240608T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240608T170000
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SUMMARY:World Ocean's Day
DESCRIPTION:World Ocean Day (acronym: WOD) is an international day that takes place annually on 8 June. The concept was originally proposed in 1992 by Canada’s International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD) and the Ocean Institute of Canada (OIC) at the Earth Summit – UN Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro\, Brazil. \nWikipedia article
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/world-oceans-day/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Community events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240607T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240607T210000
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SUMMARY:Pender Conservancy and POD present: Bright Extinction
DESCRIPTION:Pender Conservancy and POD Present: BRIGHT EXTINCTION📍 Community HallJoin us for an enlightening evening with Raincoast Conservation Scientists as they present their research on the decline of Southern Resident killer whales (SRKW).Misty MacDuffee\, Salmon Program DirectorShe will talk about – Salmon Management: How and where we fish plays a role in the decline of SRKW. More about Misty.Valeria Vergara\, Cetacean Conservation Research DirectorShe will talk about – Sound-Centred Species in Today’s Noisy Oceans: The challenges that sound-centred species like Killer Whales\, Humpbacks\, and Belugas face in their increasingly noisy environment. More about Valeria.Learn about the critical challenges facing our marine life and what can be done to help. Don’t miss this important event!
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/pender-conservancy-pod-bright-extinction-91587/
LOCATION:Pender Island Community Hall\, 4418 Bedwell Harbour Rd\, Pender Island\, BC\, V0N 2M1
CATEGORIES:Community events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240529T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240529T183000
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SUMMARY:Clean water\, healthy futures
DESCRIPTION:Orca Month 2024: From Orcas to Humans\n\n\n\nClean Water\, Healthy Futures \n\n\n\nOrca Month\, started by Orca Network\, was created to bring together researchers\, advocates and a growing community of orca lovers to raise awareness about the threats facing Southern Resident orcas. Now in its 18th year\, Orca Month has spread from Washington to Oregon and British Columbia and includes educational and celebratory events throughout the month of June.  \n\n\n\nThis year’s Orca Month theme is Clean Water\, Healthy Futures. Toxic pollution and contaminants in the environment are one of the three main threats facing orcas.  \n\n\n\nSouthern Residents in particular are susceptible to the impacts of toxics when combined with low prey availability. Join us for this special Orca Month opening webinar to hear from experts in the field who will provide an overview of common toxic substances and how they get into the water; how these toxic substances impact fish and killer whales; why people in low income and BIPOC communities experience disproportionate harm from these pollutants; and how we can take action to stop these pollutants from entering our waterways \n\n\n\nLearn more
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/clean-water-healthy-futures-92917/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Community events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240526T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240526T170000
DTSTAMP:20240708T182827Z
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SUMMARY:Community paddling and education day at False Creek
DESCRIPTION:False Creek Friends\, BCIT\, and other partners tabling with interactive displays about ocean science\n\n\n\ncoast salish cultural history walking tour led by Talaysay Tours\n\n\n\n“learn to paddle” event by Dragon boat BC\n\n\n\n\nCome on out with your friends and family and learn to dragon boat with us and explore Vancouver from the water! All equipment and a guide to help you learn to paddle is supplied. Sessions start at 1:00 PM\, 2:00 PM\, and 3:00 PM.  \n\n\n\nJoin Raincoast Conservation Foundation\, False Creek Friends\, and Talaysay Tours who will guide participants through the cultural Coast Salish history of the area\, enjoy community science activities with water scientists\, and see exhibits celebrating False Creek’s beauty. Benefitting False Creek Friends. \n\n\n\nLearn more\n\nLearn more
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/community-paddling-education-day-91593/
LOCATION:Creekside Community Centre\, Creekside Community Centre\, 1 Athletes Way\, Vancouver\, V5Y 0B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240419T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240419T183000
DTSTAMP:20240708T182823Z
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SUMMARY:Public forum: The global problem of plastic waste
DESCRIPTION:Peter Ross will join this public forum at the Harbour Centre at SFU. \n\n\n\nThe Department of Political Science is delighted to invite you to our upcoming event ‘The Global Problem of Plastic Waste’ on Friday\, April 19th\, featuring speakers from University of Cambridge\, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)\, SFU\, University of Surrey (UK)\, University of Victoria\, the Raincoast Healthy Waters Program\, E5 Solutions Consulting and Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy. \n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\nModerator\, Andy Hira- “Introduction to the Forum- the Global Problem of Plastic Waste”\n\n\n\nBob Paul\, E5 Solutions Consulting\n\n\n\nClair Lloyd\, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy\, B.C. Government\n\n\n\nCurie Park\, University of Cambridge\n\n\n\nHenrique Pacini\, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)\n\n\n\nMark McLaughlin and Rita Steele\, SFU\n\n\n\nPeter Ross\, Raincoast Healthy Waters Programme\n\n\n\nRishi Gupta\, University of Victoria\n\n\n\nRosalind Malcolm\, University of Surrey\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Coffee and light refreshments will be served. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers \n\n\n\nAndy Hira is the Chair and a Professor of Political Science at Simon Fraser University. He is also the Director of the Clean Energy Research Group\, which produces policy papers and consults with local community groups around climate change and sustainability. \n\n\n\nBob Paul is the Executive Director of E5 Solutions consulting firm. The firm is focused on ways to promote circular economies through industrial symbiosis. Bob brings 30 years of knowledge and expertise in environmental policy and programs. He is an expert in extended producer responsibility (EPR) policy and program design and implementation\, lifecycle-thinking (cradle to cradle product stewardship) including navigating regulatory compliance matters for his clients. He is currently working with Caribbean states on the issue of plastic waste. Bob is also the head of the international society for industrial ecology\, run through U. of Victoria. \n\n\n\nCurie Park is a Research Associate for industrial sustainability at the Institute for Manufacturing at the University of Cambridge. She has a Ph.D. from the Centre for Competitive Creative Design in Cranfield U. Dr. Park also serves as an adjunct professor at Korea U. Graduate School; the Asian Institute of Technology; and the School of Design in Dankook U.\, all in S. Korea. She previously worked as an entrepreneur in the clothing industry. Her focus is on industrial sustainability\, with experience in the textile and forestry industries. She heads up the SMEP plastic waste project in Nepal\, after completing several plastic waste business research projects in Thailand and the UK. \n\n\n\nHenrique Pacini is a PhD economist from KTH Sweden. He works at the UN Conference on Trade and Development as an economist and programme lead. His current portfolio focuses on the circular economy\, including managing UNCTAD’s part of the SMEP programme. \n\n\n\nMark McLaughlin\, a chartered accountant by profession\, is more than just numbers; he’s a community builder\, a sustainability advocate\, and occasionally fearless. Passionate about inspiring students to embrace entrepreneurship and social responsibility\, he encourages them to dream big and make a positive impact. \n\n\n\nAt SFU\, Mark oversees the various commercial units across campuses in Burnaby\, Vancouver\, and Surrey focusing on the student experience and campus vibrancy. He played a pivotal role in SFU achieving its Fair Trade Campus designation in 2012 and becoming Canada’s first and only Gold Fair Trade Campus in 2020. Additionally\, Mark leads SFU’s Re-Use for Good initiative\, aimed at reducing and eliminating single-use plastics within the university. \n\n\n\nAs the founding chair of SFU’s Sustainable Mobility Advisory Committee (SMAC)\, Mark addressed challenges related to active transportation and mobility\, furthering SFU’s commitment to sustainability. His dedication has earned him numerous awards\, recognizing his exemplary leadership in promoting environmental stewardship\, social justice and volunteerism. \n\n\n\nPeter Ross is Senior Scientist and Director of the new Raincoast Healthy Waters program. Dr. Ross is an internationally recognized ocean pollution expert\, having published over 160 scientific articles and book chapters on pollutants of concern\, and impacts on fish\, seals and whales. He has studied a variety of contaminants of concern in the Pacific\, Arctic and Atlantic Oceans\, as well as freshwater environments. Dr. Ross is an Adjunct Professor at UBC Department of Earth\, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences\, and at the UVic School for Environmental Studies. He has conducted research on contaminants in BC for over 25 years\, in government\, university and NGO sectors. He has published over 160 scientific articles and book chapters on the fate and effects of a variety of pollutants of concern in the Pacific\, Arctic and Atlantic Oceans. He has dedicated a career to conducting research in support of policy\, education and best practices\, and has advised the Government of Canada\, G7\, OECD and other organizations\, as well as municipal and regional authorities in British Columbia. He values his ongoing work on safe traditional aquatic foods for Indigenous communities. \n\n\n\nRishi Gupta is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Victoria. He has previously served as the special advisor to the Dean: Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). He is currently the director of the Center for Advanced Materials and Related Technology (CAMTEC). He leads the Facility for Innovative Materials and Infrastructure Monitoring (FIMIM) at UVic. His current research is focused on smart self healing cement-based composites containing supplementary cementitious materials and fiber reinforcement. His areas of interest include development of sustainable construction technologies\, structural health monitoring\, and non-destructive evaluation of infrastructure. His industry experience includes working as the Director of Research of Octaform Systems Inc in Vancouver. \n\n\n\nRita Steele was the founding chair of the Circular Economy Working Group at SFU from 2021-2022\, supported the team that spearheaded the plastic bottle ban at SFU\, co-launched SFU’s Recyclopedia\, and continues to work on waste reduction efforts through SFU’s Strategic Sustainability Plan. Rita is also an instructor with SFU Continuing Studies’ new Climate Action \n\n\n\nCertificate Program–launched to support professionals to enhance their climate change skills and knowledge. \n\n\n\nRita’s extensive community work includes championing youth climate policy engagement with the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers\, contributing to the creation of Vancouver’s Climate Justice Charter\, and recently launching an online network for BIPOC sustainability professionals. \n\n\n\nRosland Malcolm is Professor of Law and a barrister at the School of Law and Director of the Environmental Regulatory Research Group\, both based at the University of Surrey\, UK\, as well as co-Director of the Governing Plastics Network. She is an environmental lawyer specialising in ways that law can be used to protect the environment by looking at the whole governance frameworks for environmental law including not just the legislation but policy\, implementation\, enforcement and compliance as well as the impact of property rights. Recently she has been working on the ‘wicked problem’ of the polluting waste from plastics and how a stock-centred economy might help to stop the problem of waste. Rosalind has published widely (including monographs\, co-authored books\, and in peer-reviewed journals\, including\, the Journal of Environmental Law\, European Energy and Environmental Law Review\, Resources) and been involved in the guest editing of a number of journals\, including Journal of Cleaner Production\, the Journal of Property\, Planning and Environmental Law\, and Social Sciences.
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/public-forum-global-plastic-waste-92167/
LOCATION:SFU Harbour Centre\, 515 West Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 5K3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240405T170000
DTSTAMP:20240708T182828Z
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SUMMARY:Peter Ross at Gear Up Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Peter Ross\, Senior Scientist and Healthy Waters Program Director\, Raincoast Conservation Foundation on contaminants present in killer whales in the Salish Sea. \n\n\n\nCome join The Whale Museum’s Gear Up Workshop this spring virtually through Zoom! This workshop’s theme will be: Toxins in killer whales and other local marine life: Emerging and legacy issues. \n\n\n\nPresenters include: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Dawn P. Noren\, Research Fishery Biologist\, NOAA\n\n\n\nGreg Merrill Jr.\, Graduate Student\, Duke University \n\n\n\nDr. Anaïs Remili\, Postdoctoral Researcher\, McGill University\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaitlin Anne Lawrence & Garrett M. Foster\, Graduate Students\, WSU \n\n\n\nPuget Soundkeeper Staff\n\n\n\n• Jenée Colton\, Supervisor of Toxicology and Contaminant Assessment Unit\, King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks \n\n\n\n\nLearn more and register
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/peter-ross-gear-up-91577/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Community events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240328T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240328T233000
DTSTAMP:20240708T182839Z
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SUMMARY:Auston presents at Wildlife Weeks at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
DESCRIPTION:Auston\, Kristen and Chavon collect scales\, otoliths\, fin clip samples\, and measurements from a spawned-out Chinook carcass. Photo by Sherry Miller.\n\n\n\nAuston Chor does a family friendly “walk and talk” about salmon conservation and science.  \n\n\n\nDive into the fascinating world of salmon with the Raincoast Conservation Foundation. Walk down to Lynn Creek as we talk about what makes the perfect home for salmon and how we can all help keep their habitats safe and healthy. Learn about their intricate life cycle\, discover what it’s like to be a salmon biologist\, and explore the challenges our salmon face.  \n\n\n\nWildlife Weeks: Get inspired\, get educated\, get involved! Learn about the rich biodiversity of our planet from the experts who care for wildlife. \n\n\n\nLearn more and register
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/auston-wildlife-weeks-88606/
LOCATION:Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre\, 3663 Park Rd\, North Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V7J 3G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240313T135500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240313T140500
DTSTAMP:20240708T182830Z
CREATED:20240304T205736Z
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SUMMARY:Auston Chhor presents at Environmental Flows Conference
DESCRIPTION:Auston Chhor will be presenting on his Nicola water project: Examining flows\, water temperatures\, and water licencing in the Nicola watershed under the Water Sustainability Act. \n\n\n\n\n“Be a part of this critically important conversation and help chart the future of water management.”
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/auston-chhor-presents-at-environmental-flows-conference-91377/
LOCATION:Coast Capri Hotel\, Coast Capri Hotel\, 1171 Harvey Ave\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 6E8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Environmental Flows Conference":MAILTO:info@environmentalflows2024.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240312T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240315T210000
DTSTAMP:20240708T182830Z
CREATED:20240304T204159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T182830Z
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SUMMARY:Raincoasters attend Environmental Flows Conference
DESCRIPTION:Photo by Yuri Chufour.\n\n\n\n\n\nKristen Walters and Auston Chhor will be attending the Environment Flows Conference in Kelowna! Watch out for for both Kristen and Auston from March 12 to March 15. Auston will also be presenting on March 13. \n\n\n\nKristen on Twitter/X\n\nAuston on Twitter/X\n\n\n\n\n“We are in a time of great change in water management in B.C. and across Canada\, as governments move forward with reconciliation\, and bring policies into line with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The upcoming Environmental Flows Conference\, held March 13 – 15\, 2024 in Kelowna\, is a rare opportunity to get an insider’s view of how these changes are evolving\, and what they mean for all water users.“ \n\n\n\n\nLearn more
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/raincoasters-attend-environmental-flows-conference-91367/
LOCATION:Coast Capri Hotel\, Coast Capri Hotel\, 1171 Harvey Ave\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 6E8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Environmental Flows Conference":MAILTO:info@environmentalflows2024.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240228T100000
DTSTAMP:20240708T182833Z
CREATED:20240226T235427Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Planet vs. Microfibers: Fashion’s Gigantic Little Problem
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, we look at the remarkable work of scientists who have traced the pervasiveness of microfibers at the farthest edges of the globe\, who are guiding governments in confronting this crisis and who are\, through invention\, designing a new path for the sake of the planet. \nCo-convened by EARTHDAY.ORG in collaboration with the United Nations Fashion and Lifestyle Network and the Fashion Impact Fund\, this webinar is aligned with EARTHDAY.ORG’s 2024 theme\, Planet vs. Plastics. \n \nPeter Ross will be joined by Krystle Moody Wood from Materevolve and others. \nLearn more about our Fashion for the Earth campaign: https://www.earthday.org/campaign/sustainable-fashion/
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/webinar-planet-vs-microfibers-fashions-gigantic-little-problem-91223/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Community events
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