Events

« October 16, 2008 - November 15, 2008 »

10 / 16 Learning Democracy by Doing: Alternative Practices in Citizenship Learning and Participatory Democracy Start: 09:00 Start: 2008-10-16 09:00 End: 2008-10-18 17:00 Transformative Learning Centre Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto 252 Bloor St. West, Toronto, Canada. This international conference will bring together researchers and practitioners interested in the theoretical and practical intersections between social action learning and participatory democracy, and their contribution to nurturing an enlightened and active citizenship. Conference website: http://tlc.oise.utoronto.ca/tlc2008/info.html Send to a Friend more info Surrey Board of Trade Business Luncheon: Extreme Events: Adapting Infrastructure to Climate Change Start: 11:30 End: 14:00 ACT partners with the Surrey Board of Trade on a business luncheon featuring a four-person expert panel discussing threats to infrastructure posed by climate change, current standards, and possible responses. Members of the public, senior industry leaders, local development and real estate decision-makers will have the opportunity to attend and ask questions following the presentations. Send to a Friend more info Public Dialogue: Extreme Events: Adapting Infrastructure to Climate Change Start: 15:00 End: 17:00 ACT presents a free public dialogue from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at SFU Surrey, featuring presentations on the impact of climate change on infrastructure and development and possible responses. Send to a Friend more info
10 / 17 Learning Democracy by Doing: Alternative Practices in Citizenship Learning and Participatory Democracy (all day) Start: 2008-10-16 09:00 End: 2008-10-18 17:00 Transformative Learning Centre Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto 252 Bloor St. West, Toronto, Canada. This international conference will bring together researchers and practitioners interested in the theoretical and practical intersections between social action learning and participatory democracy, and their contribution to nurturing an enlightened and active citizenship. Conference website: http://tlc.oise.utoronto.ca/tlc2008/info.html Send to a Friend more info
10 / 18 Learning Democracy by Doing: Alternative Practices in Citizenship Learning and Participatory Democracy End: 17:00 Start: 2008-10-16 09:00 End: 2008-10-18 17:00 Transformative Learning Centre Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto 252 Bloor St. West, Toronto, Canada. This international conference will bring together researchers and practitioners interested in the theoretical and practical intersections between social action learning and participatory democracy, and their contribution to nurturing an enlightened and active citizenship. Conference website: http://tlc.oise.utoronto.ca/tlc2008/info.html Send to a Friend more info
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10 / 23 FAIR CHANGE: Fair Trade & Climate Change in the Kootenays Start: 18:00 Start: 2008-10-23 18:00 End: 2008-10-26 18:00 FAIR CHANGE: FAIR TRADE & CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE KOOTENAYS Send to a Friend more info
10 / 24 FAIR CHANGE: Fair Trade & Climate Change in the Kootenays (all day) Start: 2008-10-23 18:00 End: 2008-10-26 18:00 FAIR CHANGE: FAIR TRADE & CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE KOOTENAYS Send to a Friend more info Inspiring Sustainability in BC Schools Conference Start: 08:00 End: 15:15 Enabling Student Learning, Leadership and Action EEPSA invites you to a K-12 Teachers Conference featuring many local partners, programs, places, tools and student success stories to support and inspire teaching and learning in your classroom! When: October 24, 2008 8am - 3:15pm Where: Science World at TELUS World of Science, Vancouver, B.C. Send to a Friend more info Professional Development for Teachers - Fair Change: Teaching for a Sustainable Future Start: 09:00 End: 16:00 Professional Development for Teachers Workshop Friday, October 24th 9am - 4pm Mt. Baker Secondary School 1410 Baker Street, Cranbrook Click here for more detailed information. Workshops: Climate Change as an Opportunity to Rethink and Redesign (with Dr. Liza Ireland) Send to a Friend more info
10 / 25 FAIR CHANGE: Fair Trade & Climate Change in the Kootenays (all day) Start: 2008-10-23 18:00 End: 2008-10-26 18:00 FAIR CHANGE: FAIR TRADE & CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE KOOTENAYS Send to a Friend more info Kelowna! How Green Is Your Vote Start: 14:00 End: 16:00 BCSEA Okanagan Chapter presents "Kelowna! How Green is Your Vote?" Okanagan College, Kelowna Campus, Room S104 (The Lecture Theatre), Kelowna BC Are you concerned about the future of your city? Are you concerned about the rate of development in the City of Kelowna? Come out on to hear Kelowna city mayoral and council candidates speak on sustainable development, transportation, and food supply issues within Kelowna. Send to a Friend more info
10 / 26 FAIR CHANGE: Fair Trade & Climate Change in the Kootenays End: 18:00 Start: 2008-10-23 18:00 End: 2008-10-26 18:00 FAIR CHANGE: FAIR TRADE & CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE KOOTENAYS Send to a Friend more info
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10 / 29 Evergreen Fall Workshop Series - Dream Big, Plan Well: Elements of Design Start: 15:30 End: 17:00 Evergreen Fall Workshop Series Join us to discover the benefits of green school grounds, be inspired by other school greening projects and learn how to get started at your school. These interactive workshops are perfect for teachers, parents, students, administrators and other members of the greening team. Healthy snacks will be provided. Send to a Friend more info
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11 / 1 Laura Krohn - Guest Expert on LiveSmart BC Start: 14:00 End: 16:00 What: A discussion about LiveSmartBC, which is a new incentive program for homeowners to upgrade their homes. Learn how you can receive $12,325 for upgrades. Send to a Friend more info
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11 / 3 Step Up Youth Nights Start: 17:30 End: 19:30 Check Your Head will be hosting a killer event this coming Monday Nov 3rd from 5:30-7:30pm: Silk Screening Continues! Send to a Friend more info
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11 / 5 Evergreen Fall Workshop Series - Native Species: Selection and Maintenance Start: 15:30 End: 17:00 Evergreen Fall Workshop Series Join us to discover the benefits of green school grounds, be inspired by other school greening projects and learn how to get started at your school. These interactive workshops are perfect for teachers, parents, students, administrators and other members of the greening team. Healthy snacks will be provided. Send to a Friend more info
11 / 6 Opportunities in the Green Economy: A Dialogue for Youth Start: 00:00 The Province of British Columbia’s Climate Action Secretariat is pleased to announce: Send to a Friend more info
11 / 7 goBEYOND Training Summit Start: 09:00 End: 16:00 Join goBEYOND Trainers and Staff on Friday, November 7th for a one day training session at Kwantlen's Richmond Campus. Learn critical organizing skills like building capacity for your student group, facilitation techniques, and strategic planning. This is also a great opportunity to meet with student leaders from campuses across the province, and to build skills in your student group. Send to a Friend more info
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11 / 9 2008 Leadership Clinic: Optimizing the action component of your environmental education program - Kananaskis, Alberta Start: 09:00 Start: 2008-11-09 09:00 End: 2008-11-13 17:00 The Alberta Council for Environmental Education (ACEE) is delighted to introduce Alberta‘s first-ever Leadership Clinic, a transformative learning opportunity open to all groups that deliver environmental education in Alberta. The clinic is designed to help your team improve your delivery of environmental education, and optimize the action component of your program. The 2008 Leadership Clinic: Optimizing the action component of your environmental education program Sunday November 9 to Thursday November 13th, 2008 Kananaskis, Alberta Send to a Friend more info
11 / 10 2008 Leadership Clinic: Optimizing the action component of your environmental education program - Kananaskis, Alberta (all day) Start: 2008-11-09 09:00 End: 2008-11-13 17:00 The Alberta Council for Environmental Education (ACEE) is delighted to introduce Alberta‘s first-ever Leadership Clinic, a transformative learning opportunity open to all groups that deliver environmental education in Alberta. The clinic is designed to help your team improve your delivery of environmental education, and optimize the action component of your program. The 2008 Leadership Clinic: Optimizing the action component of your environmental education program Sunday November 9 to Thursday November 13th, 2008 Kananaskis, Alberta Send to a Friend more info
11 / 11 2008 Leadership Clinic: Optimizing the action component of your environmental education program - Kananaskis, Alberta (all day) Start: 2008-11-09 09:00 End: 2008-11-13 17:00 The Alberta Council for Environmental Education (ACEE) is delighted to introduce Alberta‘s first-ever Leadership Clinic, a transformative learning opportunity open to all groups that deliver environmental education in Alberta. The clinic is designed to help your team improve your delivery of environmental education, and optimize the action component of your program. The 2008 Leadership Clinic: Optimizing the action component of your environmental education program Sunday November 9 to Thursday November 13th, 2008 Kananaskis, Alberta Send to a Friend more info
11 / 12 2008 Leadership Clinic: Optimizing the action component of your environmental education program - Kananaskis, Alberta (all day) Start: 2008-11-09 09:00 End: 2008-11-13 17:00 The Alberta Council for Environmental Education (ACEE) is delighted to introduce Alberta‘s first-ever Leadership Clinic, a transformative learning opportunity open to all groups that deliver environmental education in Alberta. The clinic is designed to help your team improve your delivery of environmental education, and optimize the action component of your program. The 2008 Leadership Clinic: Optimizing the action component of your environmental education program Sunday November 9 to Thursday November 13th, 2008 Kananaskis, Alberta Send to a Friend more info Using Community Service-Learning to foster learning about place and communities Start: 14:00 End: 15:15 Location: UBC Point Grey Campus, TAG Resource Room, Irving K.Barber Learning Centre, 1961 East Mall Please register: http://www.tag.ubc.ca/programs/series-detail.php?series_id=306 Send to a Friend more info
11 / 13 2008 Leadership Clinic: Optimizing the action component of your environmental education program - Kananaskis, Alberta End: 17:00 Start: 2008-11-09 09:00 End: 2008-11-13 17:00 The Alberta Council for Environmental Education (ACEE) is delighted to introduce Alberta‘s first-ever Leadership Clinic, a transformative learning opportunity open to all groups that deliver environmental education in Alberta. The clinic is designed to help your team improve your delivery of environmental education, and optimize the action component of your program. The 2008 Leadership Clinic: Optimizing the action component of your environmental education program Sunday November 9 to Thursday November 13th, 2008 Kananaskis, Alberta Send to a Friend more info
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11 / 15 Imagining a Sustainable Future Start: 09:00 End: 17:00 What: Imagining a Sustainable Future When: November 15, 2008 Where: UBC Point Grey Campus, Continuing Studies Building, 2121 West Mall Every day there is something in the media about "sustainability", but do we really understand what sustainability is, how it relates to other major issues, and what it means to us on a personal level as concerned citizens? Send to a Friend more info