Upcoming Events
Y2S Government Relations Workshop
Oct 2, 2021 (12:00 - 14:00)
Hosted by: Ethan
Ever wanted to learn how to write to you local MLA or government official so you can encourage action and change?? This is the workshop for you!
Immigration & Sustainability: Why It’s Important to Climate Change(Webinar)
Oct 13, 2021 (4:30 - 6:00) - (GMT -8:00) Pacific Time
Hosted by: Brittany MacLean
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were roughly 45 million immigrants in the United States, meaning that immigrants make up about 14 percent of the population. Nearly 90 million people—28 percent of the overall U.S. population—are immigrants or their U.S.-born children, according to the 2018 Current Population Survey and this number will only continue to increase over the next few...
Bon Voyage Leatherback Turtles, until we meet again next year!
Oct 14, 2021 (7:00) - (GMT -8:00) Pacific Time
Hosted by: Brittany MacLean
Leatherback turtles are a NOAA Species in the Spotlight and the Pacific population is critically endangered. Join us for a collaborative presentation to celebrate and learn about Pacific Leatherback sea turtles—one of the largest living reptiles in the world. It is during this time that Scott Benson is out on the west coast of the Pacific Ocean researching these enigmatic...
Y2S Fall bulb planting
Oct 19, 2021 (4:30 - 6:00) - (GMT -8:00) Pacific Time - Food Forest
Hosted by: Brittany MacLean
We are going to get our hands dirty at the food forest! We will be helping them do some plant some trees for their food forest to add some shaded area. The location of the garden is 2732 Horley Street.
Spots are currently filled but you can add your name to the waitlist :)
Indigenous Perspectives on Climate Action: A Four-Part Webinar Series
Oct 20, 2021 (4:00 - 5:30) - (GMT -8:00) Pacific Time
Hosted by: Brittany MacLean
Wednesday October 20th, 4pm: Community Solutions
With guest presenters:
Pansy Wright-Simms, a member of the Luutkudziiwus, a traditional “wilp,” or house group, of the Gitxsan Nation.
Leona Humchitt, Councillor, and Climate Action Coordinator, Heiltsuk Nation
The host, Guy Dauncey is a futurist who works to develop a positive vision of a sustainable future,...
Food Security and Sovereignty Webinar
Oct 21, 2021 (03:00 - 04:30) - (GMT -8:00) Pacific Time
Hosted by: Brittany MacLean
Hear from sector experts and advocates, Susanna Redekop from Local Food and Farms Coop on the contemporary landscape of food security and sovereignty within and outside of Canada. As different communities around the world experience disproportionate levels of food security, an insight in how to support these regions, and effective forms of advocacy will be a central focus of this discussion....
Y2S Cheakamus Centre Learning Journey
Oct 22, 2021 (08:00 - 17:00) - Cheakamus Outdoor Education Centre
Hosted by: Ethan
This month's learning journey is the Cheakamus Centre!
Cheakamus Centre engages a wide range of indigenous educational experiences rooted in Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) culture. A variety of indigenous cultural programs for students and adults are available to enhance the experience in Skwxwú7mesh territory. Guided by First Nations interpreters, learners will be immersed in traditional...
From Ideas to Action in partnership with TakingITGlobal's #RisingYouth program.
Oct 28, 2021 (3:00 - 4:30) - (GMT -8:00) Pacific Time
Hosted by: Brittany MacLean
With the knowledge and skills from previous sessions in this training series, youth are invited to an interactive grant writing workshop led by TakingITGlobal's #RisingYouth team to understand the funding available to young people across Canada, and to begin to develop the skills and proposals to launch local initiatives. Youth will have the opportunity to brainstorm and put down on paper...
