Sorry for the lateness of this Newsletter to those that noticed, it's
been over a month since I've said hi in this format.
I assure you the lag is not for lack of interesting things happening. Far from
it, there are monumental things afoot everywhere and it surely is exciting
times. However, this month I keep trying to write this newsletter and keep
having to stop because, well for many reasons.
One thing's for sure - I very much miss my column in the Chief. Those were
the days when everything I knew was public knowledge and when I saw something
wrong I could simply rant, "just what the hell is going on?!" And create
debate.
Now however things are certainly different. I still have more than my share of
"what the hell," questions, but now I'm kind of left to my own to figure
out how to best reach the desired solution. Even with simple things, who and
what you ask can drastically change the playing field come time for the public
debate. And sometimes things aren't even debated. Often things just happen by
following the process that either existed or one we created.
The next Squamish CAN meeting will take place next Monday, May 31st, 7pm at the Squamish Arts Council building on Cleveland Avenue (across from August Jack Motor Inn).
At this meeting, we will be taking a good look at Squamish CAN’s past and future growth, and the group’s standing in the community. As well, group reports promise to be juicy, with very successful projects completed or making good progress during the past few weeks, for instance;
Water – At Council for the first time! Great work with the ‘Trust the Tap’ campaign; CAN urges ban on bottled water.
Food – Excellent events and movie nights by the Food group this month, inc. Grow your own dinner.
Energy – Fast progress made on the Waldorf school demo project, where we will soon be installing a solar thermal water heater.
Waste – Another potentially hazardous item finds a solution away from the landfill; Save money - Go green.
Transportation – ‘On the bus with Squamish CAN’ is now 6 months old; many transit leaders have been created and a lot of awareness has been spread.
Education – After a very successful collaborative effort during Earth Day (read about it here), what is the next big event in the works? You’ll have to wait!
We will also be laying out a very exciting calendar of events for the summer – everybody’s welcome to be part of it!
And if you can’t make it next week but want to find out what we’re up to, send us an email at
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or check www.squamishcan.net for upcoming meetings and events.
Ana Santos, Coordinator
Tel. 604.892.0305
www.squamishcan.net
movie nights are back with a two-part series dedicated to FOOD: What’s on your plate?
Next Monday, May 17th , 7pm at the Squamish Adventure Centre
WHAT’S ON YOUR PLATE? Part II: A Farm for the Future
Talk about fatty foods – everything we eat is dripping in oil! Inevitably, an energy crisis would force a revolution in farming. It would affect what we put on our plate and where it comes from, and it would even raise the alarming question of whether there would be enough to keep us fed.
The result is, our farmers are hungry for change and crazily busy making their farms fit for the future. Come and see what they look like and learn how, when it comes to changing the world, every bite counts! (And to prove the point, we’ll provide some light, organic snacks ;-)
Special guests include local farmers from Rojo Pez Ranch and Squamish Farmers Market manager Carolyn Morris.
Pass the message on; your friends shouldn’t miss out on this one – it's free, it’s inspiring, it’s entertaining… and we will learn lots!
Help Ethical Expeditions protect the majestic Wehea Forest in Borneo. This 38,000 ha rainforest is one of the last remaining lowland forests in Kalimantan, Borneo and is currently protected using the traditional laws of the Wehea Dayak. This community is working tirelessly to protect this forest yet the long-term viability of this forest is not guaranteed. Help Ethical Expeditions support the Wehea Dayak in their struggle to protect their forest.
Our goal is to raise $15,000 by June 31st, which will go to support initiatives to help protect the Wehea Forest. You can read more about these initiatives here.
Ways you can help protect Wehea Forest:
Ethical Expeditions Website - Go directly to the website and donate using PayPal or by check.
Humanity Calls - Help Ethical Expeditions win a portion of $50,000 by voting or donating through the eBay tournament for the environment. It’s easy and free to vote and each donation made earns more votes.
Causes - Join the ‘Help Protect the Wehea Forest in Borneo’ Cause on Facebook.
Fund Raising Event - Organize a fund raising event at your school or in your community for the protection of Wehea Forest. Ethical Expeditions can help you organize this event and could even participate depending on location and timing.
Help Ethical Expeditions raise $15,000 by June 31st. Wehea Forest needs friends and your donation will help ensure the long-term protection of this forest.
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