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Gibsons Recycling Depot in Top Five for Small Business Awards

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: News News; Published: 31 January 2013 31 January 2013

Gibsons Recycling Depot was named in the top five best small businesses in BC as part of the Successful You Awards Contest, announced Small Business BC.

Survey Time

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: Latest Latest; Published: 29 January 2013 29 January 2013

Happy 2013 to you all!

Well, it's that time of year again where we ever so humbly ask for your help in the form of some simple feedback on our programs and events.

Message to Harper Conservatives Goes Out Nationwide on Jan 28

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: News News; Published: 23 January 2013 23 January 2013

A new nation-wide organization Common Causes has formed a coalition with the Idle No More movement and over 80 other organizations as a new national peoples’ network uniting communities, labour, environmental and social justice groups. The organization will launch on Monday, January 28 with coordinated protests across Canada.

shíshálh Nation is Idle No More

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: News News; Published: 04 January 2013 04 January 2013

The shíshálh Nation gathered with obvious pride and strength on Friday, January 4 in their first Idle No More protest. There was a lot of support from the entire community of the Sunshine Coast. An estimated 450-500 people of all ages attended the rally.

Emotions ran high along with the drums and singing as people gathered at the Band office. The crowd followed the drummers and young “Bow and Arrows” men along the highway to the Band land at Tsain Ko Centre where there was a sacred fire aflame.

Band member Robert Joe told the crowd that “the fire is to call upon the ancestors to be with us today” and he thanked everyone,elders and young people' “for being here and doing our job,”. He said that

” Bill C-45 would give the government free reign to take our fresh water and resources and we cannot let that happen”.

Hereditary Chief Calvin Craigan told the crowd that “we will continue the struggle until we have recognition and oppression is no longer”.

Chief Garry Feschuck said this was a grass-roots movement and the people had told Council this is what they wanted to do. “These omibus bills effect everyone, said the Chief. If Harper doesn't take some real action then this will just accelerate.”

Participants in the march expressed their feelings and reasons for being there:

Darius of the Kitselas Band: “I am here because of Bill C-45 and the Enbridge pipeline which will cross our traditional territory that has some of the best rivers in the country”.

Radhika of the Metis - “I am moved by the dancing, singing and drumming. I come here to tell Mother Earth how sorry I am for what we have done to her. This is very moving today”.

Arlene Jeffries of the shíshálh Band - “ I am back home after 47 years gone. I am happy to be here today and say there is no place like home”.

Young “Bow and Arrow” Man - “We wear the red bandanas today to symbolize the Red Nation standing together as one, showing strength and solidarity”.

The Harper government has announced that the Prime Minister would meet with a delegation of First Nations Chiefs on January 11. Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence says she will join them but will continue her fast until the meeting.

There is discussion now among the Canada First Nations about a nation-wide one-day protest. This could possibly stop all commerce and trade across the nation. Meanwhile Idle No More continues rallies across the country and around the world.

shíshálh Nation is Idle No More

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: News News; Published: 04 January 2013 04 January 2013

Gospel Rock and Video Head Our Top Stories for 2012

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: News News; Published: 02 January 2013 02 January 2013

By far and away this year's most read story was the coverage of Sarama's video on Gospel Rock that was denied being shown as his statement during the public hearings. This story and video has received an amazing 15,000 hits since we posted it on October 10. GR video

FAN Seeking New Coordinator

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: Latest Latest; Published: 19 December 2012 19 December 2012

Holiday greetings to you!

You may remember that last time I wrote I mentioned that we are seeking applicants for our Food Systems Network Coordinator position. Some of you may be interested, or may know of someone who would be an excellent fit for the job. Please read on for the job description and details on how to apply, and feel free to pass this along to any interested parties.

“Occupy Love” and Director Velcrow Ripper Open Green Film Series for 2013

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: News News; Published: 18 December 2012 18 December 2012

The Green Film Series for 2013 will begin with a special showing of Occupy Love on Thursday, January 3 at the Gibsons Heritage Playhouse at 7:30 pm. The director Velcrow Ripper will be in attendance and will address the audience and answer questions. Ripper was raised on the Sunshine Coast and attended Elphinstone Secondary School in the 1980's.

Gibsons Recycling Depot Featured in MOE Announcement

Details: Written by News desk News desk; Category: News News; Published: 07 December 2012 07 December 2012

The Ministry of Environment has issued a press release announcing another round of funding to help organizations purchase and install Level 2 (240-volt) charging stations in various communities. Sunshine Coast's Gibsons Recycling Depot is featured as one of the small businesses installing chargers in their communities.