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Wilson Creek Update: More Arrests as Injunction is Enforced
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- Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders
- Category: News News
- Published: 03 December 2012 03 December 2012
RCMP moved to enforce the injunction by a Vernon judge against Wilson Creek logging protesters on Monday, December 3. 25 people were arrested, including elder Barbara Higgins. Some people reportedly ran into the forest.Protesters were told by RCMP that they would be released if they promised not to return to the forest. Meanwhile a peaceful protest is being called for Tuesday at 10 am at the Sechelt Mayor's office.
Wilson Creek Update: shíshálh Elders File Trespass Notice on SCCF/Camp Reopens
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- Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders
- Category: News News
- Published: 29 November 2012 29 November 2012
Elders of the shíshálh Nation filed a trespass notice on the Sunshine Coast Community Forest with the RCMP detachment in Sechelt on Thursday, November 28. shíshálh Elders Xwu’p’a’lich (Barbara Higgins) and Mus-swiya (Jamie Dixon) signed the notice.
Green Drinks, World Cafe Upcoming Events For One Straw
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- Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders
- Category: Latest Latest
- Published: 29 November 2012 29 November 2012
Hey all you lovely people!
It's been a long time since I've had the pleasure of sending out one of these Food Action e-newsletters ... it's so nice to correspond with y'all again :)
I'm writing to let you know about a couple things: an exciting event we have coming up this Thursday, and to let you know about a recent change in our program.
Our hardworking and dedicated Food Systems Network Coordinator, David Steele, is unfortunately leaving the position due to a health concern, but we are so grateful to have had the benefit of his enthusiasm, fresh perspective, and serious commitment to a resilient and food sovereign Sunshine Coast. He did an excellent job of integrating himself quickly into this dynamic and challenging position, and contributed a great deal of wisdom, experience, and lots of hard work which has positively effected our programs and outreach.
Thank you so much David, and we wish you the best in your future endeavours!
We will be soon posting the job description for this position with more details on how to apply, so if you're passionate about the future of our community and have some skills in event organizing, food systems, and community engagement, please consider preparing your resume and keep your eye out for the job posting (coming soon!).
In the interim, Chris Hergesheimer, our One Straw president will be receiving any This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. emails. Please feel free to contact him if you have any food / sustainability related news to share, or if you'd like to get involved in any of our events / programs.
And now for something exciting ...
I'd like to invite you all to come out this Thursday, Nov. 29th to our special Green Drinks event:
A World Café style exploration of our local food system and how our community can work together to move forward to a sustainable food future!
If you haven't heard of Green Drinks before, it's a monthly social for folks who are interested in all things Green ... environment, food, transportation, ecology, eco-nomics and more. One Straw and the Art Farm co-sponsor, with the help of some amazing community volunteers. It's always held on the last Thursday of the month from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Check out the facebook page, and please do come out for some fun & intelligent conversation ... bring a friend, and kids are welcome too!
If you haven't heard of World Café before, it's basically an interesting way to have a group conversation around questions that matter to our community ... it's creative, fun, and is a novel technique to share ideas with each other when there are many people involved. Here are a couple of links if you'd like to know more:
This Café conversation is a part of a larger process over the next year to increase our community engagement and find out what's working, what's not, and how we can increase our effectiveness in fulfilling our charter
If you're considering becoming a member of One Straw, this Thursday is a great time to do it as we'll draw for a FREE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP to any who sign up!
Well, it was nice to chat with you :), and I hope to see some of your shining faces out on Thursday.
Ciao for now,
Nadi
Director,
One Straw Society
ELF Report: Logging Commences on Wilson Creek Forest
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- Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders
- Category: News News
- Published: 28 November 2012 28 November 2012
After appeals to the Sunshine Coast Community Forest (SCCF) and the Sechelt Mayor and Council, Elphinstone Logging Focus (ELF)and other community members and organizations gathered for a peaceful protest to stop the logging of the Wilson Creek Forest on Wednesday, November 28.
“The Pipedreams Project”, Ben West and Sven Biggs Headline Green Film Series for November 26
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- Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders
- Category: News News
- Published: 19 November 2012 19 November 2012
The final film in the fall Green Film Series is a very timely one considering the proposed Enbridge pipeline and super tankers on the BC coast. “The Pipedreams Project” will be shown on November 26 at the Gibsons Heritage Playhouse at 7:30 pm. This film follows three young people on an extraordinary journey: kayaking from Kitimat to Vancouver to express their concern for the coast we all love in the face of the risk presented by the pipeline and oil tankers.
Final Cohen Report Says DFO Should Quit Salmon Farm Promotion
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- Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders
- Category: News News
- Published: 01 November 2012 01 November 2012
Justice Bruce Cohen just released his Final Report on his 3-year, $26 million commission into the 17-year decline of the Fraser Sockeye.
I want to share Cohen's incredibly strong wording within the confines of his mandate, which was specific to the Fraser sockeye. Clearly, however, Fraser sockeye are not different from other salmon in their vulernability to the array of farm salmon pathogens.
Permaculture Design Course
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- Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders
- Category: Latest Latest
- Published: 26 October 2012 26 October 2012
Permaculture looks to how nature is designed and how traditional and modern peoples have sustainably designed their lives, homes and communities in light of a regenerative relationship to the natural world.
Join a local low-cost and flexible Permaculture Design Course to become a more conscious planetary citizen and add a green certification to your resume and portfolio.
Payment plans and discounts are available for local organic farmers and actionaries.
contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details
www.gaiacraft.com
Davis Bay October 24th Defend Our Coast Demo Biggest in BC!
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- Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders
- Category: News News
- Published: 26 October 2012 26 October 2012
The Defend Our Coast Rally in Davis Bay was the largest of the 65 actions around BC on October 24th reported Jef Keighley of Alliance 4 Democracy. " I was told that some were surprised to hear that our little community was Number 1! I said 'I wasn't. We do things with style on the Coast!' Congratulations to all who helped spread the word and participated in what was a great event." [watch the video]
Council Votes No Waterfront Development for Gospel Rock
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- Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders
- Category: News News
- Published: 17 October 2012 17 October 2012
At the regular meeting of Gibsons Town Council on Tuesday, October 16, Mayor Rowe and all four councillors unanimously agreed to an amendment to the Gospel Rock Neighourhood Plan (GRNP) which will disallow any waterfront development, and change the designation of the waterfront to "greenspace".