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Youth Environmental Network - BC E-NEWSLETTER
The Week of January 30th, 2006
Index
- HAPPENINGS
- SUBMIT!
- FUNDING and OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
- JOBS
- RESOURCES
**SPECIAL NOTE: If you have any news, events, announcements, job, volunteer or
funding opportunities that you would like to spread the word about, please send
us the info and well be sure to include it in the next edition of the YEN-BC
E-NEWSLETTER! Send your contributions to: bc-cb (at) yen-rej.org**
Visit the Youth Environmental Network (YEN) at http://www.yen-rej.org/!
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HAPPENINGS
TALK ON COP-11 UN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE
Vancouver City Hall, Strathcona Room
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Presented by Morag Carter (David Suzuki Foundation)
Morag Carter will give a presentation on the UN Climate Change negotiations in
Montreal, and the exciting new goals that some municipalities, states and
nations are pursuing to seriously reduce greenhouse gas emmissions in the next
50 years. Morag is the director of the Climate Change Program for the David
Suzuki Foundation.
The Oil We Eat: Local Food, The University and Climate Change
Did you know that 90% of the food on Victoria grocery store shelves is
imported from off-island? How does this constant flow of food transportation
impact climate change right in our own backyard? The UVic Sustainability
Project invites you to join us for a tasty local food dinner with speakers
from the university and non-profit communities exploring the relationship
between the food we eat and the landscape in which we learn.
Date: Saturday February 4th
Time: 7 - 9pm
Location: Solstice Café, 529 Pandora Ave.
Admission: Free!
Call 721-7355 or email: uvsp (at) uvic.ca for reservations
AN EVENING WITH DAVID SUZUKI
Thursday, February 23, 2006
Tickets: $60 (includes buffet dinner)
Fraserview Hall, 8240 Fraser Street, Vancouver, BC
Doors at 6PM
Dinner at 6:30PM
Ticket options (all include buffet Indian dinner):
Individual tickets: $60
Patron table: $1,000
Group table: $480
To purchase tickets, or to find out about patron recognition, please contact
Dianne Novlan at the CCPA, 604-801-5121 or ccpabc (at) policyalternatives.ca.
http://www.policyalternatives.ca
About David Suzuki
David Suzuki, Chair of the David Suzuki Foundation (http://www.davidsuzuki.org),
is an award-winning scientist, environmentalist and broadcaster. He is renowned
for his radio and television programs that explain the complexities of the
natural sciences in a compelling, easily understood way.
He is well known to millions as the host of the Canadian Broadcasting
Corporation's popular science television series, The Nature of Things, and the
creator of several other radio and television documentary programs.
An internationally respected geneticist, David was a full Professor at the
University of British Columbia in Vancouver from 1969 until his retirement in
2001. David has received numerous awards for his work, including a UNESCO prize
for science, a United Nations Environment Program medal and the Order of Canada.
David was born in Vancouver, BC in 1936. During World War II, at the age of six,
he was interned with his family in a camp in BC. After the war, he went to high
school in London, Ontario. He graduated with Honours from Amherst College in
1958 and went on to earn his PhD in Zoology from the University of Chicago in
1961.
The author of more than 42 books, David Suzuki is recognized as a world leader
in sustainable ecology. He lives with his wife, Dr. Tara Cullis, and two
children in Vancouver.
MIDWEST STUDENT CLEAN ENERGY SUMMIT
University of Wisconsin-Madison
March 3rd - 5th, 2006
GATHERING OUR VOICES 2006
Aboriginal Youth Conference in the Traditional Territory of the Secwepemc People
in Kamloops, BC.
March 12th 15th, 2006
We invite Aboriginal youth (13-24) to gather in Kamloops at Thompson Rivers
University and take part in a dynamic and educational conference over spring
break. Gathering our Voices 2006 will focus on Aboriginal Health and Justice
Issues. The gathering will feature interactive and informative workshops,
career and education fair, cultural teachings, group activities, and Youth
Talent
Showcase! Registration and workshop information will be posted soon at
www.bcaafc.com For further information, contact Dianne Biin, Youth
Conference Coordinator.
World Urban Forum 2006 (WUF 3)
Vancouver, British Columbia
On June 19 - 23, 2006 the World will focus its attention on Vancouver for the
third World Urban Forum (WUF 3) and 30th anniversary of the first UN conference
on Human Settlements. During this five-day event, non-governmental
organizations, community-based organizations, urban professionals, educators,
politicians, academics, engineers, artists and journalists, among many others,
will focus their attentions on one common topic: the city.
For more information, contact:
Brad Foster
Telephone: 604.827.3006
E-mail: brad.foster (at) ubc.ca
Website: http://www.wuf3.ubc.ca/
World Peace Forum 2006
Vancouver, BC
June 23 28, 2006
The World Peace Forum 2006 is an international gathering of individuals, groups
and civic governments from cities and communities to envision a living culture
of peace and sustainability in our lifetimes.
http://www.worldpeaceforum.ca/
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SUBMIT!
INVITATION TO SUBMIT TO A YOUTH CLIMATE CHANGE ZINE!!!
If you're between the ages of 15-19, living in or near Victoria, and want to
have your
thoughts and expressions on climate change and the environment published...then
read on!
SUBMIT and be entered to win great PRIZES!
Categories:
* article/non-fiction (under 500 words)
* poetry/fiction (under 250 words),
* inspirational examples/case studies
* art/comics/photography
* reviews (under 250 words).
DEADLINE: submissions are due by Feb. 17 and will not be accepted after that
date.
IMPORTANT: submissions must include student's name, grade and school and contact
info (so you can receive a copy and receive a prize if you're entry is
selected).
FORMAT: written matter must be submitted as a Microsoft Word document sent via
email (growingschools (at) lifecyclesproject.ca) or dropped off on a disc.
LifeCycles will be editing the submissions and putting it together in zine
format- we need high school youth to provide the content, and LifeCycles will
assemble it after making the selections and edits! Art, photography, etc
should be mailed or dropped off by Feb. 17- don't forget to leave your contact
info so you can get it back.
SUBJECT MATTER: anything to do with climate change so long as clear links
between what you are talking about climate change are made!
Climate change is an enormous topic and one that is extremely important. It can
be
tackled from many perspectives. Here are just a few examples (but feel free to
come up
with your own!):
* Sustainable lifestyles/consumption
* Fossil fuels
* Renewable energy
* Deforestation
* Transportation
* Youth
* Endangered species
* Cultures and communities at risk
* food security
* Kyoto Protocol
* Eco-justice
* Arctic and other case studies
* One-Tonne Challenge
* Ecological footprints
Note: When using supporting facts please include a reference (of a website,
author, etc)
to back them up.
BE HEARD - BE PUBLISHED! This is a space created for youth to express
themselves to the Canadian public. Zines are mini-magazines that typically use
a creative and inventive, do-it-yourself style of cut and paste, typewritten
words, and collage. LifeCycles will be making 200 copies of the zine to give
away to youth in Victoria for free. We will also make an e-zine version and
upload it to youth and environmental websites across Canada. The zine will be
availabe to download and print or to photocopy off original hardcopies.
Some good websites to check out:
http://www.CO2zilla.ca
http://www.ejcc.org
http://www.redefiningprogress.org/footprint/
http://www.climatechange.gc.ca/
http://www.bcsea.org/
http://www.climate.org/
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Contact Justine Townsend at LifeCycles.
250-383-5800
growingschools (at) lifecyclesproject.ca
www.lifecyclesproject.ca
***Check out LifeCycles' website to learn more about this active
organization!***
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
QUEEN ALEXANDRA FOUNDATION YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL GRANTS
The Queen Alexandra Foundation Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is once again
issuing a call for applications for their annual Youth Grants Program.
Twice a year the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) encourages groups to apply for
funding to run programs "for youth, by youth." The deadine for spring
applications is FEBRUARY 27, 2006.
Download a YAC grant application at:
http://queenalexandra.org/AboutUs/YouthCouncilTools.asp?id=49.
Through grants, the Queen Alexandra Foundation YAC supports projects that:
- Support Vancouver Island and Gulf Island Youth
- Are Youth Driven
- Affect positive change
- Support the concepts of social justice and human rights
- Support the Concepts and values as outlined in the United Nations Convention
on the Rights of the Child
- Provides youth learning opportunities on the diversity of Canadian society
and its institutions
- Encourages Youth leadership, potential and participation in the community.
If you have any questions regarding grant applications, please contact Robin
Irving, YAC Coordinator, at 250-721-6722 or by email at
youth (at) queenalexandra.org.
Go check out the BC CLIMATE EXCHANGEs Funding Opportunities web page its a
great jumping off point for finding funding.
http://www.bcclimateexchange.ca/index.php?p=funding_opportunities
Volunteer Scholarships: The TOYOTA EARTHDAY SCHOLARSHIPS program rewards
graduating high school students and Québec junior college students who have
achieved academic excellence and have distinguished themselves in
environmental community service. Fifteen scholarships of $5000 each will be
awarded across Canada this year. Applications due: 31 January 2006. For more
information: http://www.earthday.ca/scholarship/
OTHER
International Young Eco Hero Awards
Do you know any YOUNG ECO-HEROES aged 8 to 16 years? Please let them know
about Action For Natures 2006 International Young Eco-Hero awards program.
Winners receive a cash prize and recognition for their environmental
accomplishments. The award promotes individual action concerning
environmental protection and advocacy, environmental health projects and the
education of others. February 28, 2006 is the award deadline. More details
at www.actionfornature.org
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JOBS/VOLUNTEERING
JOBS
CHILDRENS AND WOMENS HEALTH CENTRE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Position: YOUTH INVOLVEMENT COORDINATOR
Program: Youth Health Program, Childrens & Womens Health Centre of British
Columbia
Terms: A one-year contract term with possibility of renewal, $16 per hour x 16
hours per week.
Closing Date: Friday Feb. 10, 2006 6:00 pm
The Youth Health Program has a mission to improve the health of young people
through clinical services, education, training, health promotion, advocacy, and
research. Through the Youth Involvement Project, youth (12 to 25 years of age)
with health conditions are empowered to become involved in their health.
JOB SUMMARY
Coordination of Youth Involvement activities across C&W through:
General
Working collaboratively with the Youth Health Program team and
with Youth Health Program volunteers in order to include youth as consumers of
health care in planning, evaluations, and programs.
Maintaining a vision for and overseeing the development of the
Youth Involvement activities in the Youth Health Program.
Youth Activities
Coordinating youth activities based on a continuum of peer
support and advocacy support
activities for youths.
Education and Training
Participating in training sessions for health care
professionals, families and youth on peer support and advocacy support in
health care interactions with youths.
Contributing youth perspective to educational presentations.
· Training hospital volunteers as they enter the Youth Health Volunteer Program.
Advocacy
Participating in a number of avenues to work with
administration, health care providers, families, and youths to develop
youth-appropriate systems across the site.
Policy Development
Participating in the development/revision of policies to meet
the developmentally appropriate
needs of youth.
Developing Youth Health Program policies relevant to the Youth
Involvement activities.
Evaluation
Ongoing and annual monitoring and evaluation of youth
activities, education and training.
Communication
Maintaining communication with C&W youth regarding youth
activities.
Maintaining communication with program and C&W staff regarding
youth activities, education and policy development.
Maintaining communication with youth community regarding Youth
Involvement at the Youth Health Program
· Maintaining communication with Youth Health volunteers regarding Youth Health
activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Undergraduate degree or combination of education and equivalent
experience.
Computer skills: working knowledge of Word, Outlook and Excel.
Training in facilitation skills, advocacy skills, and
communication skills.
Experience facilitating youth groups.
Demonstrated experience working with youths.
Strong commitment to youth participation and engagement.
Familiar with rights of youths in their health care.
Clear and focused approach in advocacy and education.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong oral and
written communication skills.
Flexible, adaptable.
Able to prioritize and work effectively under tight timelines,
with attention to detail.
Clear understanding of working independently as well as with a
team.
Creative, energetic and enjoys working with other young people.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
Please submit resume and cover letter to:
Tara Crawford, Youth Health Program
Womens Health Centre of BC
Box 68
Room A250 4500 Oak Street
Vancouver, BC
V6H 3N1
Or by email/fax to:
Email: tcrawford (at) cw.bc.ca
Fax 604-875-2388 with ATTN: TARA CRAWFORD
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE YOUTH HEALTH PROGRAM
PLEASE VISIT: www.youthhealth.ca
ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH ALLIANCE (EYA)
We are now accepting applications for our Spring/Summer Internships. Working
with community partners and mentors, interns will have an opportunity to work
in program areas such as urban agriculture, youth capacity building, and
community mapping.
Application Details
How long is the contract?
March - August 2006
Where can you find out more about EYA?
www.eya.ca
http://www.eya.ca/index.php?id=855
How do you apply?
Send a letter of interest, a resume and (optional) a creative expression that
represents who you are.
1. Mailing address:
PO Box 34097, Station D
Vancouver, BC, V6J 4M1
2. Drop off:
EYA Office -119 West Pender St.- suite # 517
3. Email: susan (at) eya.ca
4. Fax: 604-689-4242
Applicants must be:
-Not in school
-Not in receipt of EI benefits
-Under/unemployed
-Between 16 and 29 years old
-Barriered to employment
DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 19, 2006
How much do you get paid?
An 8/hr, 30 hours/week honorarium is provided
Project has strong emphasis on:
- Team building, communication, and personal development
- Sustainable communities
Activities include:
- Creating a child and youth friendly food security resources.
- Developing a community orchard & berry zone
- Nutrition and food growing capacity workshops for children and youth
- Youth engagement through community mapping
- The creation of youth visions for youth services through planning
- Gain skills that will help with transition to employment
- Co-facilitating youth discussions and workshops
-- Good Work: An excellent resource for finding jobs
www.planetfriendly.net/goodwork.html
-- Great resources for jobs, experience and volunteers: www.Idealist.org
http://www.idealist.org/
-- A great resource for NGO jobs is Charity Village. Go to:
www.charityvillage.com
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RESOURCES
Looking for climate change education tools? Check out:
http://www.pembina.org/environmental_edu.asp
Check out the British Columbia Environmental Networks homepage for news,
resources, activism and campaigns: http://www.ecobc.org/
Check out the World Urban Café site at: http://www.eya.ca/wuf/index.html! The
website was created to kick off preparation for the World Urban Forum 2006 and
to stimulate discussion and debate before, during and following the World Urban
Forum 2006.
The World Urban Forum (WUF) will be held in Vancouver June 19th 23rd, 2006.
DREAM NOW! Action Plans, Mentorship and Support!
Dream Now is an ever-growing network of youth and adults who, regardless of
age experience or location, are committed to working together to change the
world for a different tomorrow. They offer:
Guides-2-Action: free guides to steer individuals step-by-step through the
process of starting and running a project, from getting media attention to
finding the funding. One-2-One Mentorship Program: The One-2-One mentorship
program places a renewed focus on people by
matching individuals with a member who has successfully run a project. Dream
Now fosters an interpersonal connection helping to guide youth experientially
to community change.
Workshops: Dream Now also provides workshops to schools, conferences and
organizations assisting them in becoming involved in the community with
passion. Check out www.dreamnow.ca
Check out TakingITGlobal.org TakingITGlobal is an online community that
connects youth to find inspiration, access information, get involved, and take
action in their local and global communities. It is now the world's most
popular online community for young people interested in making a difference,
with hundreds of thousands of unique visitors each month. TIG's highly
interactive website provides a platform for expression, connection to
opportunities, and support for action.
Climate Change Videos, Environment Canada Government of Canada
http://www.climatechange.gc.ca/english/videos/
The Canadian Environmental Networks E-bulletin
English: http://www.cen-rce.org/eng/bulletins/archive/cen_wk_current.htm
French: http://www.cen-rce.org/fre/bulletins/archive/cen_wk_current.htm
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