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Youth Environmental Network - BC E-NEWSLETTER
The Week of February 6th, 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
DREAMSEED COMMUNITY ACTION GATHERING FUNDRAISER
www.dreamseed.info
The Gruff, Bell Jar, Arbutus Trio, Robyn and friends are all coming out to play
on Friday, February 10th in support of this Springs SYC Dreamseed Community
Action Gathering in Victoria. Come check it out!
When: Friday, February 10th, 2006
Where: Solstice Café, 529 Pandora Street, Victoria, BC
How Much?: Sliding scale of $ 5 10
Come one, come all!
VOICE YOUR VIEWS
Join the TakingITGlobal Online Forum and Live Chat on the Millennium Development
Goals!
It's official, Voice Your Views on Poverty has been set in motion and will be up
and running until February 11, 2006. TakingITGlobal invites you to join other
youth from across Canada and around the world as they connect to actively
discuss and voice their views on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the
issue of ending poverty.
Two dates you won't want to forget:
On Saturday, February 11, 2006 at 1:00pm EST take part in a Live Chat!
--> Want to be reminded 3 hours before each chat? Send a blank e-mail to
mdgchatremind-subscribe (at) tiggroups.org and you'll get a reminder!
Take part in the Live Chats and engage with featured guests including:
Alex McClelland - Toronto Local Host for the International AIDS Conference
Amil Husain - United Nations Millennium Campaign
Ben Peterson - Journalists for Human Rights
Carmela Prinzo - Youth Outreach Officer Youth and Educational Outreach Canadian
International Development Agency
Charlton Tsodzo - Millennium Development Goals Youth Editor (Zambia)
Christian Robittaille - Coordinator of the Youth Forum of the Quebec City
Cynthia Lacasse â Canadian Commission for UNESCO
Julie Larsen - United Nations Youth Unit
Latif Mbengue - Millennium Development Goals Youth Editor (West Africa)
Marie Abbott - Butterfly 208 Contest Winner
Pierre Girardier â VP of External Affairs, World Bank Paris
Romi - Millennium Development Goals Youth Editor (Vietnam)
Terri Willard - International Institute for Sustainable Development
To learn more about the Live Chats and the featured guests, visit
http://www.takingitglobal.org/themes/mdg/chat.html
Let the discussions begin - Share your thoughts at
http://mdg.takingitglobal.org/discuss right now!
Thanks to the Canadian International Development Agency for their support of
this project.
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
MIDWEST STUDENT CLEAN ENERGY SUMMIT
University of Wisconsin-Madison
March 3rd - 5th, 2006
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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 FEBRUARY 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!***
CALL FOR ARTICLES FOR PUBLICATION
Remixing Voices of Aboriginal Women: Artists Demonstrating Against Violence In
celebration of International Womens Day on March 8th, 2006
For the International Women¹s Day, on March 8th, Quebec Native Women (QNW) in
collaboration with Studio XX and Upgrade Montreal, will hold an artistic and
social evening around the theme of violence against aboriginal women. By
extension, the themes of non- violence and peace will be celebrated, at the
Soci ety for Arts and Technologies (SAT) on the night in question.
In Canada alone, 80% of aboriginal women are victims of violence. Besides
physical and/or psychological violence, there exists yet a more insidious form
of violence as perpetuated through the Indian Act. The resulting violations
come in the form of poverty, inequality, dispossession, and exclusion.
For the event, we are preparing a small publication and are looking for
drawings, completed critical, personal articles, texts or poems of aboriginal
men and women willing to share their feelings, thoughts and opinions on
violence against women as well as their vision on non-violence. Texts must not
be of more than 750 words. Depending of the funding obtained, we hope to offer a
small monetary contribution to authors of chosen texts. However, due to the
fact that there is very little time left before the event, texts must be
received at the latest FEB. 10, 2006.
Please submit your completed entries in Word format, along with a 50-word
biography, to emonnet (at) faq-qnw.org by FEB. 10th, 2006 (or send them at the
address below). Entries in both English and French are welcome. Only
applicants whose submissions are accepted will be contacted.
Quebec Native Women
Business Complex River, P.O. Box 1989
Kahnawake, Québec, J0L 1B0
http://www.faq.qnw.org
Studio XX
http://www.studioxx.org
Upgrade Montréal
http://theupgrade.sat.qc.ca
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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
See the GREEN HOUSE GAS ACTION GUIDE for various greenhouse gas/climate change
related funding opportunities:
http://www.ghgactionguide.ca/actions/search.php?type=2&textfield=&Submit=Go&id=3
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
WATERWISE PROGRAM ASSISTANT
(Temporary - 3 positions up to approximately 20 weeks)
($18.14 Per Hour As Required Approx. Up to 40 Hours Per Week)
Shifts include days and evenings and weekends
Competition #06/13
DEADLINE: FEB. 10/06
SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the CRDs Demand Management Coordinator (Residential
Programs), the Waterwise Program Assistant is responsible for the delivery of
the Waterwise Program including marketing campaigns, neighborhood patrols,
maintenance of native plant gardens and administration of the Water
Conservation Bylaw. These individuals will also prepare documentation and issue
warnings to property owners who violate the Water Conservation Bylaw. The
position requires working a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, and
weekends.
This position requires a clear criminal record check. The successful applicant
will be required to undergo a criminal record check in order to work in this
position, and to report to their supervisor if any criminal charges are laid
against them.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:
· Represents Water Services in a professional and informed manner
· Answers specific customer questions regarding water use and efficiency
· Refers the public to the correct source of information for other water and
related inquiries
· Informs the public about the Water Conservation Bylaw and notifies those of
infractions.
· Patrols local neighbourhoods by bicycle in a variety of weather conditions.
· Assists in the delivery of program marketing initiatives
· Conducts marketing campaign
· Maintains marketing and promotional materials and equipment
· Assists with media relation and publicity activities
· Communicates to residents water use efficiency measures and techniques
· Maintains a comprehensive record of program activities
· Assists with program evaluation and customer survey activities
· Researches and reviewing information related to outdoor water efficiency
· Assists with the development and maintenance of the Water Wise Demonstration
Gardens
· Maintains various data bases and setting up and dismantling promotional
displays
· Other related duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school graduation and current enrolment as a full time student in
environmental studies, public relations, or a diploma in landscaping,
horticulture or plant sciences and related experience required, or high school
graduation and a minimum of two years experience in landscaping, horticulture or
plant sciences required (please see note below).
Sufficient physical strength and stamina to perform the required duties
including the ability to lift weight up to 25 kg. Proven ability to work in a
team environment essential. Excellent interpersonal/communication skills (oral
and written) in communicating effectively with staff and the general public.
Knowledge of local resource management issues.
Working knowledge and experience with personal computer applications including
word processing and spreadsheets. Strong customer service skills and experience
effectively dealing with potentially irate individuals. Ability to work with
minimal supervision. Ownership of, and ability to ride a two wheeled bicycle
required. Must have a valid class 5 BC drivers licence and be able to operate a
motor vehicle. Candidates will be required to provide a recent Drivers abstract.
Note: Given program requirements, applicants must be a full-time student
returning to post secondary education in the fall; proof of enrolment may be
required.
APPLICATIONS:
Resumes with covering letter quoting competition number 06/13 will be received
in the Human Resources Department, Capital Regional District, P.O. Box 1000,
Victoria, BC, V8W 2S6 (524 Yates Street), fax (250) 360-3076, or apply online
until 4:00 p.m., FEBRUARY 10, 2006.
The CRD thanks all applicants for their interest and advises that only those
candidates under active consideration will be contacted.
COAST & OCEAN RESOURCES INC
Coastal Habitat Mappers
DEADLINE: FEB. 10/06
Coastal & Ocean Resources Inc (CORI) of Sidney, BC has an immediate
requirement for one or two coastal habitat mappers. CORI has a
multi-year coastal habitat mapping project for the Gulf of Alaska and
is seeking individuals with environmental studies training, mapping
experience and with interests in coastal and marine studies.
Candidates should have a BSc or equivalent experience. Previous
experience in mapping projects, air photo interpretation, GIS, or
database management is required. Previous field experience would be
beneficial; in 2005, all of our mapping personnel participated in
Alaska field programs.
The coastal habitat mapping position will involve the interpretation
of coastal videography and photography following the Alaska ShoreZone
mapping protocol. To date, approximately 8,000 km of the Alaska
coastal zone has been mapped. More information on the coastal habitat
mapping project can be found at http://www.coastalaska.net/
CORI is located across from the Institute of Ocean Sciences on West
Saanich Rd. Although public transportation is available, there are
only a few connections each day, making it a challenging location to
reach by bus.
Additional information on CORI can be obtained at
http://www.coastalandoceans.com/.
Please submit a resume by the 10th of FEBRUARY 2006 by email
(mapper (at) coastalandoceans.com) or by fax (250 655 1290).
No phone calls please. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Salary
commensurate with experience.
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 # 5173.
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
JOB and VOLUNTEER LISTING SITES:
-- Good Work
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
Vancouver Youth: City of Vancouver Youth Outreach Team
http://www.vancouveryouth.ca/
British Columbia Environmental Network
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.
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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