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Youth Environmental Network - BC E-NEWSLETTER
The Week of February 13th, 2006
Index
- HAPPENINGS
- TAKE ACTION!
- 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/!
Check out CO2zilla at http://www.co2zilla.ca/!
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HAPPENINGS
MINDS IN MOTION MEETING (new!)
Wed., Feb. 15th, 2006 (at) from 7 - 8 pm
407-620 View St., Victoria, BC
Get involved in the future of your world. If you're between the ages of 13 and
18 and want to learn more about what's going on locally and globally, come join
us.
The Minds in Motion Youth Group meets every two weeks in Victoria and casually
discuses such topics as the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa, sweatshops, and fair
trade. With Minds in Motions, the idea is to take our ideas beyond our group
and organize events and activities that will hopefully engage others in
Victoria and instigate changes for the better.
Interested?? Call VIDEA at (250) 385-2333!
SUSTAINABILITY AND LIVING LIKE YOU PLAN ON STAYING (new!)
Wed. Feb. 15th, 2006 (at) 7:30pm
Dr. R. Kool
The Land Conservancy, Abkhazi
Garden, Victoria, BC $10, or $25
for series
Contact Info: (250) 598-8096
www.conservancy.bc.ca
YOUTH NOW CONFERENCE (new!)
Saturday, Feb 18, 2006 (at) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm (Doors open at 9)
2400 Arbutus Rd., Queen Alexandra Centre for Children, Victoria, BC
Young people all over Victoria are getting involved, volunteering their time for
causes they believe in and making a difference. Learn about how you can take
your passion and make great things happen!
Cost: $10 plus a donation to the food bank
For the conference brochure and registration see:
http://www.unitedwayvictoria.bc.ca/community-html/youth.html
For more information, contact Carla (at) 385-6708 or email
carla (at) unitedwayvictoria.bc.ca
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, Madison, Wisconsin
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.
GLOBE 2006 (new!)
Vancouver, BC
March 29 - 31, 2006
GLOBE biennial events each bring together participants from across the world to
address issues that lie at the heart of sustainable development and
environmental management, while generating new business opportunities.
The GLOBE Foundation of Canada
World Trade Centre
Suite 504 - 999 Canada Place
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V6C 3E1
Tel: (604) 775-7300
Fax: (604) 666-8123
Email: info (at) globe.ca
Join participants from over 70 countries in Vancouver, Canada from March 29th to
March 31st, 2006 to explore the issues that lie at the heart of sustainable
development and environmental management.
Conference delegates from around the world involved in the business of the
environment will convene at GLOBE 2006 to discuss the most recent developments
in corporate sustainability, energy policy, climate change and building
sustainable cities. The conference will feature leading environment and energy
luminaries, ensuring timely environmental and sustainability issues receive the
attention and expertise they clearly demand.
CITY OF YOUTH: WORLD URBAN CAFÉ (new!)
UBC Robson Square HSBC Hall, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC
Wed. Apr. 5, 6:00 pm
Interactive forum using song, spoken word, dance and other creative forms
A youth-facilitated discussion will engage participants in an exploration of
models of meaningful youth engagement in cities and of ways to turn ideas for a
youth-friendly city into action.
Registration: http://www.wuf3.ubc.ca/program/living.html#25
FEEDING THE CITY: TOWARDS A JUST AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM (new!)
Panel Discussion: with Rod MacRae, Herb Barbolet and Shefali Raja. Chaired by
Graham Riches
UBC Robson Square Room C150/180, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC
Wed. Apr. 12, 6:00 pm
The panel will consider the need to create a just and sustainable urban food
systems from the perspectives of the geo-politics of global food systems, the
creation of sustainable urban food systems, the cost of eating in the city and
the issues posed for nutritional wellbeing and healthy lifestyles.
Registration: http://www.wuf3.ubc.ca/program/living.html#25
WORLD URBAN FORUM YOUTH CAFÉ (new!)
CHOKE (at) FUSE, Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver, BC
April 28, 2006
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TAKE ACTION!
TAKE PART IN THE LARGEST CLIMATE EXPERIMENT EVER! (new!)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sn/hottopics/climatechange/
The BBC and a consortium of universities including Oxford University of
England are conducting the largest climate modeling experiment ever carried
out. And do you know the most exciting part? You can help out! Heres a blurb
about the experiment, as quoted from the website:
We're organising the world's largest ever climate experiment, and we need your
help. We need thousands of people to help
Trying to predict climate change is hard. There are lots of factors involved
air temperature, sea temperature and cloud cover all play a part as do dozens
of other variables. Therefore, there are a huge number of calculations involved.
One solution is for scientists to use the largest supercomputer they can find.
But even the biggest supercomputers are only so good.
We think you can do better.
Using a technique known as distributed computing, were hoping to harness the
power of thousands of PCs around the world. If 10,000 people sign up, well be
faster than the worlds biggest computer. And were hoping to be even better
than that.
What do we want you to do?
Taking part is easy. All were asking you to do is download a simple programme,
which doubles as a screensaver. Once youve installed it, your computer will
take care of the rest. You dont have to send us anything. You dont have to
enter any data. In fact if you decide not set the programme as your
screensaver, you probably wont even notice its there. However, if you want
to, you can follow the progress of your experiment on a 3D spinning globe.
If Im not doing anything, how am I helping?
The experiment works by making use of your spare processing power. All you have
to do is use your computer exactly as you normally would, and the programme
will run calculations in the background. When its done, it will send results
back to scientists in Oxford, who will combine everyones results. The more
people who take part, the more complete their predictions about the future
climate will be.
CHECK IT OUT:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sn/hottopics/climatechange/
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SUBMIT!
INVITATION TO SUBMIT TO A YOUTH CLIMATE CHANGE ZINE!!!
**Hurry with your submissions, the DEADLINE IS FEB. 17!!**
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!***
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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
LIFECYCLES (new!)
CED WORK EXPERIENCE POSITION FOR GRADUATE YOUTH
(15 - 30 YEARS OF AGE)
521 Superior Street
Victoria, B.C.
V8V 1T7
Phone: (250) 383-5800
Fax: (250) 386-3449
Email: info (at) lifecyclesproject.ca
Web: www.lifecyclesproject.ca
LIFECYCLES IS A REGISTERED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION dedicated to
cultivating awareness of and initiating action around food, health and
urban sustainability in the Greater Victoria community. LifeCycles
envisions a healthier urban-rural interface, where local farmers grow
our food; our school children learn about the value of fresh, whole
food; citizens gain a respect for the diversity and bounty of the
region. Through a variety of programs, ranging from garden creation to
youth entrepreneurship and fruit tree redistribution, LifeCycles works
in partnership to strengthen individual, community, and global health.
The focus of LifeCycles' work is on regional sustainability, however we
work collaboratively with provincial, national and international groups
and networks to further the vision of the organization.
We have four main goals: 1. Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems:
To develop and support food producers and distributors, promote
environmental and social justice and food redistribution and develop
strong networks and policy development for local-global food systems 2.
Healthy Children and Youth: To support school garden, nutrition and
educational projects for community health and food security.3. Community
Learning, Mapping and Planning: To produce learning resources and
programs, offer a public resource centre and facilitate community
learning, mapping and planning for sustainability 4. Green Community
Economic Development: To train and support youth and local entrepreneurs
to develop green businesses, primarily in the food and agriculture
sector.
TERM: FEBRUARY 1, 2006 - JULY 31, 2006
RENUMERATION: $15/HOUR AT 35 HOURS/WEEK PLUS STATUTORY BENEFIT
PREREQUISITES:
Positions start as soon as possible in February 2006 for a period of six months.
These work experience positions are funded by the government of Canada,
and as such the following criteria applies:
. between the ages of 15 and 30 (inclusive) at the time of
selection;
. a Canadian citizen, or a permanent resident or a protected
person within the meaning of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act;
. legally entitled to work in Canada;
. legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial
and/or territorial legislation and regulations;
. a post-secondary graduate (College or University)
. not be receiving Employment Insurance benefits;
. demonstrate a lack of labour market attachment to field of study
(be under-employed or unemployed)
. can demonstrate that working in the field of Community Economic
Development is a career goal.
. has not previously participated in a Career Focus work
experience
CED Communication and Technologies Coordinator Position
The CED Communication and Learning Technologies Coordinator will support the
community economic development work of the organization through working in the
GroundWorks Learning Center. The intern will use a back ground and interest in
computer and web based technology and
communications to support and grow specific individuals social ventures,
broader social/environmental community initiatives (such as the regional
Green Map or Fruit Tree Project), as well as working with LifeCycles to
build our capacity to use web based technologies to better share our CED
work, and our resources to those interested in community enterprise
development.
They will:
Support LifeCycles to better communicate the work we do and
resources we have at different levels to support community economic
development. This would include a communications framework for getting
the word out about success stories that inspire and provide learning to
others, as well as provide information about learning opportunities and
access to resources that support community enterprise development.
Work with youth developing community businesses in our youth
community entrepreneur program and Business is Growing (the majority of
who are youth at risk working on green, health and healing arts, food
and agriculture, and artistic and culture related business) with their
business plan development process. They will do this through providing
technical support on internet and web based research to support their
social venture development, supporting them to use the learning center's
computers and software to develop their business in particularly in the
areas of communications about their business concepts and development of
marketing and materials.
The participant would also have the opportunity to learn about
and participate in work around our web based community development and
learning tools such as the Victoria Green Map and Neighborhood Map
development as well as our Food Miles Calculator and Good Food Directory
depending on the focus of their interest.
This work experience will expose the CED practitioner to a wide range of
individual and community initiatives and allow them to utilize specific
skills in a field of work that is in growing demand. Generally in the
social ventures we support and also and perhaps more commonly in the
individual social businesses there is a lack of knowledge and skills in
the areas of computer literacy, design as well as communications and
marketing.
If you are interested in a position, please submit a resume and
completed on-line application form,
http://www.ccednet-rcdec.ca/en/pages/whatsnew.asp
http://www.ccednet-rcdec.ca/en/docs/internships/Participant_Application_web_01242006.doc
ALL APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NOON ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2006
Please submit an application to LifeCycles at:
521 Superior St., Victoria BC, V8V 1T7
NO FAXES , PLS EMAILS WILL BE ACCEPTED
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 DVancouver, 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
DAVID SUZUKI FOUNDATION (new!)
POSITION: Information Technology Specialist
Position Type: Part Time
Date Ad Posted: 2/10/2006
Application Deadline: 3/5/2006
Years Experience: 5
About us: Since 1990, the David Suzuki Foundation has worked to find ways for
society to live in balance with the natural world that sustains us. Focusing on
four program areas oceans and sustainable fishing, forests and wild lands,
climate change and clean energy, and the sustainability project - the
Foundation uses science and education to promote solutions that help conserve
nature.
About the role: The Information Technology Specialist will act as a key member
of the Administration team. Responsibilities range from a strategic overview of
Information Technology at the Foundation to the management of the Foundations
computer systems.
This is a part time position, to start as soon as possible. The work schedule is
flexible, ideal work hours are Monday to Thursday 8.30am 12.30pm, for a
minimum of 16 hours per week. This position is based out of our Vancouver
office. The Foundation offers a competitive salary.
Responsibilities:
-- Provides strategic advice in the Foundations information technology use and
maintenance.
-- Responsible for overall performance and reliability of a multi-service
workstation environment. Defines, designs, maintains and implements network
communications and solutions.
-- Plans, coordinates and tracks all enhancements to the overall hardware and
software environment, as well as software licensing.
-- Ensures servers are properly maintained and upgraded within MS Exchange and
SQL server environments.
-- Provides on-site IT operational support, including direct end user support in
the operation of data quality, PCs, Laptops, Printers, Databases and Windows.
Troubleshoots routine to complex IT issues.
-- Liaises with all departments to ensure data processing needs are met.
-- Ensures that all systems and databases are secure. Manages backups and
disaster recovery.
-- Maintains all relevant computer-related documentation, policies and
procedures.
-- Occasionally provides training on software programs to staff
-- Other related duties, as required
Qualifications:
-- A minimum of a 2 year diploma in Computer Science or equivalent
-- A minimum of 5 years of experience in network and technical support
-- Extensive knowledge of computers, operating systems, and systems architecture
-- Knowledge of Windows 2000 and XP environment; Windows NT server & Microsoft
Exchange server
-- Experience maintaining relational databases (SQL); security background would
be a strong asset
-- Strong verbal and written communication skills
-- Strong customer-service focus; experience working with both IT and non-IT
trained individuals
-- A detail and deadline orientation
-- Ability to work under pressureAs this is an immediate opening, please submit
a cover letter (1 page maximum); resume (2 page maximum) ASAP. Please note in
your application where you saw this add. The job posting closing date is March
5, 2006.
Compensation Type: Salary
Contact by: Email
Job Contact Information David Suzuki Foundation
Email: jobs (at) davidsuzuki.org
For more information visit: http://www.davidsuzuki.org
ONLINE NGO AND ECO-FRIENDLY WORK DATABASES
-- 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
British Columbia Environmental Networks (BCEN) Event Calendar:
http://www.ecobc.org/event_calendar/
One Tonne Challenge for YOUth
http://www.co2zilla.ca
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.
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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