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Strengthening local democracy

…of campaign participants, especially in regards to campaign finance rules, have been the focus of a number of concerns and complaints, very few problems or complaints have come to light…

Resources from Food for Thought

…food policy in Canada. Speakers: Seth Klein, Lynn McIntyre, Trish Garner Click here to download Lynn’s presentation Click here to download Trish’s presentation   RISE UP: CATALYZING COMMUNITIES – Sometimes…

IPE

It’s time for a zero waste strategy in British Columbia

…https://bczerowaste.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/bc-zw-discussion-paper-february-20172.pdf [vii] Canadian Council of Ministers of Environment. Canada-wide Action Plan for EPR. https://www.ccme.ca/en/current_priorities/waste/epr.html [viii] BC Auditor General. Report on Product Stewardship https://www.bcauditor.com/sites/default/files/publications/reports/FINAL_Product_Stewardship.pdf [ix] BC Ministry of Environment. Zero Waste…

Successful Practices in First Nations Education: Based on the Tyee Solutions Society Series by Katie Hyslop

practice. Educators from Chief Atahm School on the Adams Lake Reserve, and the school districts of Haida Gwaii and Vancouver BC share successful stories from these very different communities.  …

March On Vancouver 2018

…a unique place to network, learn about new research, best practice, and build the skills that will help strengthen communities for all. [i] https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2017/02/07/this-is-what-we-learned-by-counting-the-womens-marches/?utm_term=.49abc0ab9a0a [ii] https://vancouversun.com/news/politics/nearly-40-per-cent-of-b-c-mlas-elected-in-may-are-women [iii] https://www.thestar.com/news/insight/2017/12/29/can-the-women-who-took-to-the-streets-march-into-office.html [iv] https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/361603-fed-up-women-voters-are-preparing-to-run-for-political-office…

Conversation Series #2: Municipal Best Practices for Sex Worker Safety

…provided training and education to service providers and policymakers across BC, the Yukon, and Newfoundland about a collaborative and community-based approach to sex work and community safety. We have also…

Vancity

Ahead of the Curve: Tapping into the Prairies’ Rich Leadership History

…have one thing in common. They are Ahead of the Curve Panelists: Patricia Elliott of Real Renewal Regina, Peter Farden of Mid-Lakes Community Coalition, and Ben Henderson, Edmonton City Councillor  …

Real Estate Foundation of BC

Conversation Series: Webinar 2

…to 4:00pm PST / Post-webinar conversation until 4:30 PRICE Free CONTACT Aidan Shirley at ashirley@columbiainstitute.eco Books are now available for sale! ECW Press:https://ecwpress.com/products/a-good-war McNally Robinson Booksellers: https://www.mcnallyrobinson.com/9781770415454/seth-klein/a-good-war https://www.sethklein.ca/ Thanks to…

Tuning in to October 15th: A Day-long Learning & Connecting Session for Local Electeds

Download the Program at a glance here Opening, Welcome and Introduction 10:00 am – 10:15 pm With Sussanne Skidmore, David Levi, and Kevin Millsip Plenary – Stratcom Survey Results 10:15…