About 200 people from several Vancouver environmenta groups gathered at Performance Works, Granville Island, on Tuesday, Oct. 1, to explore how the arts – film, music, dance, etc. – contribute to climate action and IMPACT across generations. They engaged with thought-provoking short films, creative workshops, and took part in letter-writing campaign to political leaders. They… Continue reading Climate Crawl through Arts, Culture & Action
Moving Electricity to fight Climate Change
A Virtual Forum Stephen Thomas, Clean Energy Manager at the David Suzuki Foundation, spoke June 25 on Zoom on what’s needed for BC and Canada if they are to meet the growing demands forecast for our electricity grid in the near future. He discussed how capable are British Columbia’s and Canada’s electricity networks to move power… Continue reading Moving Electricity to fight Climate Change
Calling on All Seniors to Participate in Canada’s Senior Day, Oct. 1
Alarmed by the Climate Crisis, the Suzuki Elders are calling on all Canadian Seniors to demonstrate growing concern about the impacts of climate change. Erlene Woollard, a Suzuki Elder and co-leader of the Seniors’ Day planning group, said that the purpose of the call to action is to help create a liveable future for our… Continue reading Calling on All Seniors to Participate in Canada’s Senior Day, Oct. 1
Moving Beyond Despair about the Climate Crisis
Session at Trout Lake Community Centre attracted Elders and Young people Suzuki Elders and Solastalgia Youth joined together April 14, 2024, for a unique and inspiring intergenerational afternoon that united the wisdom of the elderly with the passion of youth in a creative exploration of emotions related to the climate crisis. This creative experience engaged… Continue reading Moving Beyond Despair about the Climate Crisis
What is an Elder?
This is often asked question can be answered in a number of ways. The simple answer is that it is a term used to refer to older members of a society and often, though not necessarily, used as a term of respect. Most cultures world-wide have a similar term used to designate mature individuals. For… Continue reading What is an Elder?
Re-cycle, re-purpose, read-on!
Recently, the Chilliwack Rotary Club hosted its annual outdoor Book Sale. Folks were lined up well before the sale waiting to sort through countless books, comics, DVDs, CDs and records and to make their selections. The books had been categorized, so all ages could go directly to their areas of interest and browse. As well,… Continue reading Re-cycle, re-purpose, read-on!
Lucid Ramblings
On a Drink of Water and on Slowing Down By Dan KingsburySuzuki Elder Maybe climate change is the wrong message. Maybe fresh water scarcity and water wars are the right message, and unless we do something different soon, it isn’t going to matter much. Such as it is, we are a reflection of our environment.… Continue reading Lucid Ramblings
Be Prepared, Not Scared
By Lillian Ireland. Just over a year ago, British Columbia experienced a harrowing flood, impacting and altering life inland and in many areas along the coast. Folks came from across Canada to help with the devastation and aftermath, offering psycho-social and logistical support as well as boots-on-the-ground assistance. Close friends had been caught between two… Continue reading Be Prepared, Not Scared
The Green New Deal in Canada
Transformation to Better Stewardship and a Restoration Economy Josef Kuhn MSc, EcologistRay Travers MSc, Forester Climate change, unhealthy ecological and economic systems and human conflict require a fresh approach to business and government in the twenty-first century. A rapidly growing number of Canadians, and like-minded people in many countries around the world, are working to… Continue reading The Green New Deal in Canada
Technology Blues On Pender Island
By Jim Park We boarded the BC Ferry Salish Heron and sailed to our vacation cottage on Pender Island; it was where my wife’s parents had lived for decades. It is surrounded by forest and a meadow that encircles the house and leads to the outbuildings; families of deer visit almost daily and pileated woodpeckers… Continue reading Technology Blues On Pender Island