2012-2013 Events

Speakers invited to present at Suzuki Elder meetings: Ian Bruce, James Boothroyd, Vic Johnston, Tara Cullis, Warren McKay, Penny Cochrane, and Dermot Foley

Written and verbal presentations to the Joint Review Panel, Enbridge Northern Gateway Project

Presented a six-part lecture series (14 elders involved) on climate change and the environment, “Transitions – Back to the Future” at Capilano University Eldercollege

Participated in The Role of Elders Today on Salt Spring Island

Participated in DSF sponsored workshop Connecting Youth with Nature

Display booth and materials to the 36th Elder Gathering in Abbotsford, Summerhill Earth Week event in North Vancouver, and Canada Day celebration in downtown Vancouver

Participated in the Burns Bog Pilgrimage

Aa small study group, facilitated by Suzuki Elder Kathryn Cholette, to discuss “The Resilience Imperative: Cooperative Transitions to a Steady-State Economy”

A series of Suzuki Elders nature walks organized by Suzuki Elder David Cook

Organized a story telling workshop at the annual Suzuki Elder Retreat and subsequently formed a Suzuki Elder story-telling group,

Mentored DSF/Justice For Girls teen interns on research project investigating impact of Canada’s environment policies on children