by suzukiwebmaster | Oct 26, 2020 | Advocacy, Green Perspective, Rules of Engagement, Species & Ecosystems
by Bob Worcester The 1494 Treaty of Tordesillas with its “doctrine of discovery” declared “non-Christian” lands were fair game for European explorers. By this doctrine Canada was deemed “terra nullius” or “empty land” which when claimed for the Crown gave sovereigns...
by suzukiwebmaster | Sep 26, 2018 | Developing Resilience, Species & Ecosystems
by Stan Hirst During the run-up to the 2015 Canadian federal elections a total of 164,704 respondents reacted to the simple online question “What issue is most important to you in this election?”. The largest proportion of respondents (36%) said...
by suzukiwebmaster | Jan 7, 2017 | Our Changing World, Seeking Clarity
An overview by Stan Hirst The 21st century has brought the planet an extraordinary share of environmental conundrums. Think ozone layer, climate change, outbreaks of vector-borne diseases and dumping of plastic litter on a global scale. What makes them...
by suzukiwebmaster | Feb 22, 2016 | Meetings and Events
by Peggy Olive Mahan Hall on Salt Spring Island was standing room only for the Coast Salish Culture Day this past Sunday, February 21st. The large turnout, including dozens of captivated children, was a welcome surprise for organizer, Joe Akerman, and the local First...
by suzukiwebmaster | Jul 29, 2012 | Our Changing World
by Peggy Olive The July 19, 2012 issue of Georgia Straight featured a full-page cover graphic showing a cartoon of three-eyed mutant fish cleverly entitled, Nuclear Fishin’. According to the article, high radiation levels in some Pacific Ocean fish have created...
