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Arthur ChapmanNo New Money For Oil and Gas Companies—Give It To Workers—Say Large Collection of Groups Representing More Than One Million Canadians
A large collection of health, faith, environmental, labour and social justice groups, representing one million three hundred thousand Canadians, have sent a letter to Prime Minister Trudeau and his cabinet asking that in the federal bailout to the oil and gas industry, expected later this week, no more money be given to companies, only to workers.
Hiking outside is a safe way to socially distance and connect with nature (photo by Jens Wieting)We are stronger together: Our response to COVID-19
In times like these, the resiliency of the human spirit continues to shine. The Sierra Club BC family believes in community and in working with one another to solve challenges that affect us all.
Noah with Carl Williams at the kilometre 39 camp which was dismantled by RCMP on February 6, 2020 (Photo by Jerome Turner)Legal observer training in Wet’suwet’en territory
In this guest post, lawyer Noah Ross discusses his experience offering legal observer training in Wet’suwet’en territory.
Shifting the Climate Story
Sierra Club BC is working to transform our organizational culture to better recognize Indigenous law and governance and centre environmental justice. Find out how we're shifting the climate story!
Photo by Jens Wieting50 Places Project: West Coast Trail and Nitinat Triangle
Clayoquot Sound is a spectacular labyrinth of rainforest, ocean, fjords, inlets and the territory of the aaḥuusʔatḥ (Ahousaht), hišqʷiʔatḥ (Hesquiaht) and ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht).
50 Places Project: Teztan Biny (Fish Lake)
Teztan Biny, or Fish Lake, is a rich freshwater ecosystem in the headwaters of Chilcotin River, an important tributary of the Fraser River in the territory of the Tsilhqot’in Nation. Teztan Biny supports a large and genetically unique wild trout population as well as other wildlife, plants and medicines.
Ian CrawfordRebecca Wolf Gage: Youth speak out on climate
Climate strike organizer—and our new Youth Advisor!—Rebecca Wolf Gage speaks out on why youth are taking to the streets to demand bold climate action.
Mya Van WoudenbergLet's pay tribute this International Women's Day
Today, on International Women’s Day, we recognize the role of women locally and globally who have fought for gender equity, for protecting the land and water, and for advocating for a life of opportunity for their children and grandchildren.
Anti-racist allies needed now
A call of solidarity to stand against the increased racism being experienced by Indigenous people in response to the Wet'suwet'en solidarity actions.
Mya Van Woudenberg/Sierra Club BC10 Reasons To Save Old-Growth Forests
As we experience the climate emergency, find out why it's so important to protect old-growth forests today!
Brynne MorriceStudents are standing up for forests!
A huge thank you to students who participated in the Old-growth forest strategic review! Check out their powerful and beautiful artwork and writing in our latest blog.
Mya Van Woudenberg/Sierra Club BCWelcome, Tealia! An update from our Education Team
We are thrilled to welcome Tealia as our new Environmental Educator! In this blog post, Tealia introduces herself and her love of place-based learning.
Photo: Mike GraemeSierra Club BC stands behind Indigenous Jurisdiction
Sierra Club BC's statement of solidarity. We stand behind Indigenous jurisdiction and the right to free, prior and informed consent.
