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Photo by Sarah Danks Highlighting Youth Leaders: An interview with Rebecca Gunn Hansen
Rebecca Gunn Hansen is a youth leader. Rebecca took part in Sierra Club BC’s Youth Environmental Leadership Program (YELP). For many years, YELP provided a space for powerful and transformative youth learning on environmental issues.
University of Victoria Environmental Law Centre report calls for a minimum of thirty per cent old-growth protection across B.C.
A new report prepared by the University of Victoria’s Environmental Law Centre (ELC) for Sierra Club BC calls for thirty per cent base level protection of old-growth ecosystems and intact forests across the province as part of the provincial government’s amendments to provincial forestry regulations.
Riding into the Future (Season 2, Ep. 8)
In Episode 8, we explore what transportation could look like in the future.
Sierra Club BC statement on release of "Protest Papers" from CSIS spying complaint
Four years ago, I testified at the secret spy hearings. But because of the gag order placed on me and all other witnesses, I can’t tell you what they asked, what I said, who was there, or even where the hearings were held.
Cypress Provincial Park, looking out to Bowen Island and Horseshoe Bay. © Sebastien Launay, 2011. (CC BY 2.0)50 Places Project: Cypress Bowl
Cypress Bowl area lies within the territory of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Tsleil-Waututh, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) peoples. They are hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (Hunq’eme’nem) speaking peoples who have lived in the area and stewarded it since time immemorial.
Louis BocknerRethinking Land (Season 2, Ep. 7)
Episode 7 invites us to rethink our approach to land as we transition to clean energy.
Jana EngelThe message is clear, Premier Horgan: protect BC forests!
On June 6, concerned local residents demonstrated outside seventeen MLA offices and demanded immediate action to protect BC forests.
Gary SuttonNo more pipelines, we're in a climate emergency
The federal government finally announced that we are in a climate emergency. The next day, they approved the Trans Mountain tarsands pipeline expansion.
Andrew S. WrightVictory! Bill C-48 and Bill C-69 are passed!
This month, Bill C-48 – the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act – and Bill C-69 – the Impact Assessment Act – both finally became law!
Follow the Money (Season 2, Ep. 6)
In Episode 6: We follow the money to see who owns energy, who profits, and who’s at risk of being left out in the cold.
Adam Reid50 Places Project: Burrard Inlet
səl̓ilw̓ət (Sleilwaut) is the Hun’qumyi’num name for Burrard Inlet and Indian Arm. It’s the place from which the səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) people derive their name. Tsleil-Waututh means “The People of the Inlet.” This marine area lies within the territory of the səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) peoples.
Welcome, Ciera! An update from our Education Team
We are thrilled to welcome Ciera DeSilva to our team as the new Education Program Manager!
Jens WietingLeave No Trace this Summer
Leave no trace. What does the three-word slogan really mean? Simply put, it is the best practice to follow to enjoy and protect our natural spaces. It’s a lot more than just packing out your garbage.
