We work to protect Canadian independence by promoting progressive policies on climate justice, clean water/environmental rights, public health care/pharmacare, fair trade and other issues of environmental, economic and social justice in Canada.
The Edmonton Chapter includes members on the banks of and within the watershed of of the North Saskatchewan River on Treaty 6 Territory, the traditional land of the Cree, Blackfoot, Nakota, Metis and others. The Cree name for Edmonton is Amiskwaci-waskahikan (Amisk-watchee-waska-ikan) which means “Beaver-Hills House” –referring to the many beaver in the river, and the hills present day downtown Edmonton now sits on.
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World Water Day 2024
NOT JUST A RIVER, A WATERSHEDNOT JUST A WELL, AN AQUIFER The Edmonton Chapter of the Council of Canadians cordially invites you to: Edmonton WORLD WATER DAY 2024 Date: Friday March 22, 2024Time: 7-10 p.m. In Person and On-LineLocation (In Person): Ukrainian Hall 11018 – 97 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta Registration for online attendance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tdu2gpz4qH9Sc3E_Ok0DO8VG4lHcvJP-v Please register…
Read MoreCitizen Action on Alberta Wildfires : A Public Discussion
Location : Ritchie Community Hall – 77 Ave and 98 Street EdmontonTime : March 21, 2024 – 7 – 8:30 PMFacilitator : Richard Merry,Sponsors: Ritchie Menshed and Council of Canadians Edmonton Chapter 2023 ALBERTA WILDFIRES – The 2023 Alberta wildfire scenario has been described as “unprecedented”, with over 2.2 million hectares of forest burned, extensive…
Read MoreWildfire Webinar Recording
On October 19, 2023, the Edmonton Chapter of the Council of Canadians held a webinar about the wildfire problem in Alberta. We invited representatives of the provincial political parties to present what their party thought should be done to respond more effectively to wildfires in the future.
Read MoreAlberta Wildfires
Scientists warn that unprecedented wildfire activity seen in Alberta in 2023 could continue, while experienced Alberta wildfire professionals claim that Government of Alberta budget cuts will be a significant factor. It’s time for Albertans to examine the question of “What can and should we be doing to minimize wildfire activity in Alberta?”
Read MoreTailings Public Service Announcement
This 30 second video published by Environmental Defense is brief introduction to the tailings “ponds” and their toxicity. Please watch it and share it by clicking on any of the links below. TwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedinYouTube
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