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.
Alberta Wildfires
Cut the Damage not the Budget
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?”
Tailings Public Service Announcement
A People’s Tailings Response Initiative:
Dear Friends and Supporters,
This Sunday afternoon, Mar. 14/23 at 2 p.m. on zoom is the second in a 3-part series of Study and Action Circles aimed at making the Ft. McMurray Tailings “Ponds” an issue in the upcoming Alberta provincial election. See the invitation below,
including registration info/links.
See also the “backgrounder” hyperlink near the end of the invitation below for a few notes on how you can prepare for the Study and Action Circle.
Hope to see you on Sunday afternoon,
Rod Olstad (he/him)
Tailings Study and Action Circles Coordinator
Edmonton Chapter, Council of Canadians
Dear Friends and Supporters,
The Edmonton chapter of the Council of Canadians is excited to invite you to our three-part Study and Action Circle series where we will plan a people’s response to the challenge of cleaning up the toxic Athabasca tar sands tailing ponds and make this a provincial election issue. The study and action series will take place via Zoom and is a follow-up to the symposia series we held with Keepers of the Water in fall 2022.
These events will be held Sunday afternoons from 2-5 p.m. MST and will be an opportunity to learn more about the tailings ponds and to build community power in response to this massive public and environmental health hazard.
Dates and times:
February 26th 2-5 p.m.: This Study and Action Circle will take place via Zoom and focus on the past and present of tailings and the scientific and technical issues related to them.
REGISTER: February 26
March 12th 2-5 p.m.: This Study and Action Circle will take place via Zoom and focus on Indigenous Rights and Knowledge as they relate to the tailings issue.
April 2nd 2-5 p.m.: This Study and Action Circle will take place in-person (location TBD) and via Zoom and will focus on solutions to tailings and how those solutions can be part of a just transition.
Edmonton Summer ’22 Art for Climate Events
How will we transition to a climate friendly economy and energy system? How can we cope with the dangers of the climate crisis while maintaining hope and taking action. Artists can help and young Edmonton artists are taking the lead!
Two groups are planning art events this summer that will explore the issues of climate change and visions of a better future.
Edmonton’s Climate Art Exhibition
Edmonton Youth for Climate is inviting Edmontonians to create drawings, poems, letters and any other art forms that speak of climate change and Edmonton’s Energy future. Submit digital art pieces to edmontonyouthforclimate@gmail.com and physical art pieces to Earth’s General Store, 9605 82 Ave.Edmonton. For up to date information, visit the Edmonton Youth for Climate Instagram site: https://www.instagram.com/edmontonyouthforclimate
Young Artists for Systems Change Symposium
Young Arts & Culture for Systems Change: A Creative Visioning Symposium will be a youth-driven one-day event, for any and all Albertans, taking place in Edmonton (and live streamed on zoom) on June 26th, 2022. The symposium will feature artists from different disciplines who will present or perform their work exploring the theme of what a “Just and Sustainable Energy Transition in Alberta”. This will be followed by a panel discussion, then a Q&A and a group activity.
When: June 26, 2022, 2PM
Where: Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts (225 118 Ave NW)
Cost: Pay-What-You-Can
To Register, email yacsc.ab@gmail.com
Information: Young Artists for Change Webpage
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