Community Developers Conference
COMMUNITY DEVELOPERS’ CONFERENCE: TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR THE BC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MOVEMENT Date: Monday, May 17 to Wednesday 19, 2010 Location: First Nations Longhouse, University of BC, Vancouver This conference is for anyone involved in building community in BC who wants to develop knowledge and skills, network with others, and help shape the future of […]
Nuffield Farming Scholarships
“Nuffield Farming Scholarships are awarded to enthusiastic individuals, between the ages of 25 and 45, who wish to explore topics of their choice in agriculture, land management, horticulture or the food chain. Three scholarships of $15,000 each are available for 2011.” This opportunity involves travel, study and project work. Please forward to anyone you know […]
Food Forum
Join us for a community forum on the future of food in Burnaby, hosted by Burnaby Food First. Local community groups will showcase their successful projects, participants will discuss food issues in Burnaby and plan for a resilient local food system. Lunch provided. Wednesday, March 31, 2010 8:30am – 1:30 pm Shadbolt Centre, 6450 Deer […]
Cuba in May
JOIN US IN CUBA THIS MAY ! 302 – INTERNATIONAL FIELD STUDIES IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE WHEN: Apr 3 0-M ay 22, 2010 CREDIT: LFS 302 – 3 CREDITS COS T: $2,7 67 (all in clusive) + a ir CONTACT: Wendy Holm wendy@ theholmtea m.ca 604.947.2893 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.olt.ubc.ca
Growing Organically in Small Spaces Workshop
SPEC (The Society Promoting Environmental Education) invites you to attend our introductory workshop on growing organically in small spaces. We will be hosting a workshop on the 3rd Saturday of each month to introduce participants to various urban agriculture topics. Join us March 20th for the first of this series SPEC Organic Urban Agriculture Series […]
Interesting Talks
WHEN: Every Tuesday in March, 6:00-8:00 pm WHERE: UBC Global Lounge Media Room March 23rd THE POWER OF COMMUNITY: HOW CUBA SURVIVED PEAK OIL Cubans share how they transitioned from a highly mechanized, industrial agricultural system to one using organic methods of farming and local, urban gardens. Discussion with Prof. Jerry Spiegel to follow. March […]
CIDA International Opportunities
Each year, CIDA provides thousands of young Canadians with the opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on international development experience. We support a variety of exciting international opportunities for youth through our partnerships with dynamic Canadian NGOs and exceptional educational institutions that can help you make a difference. http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/acdi-cida/ACDI-CIDA.nsf/eng/JUD-613125947-MXF CIDA projects currently listed on MERX http://www.merx.com include: […]
Fundraiser – Canadian Physicians for Aid and Relief
Canadian Physicians for Aid and Relief (CPAR) Fundraiser Thursday, April 22, 2010 – 7:30pm – 9:30pm Please join the BC Chapter of Canadian Physicians for Aid and Relief (CPAR) in their efforts to reduce the burden of malaria in children under 5 by supporting the distribution of treated bed nets. What: Wine and Cheese Fundraiser. […]
Bridging the Gap Conference
Bridging the Gap Conference Saturday, March 27, 2010 – 9:00am – 5:00pm The conference is going to be on March 27th at the Life Science Center at UBC. The Theme for the conference is “Local Action to Global Impact: Vision, Action, Voice”. and we are building the content of the conference based on four pillars: […]
International Development Drinks Night
BCCIC is excited to announce our next International Development Drinks Night! Thursday, March 25, 2010 – 5:00pm – 8:00pm Please join us on Thursday March 25, 2009 at Ceili’s Irish Pub and Restaurant , 5-8 pm (670 Smithe Street, Vancouver) for a casual gathering of people and organizations interested in international development. This is an […]