Environment & Society
It certainly is an interesting time for democracy in Alberta…
Community Service-Learning's (CSL) Spring Immersion Course 'Oil and Democracy' and the Parkland Institute are pleased to announce the 'Oil and Democracy Speaker Series'. Every Thursday for five weeks, speakers from a variety of different perspectives will share their experience within the oil and democracy relationship. This event is open to all members of the public and we welcome all to a healthy discussion on benefits and challenges of Alberta's natural resource wealth.
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Every Thursday from May 10th - June 7th, 2012 |
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7:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
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University of Alberta NRE 1 001
For directions, see http://www.campusmap.ualberta.ca |
May 25 2012 - 6:00pm - May 26 2012 - 2:00pm
You are invited to attend the 2012 Alberta Environmental Network Annual General Assembly. This gathering is one of the best opportunities for ENGOs to get together, connect, and collaborate on strengthening the environmental movement in Alberta. This year's Assembly includes a timely presentation from noted Alberta political observer & commentator Paul McLoughlin (CBC Radio, Alberta Scan) and a technical briefing from the ERCB on Alberta's Fracking Regulations.
Online Registration
Please register by May 21. If you need to book accommodation at the FCJ Centre, please register by May 4.
Auditorium - FCJ Christian Life Centre
219 19 Avenue SW
Calgary,
AB T2S 0B8
Mar 16 2012 - 6:30pm - 9:15pm
DOC Talks! A Monthly Documentary Event
DOC Talks is our new monthly screening event. But itʼs more than just a screening!
We are partnering with the wonderful Metro Cinema to bring you an engaging evening full of documentary, drinks and discussion. Hereʼs how itʼs going to go down:
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6:30-7:00: |
Drinks and mingling |
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7:00-8:30:
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Bring your drinks (yes that means beer & wine too!) into the theatre for the Opening Night Screening of If A Tree Falls: The Story of the Earth Liberation Front
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8:40-9:15: |
Interactive discussion lead by environmental activist, Brian Staszenski |
Price: $10 regular Metro Cinema admission, $8 for DOC Members
Metro Cinema (Garneau Theatre)
8712 109 Street
Edmonton,
AB
The latest issue of the Environmental Law Centre's News Brief is a primer on "administrative law":
Ever wondered who governs the government? Need to know how to challenge a decision made by an administrative board (like the ERCB, for example)? If so, the new issue of News Brief - Vol. 26 No.4 - is a must-read.
Nov 16 2011 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Join us for an engaging dialogue on the Alberta Climate Dialogue (ABCD) approach to public engagement and how it is helping Alberta communities to have meaningful and collaborative conversations around the impacts of climate change. We'll identify positive actions that can be taken to mitigate the impacts and the opportunities that can be leveraged to strengthen our community and local economy.
Presenters
Alberta Climate Dialogue (ABCD)
Room 2906
Red Deer College
Red Deer,
AB
Nov 17 2011 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Tickets: $5 On sale now!
Click here to purchase online at Tix on the Square or grab yours on campus at the Infolink booths located in HUB, SUB, CAB and ETLC.
The Office of Sustainability invites you to attend the second presentation in our 2011-2012 Sustainability Speaker Series, “The Story of Stuff,” presented by Annie Leonard.
Room 11
Tory Lecture Theatre — University of Alberta
Edmonton,
AB
Oct 21 2011 - 9:00pm - Oct 24 2011 - 7:00pm
Canada 2011, 93 min, Beta SP, Dir: David York
Garneau Theatre
8712 109 Street NW
Edmonton,
AB T6G 1E9
