Youth & the Environment
Jun 20 2012 - 9:00am - Jun 21 2012 - 5:00pm
Applications due May 14, 2012
The Co-operators and The Natural Step Canada are partnering to offer the IMPACT! Sustainability Champions Training, a series of two-day trainings offered across Canada, focused in two areas: realizing your leadership potential and developing a sustainability project using The Natural Step Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development. After the training, participants will be partnered with a sustainability professional for four months of personal mentorship.
Mar 14 2012 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Starting in Corner Brooke, Newfoundland, and touring all the way to Vancouver, British Columbia, youth leaders and sustainability veterans will bring the community together to discuss the role of Canadians at the Earth Summit 2012 (United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, Rio+20).
In each city, interactive lectures will be held in universities, elementary schools, middle schools and high schools. This a unique opportunity to learn about the Earth Summit 2012, Canadian participation in and contributions to the global initiatives, and Canadian civil society's submission to the official United Nations' Zero Draft for the conference. The participants will have an opportunity to participate in dialogues, and take action to ensure proper representation of Canadians at the global stage.
The goal of the tour is to empower civil society by offering an analysis of current trends in sustainable development and to hold the microphone to Canadian voices as the world accelerates to the Earth Summit 2012.
The Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS) Building, 1-440
University of Alberta
Edmonton,
AB
Mar 19 2012 - 7:00pm - 9:15pm
And This Is My Garden is the incredible story of one teacher's mission to teach grade five students in Northern Manitoba how to grow their own food. See how her program has changed the town of Waboden, energizing families, improving health, and building intergenerational relationships and community. The success of the Mel Johnson School Gardening Project has been recognized by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development, the David Suzuki Foundation, and Manitoba Conservation.
Cardel Theatre
180 Quarry Park Blvd SE
Calgary,
AB
Deadline:
15 Feb 2011 (All day)
The Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) is a new initiative of the Edmonton Community Foundation. This program is made possible through a financial gift from a generous donor and will support activities that are initiated, led, and organized by Edmonton youth.
The activities that can be supported through the program are wide ranging - from organizing a local street dance to initiating a career fair or hosting workshops on topics like bullying, self-defence, or civic engagement. Youth groups are welcome to be creative and to apply with any idea within the parameters discussed in the accompanying information.
Edmonton Community Foundation has convened a youth advisory committee to review applications and recommend projects for funding.
Click here for more information
May 6 2011 - 12:00am - May 8 2011 - 12:00am
Calling youth leaders!
Youth aged 18 - 28 years from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon and Territories interested in transit and sustainable transportation are invited to apply to be delegates at this unique summit event.
Delegates will come to learn, share ideas, discuss issues and opportunities
and explore career paths with peers and industry professionals.
Click here for more about the Leading the Way Youth Summit
Lister Student Residence and Conference Centre
University of Alberta
Edmonton,
AB
Alberta Ecotrust is delighted to announce the results of its
2010 Young Environmental Stewards (YES) program. With funding support
from TransAlta and the help of a volunteer grant review committee of
Young Environmental Professionals, the spring round of YES grants is
helping
nearly a dozen young Albertans convert their environmental passion into
action through projects ranging from community gardening to people
powered events! The 2010
program garnered 29 applications, of which 11 were funded with a total
of $45,334.00.
To read more about the 2010 projects funded by
YES,
and learn more about the program, click [here]
Jan 22 2010 - 12:00am - Jan 24 2010 - 12:00am
Rationale for the Conference
The Sierra Youth Coalition (SYC) is the youth arm of the Sierra Club working towards local sustainability. This is hugely beneficial because geographical areas face similar issues locally and work together as a network of individuals (environmentalists) and collectives (organizations). The goal of this conference is to educate all interested students from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia and provide them with tangible skills and opportunities to get involved in the green movement. Ultimately this conference provides the means to develop the knowledge and ability to work towards a more sustainable future. Please join us for a fun-filled weekend including very interesting workshops and seminars. This is a great opportunity to meet and network with students interested in similar issues as yourself!
Hosted by the Students' Union's ECOS
Fees: $30 before Jan 5th, 2010, $50 for non-SYC members after Jan 5th
Info & Registration: http://thinksustainability.ca/
Contact: syc [dot] matei [at] gmail [dot] com
University of Alberta
Edmonton,
AB
Deadline:
25 Jan 2010 (All day)
Are you, or someone you know, between the ages of 16-29 who has a great idea on how to improve the environment in Alberta?
If YES, then you are eligible to apply for a grant of up to $5,000 to bring your idea to life, and make a lasting difference in your community.
If YES, visit http://www.albertaecotrust.com/yes for more information and deadlines to apply.
Oct 23 2009 - 11:00am - 3:00pm
- Are you between 15 and 24?
- Interested in environmental issues?
- Want to be a green leader in your community?
Sign-up for Fort Saskatchewan’s free EcoMentors training!
This fun, exciting, and free training session is open to all youth. You’ll learn how you can take action on the environmental issues that matter you, and meet other environmentally-conscious youth… while earning volunteer hours and cool green rewards!
To register:
Contact Kristi Sullivan; kwahl [at] fortsask [dot] ca or 780-992-6265.
Community & Protective Services Building
10005 100 Avenue Legacy Park (behind Sobeys)
Fort Saskatchewan,
AB
TThe YWCA Vancouver has successfully launched the Youth Eco Internship Program (YEIP), which comes on the heels of the government's redefined agenda to promote labour skills and an eco-savvy generation next.
Through this innovative scheme, funded by Canada's Economic Action Plan, the YWCA Vancouver will be placing 90 young, diverse, unemployed Canadians aged 15-30 on paid 3, 6 or 9 month internships. Intern and host recruitment has just commenced for young people, as well as for environmental, community and women-serving organizations, however, priority will be given to internships having an environmental focus.
If you are a youth or an interested organization, please visit our website (www.yeip.ca) to review the eligibility criteria and to complete an online application.
For any questions and inquiries from youth or organizations located in BC, AB, SK, MB, YT or NT, contact the Manager, Theresa James, by email: tjames [at] ywcavan [dot] org, or telephone: 604 895 5859 | 877 VAN YWCA (826 9922).
