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Alberta Ecotrust Announces Young Environmental Stewards (YES) Grants

Alberta Ecotrust Foundation

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] Read more »

Posted March 9, 2010 by AEN2

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Annual Sierra Youth Coalition (SYC) Conference

Sierra Youth Coalition
Environmental Coordination Office of Students
Jan 22 2010 (All day) - Jan 24 2010 (All day)

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 Read more »

Location

University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted January 4, 2010 by AEN2

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Young Environmental Stewards Grants

Organization: 
Alberta Ecotrust Foundation
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. Read more »

Posted December 10, 2009 by AEN2

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EcoMentors Training

EcoMentors
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. Read more »

Location

Community & Protective Services Building
10005 100 Avenue Legacy Park (behind Sobeys)
Fort Saskatchewan, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted October 21, 2009 by AEN2

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Youth Eco Internship Program

Organization: 
YWCA Vancouver

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).

Posted September 4, 2009 by AEN2

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Call for Nominations: RCEN Youth Caucus Steering Committee

Initiative: 
Steering Committee
Organization: 
Canadian Environmental Network Youth Caucus
Application Deadline: 
7 Aug 2009 (All day)

The Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN) is seeking Steering Committee members to lead the shaping of the new Youth Caucus. This is an amazing opportunity for you to be part of a group of youth (ages 18-30) engaged in the environmental movement, as well as being part of decision-making and planning of national activities!

Find out what Mr. & Mrs. Bouche have to say about the Youth Caucus and why you should join: http://cen-rce.org/eng/caucuses/youth/index.html Read more »

Posted August 5, 2009 by AEN2

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Water and Wellness: Community Connections for Water and Health

Waterlution
May 1 2009 - 6:00pm - May 3 2009 - 2:00pm

Updated — Application Deadline April 17

The Future of Water Workshop Series 2009

Engaging Youth on Water Issues
Water and Wellness: Community Connections

Residential Workshop at Pigeon Lake, Alberta

Hosted and organized by Waterlution: A Water Learning Experience with Alla Guelber and Simon Ham, Waterlution Associates, and special guests:

  • Dr. Colin Soskolne, Professor, School of Public Health, University of Alberta and Author, Sustaining Life on Earth: Environmental and Human Health through Global Governance
  • Lindsay Telfer, Director, Sierra Club Prairie Chapter and Coordinator, Prairie Water Initiative
  • George Poitras, Former Chief, Mikisew Cree First Nation
  • Stephen Craik, Quality Assurance Manager at EPCOR’s Rossdale Water Treatment Plant
  • Jennifer Eichelberger and Pat Lang, Alberta Environment, Drinking Water and Wastewater Section

Location

Pigeon Lake, AB
See map: Google Maps
Read more »

Posted April 16, 2009 by AEN2

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Global Warming and You: A Youth Climate Activism Workshop

TakingITGlobal.org
Feb 21 2009 - 11:00am - 3:00pm

TakingITGlobal.org is pleased to announce it will be presenting a free half-day introductory workshop on global warming and youth action in Edmonton on February 21, 2009. Global Warming and You: A Youth Climate Activism Workshop will provide local context for the global problem of climate change and will engage participants in a discussion and dialogue about community-based solutions. The workshop is geared towards high school students, but any young person interested in becoming more involved in the fight against global warming is welcome to attend.

Location

Engineering Teaching and Learning Centre (ETLC) E1-018
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
See map: Google Maps
Read more »

Posted February 13, 2009 by AEN2

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Animation for Global Transformation

Arusha Centre
Quickdraw Animation Society
Jan 28 2009 - 7:00pm

Animate your inner activist

Youth present animated films inspired by social justice

January 19 2009 (Calgary) ­ The Arusha Action Series and Quickdraw Animation Society’s present an evening of live animation and a selection of short animated films by Calgary’s Quickdraw’s Youth Animation Project (YAP) and Aboriginal Youth Animation Project (AbYAP) as part of the International Festival of Animated Objects. Read more »

Location

Plaza Theatre
1133 Kensington Road NW
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted January 20, 2009 by AEN2

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Active Citizens Television Launch Party

Sep 12 2008 - 6:30pm - 11:00pm

Are you interested in local solutions to global environmental problems? Want to connect with other Albertans to work towards environmental sustainability? Or are you concerned about the environment but don’t know what do about it? Read more »

Location

Latitude 53
10248 106 Street
Edmonton, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted September 2, 2008 by AEN2

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Job Opportunity

Position: Network Manager
Application Deadline: 24 Sep 2010 - 16:00

The AEN is seeking a responsible, organized and dynamic individual to support the work of the AEN in the role of Network Manager.

Full job description and application instructions

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