Monday, January 05 09:00-11:00PM
Film ~ FLOW, For the Love of Water (Council of Canadians fundraiser)
Hyland Cinema 240 Wharncliffe Road South. We invite you to "FLOW For the Love of Water Support Independent Cinema & CoC " on Monday, January 5 at 9:00pm. Event: FLOW For the Love of Water Support Independent Cinema & CoC "Thousands have lived without love, not one without waterLet’s Try Something New: Bring your kids & bring a bowl for popcorn! Zero Waste is appreciated! Bring a mug for organic teas, etc. About the Film http://www.flowthefilm.com/ http://www.hylandcinema.com/pub/hyland1/MovieDetails/300
Thursday, January 08 07:00 PM-09:00PM
Forgotten Stories of London, the first of a series of six lectures by London historians. London Public Library, Central Branch, 2nd floor Meeting Room 251 Dundas Street Description: Jan. 8 Automotive Industry Doug Leighton, Huron University College Jan. 15 Port Stanley Connection Mike Baker, Elgin County Museum Jan. 22 Faith Communities Arthur McClelland, London Public Library Jan. 29 Banting As An Artist Grant Maltman, Banting House Museum Feb. 5 Sports Teams Stephen Harding, Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame & Friends of Labatt Park Feb. 12 Buildings John Lutman, Western Archives
Tuesday January 13, 7:00pm
UNBOTTLE IT! with Maude Barlow & Syd Ryan
VENUE: Aeolian Hall. Kick the bottle, tap into public drinking water; a look at the amount of waste and pollution the bottled water industry leaves in its wake, with Maude Barlow and Syd Ryan; free admission.
Thursday January 15, 2009. 7:00pm – 9:00pm.
ALISTAIR MACKENZIE - PINERY PROVINCAL PARK.
Nova Craft Canoe's London Paddle Shop present Guest Speaker Alistair MacKenzie from Join Alistair MacKenzie, Park Ecologist and Natural Heritage Education Supervisor for Pinery Provincial Park. Explore the Old Ausable Channel and rolling sand dunes, rare Oak Savanna and Carolinian forests of one of Southern Ontario’s premiere parks. At just 21 square kilometers in area, Pinery Park is small in comparison to other canoe and kayak destinations in Ontario; however its richness in terms of species at risk, unique habitats and recreational opportunities make the park famous with Ontario residents and visitors from afar. Drifting along the Old Ausable Channel in Pinery Park in a canoe or kayak allows your mind to wander back over 100 years to the time of clear rives and thriving ecological communities. The rich array of rare species of birds, flowers, reptiles, amphibians and mammals that live in and around the Old Ausable Channel lead to lasting memories that invite you back to visit time and time again. No Charge for Admission! To register please call 519-455-6252 or visit the website http://www.londonspaddleshop.com/ for additional information.
Friday January 16th @ 8pm
Out of Balance: Exxon Mobil's Impact on Climate Change
VENUE: Wemple Lounge Kings University College 266 Epworth Ave.
In Spring 2006, mainstream media announced that the debate about the human impact on climate was over. But the debate among most climate scientists had ended long ago, unbeknownst to most Americans. Out of Balance looks at how ExxonMobil spearheaded the misinformation campaign while making record profits.
Presented by Cinema Politica London Centre for Social Concern - Social Justice and Peace Club King's University College.
*Fair trade coffee will be served for this event. Al Cinema Politica London screenings embrace a zero waste SOL food philosophy. SOL: Sustainable, Organic, Local where possible with an emphasis on fair trade.
Tuesday January 20 19:00-20:30
General Meeting Council of Canadians London Chapter
East Village Coffee House Street: 785 Dundas Street , 519.438.7878. Council of Canadians London Chapter seeks volunteers to help with film series (Cinema Politica), campaigns, research, media, communications and more. Founded in 1985, the Council of Canadians is Canada's largest citizens' organization. We work to protect Canadian independence and environment by promoting progressive policies on fair trade, clean water, energy security, public health care, and other issues of social and economic concern to Canadians. We develop creative campaigns to put some of the country's most important issues into the spotlight. We work with a network of over 70 volunteer chapters to organize speaking tours, days of action, conferences and demonstrations. We also produce research reports, create popular materials, and work with individuals and organizations across the country and around the world. Please contact us at councilofcanadians.london@sympatico.ca or 519.872.0978
Tuesday January 20. 6:30 pm
GREENDRINKS LONDON
Venue: Alex P. Keaton
Topic: New Year, New London
What's working? What's not? Join us in a faciliated discussion about the environmental "state of the city". Let's talk solutions, together. And... Marc Gammal, Owner of the APK, will fill us in on the efforts he makes to keep our venue eco-friendly.
Tues January 20 7:30-8:30pm
WEATHER OR NOT! Central Library 251 Dundas St. ~ Wolf Performance Hall Gentle or ferocious, whether we like it or not, London’s weather shapes our landscape and affects the lives of all local creatures, humans included. A Channel’s meteorologist, Jay Campbell, explains why and how we get the weather we do, gives us a look at past major weather events and what we can expect in the future.
Tues January 27 7:30-8:30pm
THE SECRET LIVES OF MUSHROOMS. Central Library 251 Dundas St. ~ Wolf Performance Hall. Mushrooms lead largely invisible lives. Then, when conditions are just right, they pop up in a brief splash of colour. Greg Thorn of the University of Western Ontario Biology Department highlights a selection of area species and tells how they make a living.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
PURPOSEFUL Gifting (how to have the greenest, thriftiest, most meaningful holiday, ever)
If the house were burning down what would you grab first? It probably won’t be the DVD player, laptop or Wii. After the pets, it will be those things that have touched your heart over the years.
Here are some of the ideas taken from our gathering this week...
Gratitude box - “My wish for you this year…”, “Thank you for…”, “What I love about you…”
http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahshow/20081118_tows_holiday
Gift of Time
Instead of buying more stuff... create ways you can share time with the ones you love.
- Make a standing date every week/month/quarter where you spend time together. Go for a walk, drink tea, play scrabble, go bowling or roller skating etc.)
- Volunteer together for your favourite charity - one time or make a big impact by making it a regular contribution.
- Purchase concert, sports, or movie tickets for buyer and receiver.
Home Cookin'
Seasonal preserves, jams and baked goods are always a welcome gift.
The rest of the resources are listed below in subsequent postings.
Happy Holidays Everyone. We'll see you in the new year.
Tiffany
David Suzuki: Lindsay’s Holiday Green Gifting List
There's no better time than this financially challenged, politically confusing shopping season to check your list twice and consider: do you own your stuff or does your stuff own you? Think about it. One less gift can save about 200 kg of natural resources (the equivalent of two, queen-sized mattresses) and keep the same amount of material out of the waste stream.
Now is also a great time to pause and reflect, spend quality time with family and friends and, if you're going to buy, buy less, buy used and buy local.
Our Queen of Green, Lindsay Coulter, is here to help (as usual...) with these great green gifting ideas:
Offer your skills.
Whether it's a year's worth of once-a-week babysitting or a promise to rake leaves, we all have something we can do for someone on our gift list that's worth more than just another inanimate object. And making homemade coupons is fun and crafty – make 'em out of seed paper (PDF - see above)!
Beware of toxic toys.
If they must have stuff, at least make sure it's not going to hurt them (or the planet). Select locally-made goods from companies that consider the whole life of their products – what's in it, how it's made, and what happens to it when it doesn't work any more.
Reap the rewards.
Go outside (PDF). Breathe the air that you're helping to clean up, look at the sky, and admire the natural abundance. Go for a walk in the woods, skate on a frozen pond. Think about how we are all connected to the planet that sustains us. It's free and off-the-grid! And you deserve it. We all do. (Cue music…)
To read more visit: http://www.davidsuzuki.org/NatureChallenge/newsletters/dec08_greengifting/
Now is also a great time to pause and reflect, spend quality time with family and friends and, if you're going to buy, buy less, buy used and buy local.
Our Queen of Green, Lindsay Coulter, is here to help (as usual...) with these great green gifting ideas:
Offer your skills.
Whether it's a year's worth of once-a-week babysitting or a promise to rake leaves, we all have something we can do for someone on our gift list that's worth more than just another inanimate object. And making homemade coupons is fun and crafty – make 'em out of seed paper (PDF - see above)!
Beware of toxic toys.
If they must have stuff, at least make sure it's not going to hurt them (or the planet). Select locally-made goods from companies that consider the whole life of their products – what's in it, how it's made, and what happens to it when it doesn't work any more.
Reap the rewards.
Go outside (PDF). Breathe the air that you're helping to clean up, look at the sky, and admire the natural abundance. Go for a walk in the woods, skate on a frozen pond. Think about how we are all connected to the planet that sustains us. It's free and off-the-grid! And you deserve it. We all do. (Cue music…)
To read more visit: http://www.davidsuzuki.org/NatureChallenge/newsletters/dec08_greengifting/
Presents for the Planet, gifts that change the world!
Dear Supporter,
With both climate and economy on people's minds this holiday season it's time to give a gift that means something and makes a difference. Presents for the Planet, Greenpeace's online gift catalogue, lets you be generous with friends, family and the planet! If you know someone who is concerned about forests, oceans or the climate we are leaving for future generations, we have a gift for them.
It is quick and easy: Select the gift and amount you want, pick the card type, fill in your message and check out! No trips to the mall or standing in line, just a few quick clicks of the mouse. If you choose the pdf card, you can print it off, fold it up, and put it in the mail or give it to your loved one yourself.
We are also asking everyone to add Prime Minister Stephen Harper to their holiday list.
Max, one of our young supporters, sent us a Christmas card he made for his family; offering it for our use. We thought it was so well done that we are asking everyone to send it to the Prime Minister with their own Christmas wish for him. You can send it for free, or add a donation to help Greenpeace's push to get Canada to take serious action to stop climate change.
Greenpeace has been on the frontlines of protecting our environment since 1971, pressuring governments and corporations to do the right thing. We rely on support from people like you! Join us by giving Presents for the Planet, gifts that will change the world!
Sincerely,
Bruce Cox
Executive Director, Greenpeace Canada
P.S. Prime Minister Harper needs your encouragement to do the right thing to stop climate change!
P.P.S. One of the great things about Presents for the Planet is there is no wrapping required!
With both climate and economy on people's minds this holiday season it's time to give a gift that means something and makes a difference. Presents for the Planet, Greenpeace's online gift catalogue, lets you be generous with friends, family and the planet! If you know someone who is concerned about forests, oceans or the climate we are leaving for future generations, we have a gift for them.
It is quick and easy: Select the gift and amount you want, pick the card type, fill in your message and check out! No trips to the mall or standing in line, just a few quick clicks of the mouse. If you choose the pdf card, you can print it off, fold it up, and put it in the mail or give it to your loved one yourself.
We are also asking everyone to add Prime Minister Stephen Harper to their holiday list.
Max, one of our young supporters, sent us a Christmas card he made for his family; offering it for our use. We thought it was so well done that we are asking everyone to send it to the Prime Minister with their own Christmas wish for him. You can send it for free, or add a donation to help Greenpeace's push to get Canada to take serious action to stop climate change.
Greenpeace has been on the frontlines of protecting our environment since 1971, pressuring governments and corporations to do the right thing. We rely on support from people like you! Join us by giving Presents for the Planet, gifts that will change the world!
Sincerely,
Bruce Cox
Executive Director, Greenpeace Canada
P.S. Prime Minister Harper needs your encouragement to do the right thing to stop climate change!
P.P.S. One of the great things about Presents for the Planet is there is no wrapping required!
Monday, December 15, 2008
It's the Green (& Red) Drinks Holiday Party!
WHEN: Tuesday, December 16th from 6:30p.m. 'til you say stop
WHERE: The Alex P. Keaton, 580 Talbot Street
HOW: Walk, bike, bus, taxi, carpool, whatever gets you there...
WHO: Anyone who is working on, or is interested in, environmental issues/lifestyle
WHY: Fun, friends, contacts, drinks, food, info, inspiration, business and pleasure
WHAT: This month's theme will be Purposeful Gifting - Show & Tell how to have the greenest, thriftiest, most meaningful holiday ever. So, we ask that each of you bring in one gift idea to share with the group.
Hope to see you there!
Tiffany
WHERE: The Alex P. Keaton, 580 Talbot Street
HOW: Walk, bike, bus, taxi, carpool, whatever gets you there...
WHO: Anyone who is working on, or is interested in, environmental issues/lifestyle
WHY: Fun, friends, contacts, drinks, food, info, inspiration, business and pleasure
WHAT: This month's theme will be Purposeful Gifting - Show & Tell how to have the greenest, thriftiest, most meaningful holiday ever. So, we ask that each of you bring in one gift idea to share with the group.
Hope to see you there!
Tiffany
Monday, December 8, 2008
CITY HALL - - - What's happening...
ETC AGENDA - DECEMBER 8, 2008
LONDON 2030 - TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN STUDY GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
http://council.london.ca/meetings/ETC%20Agendas/2008-12-08%20Agenda/Item%207.pdf
UPDATE #4 ON ONTARIO PROPOSAL FOR A PROVINCIAL BAN ON THE COSMETIC USE OF PESTICIDES AND CITY BY-LAW UPDATE
http://council.london.ca/meetings/ETC%20Agendas/2008-12-08%20Agenda/Item%208.pdf
9TH REPORT OF THE TREES AND FORESTS ADVISORY COMMITEE
http://council.london.ca/meetings/ETC%20Agendas/2008-12-08%20Agenda/Item%2015.pdf
PLANNING AGENDA – DECEMBER 8, 2008
CITY OF LONDON OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT 3438 MANNING DRIVE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION MEETING
http://council.london.ca/meetings/Planning%20Agendas/2008-12-08%20Agenda/Item%2019.pdf
CITY OF LONDON Wl2A LANDFILL AREA PLAN STUDY OFFICIAL PLAN &ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT PUBLIC PARTICIPATION MEETING
http://council.london.ca/meetings/Planning%20Agendas/2008-12-08%20Agenda/Item%2020.pdfOUTCOME
FROM COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 1, 2008
(City staff notes only, Council Resolution must be consulted for specifics)
NOTE: see opening comment.THAMES RIVER CLEAR WATER REVIVAL
http://council.london.ca/meetings/ETC%20Agendas/2008-11-24%20Agenda/Item%202.pdf
TREE WATERING NOTIFICATION MAGNETS ON CITY VEHICLES
http://council.london.ca/meetings/ETC%20Agendas/2008-11-24%20Agenda/Item%207.pdf
UPDATE ON BLUE BOX MATERIALShttp://council.london.ca/meetings/ETC%20Agendas/2008-11-24%20Agenda/Item%208.pdf
10TH REPORT OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT
http://council.london.ca/meetings/ETC%20Agendas/2008-11-24%20Agenda/Item%2012.pdf
WATER 20 YEAR FINANCIAL MODEL
http://council.london.ca/meetings/ETC%20Agendas/2008-11-24%20Agenda/Item%2015.pdf
ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EFFICIENT WATER USE PROGRAM INCLUDING A MUNICIPAL DRINKING WATER AWARENESS PLAN
http://council.london.ca/meetings/ETC%20Agendas/2008-11-24%20Agenda/Item%2016.pdf
LONDON 2030 - TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN STUDY GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
http://council.london.ca/meetings/ETC%20Agendas/2008-12-08%20Agenda/Item%207.pdf
UPDATE #4 ON ONTARIO PROPOSAL FOR A PROVINCIAL BAN ON THE COSMETIC USE OF PESTICIDES AND CITY BY-LAW UPDATE
http://council.london.ca/meetings/ETC%20Agendas/2008-12-08%20Agenda/Item%208.pdf
9TH REPORT OF THE TREES AND FORESTS ADVISORY COMMITEE
http://council.london.ca/meetings/ETC%20Agendas/2008-12-08%20Agenda/Item%2015.pdf
PLANNING AGENDA – DECEMBER 8, 2008
CITY OF LONDON OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT 3438 MANNING DRIVE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION MEETING
http://council.london.ca/meetings/Planning%20Agendas/2008-12-08%20Agenda/Item%2019.pdf
CITY OF LONDON Wl2A LANDFILL AREA PLAN STUDY OFFICIAL PLAN &ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT PUBLIC PARTICIPATION MEETING
http://council.london.ca/meetings/Planning%20Agendas/2008-12-08%20Agenda/Item%2020.pdfOUTCOME
FROM COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 1, 2008
(City staff notes only, Council Resolution must be consulted for specifics)
NOTE: see opening comment.THAMES RIVER CLEAR WATER REVIVAL
http://council.london.ca/meetings/ETC%20Agendas/2008-11-24%20Agenda/Item%202.pdf
TREE WATERING NOTIFICATION MAGNETS ON CITY VEHICLES
http://council.london.ca/meetings/ETC%20Agendas/2008-11-24%20Agenda/Item%207.pdf
UPDATE ON BLUE BOX MATERIALShttp://council.london.ca/meetings/ETC%20Agendas/2008-11-24%20Agenda/Item%208.pdf
10TH REPORT OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT
http://council.london.ca/meetings/ETC%20Agendas/2008-11-24%20Agenda/Item%2012.pdf
WATER 20 YEAR FINANCIAL MODEL
http://council.london.ca/meetings/ETC%20Agendas/2008-11-24%20Agenda/Item%2015.pdf
ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EFFICIENT WATER USE PROGRAM INCLUDING A MUNICIPAL DRINKING WATER AWARENESS PLAN
http://council.london.ca/meetings/ETC%20Agendas/2008-11-24%20Agenda/Item%2016.pdf
Friday, December 5, 2008
If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together - African Proverb - Quoted by Al Gore
Monday, December 1, 2008
December: Events Around the City
Thursday December 4th - 7:30 p.m.
Thames Region Ecological Association (TREA) meeting
Our meeting this week open to everyone is a social evening in which we invite everyone to bring their favourite seasonal snack that we can share. Grosvenor Lodge, 1017 Western Road. Call 519-685-2682, so we can know what numbers to plan for. BYOD (Bring your own dishes)
Tuesday December 16th - 6:30 p.m.
GreenDrinks London
Venue: Alex P. Keaton
Topic: Purposeful Gifting
Ideas on how to have a thrifty, green, and meaningful holiday this year.
Thames Region Ecological Association (TREA) meeting
Our meeting this week open to everyone is a social evening in which we invite everyone to bring their favourite seasonal snack that we can share. Grosvenor Lodge, 1017 Western Road. Call 519-685-2682, so we can know what numbers to plan for. BYOD (Bring your own dishes)
Tuesday December 16th - 6:30 p.m.
GreenDrinks London
Venue: Alex P. Keaton
Topic: Purposeful Gifting
Ideas on how to have a thrifty, green, and meaningful holiday this year.
Environmental Career Transition Project
About the Project
The Environmental Career Transition Project (ECTP) is a new initiative for ECO Canada. The goal of the project is to successfully transition workers from declining sectors in Ontario (such as primary industry) into the environmental sector.
Could Your Company Benefit from the Project?
ECO Canada is looking for environmental employers willing to sponsor a transitioning worker from the automotive or food & beverage industries for this pilot project. If you decide to participate, ECO Canada will find you a transitioning worker with the skills you need to fill an available position within your organization.
As an employer, you will receive a $10,000 subsidy for each transitioning worker you hire through this project to assist with wages or environmental-related training.
The project officially starts in January of 2009 and ends approximately nine months later—in October of 2009. Workers are guaranteed employment for 1 year from the start date.
Benefits and Details
As a participating employer:
1. You will get a transitioning worker in January 2009 to fill a staffing gap at your organization.
2. You will receive a $10,000 subsidy for each transitioning worker you hire through ECO Canada’s initiative (the money can be used for courses to get workers up-to-speed on technical competencies for environmental work, etc.)
3. You will be helping us to develop a framework to increase the successful transitioning of workers into the environmental sector
How to Get Involved
We have limited funds available for this pilot project, so act now for your chance to participate!
Here’s how:
Contact Vicky Smith at Contact Human Resource Group (Vicky@contacthrg.com) or Sandi Stride of EcoStride Group (sandi@ecostridegroup.ca).
The Environmental Career Transition Project (ECTP) is a new initiative for ECO Canada. The goal of the project is to successfully transition workers from declining sectors in Ontario (such as primary industry) into the environmental sector.
Could Your Company Benefit from the Project?
ECO Canada is looking for environmental employers willing to sponsor a transitioning worker from the automotive or food & beverage industries for this pilot project. If you decide to participate, ECO Canada will find you a transitioning worker with the skills you need to fill an available position within your organization.
As an employer, you will receive a $10,000 subsidy for each transitioning worker you hire through this project to assist with wages or environmental-related training.
The project officially starts in January of 2009 and ends approximately nine months later—in October of 2009. Workers are guaranteed employment for 1 year from the start date.
Benefits and Details
As a participating employer:
1. You will get a transitioning worker in January 2009 to fill a staffing gap at your organization.
2. You will receive a $10,000 subsidy for each transitioning worker you hire through ECO Canada’s initiative (the money can be used for courses to get workers up-to-speed on technical competencies for environmental work, etc.)
3. You will be helping us to develop a framework to increase the successful transitioning of workers into the environmental sector
How to Get Involved
We have limited funds available for this pilot project, so act now for your chance to participate!
Here’s how:
Contact Vicky Smith at Contact Human Resource Group (Vicky@contacthrg.com) or Sandi Stride of EcoStride Group (sandi@ecostridegroup.ca).
council of canadians | london | seeking volunteers
Council of Canadians London Campaigns 2008 - 2009 Volunteer with Us
The idea of global responsibility and global citizenship, of seeing ourselves as one family, is an emerging movement. Although many people in power have a very materialistic, industrial, linear frame of mind bounded by concepts of 'national security needs' and 'economic growth' many ordinary people have not forgotten our roots in the interconnected life-web of which we are but one species. We perceive that our life support systems around the world are deteriorating and dying. Not only have most of our natural forests been destroyed but also the life in the oceans. The basic security of healthy and vibrant living eco-systems upon which we can base our own human societies is no longer intact. We can see, feel, hear, breathe and taste the death of the life-support systems all around us. There are reports from ordinary people all over the planet telling us of new diseases and decreased fertility in many species including our own, of contaminated and dwindling fresh-water supplies, soil-erosion, forest destruction, desert encroachment, mass extinction of other species, climate change, and mass social dysfunctions and we can see the evidence in our own areas. The good news is - we can change this. We can redesign the way we think and live.
Why Volunteer?
For the sake of our survival we must acknowledge that the further we are from the physical and personal impact of our actions or the human effects of our decisions, the less moral responsibility we feel. The longer and more complex the chain of events, the more moral responsibility gets dispersed and reduced. Then the point comes when the system may be guilty of an appalling crime against humanity, even our environment, yet no individual feels obliged to own the consequences of their actions. Regardless of the actions of governments and corporations we, global citizens, must peacefully experiment with alternatives, reclaim our humanity, build up our communities, reclaim our land, rebuild the commons, reclaim morality and law, empowering ourselves and others in the process. We will join our struggles, to learn from and with each other - not allowing ourselves to be imprisoned and domesticated by our governments and corporations. We live locally but we choose to demonstrate our global responsibilities seriously with care and deep consideration.
“By far the most dangerous foe we have to fight is apathy - indifference from whatever cause, not from a lack of knowledge, but from carelessness, from absorption in other pursuits, from a contempt bred of self satisfaction”
William Osler quotes (Canadian Physician, 1849-1919)
Council of Canadians London Chapter Principles
Council of Canadians London Chapter is working towards ensuring that our words and actions support the inherent value and dignity of everyone. We view this as an on-going process of becoming more accountable to our allies, to our supporters, and to our own beliefs. We are committed to:
- Working with the perspective that social, economic and environmental issues are interconnected and interdependent.
- Understanding and learning about systems of oppression and challenging the power structures which support those systems and create injustices.
- Examining the resources and privileges we have and utilizing them thoughtfully, respectfully, honestly and transparently.
- Working with the principles of participatory democracy in our meetings and actions and recognizing that all people should have equal access to decision-making processes.
- Taking responsibility for equalizing power and creating a space where all are encouraged to actively engage, listen, speak and act with respect.
- Learning about the histories and struggles of impacted communities and other groups as told by them.
- Working in solidarity with communities directly impacted by corporate power.
- Prioritizing and building our relationships with impacted communities and a broad base of constituents across social, economic and political boundaries.
- Becoming better allies by helping to build broad-based movements for environmental, social, and economic justice.
- Listening to, learning from and amplifying the voices of our allies.
Supporting the Principles of Environmental Justice adopted by the Delegates to the First National People of Color Environmental Leadership Summit (1991).
We, the staff, activists, and volunteers of Council of Canadians London Chapter commit ourselves to working together to embody the above-stated values. If you share these principles, we invite you to join us in fulfilling them.
For more information email councilofcanadians.london@sympatico.ca.
The idea of global responsibility and global citizenship, of seeing ourselves as one family, is an emerging movement. Although many people in power have a very materialistic, industrial, linear frame of mind bounded by concepts of 'national security needs' and 'economic growth' many ordinary people have not forgotten our roots in the interconnected life-web of which we are but one species. We perceive that our life support systems around the world are deteriorating and dying. Not only have most of our natural forests been destroyed but also the life in the oceans. The basic security of healthy and vibrant living eco-systems upon which we can base our own human societies is no longer intact. We can see, feel, hear, breathe and taste the death of the life-support systems all around us. There are reports from ordinary people all over the planet telling us of new diseases and decreased fertility in many species including our own, of contaminated and dwindling fresh-water supplies, soil-erosion, forest destruction, desert encroachment, mass extinction of other species, climate change, and mass social dysfunctions and we can see the evidence in our own areas. The good news is - we can change this. We can redesign the way we think and live.
Why Volunteer?
For the sake of our survival we must acknowledge that the further we are from the physical and personal impact of our actions or the human effects of our decisions, the less moral responsibility we feel. The longer and more complex the chain of events, the more moral responsibility gets dispersed and reduced. Then the point comes when the system may be guilty of an appalling crime against humanity, even our environment, yet no individual feels obliged to own the consequences of their actions. Regardless of the actions of governments and corporations we, global citizens, must peacefully experiment with alternatives, reclaim our humanity, build up our communities, reclaim our land, rebuild the commons, reclaim morality and law, empowering ourselves and others in the process. We will join our struggles, to learn from and with each other - not allowing ourselves to be imprisoned and domesticated by our governments and corporations. We live locally but we choose to demonstrate our global responsibilities seriously with care and deep consideration.
“By far the most dangerous foe we have to fight is apathy - indifference from whatever cause, not from a lack of knowledge, but from carelessness, from absorption in other pursuits, from a contempt bred of self satisfaction”
William Osler quotes (Canadian Physician, 1849-1919)
Council of Canadians London Chapter Principles
Council of Canadians London Chapter is working towards ensuring that our words and actions support the inherent value and dignity of everyone. We view this as an on-going process of becoming more accountable to our allies, to our supporters, and to our own beliefs. We are committed to:
- Working with the perspective that social, economic and environmental issues are interconnected and interdependent.
- Understanding and learning about systems of oppression and challenging the power structures which support those systems and create injustices.
- Examining the resources and privileges we have and utilizing them thoughtfully, respectfully, honestly and transparently.
- Working with the principles of participatory democracy in our meetings and actions and recognizing that all people should have equal access to decision-making processes.
- Taking responsibility for equalizing power and creating a space where all are encouraged to actively engage, listen, speak and act with respect.
- Learning about the histories and struggles of impacted communities and other groups as told by them.
- Working in solidarity with communities directly impacted by corporate power.
- Prioritizing and building our relationships with impacted communities and a broad base of constituents across social, economic and political boundaries.
- Becoming better allies by helping to build broad-based movements for environmental, social, and economic justice.
- Listening to, learning from and amplifying the voices of our allies.
Supporting the Principles of Environmental Justice adopted by the Delegates to the First National People of Color Environmental Leadership Summit (1991).
We, the staff, activists, and volunteers of Council of Canadians London Chapter commit ourselves to working together to embody the above-stated values. If you share these principles, we invite you to join us in fulfilling them.
For more information email councilofcanadians.london@sympatico.ca.
FYI: Water Fluoridation (Submission to Norfolk Council Members)
Dear Mayor and Councillors,
Norfolk Council-in-Committee's motion to remove fluoride from drinking water is an extremely progressive step to improve the health of the constituents.
Section C - Deputations: in the upcoming meeting of Nov. 12, 2008 THE CORPORATION OF NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA concerns me. Hence, this input:
i) Dr. Steven Malo, Haldimand Norfolk Dental Society Re: Benefits of Fluoridation(Staff Recommendation: Receive as information)
ii) Dr. Wayne McKay, Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit Re: Proposed Discontinuance of Fluoridation of Municipal Water in Delhi and Simcoe(Staff Recommendation: Receive as information)
The above pro fluoridation deputations never address the real concerns of the community namely: the collateral damage such as "impairments to the liver, kidney, brain, bones, pineal gland, thyroid, and even teeth*.
You may want to question why these major health impairments continue to trump the paltry, if not outright questionable, benefits to teeth?
How can the Norfolk Dental Society and the Health Unit call so many Health damages as health benefits?
* They tell us that molted teeth from fluoridation of water is just a cosmetic effect. When in fact this is a proof positive sign of bone damage. In the British Medical Journal (B.M.J.), October 7, 2000 it is reported that 48% of children who live in fluoridated communities have developed dental fluorosis due to fluoride overdose. Now then, if the bone is damaged how are you going to get fewer cavities? This demonstrates that ingesting of fluoridated water to reduce tooth decay is clearly a myth.
What expertize do they have with regard to Fluoride's toxicity let alone on the untested waste substance hydrofluosilicic acid (used to fluoridate) that contains variable quantities of arsenic, lead among other toxic residues?
We are not allowed to adulterate our foods with any amount of lead, arsenic etc. Ask them to show why such adulteration of water can be an exception?
Most health units are panicking about lead, are they not aware that Fluoride is more toxic then lead?
If yes than why do they want to put such a toxic substance in our water?
Why do kidney dialysis patients have to remove fluoride from city water in their machines**?
**If this is not done, it could kill some of them. Obviously this is a good demonstration of short term adverse reaction to the low level of fluoride in water. Hence it follows, that long term potential health hazards must be far worse and effect a much larger population... Our bodies work on trace amounts of minerals so how can "such low levels of fluoride" be an exception?
Examples of Fluoride poisoning linked to kidney dialysis patients can be viewed @
http://www.fluoridealert.org/annapolis.htmhttp://www.fluoridealert.org/U-of-C.htm
Just because something is low concentration, it does not follow it is safe.
If fluoridation is so safe then why is it banned in so many enlightened European countries, such as Norway, Sweden, Austria, Germany, Belgium, Italy, France etc.?
Why have the costs form so many health impairments, not considered? These costs are passed on to the constituents and other health bodies. Then ask them again why the damage from fluoride so harshly and recklessly ignored and covered up over the real threat to the people, they are supposed to protect, let alone call it a health benefit?
Fluoride is now everywhere. It is in the air we breathe and in the food and beverages we consume. It is impossible to eliminate our body's systemic ingestion of fluoride so why do we need to add more to our bodies? "In 1997, the EPA estimated that Americans were ingesting nearly five times more fluoride than in 1971 - from food and drinks alone."Smith G. 2001, Why Fluoride Is An Environmental Issue, Earth Island Institute, 22nd meeting of the ISFR, August 24-27
Here is a list, not complete by any means, on the adverse health effects (click each title for ref. or go to www.waterloowatch.com to get the full reports):
Fluoride And The BrainFluoride And CancerFluoride And ChildrenFluoride And Dental FluorosisFluoride And HypersensitivityFluoride And KidneysFluoride And Skeletal FluorosisFluoride And Thyroid FunctionFluorosilicate Toxicity - also known as Hydrofluorosilicic acidFluorosilicates Increase Blood Lead Levels
The above is bad enough, adding insult to injury, an untested industry waste product Hydrofluorosilicic acid which includes traces of arsenic and lead is being used to fluoridate the water - Fluoride also increases the up take of Aluminum and possibly other toxic metals!
Regarding tooth protection here is what Bill Osmunson DDS, MPH, Aesthetic Dentistry of Bellevue, Bellevue, Wash. has to say...
"As a dentist with a master's degree in public health for more than 25 years, I promoted water fluoridation and fluoride supplements. Current research has shifted, finding fluoridation in developed communities is unnecessary. Most European dental associations no longer recommend it.
Dentists are puzzled and can't explain why fluoridation no longer appears to reduce dental decay. One theory is the total fluoride intake from all sources, such as pesticides, dental and medical products and post-harvest fumigants, has reached high enough levels to provide the so-called "optimal" dose. [halo effect]
Significant increase in dental fluorosis in children, from 22 percent to 32 percent, supports this theory. Another theory is fluoridation never did reduce tooth decay, and flawed historical studies are at fault. The evidence is strong - fluoridation no longer reduces tooth decay.. Evidence for fluoridation intervention is lacking.
Dental expenses are a good example. After 60 years of fluoridation, people fluoridated should show a reduction in dental expenses if fluoridation were effective. Several studies have shown either no reduction in dental expenses or slight increases.
Non-fluoridated Portland, Ore. (19 percent of Oregon is fluoridated) had $210 average, annual dental expenses per person. Across the river, fluoridated Vancouver, Wash. (46 percent of Washington was fluoridated at the time) had $215. Add the cost of bottled water for infants and those who choose not to have fluoridated water, medical risks and cosmetic treatments for dental fluorosis damage, fluoridation equipment, chemicals and maintenance, and fluoridation makes no cents or sense, unless you own the company profiting.
Public health agencies are marching soldiers and do not question their orders. They have been told to "promote fluoridation," and they do so, regardless of the evidence."
Even one health effect in the incomplete list above, is reason enough to remove this toxin from the water given that anyone can get fluoride if they wish but, no one can avoid it!
So why do we need to continue to ADD fluoride to our drinking water?
This action is essential to prevent the damage to the health of constituents. These are serious health effects compared to the paltry and/or perceived if not moot dental benefits. Clearly more will get hurt the longer it is in the water. Norfolk council's a stance to remove this toxin from the water is a clear win for the community and a laudable and essential move!
Chris Gupta P. EngLondon, Ont.
Norfolk Council-in-Committee's motion to remove fluoride from drinking water is an extremely progressive step to improve the health of the constituents.
Section C - Deputations: in the upcoming meeting of Nov. 12, 2008 THE CORPORATION OF NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA concerns me. Hence, this input:
i) Dr. Steven Malo, Haldimand Norfolk Dental Society Re: Benefits of Fluoridation(Staff Recommendation: Receive as information)
ii) Dr. Wayne McKay, Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit Re: Proposed Discontinuance of Fluoridation of Municipal Water in Delhi and Simcoe(Staff Recommendation: Receive as information)
The above pro fluoridation deputations never address the real concerns of the community namely: the collateral damage such as "impairments to the liver, kidney, brain, bones, pineal gland, thyroid, and even teeth*.
You may want to question why these major health impairments continue to trump the paltry, if not outright questionable, benefits to teeth?
How can the Norfolk Dental Society and the Health Unit call so many Health damages as health benefits?
* They tell us that molted teeth from fluoridation of water is just a cosmetic effect. When in fact this is a proof positive sign of bone damage. In the British Medical Journal (B.M.J.), October 7, 2000 it is reported that 48% of children who live in fluoridated communities have developed dental fluorosis due to fluoride overdose. Now then, if the bone is damaged how are you going to get fewer cavities? This demonstrates that ingesting of fluoridated water to reduce tooth decay is clearly a myth.
What expertize do they have with regard to Fluoride's toxicity let alone on the untested waste substance hydrofluosilicic acid (used to fluoridate) that contains variable quantities of arsenic, lead among other toxic residues?
We are not allowed to adulterate our foods with any amount of lead, arsenic etc. Ask them to show why such adulteration of water can be an exception?
Most health units are panicking about lead, are they not aware that Fluoride is more toxic then lead?
If yes than why do they want to put such a toxic substance in our water?
Why do kidney dialysis patients have to remove fluoride from city water in their machines**?
**If this is not done, it could kill some of them. Obviously this is a good demonstration of short term adverse reaction to the low level of fluoride in water. Hence it follows, that long term potential health hazards must be far worse and effect a much larger population... Our bodies work on trace amounts of minerals so how can "such low levels of fluoride" be an exception?
Examples of Fluoride poisoning linked to kidney dialysis patients can be viewed @
http://www.fluoridealert.org/annapolis.htmhttp://www.fluoridealert.org/U-of-C.htm
Just because something is low concentration, it does not follow it is safe.
If fluoridation is so safe then why is it banned in so many enlightened European countries, such as Norway, Sweden, Austria, Germany, Belgium, Italy, France etc.?
Why have the costs form so many health impairments, not considered? These costs are passed on to the constituents and other health bodies. Then ask them again why the damage from fluoride so harshly and recklessly ignored and covered up over the real threat to the people, they are supposed to protect, let alone call it a health benefit?
Fluoride is now everywhere. It is in the air we breathe and in the food and beverages we consume. It is impossible to eliminate our body's systemic ingestion of fluoride so why do we need to add more to our bodies? "In 1997, the EPA estimated that Americans were ingesting nearly five times more fluoride than in 1971 - from food and drinks alone."Smith G. 2001, Why Fluoride Is An Environmental Issue, Earth Island Institute, 22nd meeting of the ISFR, August 24-27
Here is a list, not complete by any means, on the adverse health effects (click each title for ref. or go to www.waterloowatch.com to get the full reports):
Fluoride And The BrainFluoride And CancerFluoride And ChildrenFluoride And Dental FluorosisFluoride And HypersensitivityFluoride And KidneysFluoride And Skeletal FluorosisFluoride And Thyroid FunctionFluorosilicate Toxicity - also known as Hydrofluorosilicic acidFluorosilicates Increase Blood Lead Levels
The above is bad enough, adding insult to injury, an untested industry waste product Hydrofluorosilicic acid which includes traces of arsenic and lead is being used to fluoridate the water - Fluoride also increases the up take of Aluminum and possibly other toxic metals!
Regarding tooth protection here is what Bill Osmunson DDS, MPH, Aesthetic Dentistry of Bellevue, Bellevue, Wash. has to say...
"As a dentist with a master's degree in public health for more than 25 years, I promoted water fluoridation and fluoride supplements. Current research has shifted, finding fluoridation in developed communities is unnecessary. Most European dental associations no longer recommend it.
Dentists are puzzled and can't explain why fluoridation no longer appears to reduce dental decay. One theory is the total fluoride intake from all sources, such as pesticides, dental and medical products and post-harvest fumigants, has reached high enough levels to provide the so-called "optimal" dose. [halo effect]
Significant increase in dental fluorosis in children, from 22 percent to 32 percent, supports this theory. Another theory is fluoridation never did reduce tooth decay, and flawed historical studies are at fault. The evidence is strong - fluoridation no longer reduces tooth decay.. Evidence for fluoridation intervention is lacking.
Dental expenses are a good example. After 60 years of fluoridation, people fluoridated should show a reduction in dental expenses if fluoridation were effective. Several studies have shown either no reduction in dental expenses or slight increases.
Non-fluoridated Portland, Ore. (19 percent of Oregon is fluoridated) had $210 average, annual dental expenses per person. Across the river, fluoridated Vancouver, Wash. (46 percent of Washington was fluoridated at the time) had $215. Add the cost of bottled water for infants and those who choose not to have fluoridated water, medical risks and cosmetic treatments for dental fluorosis damage, fluoridation equipment, chemicals and maintenance, and fluoridation makes no cents or sense, unless you own the company profiting.
Public health agencies are marching soldiers and do not question their orders. They have been told to "promote fluoridation," and they do so, regardless of the evidence."
Even one health effect in the incomplete list above, is reason enough to remove this toxin from the water given that anyone can get fluoride if they wish but, no one can avoid it!
So why do we need to continue to ADD fluoride to our drinking water?
This action is essential to prevent the damage to the health of constituents. These are serious health effects compared to the paltry and/or perceived if not moot dental benefits. Clearly more will get hurt the longer it is in the water. Norfolk council's a stance to remove this toxin from the water is a clear win for the community and a laudable and essential move!
Chris Gupta P. EngLondon, Ont.
Citizen Lou’s Southwestern Ontario Economic Recovery Strategy
Thoughts from one of our GreenDrinks regulars...
Currently we need to voice ideas to stimulate sustainable economic recovery for south western Ontario. Our government is considering putting my tax dollars into the auto sector. Should I, Citizen Lou, invest (in these trying times) in cars based on a combustion engine (cough, cough) or perhaps I should invest my hard earned dollars in a new idea?
Here are a few ideas gathered recently from several sources that I would like to share:
Investing in Senior Care
- significant disposable income within the senior sector
-doctors, and health service centers are already concentrated in London
-there is a good base to work from
-there sure is a growing market for senior care
-Develop senior’s homes out of the public schools being closed. Lovely large properties with existing infrastructure and already a part of neighborhoods. People for Education, reported recently that 77 schools across the province are slated or recommended to close over the next three years.
Renewable Energy
If we require that all Wal-Mart type retailers put solar panels on their big black roofs to produce their own, as well as regionally available energy, it would sure cost less in infrastructure as well as providing clean renewable energy. Including Canadian Tire and Sport Checks we would make enough energy to send it back to the grid. Add in some anaerobic digestion to make bio gas from the sewage and garbage and a “Smart Centre” would be way smarter.
The change is happening so the market is ready to move. The Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation has provided a $2.8-million forgivable loan through its Innovation Demonstration Fund and Wal-Mart Canada plans to contribute an additional $3 million a next generation system, designed to provide heat and electricity, on an Ontario Wal-Mart. Lets see if we can get the job to manufacture those panels for the Sterling plant.
Biogas from organic waste is also worth more development for the region. StormFisher, a Toronto based biogas outfit, is already putting in a plant out on Wilton Grove Rd to produce regional energy as well as safely process waste. The 2.8 MWel capacity will be the largest producer of energy from co-digestion in Ontario and is slated to be online in late 2009. Sintex Industries, a plastics and textiles manufacturer in Gujarat, India, has recently begun manufacturing and selling its own prefabricated “biogas” units for home use. Biogas systems are tried and true all over the globe yet new to Canada offering an opportunity for our region to perfect the market.
A London Mass Transit System
London needs a good mass transit system like Toronto or Tokyo. We are having a hard time catching our breath and its time for some cool technology – a magnetic mono rail even – to carry us into a sustainable future. Construction of such a system would take years and provide thousands of jobs. Operation of the system – as well as ongoing maintenance would provide a life time of employment opportunities.
I think back to the National Film Board bit with Dan Akroyd in it about building the Montreal Subway and using the fill that comes from the tunnels to build Saint Helen's Island. If we put in a subway we could score ourselves another Boler Mountain ski club if we planned it right.
In Conclusion
It would take a whole auto plant retrofitted to make either those trains or those solar panels. For solar panels mandated by a "big black roof" global warming regulation, the right now market is huge. Tap into a carbon tax credit incentive and that is something that I would invest in to both make jobs as well as a place for my babies’, babies to live. We have to start to think long term when we look at our leader actions while keeping in mind that is our money being played with.
http://www.peopleforeducation.com/schoolclosings)http://dcnonl.com/article/id28189http://www.trashtalkin.ca/presentations/Stormfisher%20Trash%20Talkin%27%20II.pdf
http://money.cnn.com/2008/02/26/news/international/kahn_biogas.fortune/index.htm
Waste not, want not...Plastics maker Sintex seeks to solve India's energy and sanitation problems in one stroke - with an at-home biogas digester., By Jeremy Kahn
Currently we need to voice ideas to stimulate sustainable economic recovery for south western Ontario. Our government is considering putting my tax dollars into the auto sector. Should I, Citizen Lou, invest (in these trying times) in cars based on a combustion engine (cough, cough) or perhaps I should invest my hard earned dollars in a new idea?
Here are a few ideas gathered recently from several sources that I would like to share:
Investing in Senior Care
- significant disposable income within the senior sector
-doctors, and health service centers are already concentrated in London
-there is a good base to work from
-there sure is a growing market for senior care
-Develop senior’s homes out of the public schools being closed. Lovely large properties with existing infrastructure and already a part of neighborhoods. People for Education, reported recently that 77 schools across the province are slated or recommended to close over the next three years.
Renewable Energy
If we require that all Wal-Mart type retailers put solar panels on their big black roofs to produce their own, as well as regionally available energy, it would sure cost less in infrastructure as well as providing clean renewable energy. Including Canadian Tire and Sport Checks we would make enough energy to send it back to the grid. Add in some anaerobic digestion to make bio gas from the sewage and garbage and a “Smart Centre” would be way smarter.
The change is happening so the market is ready to move. The Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation has provided a $2.8-million forgivable loan through its Innovation Demonstration Fund and Wal-Mart Canada plans to contribute an additional $3 million a next generation system, designed to provide heat and electricity, on an Ontario Wal-Mart. Lets see if we can get the job to manufacture those panels for the Sterling plant.
Biogas from organic waste is also worth more development for the region. StormFisher, a Toronto based biogas outfit, is already putting in a plant out on Wilton Grove Rd to produce regional energy as well as safely process waste. The 2.8 MWel capacity will be the largest producer of energy from co-digestion in Ontario and is slated to be online in late 2009. Sintex Industries, a plastics and textiles manufacturer in Gujarat, India, has recently begun manufacturing and selling its own prefabricated “biogas” units for home use. Biogas systems are tried and true all over the globe yet new to Canada offering an opportunity for our region to perfect the market.
A London Mass Transit System
London needs a good mass transit system like Toronto or Tokyo. We are having a hard time catching our breath and its time for some cool technology – a magnetic mono rail even – to carry us into a sustainable future. Construction of such a system would take years and provide thousands of jobs. Operation of the system – as well as ongoing maintenance would provide a life time of employment opportunities.
I think back to the National Film Board bit with Dan Akroyd in it about building the Montreal Subway and using the fill that comes from the tunnels to build Saint Helen's Island. If we put in a subway we could score ourselves another Boler Mountain ski club if we planned it right.
In Conclusion
It would take a whole auto plant retrofitted to make either those trains or those solar panels. For solar panels mandated by a "big black roof" global warming regulation, the right now market is huge. Tap into a carbon tax credit incentive and that is something that I would invest in to both make jobs as well as a place for my babies’, babies to live. We have to start to think long term when we look at our leader actions while keeping in mind that is our money being played with.
http://www.peopleforeducation.com/schoolclosings)http://dcnonl.com/article/id28189http://www.trashtalkin.ca/presentations/Stormfisher%20Trash%20Talkin%27%20II.pdf
http://money.cnn.com/2008/02/26/news/international/kahn_biogas.fortune/index.htm
Waste not, want not...Plastics maker Sintex seeks to solve India's energy and sanitation problems in one stroke - with an at-home biogas digester., By Jeremy Kahn
ONE MILLION ACTS OF GREEN
One Million Acts of Green, a direct partnership between CBC and Cisco, launched on October 21 on The Hour on CBC-TV. In just over four weeks, almost 370,000 acts of green have been logged, representing a reduction of over 17,000,000 kg of greenhouse gas. The Hour has also united with other CBC programs to 'go green,' with content appearing on CBC News, Kids’ CBC, Steven & Chris, Living, and CBC Sports. With the power of technology and the “Human Network” Cisco is able to illustrate the connectedness of the OMAoG challenge. The collective goal of the campaign is to help connect people, and to encourage them to make practical and measurable changes in the way they live and treat the environment.
It’s not about overhauling your life, but one act at a time really can amount to our goal of one million acts.
As we’ve already seen, Canadians have heartily embraced OMAoG. Daily national and international blog posts have propelled the campaign forward and news stories appearing from all around the country reflect the support and praise for the campaign on a truly grassroots level.
This week, a Facebook application has launched in tandem with the already user-friendly social networking space of the OMAoG website. The Facebook application becomes available when either English or French language users add a new act of green. It offers the option to post the most recent act activity and the application to the users Facebook profile page. It also allows the ability for Facebook friends to add the application to their profile pages, provides a link back to the OMAoG site, and allows everyone on Facebook to get involved in adding their acts.
Based on user feedback from those already using and registering acts on the OMAoG website we’ll soon be adding additional acts to the site. Holiday/seasonal acts will be added for the month of December. Check the OMAoG site frequently to catch new additions. More information, is available where you add your acts, at: www.onemillionactsofgreen.com and at www.unmilliondegestesverts.com.
One Million Acts of Green. One act at a time.
It’s not about overhauling your life, but one act at a time really can amount to our goal of one million acts.
As we’ve already seen, Canadians have heartily embraced OMAoG. Daily national and international blog posts have propelled the campaign forward and news stories appearing from all around the country reflect the support and praise for the campaign on a truly grassroots level.
This week, a Facebook application has launched in tandem with the already user-friendly social networking space of the OMAoG website. The Facebook application becomes available when either English or French language users add a new act of green. It offers the option to post the most recent act activity and the application to the users Facebook profile page. It also allows the ability for Facebook friends to add the application to their profile pages, provides a link back to the OMAoG site, and allows everyone on Facebook to get involved in adding their acts.
Based on user feedback from those already using and registering acts on the OMAoG website we’ll soon be adding additional acts to the site. Holiday/seasonal acts will be added for the month of December. Check the OMAoG site frequently to catch new additions. More information, is available where you add your acts, at: www.onemillionactsofgreen.com and at www.unmilliondegestesverts.com.
One Million Acts of Green. One act at a time.
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