[Sust-mar] Special Announcement: Congrats to NSEN Eco-Hero Award Winners! Plus More...

Tue Mar 2 20:44:28 EST 2010

Special Announcement from the Nova Scotia Environmental Network.

Award announcement, upcoming events, job, and resources. 20 items please
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2010 NSEN ECO-HERO AWARD WINNERS! MARCH 5
NSEN applauds the winners of our annual awards - individuals and groups who
have done so much for the environment and for sustainability in our
province. The award ceremony is open to the public and will take place on
Friday, March 5 from 3-4 p.m. at the Akins Room of the Nova Scotia Public
Archives, 6016 University Avenue in Halifax. *Award ceremony to follow
roundtable. See our roundtable agenda here: www.nsen.ca 

Nickerson Lifetime Achievement:
Beth McGee, Chairperson of the Five Bridges Wilderness Heritage Trust

Eco-Heroes Group of the Year:
Avon Peninsula Watershed Preservation Society (APWPS)

Eco-Hero Environmentalist of the Year:
Marilyn Cameron, Chair of the Biosolids & Wastewater Group

Cole Award for Excellence in Environment and Health:
Helen Jones and Maureen Reynolds, Real Alternatives to Toxics in the
Environment (RATE), for their long-time pesticide ban work

Marshal Award for Aboriginal Environmental Leadership:
Ikanawtiket, Initiative of the Maritime Aboriginal Peoples Council 

Youth Environmental Leadership Award:
Janice Ashworth, Volunteer with the Energy Issues Committee of the Ecology
Action Centre and Masters Student at Dalhousie University

Award for Environmental Political Will:
Mark Parent, former Nova Scotia Conservative Minister of Environment and of
Agriculture

Langille Honour in the Woods Award:
Jamie Simpson, Forestry Program Coordinator, Ecology Action Centre

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TELL RBC SHAREHOLDERS TO STOP BANKROLLING THE TAR SANDS - VIGIL MAR. 3
March 3rd is the Royal Bank of Canada annual general meeting of shareholders
in Toronto. Expansion of the Tar Sands is trampling on the rights of
Indigenous peoples, destroying globally significant ecosystems and
significantly increasing Canada's carbon emissions. Royal Bank of Canada is
a lead financier of the Canadian tar sands. Representatives from several
First Nations impacted by tar sands expansion will attend the meeting to
demand that RBC recognize the right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent for
Indigenous communities and suspend its financial support for tar sands
expansion.
Halifax is acting with many other peaceful demonstrations throughout Canada
in solidarity with First Nations people.  Join us at the Purdy's Warf Royal
Bank of Canada from 12 noon to 1 PM Wed. March 3rd for a vigil and peaceful
demonstration.

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SIXTH ANNUAL UPDATE ON SABLE ISLAND MAR. 3
Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 7:00 - 9:30 pm
Theatre Auditorium, McNally Building, Saint Mary's University Campus
Three illustrated talks will be presented by:
     * Ian McLaren, Professor Emeritus, Dalhousie University
     * Bill Freedman, Biology Department, Dalhousie University
     * Zoe Lucas, naturalist and Sable Island resident
 The fourth and final presentation will be given by Mark Butler of the
Ecology Action Centre, and Zoe Lucas. Mark and Zoe will review current
issues and plans for the future of Sable Island, including the potential for
either a National Park or a National Wildlife Area designation. A Question
and Answer Session, and Reception, will follow. The meeting has been
organized by the Sable Island Green Horse Society and the Ecology Action
Centre, and is co-hosted by Saint Mary's University, the World Wildlife
Fund, the Nova Scotian Institute of Science, and Leonard Preyra MLA, Halifax
Citadel-Sable Island. There is no charge for this event.For more information
about Sable Island: www.GreenHorseSociety.com

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FEDERAL BUDGET WATCH 2010 - Halifax MAR. 4
Thursday, March 4th from 4:30pm onwards
March 1st, 2010
Halifax - The Canadian Labour Congress, in conjunction with the Nova Scotia
Federation of Labour, the Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council,
affiliated unions and a number of community organizations will be holding a
"Federal Budget Watch" on Thursday March 4th,, beginning at 4:30 pm in the
Britannia Room of the Lord Nelson Hotel (1515 South Park Street, Halifax).
On the evening of Thursday, March 4th, representatives from labour and
community organizations will gather at the Lord Nelson Hotel in Halifax to
watch Minister Flaherty deliver the long awaited federal budget, to see if
the federal government has listened to and acted upon recommendations that
have been sent from unions and community groups. Organizational
representatives will be onhand to respond to the budget. Sandwiches and
light snacks will be served.
Tony Tracy
Representative - Atlantic Region,
Canadian Labour Congress
220 - 3700 Ch. Kempt Rd.
Halifax, NS  B3K 4X8
Office: 902-455-2965
Cell: 902-223-9489
Fax:  902-455-9130
email:  ttracy at clc-ctc.ca

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A GREEN COLLAR ECONOMY: INNOVATIVE IDEAS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE IN NOVA SCOTIA ON
MAR. 4
Thursday, March 4
7:30-9:00 P.M.
Room 104, Dalhousie Law School, 6061 University Avenue, Halifax
Key Note: Andrea Harden-Donahue, Co-Author of the new report "Green, Decent,
& Public" and Energy Campaigner, Council of Canadians. Free public talk. 

Join the discussion on how we green Nova Scotia's economy!
Speaker Andrea Harden-Donahue will present the broad-based, growing movement
to recognize the opportunity to solve the financial and environmental crises
together by "greening" the economy. Using international and Canadian
examples, her presentation will introduce the basics of green collar job
creation. It will also highlight from the new Council of Canadians' and
Canadian Labour Congress' report, "Green, Decent, & Public". This report
focuses on the shovel-ready capacity of the public sector and the economic
growth potential of green jobs. With a focus on improving energy efficiency
and renewable power expansion, the case is made for the public sector and
communities to play a prominent role in generating green jobs and for the
expansion of public and community ownership models for renewable power. The
report is available here:
http://www.canadians.org/energy/documents/climatejustice/green-decent-public
.pdf 

BIO: Andrea Harden-Donahue is a long-time environmental and political
activist. After studying Human Rights and Political Science at Carleton
University, Andrea worked as a Water Campaigner with Polaris Institute.
Experiences with Polaris including co-authoring Boiling Point, a report on
the state of drinking water for First Nations, as well as engaging in
grassroots organizing including launching a successful bottled water free
zone campaign, helped prepare for her current work. Andrea is now with the
Council of Canadians, an organization with members and volunteer chapters
across the country that promotes progressive policies on fair trade, clean
water as well as secure and sustainable energy. As Energy Campaigner, she is
focused on building a movement for a Canadian Energy Strategy that meets
Canadians' energy needs and transitions communities to sustainable energy
production and consumption. Having recently co-authored Green Decent and
Public, campaigning for "green jobs" that are decent jobs which help
maintain essential public services, has become an important focus. Andrea
Harden-Donahue attended the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen. 

Draw prize for Van Jones' award-winning book "The Green Collar Economy: How
One Solution Can Fix Our Two Biggest Problems." Organized by the Nova Scotia
Environmental Network and the Council of Canadians. For more information,
please phone NSEN (902) 454-6846, email nsen at cen-rce.org or visit online at:
www.nsen.ca 

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NSEN ANNUAL ROUNDTABLE & AWARD CEREMONY ON MAR. 5 *PLEASE RSVP
*With special presentation by Mark Butler "9 Recommendation for Green Jobs
in Nova Scotia" and Maureen Reynolds on the proposed pesticide ban, and
Wendy MacDonald on the new developments for the Voluntary Sector
Friday, March 5 *Please RSVP to ensure lunch.
9:30 a.m.-4.00 p.m.
Nova Scotia Public Archives, Aitkins Room, 6016 University Ave, Halifax
This is an important strategy session for our member groups and
environmentalists. The focus will be on how our sector can contribute to
greening the NS economy. There will also be updates on the NSEN caucuses,
pesticide ban consultations, water, mining, biosolids, biomass, & voluntary
sector initiatives. Find out more about the "Getting Back to Balance" public
consultations and share ideas about for a green economy in NS. Lunch
provided free for members. Morning key note: Andrea Harden-Donahue,
co-Author of the report "Green, Decent, & Public" and Energy Campaigner,
Council of Canadians. The day will end with our Annual Awards and Gourmet
Cake Celebration. Report is here:
http://www.canadians.org/energy/documents/climatejustice/green-decent-public
.pdf Organized by the Nova Scotia Environmental Network. More info:
www.nsen.ca Deadline to nominate for an Eco-Hero award is February 24:
http://nsen.ca/ Please RSVP so we have enough lunch to nsen at cen-rce.org 

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NSEN ECO-HEROES 2010 ANNUAL AWARD CEREMONY ON MAR. 5
Friday, March 5
3:00 p.m.-4.00 p.m.
Nova Scotia Public Archives, Aitkins Room, 6016 University Ave, Halifax
Come and cheer on the winners of our Annual Eco-Hero Awards. Every year, the
Nova Scotia Environmental Networks gives awards in eight categories to
individuals and groups that have made a big green contribution to our
province.  Enjoy some gourmet cake, coffee and tea. Free and open to the
public. Deadline to nominate for an Eco-Hero award is February 24:
http://nsen.ca/  Organized by the Nova Scotia Environmental Network. For
more information, please call (902) 454-6846, email nsen at cen-rce.org or
visit us online: www.nsen.ca 

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"TRIPLE THREAT-IMPACTS OF THE RECESSION, THE FEDERAL BUDGET, AND POLITICAL
INDIFFERENCE"
A free public lecture by Armine Yalnizyan" on Monday, March 15 at 7:00pm
Event: A free public lecture by Armine Yalnizyan
       What: Lecture
Start Time: Monday, March 15 at 7:00pm
Where: Mount Saint Vincent University, Seton Academic Centre Auditorium A &
D, Halifax

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ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS AND SUSTAINABLE PROSPERITY AT 2010 on Mar. 19
(EGSPA @ TWENTY TEN )
East Coast Environmental Law Association presents
Friday March 19, 2010
12 noon to 1:30 p.m.
Room 105, Weldon Law Building
Dalhousie University, 6061 University Avenue, Halifax
In April of 2007, the Nova Scotia House of Assembly unanimously passed the
Environmental Goals and Sustainable Prosperity Act (EGSPA). The Act sets out
an ambitious vision for Nova Scotia and 21 specific goals, with deadlines.
They address ecosystem protection, air emissions, renewable energy, water
quality, contaminated sites, solid waste, sustainable purchasing, and
energy-efficient buildings. How are we doing three years in? Is Nova Scotia
on track to become one of the cleanest and most sustainable environments in
the world?
A discussion with panelists:
.	Chris Bryant, Director, N.S. Department of Economic & Rural
Development and chair of the senior officials group responsible for the
implementation of EGSPA;
.	Mark Butler, Policy Director, Ecology Action Centre; and
.	Bill Lahey, Assistant Professor, Schulich School of Law and former
Deputy Minister, N.S. Department of Environment and Labour
ECELAW is a non profit organization that encourages the development and fair
application of innovative and effective environmental laws in Atlantic
Canada
www.ecelaw.ca
 Contact for further information:
Deborah Carver
Executive Director, East Coast Environmental Law ECELAW
1 902 489 7997
dcarver at ecelaw.ca

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EARTHDREAM: SOUTH SHORE ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL MARCH 19-21
EarthDream: South Shore Environmental Film Festival.  Mahone Bay Centre,45
School Street, Mahone Bay.  March19,20,21. See blog for complete
information: http://earthdreamfilmfest.wordpress.com or 902-527 2928.

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HALIFAX CANCER PREVENTION SERIES - MAR. 9-APR. 27
body ~ mind ~ soul ~ environment
Chances are either you or someone close to you, have or will develop cancer
in your lifetime (almost 1 out of 2 Canadians will). In order to reverse
these statistics we must choose to stop polluting ourselves and our
environment. Education and awareness allow us to make healthful choices.
This practical and informative 8 week series, delivered by health
professionals and environmental advocates, will change your life - in fact
it may save it! So be sure to mark March 9th, 2010 in your calendar. The
evening will begin with a special introduction by series organizers Jeffrey
Maldaver and Savayda Jarone, and the special guest presenter will be: Alison
Petten, RN, BScN. About Alison Petton: Alison, a registered nurse, educator
and health consultant, is Vice-President of the Environmental Health
Association of Nova Scotia. Alison participated in the development of the
Guide to Less Toxic Products and in the development of "less scent" programs
and policies provincially and nationally. Alison's practical approach
demonstrates how easy, effective and inexpensive it can be to make choices
that reflect her belief that "when it comes to health and environment, a
positive choice for one is typically positive for the other." Alison will
provide an overview of the useful Guide to Less Toxic Products and provide
tips to lessen your toxic load on a daily basis.
When: Every Tuesday evening from March 9 to April 27, 2010 
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 
Where: The Westin Hotel, 1181 Hollis Street, Halifax 
Cost:  Free (donations accepted) 
To register and for more information contact:
Savayda Jarone Tel: 454-8481 Email: wildoats at ns.sympatico.ca 
Jeffrey Maldaver  Tel: 456-4000  Email: jmaldaver at eastlink.ca 
Created and facilitated by:
Savayda Jarone, Medical Herbalist
Jeffrey Maldaver, 22-Year Cancer Survivor
More details: http://preventcancernow.ca/halifax-cancer-prevention-series

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NSEN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CAUCUS MAR. 22
The next NSEN-EEC Meeting will be on Monday March 22, 2-4pm, Saint Mary's
University, Atrium Building, Room 213 with a tour of this new eco-friendly
building! Co-chair Sue Glynn-Morris will be overseeing the agenda and
chairing this meeting, for more info contact: Susan.Glynnmorris at EC.GC.CA

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BOOK LAUNCH "GROW ORGANIC"WITH AUTHOR ELIZABETH PEIRCE
A beginner's guide to growing food in our own Nova Scotian backyards, urban
or otherwise. 
The launch will be held Tuesday, March 23, 7 p.m. at the Spring Garden Road
library, in the program room downstairs. It's a free event, and books will
be available for sale then. 
For more information, please contact Elizabeth at
elizabethpeirce at hotmail.com 

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HALIFAX NORTH WEST TRAILS ASSOC. AGM
HNWTA Trails Members and Contacts and Supporters
 Please mark your calendars for a March Meeting of the Halifax North West
Trails Association.
The brief AGM will be followed by a presentation on trails.
Date: March 25
Time: 7pm
Place: St Peters Anglican Church Hall at Kearney Lake Road and Bedford
Highway 
 As we are presently receiving names for additional board members, please
feel free to contact Todd Beal,
todd_beal at hotmail.com      or Bob McDonald, 443-5051  bobathome at eastlink.ca
to learn more.

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GREEN ROOTS SYMPOSIUM: SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH EDUCATION & PARTNERSHIPS
Friday, March 26, 2010 & Saturday, March 27, 2010, Halifax
Four Points Sheraton, 1496 Hollis Street, Halifax
Nova Scotians are invited to attend the Green Roots Symposium, an exciting
provincial gathering dedicated to sustainability in Nova Scotia through
education and partnerships. This symposium is jointly hosted by the Nova
Scotia Department of Environment, the Nova Scotia Department of Education,
and SENSE: Sustainability Education in Nova Scotia for Everyone Working
Group. Green Roots will encompass two events running concurrently: the Third
Annual SENSE Symposium and a celebration of the work done by community
groups sponsored by Nova Scotia Department of Environment. The key note
speaker is Albert Marshall, Elder Advisor to the Unama'ki Institute of
Natural Resources and the Institute for Integrative Science at Cape Breton
University who will present on "Two-Eyed Seeing: Indigenous and Western
Knowledge."  The symposium will open with a special wine & cheese reception
on Friday night with key political and NGO leaders in sustainability
education and  a full-day on Saturday of workshops, luncheon, and panels. 
More details to come. Contacts:
.	Sam Juru (Coordinator of SENSE/NSEN Programs & Caucus Coordinator)
Email: esd_novascotia at lsf-lst.ca or Phone: 454-6846
.	Joliene Stockley (Environmental Education Coordinator, Nova Scotia
Environment) Email: stockljl at gov.ns.ca or Phone: 424-6261

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CONSERVATION EASEMENT WORKSHOP 
Date: Monday, March 29th, 2010
Time: 9am-12pm (Part A), 1:30pm - 4:30pm (Part B)
Where: McInnes Cooper, Purdy's Wharf Tower II
1300-1969 Upper Water Street, Halifax, NS
Cost: $50 (lunch provided)
RSVP to Jen Organ, Workshop Coordinator, by March 5th, 2010 at
j.organ at nsnt.ca
The Nova Scotia Nature Trust and East Coast Environmental Law (ECELAW) are
pleased to be offering a workshop to land conservation organizations and
lawyers regarding the growing field of conservation easements. There are few
lawyers in Canada experienced in developing conservation easements. As a
result, lawyers from the U.S. often advise land trusts in Nova Scotia to
ensure effective and strong agreements are developed.  With efforts to
increase the capacity of lawyers in Nova Scotia who are familiar with
conservation easements, the Nova Scotia Nature Trust has welcomed an
experienced lawyer from the U.S.  to facilitate a day-long workshop for
those interested in Conservation Easements. We are extremely fortunate for
this opportunity to occur in Nova Scotia, and we hope that you are able to
come and take advantage of this opportunity to learn about this exciting and
growing field of environmental law!

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INAUGURAL ATLANTIC WATER SYMPOSIUM MAR. 27
Inaugural Atlantic Water Symposium is happening March 27th 2010 at the NS
Agricultural College in Truro.  More info here: http://www.nsac.ca/water/

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! NSEN'S ANNUAL BOOK CLUB ON WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY!
"The Green Collar Economy: How One Solution Can Fix Our Two Biggest
Problems" by Van Jones. 
Saturday, June 5 at 2-4 p.m.
Tynes Room, Alderney Gate Library, Dartmouth

Join the Nova Scotia Environmental Network's Annual Book Club on World
Environment Day. We will discuss Van Jones' award-winning book "The Green
Collar Economy: How One Solution Can Fix Our Two Biggest Problems" - get the
book and participate in the dialogue. We will also watch a short video-clip
"Green for All" about the possibilities for a new economy. The book is
available to borrow at the HRM Public Libraries. Organized by the Nova
Scotia Environmental Network. For more information, please phone NSEN (902)
454-6846, email nsen at cen-rce.org or visit online at: www.nsen.ca

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TAKE A LOOK AT THE RCEN'S BIODIVERSITY NATIONAL BEST PRACTICES HANDBOOK
Some great Nova Scotia examples.
http://www.cen-rce.org/IYB2010/pdf/bio_handbook09_web_eng.pdf

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CONSULTANT NEEDED: THE ATLANTIC ECOSYSTEM COOPERATIVE *See attached
Terms of Reference available for a consultantant to undertake the
feasibility study for the Atlantic Ecosystem Cooperative. Pr oposal
Submission:  Submissions are to be received by 4:00 pm (AST), March 10, 2010
by the Clean Annapolis River Project, 151 Victoria Street, PO Box 395,
Annapolis Royal, NS, B0S 1A0. Submission are to include 5 hard copies and
one electronic PDF copy. The electronic copies can be submitted to
carp at annapolisriver.ca but hard copies must be received by the submission
deadline. Questions can be directed to Stephen Hawboldt, Executive Director
at 902.532.7555 or the above e-mail address. 

More jobs here: www.nsen.ca and job resources here:
http://nsen.ca/employmentresources.php 

***************

Happy March!

Tamara

Tamara Lorincz, BA, BComm, LLB, MBA
Executive Director (NSEN)
Nova Scotia Environmental Network 
55 Willowbend Ct. 
Halifax, NS Canada B3M 3L3
Phone: 902-454-6846
Fax: 902-454-6841
Email: nsen at cen-rce.org 
Web Site: www.nsen.ca
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