[Sust-mar] 28 UPCOMING ENVIRONMENTAL, PEACE & SOCIAL JUSTICE EVENTS - Please spread the word!

[Tamara Lorincz]

Hello Sust-Mar friends!

Please spread the word about these 28 UPCOMING ENVIRONMENTAL, PEACE & SOCIAL
JUSTICE EVENTS. 

*Come to our rally for the climate on Feb. 16 - the anniversary of the
coming into force of the Kyoto Protocol. We are looking for youth speakers
who went to Durban to talk at the rally, please let me know tlorincz at dal.ca
Thank you!

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FILM & DISCUSSION: QAPIRANGAJUG: INUIT KNOWLEDGE AND CLIMATE CHANGE (2011)
February 9 at 7pm in Ondaatje Hall, 6135 University Avenue, Marion McCain
Arts and Social Sciences Building, Dalhousie University. Zacharias Kunuk,
Director, Igloolik NU; Ian Mauro, Geography & Environment, Mount Allison
University. More info:
www.dal.ca/faculty/sustainability/news-events/ess-lecture-series-schedule.ht
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FIRST-HAND ACCOUNT OF THE CAPTURE AT SEA OF THE CANADIAN BOAT TO GAZA: DAVID
HEAP Wednesday, February 15
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Just Us Café 2nd floor
5896 Spring Garden Road, Halifax
David Heap was on the Tahrir, the Canadian boat to Gaza, that sailed last
November in attempt to break the blockade on Gaza and deliver medical aid.
Heap will speak about the voyage and the experiences of the Tahrir crew when
the Israelis captured the boat. Heap was arrested and imprisoned by Israeli
authorities. He will speak on the ongoing efforts to challenge the blockade
on Gaza. David Heap is a life-long peace and social justice activist and a
University of Western Ontario French/Linguistics Professor.  Special
introduction by Miles Howe, a participant on the Canadian Boat to Gaza part
of the Freedom Flotilla II July 2011.
Free admission. Donations are encouraged to cover travel expenses. All
welcome.
Organized by the Halifax Peace Coalition, Canadian Union of Postal Workers,
Independent Jewish Voices, and Canadians, Arabs & Jews for a Just Peace For
more information, please contact the Halifax Peace Coalition:
halifaxpeacecoalition at gmail.com or visit our web site:
www.halifaxpeacecoalition.ca

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HALIFAX PEACE COALITION MONTHLY MEETINGS – FEB. 13 & MAR. 12 Monday,
February 13 + Monday, March 12 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in room 211 at the
Computer Science Building at Dalhousie University, 6050 University Avenue,
Room 211. Help us plan for peace in Canada’s most militarized city and
province. All welcome. More info: www.halifaxpeacecoalition.ca

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RACE & REVOLUTION: LESSONS FROM CUBA
7pm, Wednesday, February 15
Room 303, Dalhousie Student Union Building
6136 University Avenue
A James Robinson Johnston Chair in Black Canadian Studies Distinguished
Lecture by Isaac Saney, an internationally recognized scholar on Cuba and
author of the acclaimed book, "Cuba: A Revolution In Motion'.
Saney will address why Cuba has exercised such a profound hold and influence
on the worldwide Black struggle for equality, freedom and
self-determination. Examining the more than 53-year history of the Cuba
Revolution (encompassing its successes and setbacks), Saney will discuss the
meaning and relevance of Cuba for present-day struggles and imaginings of a!
world centred on social justice, human dignity and genuine emancipation.
A reception starting at 6pm will be held prior to the public lecture.

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THE BATTLE OF MISRATAH AND THE LIBYAN CONFLICT - A PERSPECTIVE FROM A
MARITIME COMMANDER The Centre for Foreign Policy Studies presents:
Cdr Craig Skjerpen
Friday, February 10, 2012
12:30 – 2:00pm
Lord Dalhousie Room, Henry Hicks Building, Dalhousie University Cdr Craig
Skjerpen was appointed Commanding Officer of HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN in July 2009
and filled that role during recent operations in Libya. Commander Skjerpen
received his Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies from Memorial University
of Newfoundland.  He is a graduate of the Joint Command and Staff College in
the United Kingdom, and holds a Master’s degree in Defence Studies from
King’s College of London.
More info: http://centreforforeignpolicystudies.dal.ca/seminarseries.php 

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GENDER EQUALITY THIRTY YEARS ON: 
INVISIBILIZATION, INSTRUMENTATLIZATION AND A SHRINKING EQUALITY OPPORTUNITY
STRUCTURE Alexandra Dobrowolsky, Professor, Saint Mary’s University TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 14, 2012
12:00-1:30 P.M. 
MONA CAMPBELL 1107, Dalhousie University Thirty years have now passed since
the partition of Canada’s constitution and the entrenchment of new equality
guarantees in its Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In this presentation, the
argument advanced, however, is that the period of an open “equality
opportunity structure” in Canada has now passed, and, as a result, today, we
see both the invisibilization and instrumentalization of gender equality.
Alexandra Dobrowolsky is a Professor of Political Science at Saint Mary’s
University and Adjunct Professor in the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie
University and Co-leads the Gender Domain of the Atlantic Metropolis Centre.
She teaches in the areas of Canadian, Comparative, and Women, Gender and
Politics. She has published extensively on themes of representation and
citizenship, and in policy areas that range from constitutional and social
policy, to security and immigration policy.

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CANADIANS CARE ABOUT THE CLIMATE RALLY! 
Join us for a Rally for Renewable Energy Now! No Northern Gateway Pipeline!
February, 16, 2012
12:00-1:00 P.M.
Halifax Public Library, 5381 Spring Garden Rd.
On February 16, 2005, the Kyoto Protocol was ratified by Canada and came
into force internationally. There were 193 countries signed on to the Kyoto
Protocol. However, on December 15, 2011 Canada became the first signatory to
officially withdraw from this important global climate treaty.  Under the
Kyoto Protocol, Canada committed to reduce greenhouse gases by 6% from 1990
levels by the year 2012. Instead, our emissions are up 24%. Instead of
taking action on climate change, Canada stalls global progress and wins the
Fossil Fool awards at the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change annual
conferences. 
On the anniversary of this important global climate treaty, join us in a
rally to tell the Harper government: 
•	Canadians care about the climate and we want climate leadership,
green jobs, and renewable energy now!
•	NO to the Northern Gateway Pipeline through Alberta and British
Columba, NO to further tar sands development, and NO MORE federal subsidies
to Big Oil. 
Sponsored by the Council of Canadians, Interfaith Coalition for Climate
Justice, and the Nova Scotia Voice of Women.

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TACTICS & STRATEGY FOR GRASSROOTS MOBILIZATION Creative tools to confront
economic, social, and environmental injustice - and win.
When? February 20-24 2012,10a.m. – 4.p.m. (Over universities’ reading week)
Where? Halifax, NS Who? Anyone who wants to become empowered with the
skills, strategy, connections, and confidence to become a more effective
grassroots organizer. There will be a variety of workshops tailored for both
experienced and less-experienced activists. Participants will learn how to
develop strategy and tactics for catalyzing effective social change.
Workshop topics will include:
- Non-Violent Direct Action theory and tactics – Legal role play, Simple
blockading techniques, etc.,
- Anti-Oppression – understanding power and privilege in the movement,
- From Strategy to Action – developing and executing strategic and effective
actions,
- Solidarity Work – being an effective ally,
- Media and Communication Skills,
- Popular Education,
- Local Struggles,
- Open Space for discussion, and other organizing skills, all while
developing our understanding of climate justice and how we build a movement
to get it.
How much? $30 or pay what you can. Transportation bursaries may be
provided.*Child care can be provided as required.* Register here
(http://bit.ly/zlvPK0).
For more information please contact Matt at (902) 489-0211 or send us an
email at radicalmobilizationhfx at gmail.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/347372001941447/?mid=578

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PARTICIPATORY FILM: THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW (2004) February 16, 2012 7pm in
Ondaatje Hall, 6135 University Avenue, Marion McCain Arts and Social
Sciences Building, Dalhousie University, Halifax. More info:
www.dal.ca/faculty/sustainability/news-events/ess-lecture-series-schedule.ht
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FUNDRAISER FOR ETHIOPIA FEB. 17
Fundraiser & Auction being held to raise funds for development projects in
Ethiopia. Feb 17, 5-8pm Red Fox Tavern.  For African Heritage Month Event.
There is also a need auction items and donations.
More details: Lynn Jones, 422-7205

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PROVINCIAL CONFERENCE CALL ON EGSPA REVIEW – FEB. 20 The Environmental Goals
& Sustainable Prosperity Act is under review now – send your feedback by the
end of this month: http://www.gov.ns.ca/nse/dept/egspa.review.asp
There is an EGSPA public consultation conference call consultation on Feb.
20 at 6:30 and you must email the Roundtable to get the passcode:
EGSPAreview at gov.ns.ca The Ecology Action Centre's EGSPA submission can be
found here:
http://www.ecologyaction.ca/files/images/file/EAC%20Submission%20EGSPA.pdf  

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DR. VANDANA SHIVA IN HALIFAX FEB. 27
Dr. Vandana Shiva and Guests: A Feast of Conversation on Women, Men and Food
Monday February 27, 2012 8:30AM - 09:00AM registration and music 09:00AM -
12:00PM Speakers and discussion Mount St Vincent University, Halifax NS
Multi-Purpose Room, Rosaria Centre All are welcome, but seating is limited.
Register here: www.oxfam.ca/vandana-shiva For more information, contact
janet.rhymes at oxfam.ca Minimum donation of $10 suggested. Funds support
Navdanya (www.navdanya.org) Event sponsored by Oxfam Canada, Ecology Action
Centre and Mount St Vincent University

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DR. VANDANA SHIVA: THE WORLD IS HUNGRY FOR A COSMIC REVELATION	
Monday,Feb. 27, 2012
7:00 PM
McCain Arts & Social Science Bulding, Ondaatje Hall, 6135 University Ave
Renowned environmentalist and activist Dr. Vandana Shiva will visit
Dalhousie as part of a ten-day North American tour. She will speak about her
work and charitable organization, Navdanya International, and on her views
on food security, water, land grabbing, women’s rights, the wisdom of
small-scale farming, and seed sovereignty and more. Co-sponsored by the
College of Sustainability/
Cost:	Free
See:	http://www.vandanashiva.org/
Contact:	Ross, Debra 902-494-7805 902-494-4581

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NATIVE PLANT TALK SERIES
Every other Thursday through March, April and into May at the North Branch
Library on Gottingen Street, from 7-8:30.
March 1-    Bill Freedman PhD -Naturalize your lawn; how to bring diversity
into your garden and welcome wildlife into our neighbourhoods. 
March 15-  J. Scott MacIvor MSc- The habits and lives of native bees; how to
house them and understand their role in the eco-system.
March 29-  Av Singh PhD- Soil health; how to work with microbes to grow
strong plants free of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
April 12-    Savayda Jarone MNIMH- Native Medicinal Plants; uses, protecting
plant communities and how to grow medicinal plants in your garden.
April 26 -   Jayme Melrose BCD, PDC- Working with native plants; Landscape
design; permaculture, and plant communities.
May 10-     David Patriquin PhD-  Plant identification; methods of plant
identification, habitats and native species in the Halifax area.
For more information please contact Rebecca Singer:
urbangarden at ecologyaction.ca Ecology Action Centre: www.ecologyaction.ca

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UNDER PRESSURE: ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY AND SHARED FRESHWATER RESOURCES David
Michel, Director of Environmental Security, Stimson Center, Washington DC
March 1, 2012 7pm in Ondaatje Hall, 6135 University Avenue, Marion McCain
Arts and Social Sciences Building, Dalhousie University, Halifax. More info:
www.dal.ca/faculty/sustainability/news-events/ess-lecture-series-schedule.ht
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CLIMATE CHANGE: GETTING READY
Premier Darrell Dexter and Environment Minister Sterling Belliveau invite
you to attend this conference. 
Results of the Atlantic Climate Adaptation Solutions (ACAS) Program in Nova
Scotia Sponsored by the Province of Nova Scotia and Government of Canada
March 5-6, 2012 Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, 1181 Hollis St., Halifax, Nova
Scotia
Registration: www.esourceevent.com/acas
$100 individuals / $50 students
Please register by February 24 to ensure a spot.
Information: (902) 424-8253 / ACASconf at gov.ns.ca
Register: https://www.esourceevent.com/register/register.aspx?EventName=acas
Background: Changes in temperature, sea level, rainfall, and extreme weather
are happening right now. These changes mean we will need to make adjustments
to the way we live. The Atlantic Climate Adaptation Solutions (ACAS) program
has brought together communities, governments, academics, and consultants to
help examine both the challenges and opportunities arising from climate
change. Overview: The conference will showcase the results of Nova Scotia’s
climate change adaptation efforts under the federal/provincial collaborative
ACAS project. It will feature presentations by key players from ACAS-funded
projects. This includes analysis of:
• coastline change in rural areas
• flood risk from storm surge and sea level rise in rural areas • wave
run-up and influences in Halifax Harbour • inland flood risk from heavy
rainfall events • influence of tree cover on storm water run-off rates and
amounts • infrastructure and land use behind the agricultural dyke network •
seawater encroachment on freshwater resources • municipal planning tools,
and policy barriers to adaptation activities The conference will feature
distinguished keynote speakers, expert presentations, panels moderated by
leading practitioners, and interactive sessions focused on municipal issues.
This is an opportunity to share ACAS results and get involved in adaptation
efforts moving forward.
http://www.esans.ca/pdf/ACASConference2012_Flyer_final.pdf

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NANCY WELLS, CHILDREN & NATURE: ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES ON HEALTH March 8,
2012 7pm in Ondaatje Hall, 6135 University Avenue, Marion McCain Arts and
Social Sciences Building, Dalhousie Dr. Wells is an environmental
psychologist at Cornell University's College of Human Ecology Department of
Design & Environmental Analysis. She studies people's relationship to the
built and natural environment her recent work has been on a US school
intervention to develop school-ground edible/vegetable gardens to supply
food for school meals and curriculum opportunities for students.  In the
context of myriad environmental and health challenges facing society today,
this talk will focus on the relevance of nature access to children's health
and well-being. Co-sponsored by the Elizabeth May Chair in Sustainability
and Environmental Health at Dalhousie. More info:
www.dal.ca/faculty/sustainability/news-events/ess-lecture-series-schedule.ht
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SCIENCE AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN THE ARCTIC March 15, 2012 Stephen Bocking,
Chair, Environmental & Resource Science/Studies, Trent University,
Peterborough ON Arctic Forum lecture, co-sponsored by Canadian Studies 7pm
in Ondaatje Hall, 6135 University Avenue, Marion McCain Arts and Social
Sciences Building, Dalhousie University, Halifax. More info:
www.dal.ca/faculty/sustainability/news-events/ess-lecture-series-schedule.ht
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WORKSHOP ON EXPLORATIONS IN NON-VIOLENCE WITH JAMES LONEY TATAMAGOUCHE
CENTRE James Loney, Christian Peacemaker Team member held captive in Iraq
for 118 days, is coming to Tatamagouche Centre March 16 – 18 to lead a
workshop on Explorations in Non-Violence.  Loney says “the crucible of
captivity was a kind of school in which I was able to see the innermost
workings of the universe, how we are all connected, how our liberation is
inextricably tied together. I want to share this story in the hope of
contributing to the emergence of a world without war, the single greatest
challenge of the 21st century. Everything depends on this, for without peace
nothing else is possible.”  Loney has served as a Christian Peacemaker in
Palestine, Iraq and in Esgenoopetitj First Nation (Burnt Church), New
Brunswick and is the author of “James Loney: 118 days in Iraq”. In this
workshop, drawing on the tradition of Christian peacemaking, Loney will
support participants to consider non-violence as both a way of life and a
strategy for transformative social change in their own current local and
global contexts. In writing of Loney’s work, Jean Vanier, founder of L’Arche
communities said “In a world of violence there are still many men and women
who believe in working for peace to the risk of following Jesus to the very
end. May many be inspired by Loney’s story to be peacemakers not just in
Iraq but where we are in our everyday lives."
James Loney’s workshop “Explorations in Non-Violence” will held at
Tatamagouche Centre Friday March 16, 7pm to Sunday noon, March 18. The
workshop is open to all interested in establishing a more peaceful world
through non-violence. For further information or to register for this event,
contact Tatamagouche Centre at www.tatacentre.ca or 1-800-218-2220

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VISUALIZING SUSTAINABILITY
March 22, 2012
Peter Dykhuis, Dalhousie Art Gallery; Stephen Kelly, Halifax NS 7pm in
Ondaatje Hall, 6135 University Avenue, Marion McCain Arts and Social
Sciences Building, Dalhousie University, Halifax. More info:
www.dal.ca/faculty/sustainability/news-events/ess-lecture-series-schedule.ht
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ACCESS AND BENEFIT-SHARING AND THE NAGOYA PROTOCOL ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
March 29, 2012 Theresa Buppert, Conservation International, Washington DC
7pm in Ondaatje Hall, 6135 University Avenue, Marion McCain Arts and Social
Sciences Building, Dalhousie University, Halifax. More info:
www.dal.ca/faculty/sustainability/news-events/ess-lecture-series-schedule.ht
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PUBLIC LECTURE "Capital and Power: Exploring Canada's Role in an Imperialist
Global Order"
By Dr. Todd Gordon, York University
Thursday, March 29
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Lord Dalhousie Room, Henry Hicks Building, Dalhousie University A free
public lecture that explores Canada's historical and current imperialist
policies. Speaker Todd Gordon completed his Ph.D. in political science at
York University in Toronto, where he currently teaches. He is the author of
Imperalist Canada (Arbeiter Ring, 2010), Cops, Crime and Capitalism: the
Law-and-Order Agenda in Canada (Fernwood, 2006), academic articles on
Canadian political economy and foreign policy in Third World Quarterly,
Bulletin of Latin American Research, Canadian Journal of Latin American and
Caribbean Studies, Socialist Studies, Studies in Political Economy, Canadian
Review of Social Policy and a forthcoming book with University of Toronto
Press on Canada's war in Afghanistan, as well as popular articles in the
alternative media and the Toronto Star. He has travelled to Honduras as part
of his research for a book he is currently working on about Canadian
imperialism in Latin America and the Caribbean. Event is co-sponsored by the
Halifax Peace Coalition and the Centre for Foreign Policy Studies. All
welcome! More information
http://centreforforeignpolicystudies.dal.ca/seminarseries.php

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THE YES MEN PRESENT: CREATIVE MISCHIEF EXPLOSION 2012 Apr 13 - Apr 15, 2012
Fri 7:00 PM - Sun 1:00 PM $585.00 "The Yes Men are the Jonathan Swift of the
Jackass generation" - Naomi Klein (Author: No Logo, and The Shock Doctrine).
The Yes Men are a pair of notorious troublemakers who sneak into corporate
events disguised as captains of industry, then use their momentary authority
to expose the biggest criminals on the planet.THE YES MEN (Andy Bichlbaum
and Mike Bonanno) have gained international acclaim and notoriety for
exposing dehumanizing business practices and helping to keep critical issues
in the international spotlight. They do this through impersonating
representatives of powerful corporations and government organizations such
as ExxonMobil, McDonald’s, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development. THE YES MEN’s famed hoaxes include a collaboratively produced
fake New York Times announcing the end of the Iraq War, a phony George W.
Bush website celebrating the unsavory details of the then-Presidential
candidate, and the false announcement of the World Trade Organization’s
dissolution in order to shift focus to helping the poor.
Join us for this interactive, engaging workshop to hear about their exploits
and to plan and design your own. 
Program Cost: $585 ($430 tuition + $155 meals/accommodations) Please
register at least 2 weeks in advance to secure your place in this program.
More info: http://tatacentre.ca/index.php/programs/details/1726 

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GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION AGAINST MILITARY SPENDING APR. 17, 2012:
http://demilitarize.org/ *We will plan an event against the $25 billion
warship spending and the $29 billion stealth fighters spending. Please mark
your calendars and plan to support this important international effort. 

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SCHOOL FOR RESOURCE & ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (SRES) SEMINAR SERIES Winter
2012 Seminar Series open to the public All take place: Rowe 3089, Rowe
Management Building, Dalhousie University, 6100 University, Ave. Halifax
Time: 1430-1600 hr
Dates and Topics below:

-Tuesday, February 28 - Sustainability: Empty Platitude, or Powerful Guiding
Principle?
Sustainability is a strong contender for "buzzword of the 21st century". How
useful a concept is it? Should scholarship at SRES become more overtly
oriented toward the study of sustainability?

-Tuesday, March 20 - To Grow or Not to Grow the Economy: What Are the
Environmental Implications?
What is the role of economic growth in contributing to global resource and
environmental problems? Is a zero-growth economy desirable and sustainable?
What would it look like?

Speakers: SRES Professors Karen Beazley, Heather Castleden, Peter Duinker,
Kate Sherren, and Peter Tyedmers, as well as Guest Professors
Format: Welcome and introductions by Peter Duinker, SRES Director Short
presentations by all SRES professors present (5-7 minutes each) Q&A with the
audience, and discussion/debate

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Winter Programs at Windhorse Farm: http://www.windhorsefarm.org/ 

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CREATE YOUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISING PLAN FROM SCRATCH
7:00 PM Friday, March 16 to 1:00 PM, Sunday March 18, 2012 Tatamagouche
Centre, Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia At the Boys and Girls Club of Miramichi,
when government budgets get cut, staff don’t lose much sleep. Sure, they’re
dismayed for the whole sector, believing that governments should be spending
more, not less money on the most vulnerable people in our society. But they
don’t experience that gut-wrenching panic that keeps many of us up at night.
Why? Because only 17% of their revenue comes from government. The rest of
the Club’s revenue is diversified, with 31% coming from earned income and
15% from Foundations, including a corporate foundation. Of the remaining
revenue25% comes from individual donations and fundraising. This last figure
is significant. More than 55% of this revenue comes from individual
donations.  And remember, this is a nonprofit in a small northern New
Brunswick town with a population of 18,508 in a region with a population of
82,200.
So what’s going on here? Sheree Allison, the Club’s Executive Director says
there are three elements to their resilient financial situation:
1.      “All of our staff and Board are engaged in building support,
including financial support for the Club;
2.      We have a monthly giving program that we actively maintain and renew
and
3.      Our annual fund development plan integrates all the elements – major
events to raise the Club’s profile, monthly and planned giving and the
on-going work of nurturing relationships with Club supporters and donors.”
For many nonprofits, times are tough and getting tougher – there’s less
money and more competition. How can we use our best assets – our missions
and values – to raise money from people who care about the same things we
care about? Join us to learn how to build a giving program from scratch.
Consider attending the following workshop: Facilitator: Wendy Johnston I
have hosted three workshops at Tatamagouche on grassroots fundraising topics
and many more in different parts of Nova Scotia. I have continued to
research success stories, such as the Boys and Girls Club mentioned above to
bring the lessons to you and your nonprofit.  I am a big fan of Grassroots
Fundraising (www.gfm.com) and Kim Klein, with whom I co-facilitated a
workshop in 2010. I look forward to seeing you there!
For more details, including costs, go to:
http://www.tatacentre.ca/index.php/programs/details/1725
Don’t hesitate to contact me if you want more information.
Best wishes,
Wendy Johnston
wendyejohnston at hotmail.com
 PS: We recommend that you bring both board and staff members to this
workshop. When people who are expected to carry out the fundraising
activities have participated in developing the plan, their commitment to it
will be greater, boosting your chance of fundraising success. Participants
will be asked to bring information about their organization’s revenue and
expenses to use in developing their own plan. Participants will take away a
custom-tailored fundraising plan to guide their fundraising efforts in the
years to come.

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STRATEGIC AND EFFECTIVE BOARD GOVERNANCE Upcoming workshop at Tatamagouche
Centre, great for those involved with boards of NGO's and community
organizations. 
Feb 17 - 18, Fri 10am to Sat 4:30pm
Effective board governance rarely happens by accident. If you want to
revitalize and energize your board this workshop is for you! Develop an
understanding and explore techniques for creating strong boards that lead to
vital organizations. Workbook included.
Workshop will : provide an overview of the key elements of a strong board;
introduce framework and tools for participants to assess their own board
strengths and areas for improvement.   
Leadership: Bruce Smith is an organizational consultant, mediator and
facilitator based in Liverpool, NS. He works with not-for-profit boards on
all aspects of governance, including board-executive relations, monitoring
and evaluating performance, board development and strategic planning. Cost:
$300 ($205 tuition + $95 meals/accommodations) Please register at least 2
weeks in advance to secure your place.
For Details and Registration:
http://www.tatacentre.ca/index.php/programs/details/1705
Contact Tatamagouche Centre: www.tatacentre.ca or call 1-800-218-2220

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*Have your say: Pre-budget federal online consultations here: 
http://www.fin.gc.ca/prebudget-prebudgetaire/1-eng.asp 

*Have your say: Provincial pre-budget consultations here:
https://backtobalance.gov.ns.ca/ 

*Watch this great 20-minute video about Nova Scotia’s Acadian Forest by
artist Mark Brennan (20 minutes): http://vimeo.com/32691843 

*This is the UN International Year for Sustainable Energy for All:
www.sustainableenergyforall.org Let’s take back our power – Take back Nova
Scotia Power Inc. - Power for the People – Renewable Energy Now!

In solidarity for peace, earth & justice,

Tamara

Tamara Lorincz
55 Willowbend Court
Halifax, NS CANADA B3M 3L3
Phone: (902) 443-2423
Cell: (902) 478-1379
tlorincz at dal.ca
ECJ: http://www.ecojustice.ca
GN: http://www.space4peace.org/
HPC: http://www.halifaxpeacecoalition.ca/
NSEN: http://www.nsen.ca
"A better world is possible"

"Our only hope today lies in our ability to recapture the revolutionary
spirit and go out into a sometimes hostile world declaring eternal hostility
to poverty, racism, and militarism." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 1967

"Without a doubt, military spending represents the single most significant
perversion of worldwide priorities known today." Former President of Costa
Rica, Oscar Arias, 1999