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Polar Perspectives - Youth Forum 2008
Halifax - October 15, 2008

POLAR PERSPECTIVES - YOUTH FORUM 2008 Secondary school students in Nova Scotia are invited to participate in an International Polar Year Youth Forum hosted by the Museum of Natural History . This full day ...

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Waste Reduction Week, Oct 19-25
Nationwide! - October 05, 2008

Environmental Superheros in Nova Scotia! School plays in Alberta! Litter free lunches in Saskatchewan! October 19-25 is Waste Reduction Week in Canada. Check out how communities across the country are celebra...

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"Living on Earth as if we want to stay" with Mike Nickerson
University of Prince Edward Island - September 22, 2008

Living on Earth International Book Tour, with Mike Nickerson, author of Life, Money & Illusion: One by one, people are realizing that human activity cannot grow forever on a finite planet. When enough people...

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8 Hour Skate for YOUCAN
Ottawa, ON - September 20, 2008

On Saturday September 20, participants of all ages will raise pledges while enjoying a day of skateboarding, or carving the 8km course on their longboards. The day will be filled with music, prizes, a charity a...

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Ship for World Youth
TBA - July 12, 2008

The Ship for World Youth (SWY) is a unique international cultural exchange program organized by the Government of Japan. The most prestigious program of its kind, SWY brings together over 250 youth from around ...

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MindShift – an exciting new approach to environmental education in Halifax!
Halifax, NS - June 10, 2008

Mind Shift has been designed by a team of seven high school students working with the HRM Adventure Earth Centre, with the support of Halifax Environmental Services. It specifically addresses outcomes in the ec...

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Saving the planet 101
online - May 06, 2008

This is a great resource for published by British Columbia's Environmental Youth Alliance! It discusses 101 practical to take action, and responsibility, towards the environment and global climate change. Th...

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Youth Version of UN Human Development Report on Climate Change
Peace Child International - May 05, 2008

Youth Version of Human Development Report 07/08 Each year the UN publishes an Annual Human Development Report on issues which affect human development at global and national levels. These reports are used in...

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ACIC Intern Presentations
UPEI Main Building Faculty Lounge - April 25, 2008

Two interns with the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) will talk about their recent experiences in India and Chile on Friday, April 25, from noon to 1:30 p.m., in the UPEI Main Building Facu...

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We're on Facebook!
online - April 09, 2008

Check out Rescue Mission Canada's brand new Facebook group! This is a great opportunity to meet other members and keep up to date on what we are doing. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=11205723801...

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“Consume This – Buying That Matters”
Canadian Centre for Pollution Prevention - April 08, 2008

The Canadian Centre for Pollution Prevention (C2P2), through the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, has published a booklet for youth on the topic of sustainable consumption. Sustainable consumption is...

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Peace Child India Project
Bangalore, India - March 19, 2008

Lori Crawford, from Prince Edward Island, has recently returned from working as an intern with Rescue Mission Canada's sister organization in Bangalore, India. Lori’s projects with Peace Child India included te...

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Earth Day 2008
online - March 19, 2008

The countdown is on to Earth Day 2008! Check out Earth Day Canada's Top 10 Actions to help the environment. http://www.earthday.ca/pub/resources/top10.php Also, make sure to get your submissions into our ...

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Kaleidoscope - DEFI Video/Real World Video Challenge
Online - March 01, 2008

Think about it, make your choice, then speak up and tell the world what you think is the most important priority! Make a video, and act globally. Here is how it works: - If you're between 8 and 18 years ...

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Canada in Bali: Burning Bridges, Building Pipelines
From Sierra Club of Canada news release...Dec. 12th 2007 - January 11, 2008

Sierra Club of Canada News Release Ottawa - Canada's commitment to the United States to quintuple oil production from Alberta's tar sands largely explains the obstructionist approach the government has t...

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World Youth Congress-Quebec-2008!!
Quebec City, Canada - January 08, 2008

The 4th World Youth Congress, designed to promote and celebrate youth-led development, will bring 600 of the world's most dynamic young people from over 100 countries to Quebec City in August 2008. July 3rd 200...

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