Look out for our Assistant Community Organizers, who are out in communities across the Salish Sea this summer! You’ll likely see them at events and public spaces across the Indigenous territories of the Salish Sea, particularly in so-called East Vancouver, Richmond, Snuneymuxw/Nanaimo & West Vancouver. They will share information about GSA’s work, and have conversations … Continue reading
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Meet Ambre Comeau, GSA’s Orca Action Month Volunteer!
Growing up, I had spent most of my childhood outside exploring the natural world, reading my collection of National Geographic magazines, as well as encyclopedias on North American plants, animals, and insects. My parents always encouraged this curiosity and helped to nurture it by gifting me microscopes, bug catching nets, and models of animal anatomy … Continue reading
Read more »Natura Gives Back
We are proud to have been selected by Natura homeowners as the recipient of a $15,500 donation! Natura on Forest’s Edge is a new – and sold out – multi-family development in Abbotsford, BC, built by Naturbana Properties and Kerkhoff Construction. Developer Naturbana Properties is driven by innovation, holistic design, and collaborative approach. Their developments are set … Continue reading
Read more »Recycle your oil?
Do you personally change the engine oil on your boat or watercraft? If the answer is ‘no’, your mechanic is already recycling your used motor oil so there’s no reason for you to know about BC Used Oil Management Association. But if you’re changing your vessel’s oil, are you disposing of it correctly? Dumping of … Continue reading
Read more »UNDRIP & the Environmental Movement
Do you know the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and why it is crucial to the environmental movement? Adopted in 2007, UNDRIP is an international legal document that affirms the rights of Indigenous peoples and constitutes the minimum standards for their survival, dignity and well-being. Canada initially voted against endorsing … Continue reading
Read more »Interview with Karlo Kowalczyk, CEO of Restore Human
One of our newest organizational partners is Restore Human, a movement studio that incorporates (re-)connecting with nature as a core piece of its physical literacy training. Founder and CEO, Karlo Kowalczyk, donates a portion of his company’s revenue to GSA through 1% for the Planet. _________________________ 1. How did you hear about GSA? “Through my … Continue reading
Read more »Introducing Edna Jack, our new Operations Coordinator
Hello – My name is Edna Irene Jack. I was born and raised in Stz’uminus First Nation (Ladysmith, B.C.), and was raised within the Tsartlip First Nation (West Saanich, B.C.) as well. Both Nations have shaped me into who I am today. I have learned from knowledgeable elders and leaders within both Nations and hold … Continue reading
Read more »Guest blog: A 12-year-old’s inspiration to save orcas
This guest blog was written by Esmé Morris, a 12-year old from Kamloops, in the context of the June 2021 Plogging for Orcas Challenge and peer-to-peer fundraising campaign. Esmé is also the artist behind our holiday card design this year, with her drawing “Daytime/Nighttime”. We’re grateful for the passion she’s brought to her family, classroom and … Continue reading
Read more »How is the GSA Team marking September 30?
GSA staff is taking the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to continue learning about the atrocities enacted by the Canadian state and perpetrated by Canadian society towards Indigenous peoples and communities that continue happening today. People on our staff will be (re)reading, reflecting and discussing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC)’s … Continue reading
Read more »Introducing community organizer Gil
Hey all, My name’s Gil – and when pronounced in Spanish the “G” sounds like you are saying “Hill” with a hard emphasis on the “H.” I’ve just recently joined GSA along with Dana Taylor as a community organizer. As you can tell from my name, I am an uninvited guest on the territories of … Continue reading
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