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
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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
Read more »Meet Dana, GSA’s new community organizer
Hi Everyone, My name is Dana Taylor and I am one of GSA’s new community organizers! I’m looking forward to developing a long-term community organizing plan for GSA. But first let me tell you a little bit about myself. I moved out West from Ontario about a year and a half ago, but thanks to … Continue reading
Read more »It’s Orca Action Month and we want to celebrate with you!
We hope you are as excited as we are to celebrate and raise awareness about the importance and vulnerability of Southern Resident orcas this month. At GSA, June is one of our favorite times of year because, besides being the beginning of summer, we get to learn about, take actions and show our love for … Continue reading
Read more »An interview with Adam Butcher, Director at Seaflora Skincare
We are thrilled to have been chosen by Seaflora Skincare as recipient of their give back program! Seaflora Skincare Inc. is a second generation organic skincare brand that uses wild-harvested nutrient-rich seaweed. Adam Butcher is the son of founder Diane Bernard, also known as the Seaweed Lady, and is CEO of the Sooke-based company he … Continue reading
Read more »Meet GSA’s new Biodiversity Campaigner, Lucero González Ruiz
Hola everyone! My name is Lucero González Ruiz and I am GSA’s new biodiversity campaigner! I am very excited to be jumping into this role and I hope you will follow me through this journey. Let me tell you a little bit about myself and my plans and ambitions for this role! I was born … Continue reading
Read more »Story of Plastic Screening & Panel Discussion
This winter, we teamed up with Asparagus Magazine to co-present The Story of Plastic film by Deia Schlosberg, which exposes the plastic industry’s environmental, climate, justice, and health impacts on both a global and local scale. After the film, we hosted a panel discussion featuring local experts on the plastic and climate crisis. For those … Continue reading
Read more »World Rivers Day 2020
The health of the Salish Sea does not start and end at the high tide line. We know that to protect the health of the Strait of Georgia, we also have to protect and advocate for the incredible network of waterways that flow into it. The Fraser River is a powerful force in the Salish … Continue reading
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