Did you know that, as part of your Will, you can set aside money for charity? You may have heard this called planned or legacy giving. And you’ll probably hear a lot more about it in the coming years: a Will Power study found a significant increase (5% to 8%) in the number of Canadians … Continue reading
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Birding along the Salish Sea
A local and urban estuary connects far-off parts of the world As a lifelong birder, the Fraser River Estuary is a very special place for me. The estuary supports millions of birds annually as a key stopping point along the Pacific Flyway, a migratory route that goes from Alaska to Patagonia, connecting most of the … Continue reading
Read more »Meet GSA’s new Biodiversity Campaigner
A warm welcome to Maithili Devadas who joins our team to continue GSA’s work on Biodiversity Protection in the Salish Sea. Maithili grew up with a strong sense of responsibility to conserve the beauty and resilience of our planet. From an early age, she felt a profound connection to wildlife, and witnessing the loss of … Continue reading
Read more »Reflections from the Dock
My Summer with Georgia Strait Alliance – by Megan Raitt As the summer sun sets over the Salish Sea, I am reflecting on the past few months spent as a Dock Walker with Georgia Strait Alliance. This job, part of the Canada Summer Jobs program, was more than just a summer gig: it was a … Continue reading
Read more »World Nature Conservation Day
On World Nature Conservation Day, we want to expand our thinking on the right to be housed. The housing crisis affecting humans is a severe and urgent issue. Many people—especially marginalized and racialized communities that have suffered historic and ongoing systemic injustices—face homelessness, inadequate shelter, and a lack of access to safe and affordable housing. … Continue reading
Read more »Reconciling Canada Day
Every year, Canada Day offers a compelling and instructive period of reflection. As a conservation organization that has committed to the pathway of environmental justice and the hard and necessary work this entails, we are grappling with what a holiday like today means. We are on the heels of National Indigenous Peoples day. I think … Continue reading
Read more »My journey into relationship with Cowichan Tribes
As someone who is displaced from their homelands, I personally have a lot to learn about how to live here in a good way from Indigenous Nations. I was lucky enough to be together in person recently with staff from Cowichan Tribes’ Lulumexun Department. I’m feeling the gravity of it all. I’m feeling humble. And … Continue reading
Read more »Generation Restoration
For this year’s World Environment Day, the theme is Generation Restoration. As humanity strives to restore balance and harmony to the earth in a race against the destructive forces of rampant colonialism and an economic system that prioritizes greed, exploitation, and infinite growth over sustainable futures, this day serves as a reminder that we cannot … Continue reading
Read more »Meet our team
Recently we gathered in Nanaimo with new and less-new members of the GSA team, sharing time together and talking shop. As we continue to implement our new strategic plan, we’ve moved capacity into areas where it’s more needed, shifting some roles, and we’ve brought new people on board, as we work together, with your support, … Continue reading
Read more »From Oyster to Orcas 2024
Thank you to everyone who came out to our biggest From Oysters to Orcas fundraising event yet! Over 60 GSA supporters and friends enjoyed an evening of food, drinks, and conversations. A huge thank you to our generous hosts Fanny Bay Oysters – Vancouver’s only tide-to-table seafood restaurant – who provided a delicious menu of … Continue reading
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