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Earth Hour Every Hour – Fashion Show

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All designers are invited to take part in the "Earth Hour Pre-Loved Fashion Showdown" which will occur during the upcoming 2010 Earth Hour event.

Designers are asked to focus on the reinvention of pre-loved clothes which will have been donated by the York student body. Designers are asked to create 2 or 3 outfits using these pre-loved clothes.  Participants will be provided with models as well as hair and makeup services on the big day.

The winning designer will receive and exclusive prize package including 100$ in cash. All designs will be showcased during the Earth Hour fashion show.

To participate please email your name, phone number and email to sarahc13@YORKU.CA

We hope that you will join us in celebrating Earth Hour and participate in this year's one of a kind pre-loved fashion show!

Earth Hour Every Hour – CONTEST!

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Are you living Earth Hour every hour?

Earth Hour is more than switching off lights for one hour, once a year. It's about giving people a voice for the future of our planet and sending a message to our world leaders for action on climate change. Make your voice heard and share with us what Earth Hour means to you

To enter please submit a video, picture essay or art piece that embodies the theme – Earth Hour, Every Hour

The winner will receive an exclusive prize package including  $100 IN CASH

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TO ENTER

1)            Register by sending in your name, phone number and email to ecoyork@yorku.ca

2)            Make sure to visit submission requirements, contest rules and judging criteria

3)            All entries should be submitted by Tuesday March 1st 2011

RULES & GUIDELINES

1. ELIGIBILITY: The Contest is open to all students of York University (Keele & Glendon Campus) including both Undergraduate and Graduate students

2. HOW TO REGISTER & PARTICIPATE:

  • Registration and Submissions: Email your name, phone number and web address to ecoyork@yorku.ca
  • Digital Format: Entries in digital format may be emailed to ecoyork@yorku.ca
  • Non-Digital Format: Entries in a non-digital format will need to be dropped off at the ECO office (Room 441 Student Center). Please email ecoyork@yorku.ca to set up a date/time to submit your entry

All submissions are due by midnight on Tuesday, March 1st 2011

3. SUBMISSION CRITERIA. Each Submission must demonstrate:

  • Creativity;
  • Originality; and
  • Content: How it best represents the theme Earth Hour Every Hour

Any submission containing sexually explicit, disparaging, discriminatory, libelous or other inappropriate content will be removed from the selection process and thus the competition

Submission of Photo Essay must:

  • The submission should include a collage of pictures with short descriptions regarding their purpose and meaning;
  • Should include a minimum of six (6) and maximum of twenty (20) photo(s);
  • Be 300 words or less;
  • Be submitted in one of the following file formats: jpeg, gif, png (No progressive Jpeg or animated gif allowed) - Alternatively you may also submit a hard copy of your piece;
  • Must contain entirely original materials

Each submitted Video must:

  • Be submitted in one of the following file formats: FLV, WMV, ASF, AVI, MOV, 3GP, , MPEG, MP4 or posted on Youtube with (the title “ECO York—Earth Hour Every Hour Contest”);
  • Be no more than 3 minutes in total running time;
  • Not contain any copyrighted works (other than as owned by the Contest entrant);
  • Contain entirely original materials.

Other Art Forms:

  • Any other Forms of the Submission must also meet the rules and regulations of the contest, except for the “Photo essay” and the “Video Submission” criteria as they are not relevant
  • Each submission must come with a short description explaining how the piece embodies the Earth Hour theme

Each Submission satisfying the requirements set out above and submitted in accordance with these official rules and regulations will, subject to the discretion of the Sponsor, be an eligible entry

4. PRIZES: The winner will receive an exclusive prize package, including $100 in cash.

5. WINNERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: The winner will be announced during the Earth Hour event on March 16, 2011

Winners will be contacted via email or telephone within five (5) business days of the Earth Hour event (this isn’t consistent with the above statement – will they be told before?). Finalists will be accessed to present their entry at the event

6. SELECTION PROCESS: Submissions will be viewed and selected by the ECO York-Earth Hour Contest judging committee, based on the Submission Criteria (outlined in Rule 5). All submissions must be in compliance with the rules and regulations of the contest.

7. PRIVACY: Eco York respects your right to privacy. Personal information collected from entrants will only be used by the Sponsor to administer the Contest and, only if consent is given at the time of entry, to provide the entrants with information regarding upcoming promotions and/or events and/or opportunities to support the Sponsor's mission. (this means you have to provide a consent form for them to sign when they enter the competition)

Science Advisor Job Posting

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Position Title: Science Advisor

Reports to: Co-CEO & President

Start Date: Negotiable          

About Earth Rangers

Earth Rangers is an award-winning non-profit organization focused on working with children to protect endangered species. Our long-term goal is simple: to protect enough natural habitats to ensure the lasting survival of all species in Canada.

Through our live shows, online community and national television presence, we communicate a positive, science-based message to millions of children each year about the importance of protecting biodiversity. Our Bring Back the Wild program inspires children to become directly involved in protecting critical habitats across Canada by providing an avenue for action.

We are seeking a Science Advisor to serve as a subject matter expert for all of our programs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with the management team to develop the core message of Earth Rangers
  • Develop, research and vet content for Earth Rangers’ school, ROM and community show as well as Earth Rangers’ children website
  • Work with team to develop and manage Bring Back the Wild projects
  • Coordinate volunteer science advisory team
  • Manage relationship with conservation partners
  • Act as a liaison between Earth Rangers and the public for key environmental issues
  • Educate and update staff on core message developments

Qualifications:

  • Master degree or PhD in the field of science, biology or natural resources/environmental studies
  • 3-5 years experience in an environmental/science advisory role would be an asset
  • Ability to work well independently and within a team environment
  • Established network of contacts in the environmental field would be an asset
  • Conservation biology field work
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Interested applicants please forward your resume to hr@earthrangers.ca

Fashion Show Clothes Drop Off

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Where: The IRIS Office, 349 York Lanes
When: Monday, Feb 14: from 10am to 3:00pm, Tuesday, Feb 15: from 10am to 2pm and Wednesday, Feb 16: 10am to 1pm
The IRIS/ECO/Net Impact Earth Hour 2011 event (on March 16) will include a fashion show where York design students will be asked to compete in designing original pieces made from used/pre-loved clothes. This is to ensure that no new materials are used for the fashion show.
We will be collecting clothes from Monday, February 14 to Wednesday, February 16 in various places (mostly the IRIS office and the ECO office in the student centre). The fashion designers will then be asked to collect the pieces from Thursday, February 17 to Tuesday February 22 so that they can get started on designing/creating during the break. the clothes will be showcased in a fashion show which will take place during our Earth Hour event on March 16th.
If you have clothes that you no longer wear, please consider donating them! Just bring them to IRIS before Thursday Feb 17 and leave them in the clearly marked bag that will be left in the office. If you have any other questions, please e-mail us at: irisinfo@yorku.ca.

Climate Change and the Law in Canada

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The JD/Master in Environmental Studies Seminar Series presents:

Climate Change and the Law in Canada

Time: Wednesday February 9, 2011, 12:30-2:30pm.
Place: Room 140, HNES

All are welcome.

featuring:

TRAVIS ALLAN(Zizzo Allan Climate Law)

Travis Allan is an environmental and business lawyer specializing in climate change. He has
practiced law in both Toronto and New York and combines experience in international business,
environmental and aboriginal law with a strong academic grounding in climate policy and economics.
Travis helps clients minimize risks from their greenhouse gas emissions. He works with a range of
legal and non-legal collaborators to find innovative ways of reducing organizational greenhouse gas
emissions and increasing awareness of adaptation issues. Travis is an executive member of the
Climate Change Lawyers Network, a member of the Canadian Bar Association and he works on numerous
climate pro bono files.

ALBERT KOEHL (Ecojustice Canada)

Albert Koehl joined Ecojustice’s legal staff in 2001. Before signing-on at Ecojustice, Albert spent
six years working as an environmental prosecutor for the Ontario government. He also served in
Guatemala as a United Nations investigator and volunteer human rights observer. Albert is also
experienced in poverty law and has worked with two Toronto community legal clinics. At Ecojustice,
Albert’s work has focused on protecting migratory birds through enforcement activities, challenging
the federal government over massive subsidies to oil and gas companies, revitalizing provincial laws
for parks protection, and tackling climate change through initiatives on transportation and energy
production. Albert is also an adjunct professor at Osgoode Hall Law School where he teaches natural
resource management.

Contact Info: Natalie MacDonnell macdon3@yorku.ca

Hosted by Professors Mark Winfield (FES) and Dayna Scott (Osgoode), JD/MES Joint Program

York University Climate Change and Policy Research Day

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On March 1st, 2011 from 8:30am-3:00pm in the Harry Crowe Room (109 Atkinson) York University and Knowledge Mobilization (KMb) will be hosting the York University Climate Change and Policy Research Day.

Join faculty, researchers and policy makers from the City of Toronto, the Regions of York, Durham, and Peel, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and the Weather Water Gateway project for a panel discussion on climate change work being done at the regional and municipal level, as well as existing research gaps and opportunities for collaboration.

Karen Kraft Sloan, former Canadian Ambassador for the Environment and adjunct faculty at the Faculty of Environmental Studies (FES) will chair a series of panel discussions on current climate change research  gaps and opportunities for collaboration with project partners with policy partners, faculty and graduate students.

This event will also allow graduate students to hear from policymakers about potential career paths and to speak to them directly about the Climate Change summer internships being offered by York’s Knowledge Mobilization Unit.

The agenda is now available online. Registration is easy, but seating is limited. Breakfast and lunch will be served – so register early.

Watch this spot for details on upcoming internship details next week!

This event is generously supported by funds from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).

Toronto’s Third City: The Declining Inner Suburbs

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David Hulchanski Seminar February 4th

The City Institute at York University (CITY) is pleased to present
The City Seminar
An interdisciplinary series of presentations and discussions on urban landscapes, past and present.
 
David Hulchanski
Cities Centre and Faculty of Social Work
University of Toronto
 
"Toronto’s Third City: The Declining Inner Suburbs”
   
David Hulchanski is the associate director for research at the University of Toronto’s Cities Centre and a professor of housing and community development in the Faculty of Social Work, where he holds the Dr. Chow Yei Ching endowed chair in housing.  His PhD is in urban planning. His teaching and research is focused on housing, homelessness, neighbourhood change, and social policy. He is the author of the recent report:  “The Three Cities within Toronto: Income polarization among Toronto’s neighbourhoods, 1970-2005.” 
See: www.NeighbourhoodChange.ca  and www.gtuo.ca

 
Friday February 4, 2011
12:30 to 2:00 pm
305 York Lanes
 
Everyone is welcome.
 
 
*The previously scheduled City Seminar with Amy Siciliano (City of Thunder Bay) on February 4, 2011
has been postponed.

EcoCity World Summit

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Montreal Ecocity World Summit (August 22-26, 2011)
promises to be an interesting event for many of us with intercconnecting themes such as
climate change and the ecocity;
ecomobility, urban planning and public space;
governance and democracy in the ecocity;
economics of the ecocity;
health and built environment,
biodiversity and urban agriculture.

Call for proposals are due on January 31, 2011.
See information below or go to http://www.ecocity2011.com/accueil/default_e.asp

Montreal Ecocity World Summit is pleased to invite the submission of the following proposals:

INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATIONS
Individual Research and Best Practice Proposals (20 minutes)
Academics and other professionals are invited to propose individual presentation of 20 minutes relating to one or more of the conference themes. Sessions will be created by combining proposals treating similar themes. Time will be made available at the end of each session for interaction with participants.
General – Fast, Fun and Passionate (7 minutes)
Propose a short 7-minute, 21-slide presentation on one or more of the conference themes. Slides are automatically timed and presentations can only last 7 minutes. This format requires a well-conceived presentation, good visuals and a great deal of rehearsal.

Posters
Poster presentations provide an opportunity to introduce innovative approaches related to the conference themes. Poster sessions are available to all delegates, with a distinct category for students.

WORKSHOPS AND SPECIAL SESSIONS
Session – Complete Proposal (90 minutes)
Propose a 90 minute session that treats one or more of the conference themes.

Facilitated Discussion (90 minutes)
Propose a facilitated discussion that touches on one or more of the conference themes. The purpose of these sessions is to allow for maximum delegate participation in exploring and developing knowledge amongst people who share ideas, challenges and opportunities. The proponent is required to frame the discussion with a succinct introduction, facilitate the discussion to ensure broad participation, and summarize the key points at the close of the session.

Training Workshop (1/2 or full day, first day of conference)
Full or half-day workshops provide opportunities for skills development in one or more of the conference themes. Workshops typically include presentations, practical exercises, and case study reviews. They are highly interactive and provide resources and other tools for participants to use after the conference.

Symposium or Colloque (1/2 or full day)
We invite academics or professionals who are interested in organizing a symposium or colloque within the framework of the Ecocity World Summit to contact the conference secretariat directly to indicate their interest. Proposals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
ARTS AND CULTURE
We are very interested in receiving artistic proposals (installations, performances, exhibits, ephemeral art, etc.). Please e-mail us at program@ecocity2011.com to signify your interest.

Registration – Pan Arctic Results Workshop

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Pan Arctic Results Workshop – Climate Change and Health Adaptation
February 8-10, 2011
Westin, Ottawa, Ontario

Registration is now open for the Pan Arctic Results Workshop – Climate Change and Health Adaptation to be held at the Westin in Ottawa February 8-10, 2011.

Please visit http://csch.ca/workshop/ for registration information and schedule.

The Climate Change and Health Adaptation in Northern First Nations and Inuit Communities Program is a community-centred research initiative of the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Health Canada. From 2008 to 2011, the program funded 37 projects (http://csch.ca/workshop/projects/)  throughout the Yukon, NWT, Nunavut, Nunavik and Nunatsiavut to monitor, discuss, develop, and participate in the process of adaptation and the health implications of a changing climate.

The 2011 workshop will bring together project researchers and partners to share preliminary findings, discuss their experiences, network and strategize for the future.

All stakeholders with an interest in community based research methods, climate change and health are encouraged to attend. For those who are not able to attend the entire workshop, there will be a meet and greet with open invitation Tuesday February 8 @ 5:00 pm at the Westin in Ottawa.

The workshop will be held in conjunction with the Canadian Society for Circumpolar Health annual meeting.

Call for Participants: The Canadian Roots Exchange Field School

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Three weeks... and the exchange of a lifetime!

Moosonee/Moose Factory Program (July 2011): www.canadianroots.ca/moose_factory-41.html

Sault Ste. Marie/Garden River First Nation Program (August 2011): www.canadianroots.ca/garden_river-40.html

This coming summer, the Canadian Roots Exchange (CRE) Field School will take root in Sault Ste. Marie/Garden River First Nation and Moosonee/Moose Factory in Northern Ontario.  Two groups of diverse Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth (ages 30 and under) will live, learn, work and share together throughout the 3-week program.  This in-depth, hands-on educational experience will involve workshops and teachings by Indigenous Elders and educators, participation in local projects, discussion and engagement with youth and community organizations in the area.

Through our holistic and community-based education model, our participants will have the opportunity to connect with incredible teachers and knowledge keepers.  Participants will share and develop their own skills and knowledge in a meaningful process of exchange.

The CRE Field School will involve experiential learning in a number of areas, including:

  • History
  • Language and spirituality
  • Cultural practices and identity
  • Environment, food, land and water
  • Self-determination, governance and law
  • Art, music and cultural expression
  • Economic development
  • Education, health and social services
  • Personal growth and leadership development

Program information sheets are attached.  For more information please contact Rebecca Beaulne-Stuebing, CRE Program Coordinator (rbstuebing@canadianroots.ca).  To apply, visit our website (www.canadianroots.ca).

Applications due March 1, 2011.

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