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First Nation Schools

by Beth McKechnie | May 28, 2021 | At School, First Nations Waste Minimization

FIRST NATION SCHOOLS Engaging Children and Youth Youth are most often the most enthusiastic, passionate, and propelled to take action when it comes to protecting Mother Earth. Schools provide the ideal environment for students to learn, understand, and practice how to...

First Nations Waste Minimization

by Sustainable Transportation | May 28, 2021 | At School, Featured, First Nations Waste Minimization

Celebrating Indigenous land stewardship, check out community highlights and find info for landfill operators, schools and community members.

Depave Paradise: Ripping up unused pavement and planting gardens!

by Josep Seras Gubert | Apr 30, 2021 | At School, Clean Energy & Environment, Climate Change, Conservation, Human Rights, In the Community, In Your Community, Uncategorized | 2 comments

What is Depave Paradise? Depave Paradise is an initiative of Green Communities Canada coordinated locally by Green Action Centre where community members come together to tear up unused pavement and create green spaces. Why should you do a Depave project?...

Earth Day Your Way

by Colleen Ans | Apr 26, 2021 | At School, Composting, DIY, Food Waste, Green Your Routine, Healthy Travel, In Your Community, Living Well, Plastic Free, Recycling, Reduce your Waste, Tips for Home, Tips for Home, Tips for Work, Tips for Work | 0 comments

We believe every day should be Earth Day, so during our virtual panel, we shared some green ideas you can implement starting today! We had a wonderful time sharing and discussing green living practices with you all. If you missed the live event, the recording is now...

RISE 2021 Webinar Series

by Beth McKechnie | Apr 15, 2021 | At School, First Nations Waste Minimization | 8 comments

Missed a 2021 RISE webinar? Check out the recordings here for school composting, waste audits, student green teams, school gardens, outdoor education, land-based education, and an Indigenous panel on climate action.