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Sustainable Maritimes (sust-mar) Tip: your message didn't get posted? You probably sent it with html coding. Use your "Format" pull-down menu to switch to plain text format. ____________________________________________________________________________ Upcoming local events August 5, 6, 7 and 21... Mark your calendars! 1. THE NATURAL STEP PRESENTATION Title: Transitioning Towards Sustainability: An Introduction to The Natural Step (TNS) Description: A presentation on The Natural Step (TNS) Framework, a methodology for planning that provides an elegant, rigorous, science-based understanding of sustainability together with a tested planning approach to translate that understanding into practice. Participants will learn about the principles of the TNS Framework and how it is being applied in businesses and communities worldwide. Organizations using the TNS Framework include: the Regional Municipality of Whistler, Interface, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, amongst others. Come and learn about this important tool for sustainability - we all can play a role. Date: Thursday, August 7 Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm, Light refreshments included. Please bring your reusable mug. Location: Room 105, Dalhousie Law School, 6061 University Avenue, Halifax Cost: Free, but donations appreciated Bios: Chad Park, B.Comm., M.Sc. - As Sustainability Advisor with TNS Canada, Chad works with organizations and communities to support the use of the TNS Framework as a tool for sustainability planning and education. A past National President of AIESEC Canada, his background also includes sustainability-related experience with Mountain Equipment Co-op, the Canadian Eco-Industrial Network, Sustainability Asset Management, the ZERI Foundation, and VanCity Credit Union. Pong Leung, B.Comm., M.Sc. - Pong is a Sustainability Advisor with TNS Canada. Prior to joining TNS Canada, he completed a research project on sustainable corporate strategies with Shell Canada. He has previously worked with the Alberta Government Climate Change Strategic Directions, and Climate Change Central, the National Executive of AIESEC Canada, as well as with NGOs and business on sustainability issues in Sweden, Mexico, Argentina and Hong Kong. Organized by the Society for Corporate Environmental and Social Responsibility (CESR: http://is2.dal.ca/~cesr). Sponsored by the School for Resource and Environmental Studies (SRES) and Interface http://www.interfacesustainability.com/. More information, please visit: http://www.naturalstep.ca/ 2. SPIRIT & WORK LECTURE The Spirit of Work, The Work of Spirit Free Public Lecture by Martin Rutte, Author and Consultant Wednesday, August 6, 2003 9:00 - 10:15 am Room 265, Sobey Building, Saint Mary’s University, Halifax Martin Rutte is a dynamic, international speaker and consultant on spirituality in the workplace. He is Co-author of the New York Times bestseller, Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work. His articles have appeared in The New York Times, the Globe & Mail, and MacLean’s. He has worked with the World Bank, Sony Pictures, Labatt Breweries, and London Life Ins. in expanding their outlook and positioning themselves for the future. Sponsored by Sobey School of Business. For further information please contact Cathy Driscoll, Department of Management 420-5282 cathy.driscoll@smu.ca 3. SIERRA CLUB GRAND OPENING Sierra Club of Canada Atlantic Canada Chapter You and all your friends are invited to join us in celebrating the Sierra Club's new office at the Grand Opening Party. Tuesday, August 5th 4-6 pm 1657 Barrington Street, Suite 502 Roy Building: Downtown Halifax. Call 902-444-3113 for more information or email Emily McMillan [emilym@sierraclub.ca] Come by for some refreshments and see our new office! 4. OXFAM AUGUST MOVIE NIGHTS FOR THE MAKE TRADE FAIR CAMPAIGN We will be watching two movies: Thursday, August 7 from 7:00-9:00 PM "Trading Democracy": The Bill Moyers 2002 documentary about NAFTA's Chapter 11. Learn what's wrong with NAFTA and why the FTAA is something to oppose. Thursday, August 21 from 7:00-9:00 PM "Who's Counting? Sex, Lies and Global Economics": A powerful movie about economics, politics, gender, environment, human rights and Aboriginal wisdom. This is a prize-winning 1995 National Film Board of Canada documentary with messages that are just as relevant and urgent today. This movie could change your life. A must-see. Both movie showings are free and will take place at the Oxfam Canada Office, 2099 Gottingen Street, Halifax. All welcome! More info, please contact: Ingrid Cottenden Make Trade Fair Campaign Coordinator Oxfam Canada 2099 Gottingen Street (902) 425-7877 vol_coor_oxfam@hotmail.com Join the BIG NOISE: www.maketradefair.com ____________________________________________________________________________ Did a friend forwarded this to you? Join sust-mar yourself! Just send 'subscribe sust-mar' to mailto:majordomo@chebucto.ca
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