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03/23/2024

03/20/2024

Upcoming Events!

Incorporating Indigenous Knowledge into Natural Resource Management and Environmental Planning
Presentation
with Harry Nyce Jr.
Thursday March 21, 10 am to 11:30 am

Location: 6-205 UNBC Conference Centre and Virtual

Explore the crucial role of including Indigenous knowledge in managing natural resources and planning for the environment with Harry Nyce Jr, a PhD student at UNBC. We'll explore the deep insights and traditions of Indigenous communities, acknowledging their special bond with the land and ecosystems. You'll see how blending Indigenous knowledge boosts sustainability, encourages responsible care of the environment, and supports well-rounded resource management strategies.

REGISTER HERE: https://forms.office.com/r/QEm7yfsBHr

Empowering Marginalized Groups

Presentation and Panel

Thursday March 21, 2024, 5:30 pm - 7 pm

Location: Lecture Theatre Agora, 7-150 and Virtual

Presenters: PG Men's Shed, Jean Bowen from the Access Resource Centre, Kaho Michihara (MSc Social Work), Dr. Rheanna Robinson, Jemima Duru (PhD student)

Join us for an inspiring event centered on empowering marginalized groups in the context of sustainability. Our speaker from the UNBC Access Resource Centre alongside a courageous social work student living navigating with blindness, will share their unique perspective on accessibility and inclusivity. We'll also hear from representatives of the Men's Shed initiative, highlighting the importance of community engagement. Plus, delve into discussions about the disproportionate impact of climate change on women in rural areas, uncovering vital insights for building more equitable and sustainable communities.

REGISTER HERE: https://forms.office.com/r/jdYSKmcAYB

03/16/2024

Don't let it go to Waste: Presentation and Panel
Tuesday March 19, 2024, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: UNBC Lecture Theatre Agora 7-150
Food and drink provided.
REGISTER HERE: https://forms.office.com/r/d5GXsrg4Lw

Presenters: Blue Bin Recycling and Disposal (BBRD), Wall to Wall, TerraCycle, Eco Living Community - ELC Prince George Repair Cafe, Olga Pickard

Want to learn about what can be recycled? Want to know more about how a local Prince George Business is diverting tons of household and construction waste? Did you know that if you have something you need repaired you can get it repaired for FREE in Prince George? Have something that can't be recycled and want to recycle it? Do you work for a business that produces a lot of waste and want to change that? Then come to this FREE Presentation and Panel where you get to meet with people that have the answers to all these questions and more!
This event is part of Leading a Sustainable Future at UNBC Sustainability

03/12/2024

Yesterday we had a great start to the UNBC Leading a Sustainable Future events! Hope to see all of you there! Visit unbc.ca/green for more info about them and to register!

02/28/2024

At UNBC Sustainability, we are super excited to unveil our very first Sustainability newsletter! This special edition features the "Leading a Sustainable Future: Countdown to Green Day" programme. Explore tons of inspiring events and fun activities happening throughout March that are guaranteed to expand your knowledge and ignite your passion for sustainability! Feel free to share with your networks – these events are open and accessible to all!

Check out the "Leading a Sustainable Future: Countdown to Green Day 2024" Program featured in our newsletter's special edition! Don't miss out on the exciting lineup of events from March 7th onwards. Click the link below to explore:

In our first and special edition of the UNBC Sustainability newsletter we are featuring the "Leading a Sustainable Future: Countdown to Green Day" Program, featuring events from March 7th to 26th, 202