CPAWS Yukon Events Calendar

Unless otherwise noted, contact CPAWS Yukon at info@cpawsyukon.org or (867) 393-8080 for more information about any of the events listed below.

Upcoming Events

Learn more here.

Hope to see you there.

Past Events

As important final decisions are mounting for the Peel Watershed, CPAWS-YT and YCS invite you to:
Moving on the Peel
Thursday, August 26, 2010

Beringia Centre
7 pm
Free admission

Click here to download a copy of the Moving on the Peel poster.
(Acrobat [PDF] format, ~3.2 Mb)

The Big Wild
Back by popular demand!
Thursday, January 29, 2009

The Old Firehall
Whitehorse
7:30 pm
Admission by donation

Perhaps you missed last week’s screening or perhaps you’d like to hear Theresa’s presentation with slides. Now is your chance.

Come out for some vicarious adventure as Frank Wolf and Taku Hokoyama canoe 3,100 km through the remote Boreal of Manitoba and Ontario. Their 75-day odyssey provides the context for an intimate look into the environmental and social issues facing the region and its people. Tightly shot action sequences, humour, and the voices of those who live on the frontlines of the Boreal make this a unique adventure film.

Also: images from the 2007 winning Big Wild Epic Adventure on the Yukon's own Wind River! And an update on the Peel Watershed.

The Big Wild
Wednesday, January 21, 2009

The Old Firehall
Whitehorse
7:30 pm
Admission by donation

The evening featured:

• viewing of Frank Wolf’s film Borealis – a humorous and real story of a 3,100 km, 75 day canoe trip across Manitoba and Ontario’s boreal forest where canoeists Frank Wolf and Taku Hokoyama expose the current environmental and social issues facing the region. For more information about the film, visit: www.gravywolf.blogspot.com/

• hearing about northern Big Wild Challenges of the Year including the Peel Watershed’s Wind River

• getting an update on CPAWS-Yukon’s Peel Watershed campaign as the future of this watershed is being decided now!

In 2003, CPAWS-Yukon invited 11 nationally prominent artists, writers, journalists and photographers to join 26 people from the Yukon and Northwest Territories on three separate but simultaneous journeys along the Snake, the Wind, and the Bonnet Plume rivers. The artistic fruits of those experiences culminated in the acclaimed Three Rivers: Wild Waters, Sacred Places art exhibition that launched in Whitehorse in the fall of 2004. This vibrant show embarked on a Canadian tour in 2005. Future showings will be posted here on the CPAWS Yukon Web site.

Click here to view the event poster. Read the event report here.

CPAWS-Yukon and MEC invite you to
A Night in the Big Wild

Saturday, May 24, 2008

An eventful evening of stunning Yukon images, film, art and dance to celebrate a collaborative initiative to raise awareness about the value and future of Canadian wilderness

Biodiversity - Our Survival Depends On It
Evening talk with David Suzuki
CPAWS-Yukon fundraiser for Yukon conservation and wilderness protection

Friday, May 9, 2008

7:30 pm (doors open 7:00 pm)
Mt Mac - Grey Mountain Room
$15/ adults, $10/ students

Photo courtesy of David Suzuki Foundation Web site

In April and May 2007, CPAWS brought alive the beauty of the Yukon’s majestic Peel River watershed to Canadians across the country.

Through a 12-city multimedia tour featuring spectacular images, and art, and the voices of Aboriginal peoples, artists and conservationists who spent a remarkable summer journeying down the Three Rivers – the Snake, the Wind and the Bonnet Plume – we introduced thousands of people to one of the most amazing wild places on earth.

Enjoy the follow-up reports here:

• Three Rivers National Tour Completes Successful Swing Through Eastern Canada
• Three Rivers National Tour Ends in Whitehorse After Six Successful Shows in the West

As meeting dates are sometimes subject to change, please contact the CPAWS Yukon office beforehand if you wish to attend.

Three Rivers, The Yukon's Great Boreal Wilderness
Multimedia Presentation
Monday, February 12, 2007
The Summit, 2005 Sunnyview Lane
Kalispell, Montana

This offering of the popular Three Rivers multimedia presentation is presented in conjunction with the Flathead Audubon Society. The Flathead Audubon Society is a local chapter of the U.S. national Audubon Society. Its mission is to conserve birds, wildlife habitat and ecosystem diversity; promote awareness and appreciation of the natural world through education and advocacy; work with diverse groups and agencies to achieve sound decisions on natural resource issues; provide community services such as school programs, work projects and field trips. While their efforts focus on northwest Montana, they believe in the protection of the earth and all its inhabitants.

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This screening is part of the North American wide Campus Climate Challenge.

As meeting dates are sometimes subject to change, please contact the CPAWS Yukon office beforehand if you wish to attend.

Compete to win a trip for two down the Nahanni River while you help to save this spectacular wilderness treasure.

Become a Nahanni Champion by registering for the Nahanni Forever campaign, setting up a fundraising goal for yourself, and asking your friends, family, and co-workers to help you save the Nahanni. Raise the most money and win a trip for two down the Nahanni. Come in second and win cool gear from Mountain Equipment Co-op.

Go to www.nahanniforever.ca to find out more about how you can help … and win!

As meeting dates are sometimes subject to change, please contact the CPAWS Yukon office beforehand if you wish to attend.

Christmas Celebration and Slideshow
Thursday, December 7, 2006
Hellaby Hall (corner of 4th and Elliott), Whitehorse

African Parks: Wildlife and Management – Warm up with Graham Baird’s spectacular images, interesting issues, tasty seasonal refreshments and cheery social time.

CPAWS-Yukon Advisory Council Meeting
rescheduled to Thursday, November 23, 2006
relocated to Faro Mine Closure Planning Office, 206A Hanson St., Whitehorse

These informal meetings provide an opportunity to find out what CPAWS is doing on conservation and other fronts, and to provide input on issues and strategy. All members are welcome and encouraged to participate. Supper (soup, bread, refreshments) is at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6 p.m.

Agenda

Faro Mine Closure: issues and options
- Presentation by Bill Slater

6:00-7:30 pm - Presentation (with questions)
7:30+ - More questions and discussion

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CPAWS-Yukon Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, November 8, 2006
Hellaby Hall (corner of 4th and Elliott), Whitehorse

The chapter AGM commences with a brief formal meeting, including reports from the President and Executive Director, and the election of directors. This is followed by an informal members' slide show. All members are invited to attend.

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CPAWS-Yukon Advisory Council Meeting
Thursday, October 19, 2006
506 Steele Street, Whitehorse

These informal meetings provide an opportunity to find out what CPAWS is doing on conservation and other fronts, and to provide input on issues and strategy. All members are welcome and encouraged to participate. Supper (soup, bread, refreshments) is at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6 p.m.

Agenda

• Black Tuesday and Beyond - territorial election postmortem
  Jim, Mac & Theresa will lead a trenchant discussion.

• “Arctic Dance - The Mardy Murie Story”
  We can show this video if there is time and interest. It reminds us of our purpose and could have a salutary effect if your mood is morose.

As meeting dates are sometimes subject to change, please contact the CPAWS Yukon office beforehand if you wish to attend.

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	May 19 - July 2, 2006 Art Gallery of Peterborough Peterborough, Ontario CPAWS Yukon was pleased to showcase the Three Rivers works at the distinctive Art Gallery of Peterborough.

This FREE presentation will be followed by a brief information session on Coalbed Methane, as well as social time with coffee, tea and snacks.

See also: Three Rivers Tour Visits Northern Communities in Arctic Spring

Admission to each event: $5.00
Draw Prize: Your chance to win a free trip on the Yukon's beautiful Wind River … plus other great door prizes!

Don't miss this engaging slide and video presentation on the Yukon’s great boreal wilderness, alive with the sights and sounds of northern wildlife, wild rivers and people … in conjunction with the opening of the Three Rivers: wild waters, sacred places exhibition at the Art Gallery of Peterborough. Art exhibition opening is Friday, May 26.

“Three Rivers: The Yukon’s Great Boreal Wilderness, a small masterpiece released … by Harbour Publishing, has photographs of the landscape that will take your breath away – and remind you of what it means to be Canadian.” Mark Hume, Globe & Mail Now available from the CPAWS-Yukon online store. Go to: www.cpawsyukon.org/store for this and other amazing CPAWS Yukon merchandise!

Discover the wild waters and sacred places of the Yukon’s Great Boreal Wilderness

Enjoy stunning images and sounds from the Yukon wild. Celebrate the launch of a new book on protecting the northern mountains, forests and rivers of the Canadian North. Learn more about the conservation vision for the northern boreal forest and the northern half of the Yellowstone to Yukon region.

Join Juri Peepre of CPAWS-Yukon for an unforgettable tour of the Yukon’s boreal riches – home to grizzlies, wolves, caribou, peregrine falcons, wild waters and wildflowers. Experience the amazing Three Rivers Journey that led to a national touring art exhibition, awe-inspiring photography, and fine writings. Hear about the bold new conservation vision for protecting the Three Rivers and Peel watershed.

Three Rivers: The Yukon’s Great Boreal Wilderness is a sumptuous anthology of imagery, art and written works with such notables as Margaret Atwood, John Ralston Saul, Brian Brett, Richard Nelson, plus Yukon writers Sarah Locke and Peter Lesniak. Photography by Fritz Mueller, Marten Berkman, Courtney Milne, Juri Peepre, Jannik Schou and Paul Nicklen among others. Art works by some of Canada’s best. (Harbour Publishing, October, 2005)

Tour sponsored by Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society-Yukon Chapter in cooperation with Yukonwild (Wilderness Tourism Association of the Yukon)

See also: Enthusiastic Audiences Welcome Three Rivers in Eastern Ontario

As meeting dates are sometimes subject to change, please contact the CPAWS Yukon office beforehand if you wish to attend.

Arctic Fundraiser
April 30, 2006
7 pm
Yukon Arts Centre

Click here to download the Arctic Refuge Fundraiser Poster (Acrobat [PDF] file ~1.1 Mb)

Featuring trekker, biologist, award-winning author Karsten Heuer of Being Caribou

Talk, readings, images, footage, Q&A, music, auction, local campaigns and film.

Tickets available at: Hougen’s and Yukon Arts Centre Box Office

General Admission: $10
Students/Seniors: $7

Includes Being Caribou film at 8:30 pm.

For more information contact Erica Heuer: 393-4440

Visit www.tiayukon.com for details.

As meeting dates are sometimes subject to change, please contact the CPAWS Yukon office beforehand if you wish to attend.

Explore the Peel Watershed
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Hellaby Hall (corner of 4th and Elliott)
7:00 pm

Learn about the Peel watershed’s splendid variety of plants and wildlife and habitat that supports them – from experienced Yukon biologists.

• Dave Mossop, Yukon biologist, will inform us about his decades of raptor research and waterfowl observations.

  

• Bruce Bennett, Yukon botanist, will share his botanical discoveries in the area over the years

Enjoy rarely seen video footage of the Three Rivers from CBC’s Nature of Things feature on Yellowstone to Yukon.

Free event with snacks.

Contact Theresa Gulliver, 393-8080 ext. 8 for more details.

Photo credits:
Forget me nots, by Juri Peepre
Falcon chicks, by Terry Parker

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February 4 - April 2, 2006 Kelowna Art Gallery Kelowna, British Columbia CPAWS Yukon was pleased to have the opportunity to showcase the Three Rivers works at the Kelowna Art Gallery. Read more about the exhibition here.

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As meeting dates are sometimes subject to change, please contact the CPAWS Yukon office beforehand if you wish to attend.

CPAWS-Yukon Advisory Council Meeting
Thursday, February 16, 2006
506 Steele Street, Whitehorse

These informal meetings provide an opportunity to find out what CPAWS is doing on conservation and other fronts, and to provide input on issues and strategy. All members are welcome and encouraged to participate. Supper is at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6 p.m.

As meeting dates are sometimes subject to change, please contact the CPAWS Yukon office beforehand if you wish to attend.

Attend a Three Rivers slide show and be eligible to win a 2007 trip on the Yukon’s Wind River!

“Three Rivers: The Yukon’s Great Boreal Wilderness, a small masterpiece released … by Harbour Publishing, has photographs of the landscape that will take your breath away – and remind you of what it means to be Canadian.” Mark Hume, Globe & Mail Now available from the CPAWS-Yukon online store. Go to: www.cpawsyukon.org/store for this and other amazing CPAWS Yukon merchandise!

Discover the wild waters and sacred places of the Yukon’s Great Boreal Wilderness

Enjoy stunning images and sounds from the Yukon wild. Celebrate the launch of a new book on protecting the northern mountains, forests and rivers of the Canadian North. Learn more about the conservation vision for the northern boreal forest and the northern half of the Yellowstone to Yukon region.

Join Juri Peepre of CPAWS-Yukon for an unforgettable tour of the Yukon’s boreal riches – home to grizzlies, wolves, caribou, peregrine falcons, wild waters and wildflowers. Experience the amazing Three Rivers Journey that led to a national touring art exhibition, awe-inspiring photography, and fine writings. Hear about the bold new conservation vision for protecting the Three Rivers and Peel watershed.

Three Rivers: The Yukon’s Great Boreal Wilderness is a sumptuous anthology of imagery, art and written works with such notables as Margaret Atwood, John Ralston Saul, Brian Brett, Richard Nelson, plus Yukon writers Sarah Locke and Peter Lesniak. Photography by Fritz Mueller, Marten Berkman, Courtney Milne, Juri Peepre, Jannik Schou and Paul Nicklen among others. Art works by some of Canada’s best. (Harbour Publishing, October, 2005)

Tour sponsored by CPAWS-Yukon in cooperation with CPAWS-BC, and Yukonwild (Wilderness Tourism Association of the Yukon), along with local particiating groups.

Kamloops
Wednesday, February 1st, 2006 at 7:30 pm.
Henry Grube Centre, 245 Kitchener Crescent
Admission $5
Presented by Kamloops Naturalists Club and CPAWS-Yukon

Vernon
Thursday, February 2nd, 2006 at 8:00 pm.
Best Western Vernon Lodge, Vernon
Admission by donation
Presented by North Okanogan Naturalists Club and CPAWS-Yukon

Kelowna
Friday, February 3rd, 2006 at 7 pm.
Slide Show at Kelowna Community Theatre, 1375 Water Street
Admission $5
Free for Kelowna Art Gallery members
Presented by Kelowna Art Gallery, Central Okanagan Naturalists Club and CPAWS-Yukon

Followed by Three Rivers Art Exhibition Opening and Reception
8pm at Kelowna Art Gallery.
In conjunction with Three Rivers Art Exhibition at the Kelowna Art Gallery, February 4th - April 2nd, 2006

Penticton
Sunday , February 5th, 2006 at 7:30 pm.
Okanagan College theatre, Penticton. Admission by donation
Presented by South Okanagan Naturalists Club, CPAWS-Yukon and Okanagan College

Creston
Tuesday, February 7th, 2006 at 7 pm.
Creston Valley Seniors Hall, 810 Canyon St.
Admission $5
Presented by Wildsight and CPAWS-Yukon

Golden
Thursday, February 9th, 2006 at 7:30 pm.
Golden Seniors Centre, 1401-9 Str. S.
Admission $5
Presented by Wildsight and CPAWS-Yukon

Kimberley
Friday, February 10th, 2006 at 7:30 pm.
Centre 64, 64 Deer Park Ave.
Adults $5, Students $3
Presented by Wildsight and CPAWS-Yukon

Smithers
Sunday, February 12th, 2006 at 7:30 pm.
Old Church on King Street
Admission by donation
Presented by Bulkley Valley Naturalists and CPAWS-Yukon

CPAWS-Yukon Advisory Council Meeting
Thursday, January 19, 2006
506 Steele Street, Whitehorse

These informal meetings provide an opportunity to find out what CPAWS is doing on conservation and other fronts, and to provide input on issues and strategy. All members are welcome and encouraged to participate. Supper is at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6 p.m.

As meeting dates are sometimes subject to change, please contact the CPAWS Yukon office beforehand if you wish to attend.

 
Nahanni Forever
January 15, 2006
7 p.m.
Beringia Centre

Admission by donation

Don’t miss the Whitehorse stop on CPAWS’ national tour to promote the protection of Canada’s Nahanni wilderness.

The Nahanni National Park Reserve is more than just a spellbinding landscape. It’s one of the world’s greatest natural wonders … and it’s right here in Canada. Right now, this World Heritage Site in the Northwest Territories is under threat by proposed mining that would put this magnificent landscape at risk.

Enjoy an evening filled with personal stories, dramatic images, and cultural and scientific insights.

Guest speakers include:

• Dr. John Weaver, Wildlife Biologist, Wildlife Conservation Society
• Neil Hartling, Outfitter and Guide, Nahanni River Adventures and
• Harvey Locke, CPAWS Conservation Advisor.

Read the report on Nahanni Forever in Whitehorse from the CPAWS National blog.

September - December, 2005 Maltwood Art Museum and Gallery Victoria, British Columbia Two events in one at the University of Victoria! Multimedia Slide Show and Art Exhibition Reception Wednesday, October 19, 2005 Join Juri Peepre and special guests of CPAWS for an unforgettable tour of the Yukon’s boreal riches, home to grizzlies, wolves, caribou, peregrine falcons, wild waters and wildflowers. Learn about the amazing Three Rivers Journey that led to the national touring art exhibition, awe-inspiring photography, and fine writings.

Sounds Like Canada
December 13, 2005
9:05 a.m. local time
CBC Radio

Yukon’s Three Rivers Journey project was featured on CBC Radio’s Sounds Like Canada, Tuesday morning, December 13th. Shelagh Rogers spoke at length with Juri Peepre and Sarah Locke, co-authors and editors of the new book, Three Rivers: Yukon's Great Boreal Wilderness.

Listen to the interview here. (Real Audio, runs 16:31)

November 18, 2005 VanDusen Botanical Garden The Floral Hall 5251 Oak St (37th and Oak) Vancouver, British Columbia Three Rivers: The Yukon’s Great Boreal Wilderness Multimedia Slide Show and Book Launch Join Juri Peepre and special guests of CPAWS for an unforgettable tour of the Yukon’s boreal riches, home to grizzlies, wolves, caribou, peregrine falcons, wild waters and wildflowers. Learn about the amazing Three Rivers Journey that led to a national touring art exhibition, awe-inspiring photography, and fine writings.

November 10, 2005 High Country Inn, Whitehorse Three Rivers: The Yukon’s Great Boreal Wilderness Multimedia Slide Show and Book Launch 7:00 pm Admission by donation Enjoy stunning images and sounds from the Yukon wild. Celebrate the launch of a sumptuous new book on protecting the Three Rivers and the Peel watershed. Featuring fine wildlife photography, art from the Three Rivers exhibit, a conservation proposal, readings, book signing and more. Cash bar and light snacks. Read the book announcement here.

Northern Oil and Gas and the Environment Workshop November 8-9, 2005 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre Whitehorse, Yukon

• Become familiar with the way industry operates
• Improve their knowledge of the environmental and human health risks associated with gas development
• Learn how to access information on technology options and best practices
• Be exposed to a range of perspectives about oil and gas issues.

Please contact the CPAWS Yukon office beforehand if you wish to attend.

Three Rivers: wild waters, sacred places an artistic odyssey in the Peel River Watershed A film by Marten Berkman, produced by CPAWS-Yukon will be showing at the ReelHeART Film Festival Thursday June 23rd, 2005 (16:36 pm) Bloor Cinema Toronto, Ontario, Canada See www.reelheart.com for all the details!

Sustainable Community Economic Development Seminar Series
Developing CED Ventures, presented by Simon Fraser University and Regional Economist Victor Cumming
Tuesday, June 7, 2005 (2:30 - 6 pm)
Gold Rush Inn, Town Hall
Cost: $20

What you will learn:

• quickly review the demographics of their own community or region
• identify opportunities in key sectors
• apply venture selection criteria
• prepare a pre-feasibility analysis
• outline steps and content in feasibility studies and business plans
• choose the best business form for the venture.

CPAWS-Yukon Advisory Council Meeting
Thursday, May 19, 2005
CPAWS office – 211 Main St., Whitehorse

These informal meetings provide an opportunity to find out what CPAWS is doing on conservation and other fronts, and to provide input on issues and strategy. All members are welcome and encouraged to participate. As meeting dates are sometimes subject to change, please contact the CPAWS Yukon office beforehand if you wish to attend.

Sustainable Community Economic Development Seminar Series
Local Development and the Global Economy presented by Melanie Conn
Thursday, May 5, 2005 (2 - 6 pm)
Gold Rush Inn, Town Hall
Cost: $20

What you will learn:

• the history and principles of globalization
• the impact of globalization on local economies
• the principles and practices that underly a creative and effective community response
• the process of building local capacity to participate in community economic development.

CPAWS-Yukon Advisory Council Meeting
Thursday, April 21, 2005
CPAWS office – 211 Main St., Whitehorse

These informal meetings provide an opportunity to find out what CPAWS is doing on conservation and other fronts, and to provide input on issues and strategy. All members are welcome and encouraged to participate. As meeting dates are sometimes subject to change, please contact the CPAWS Yukon office beforehand if you wish to attend.

Sustainable Community Economic Development Seminar Series - 7
Local Development and the Global Economy, presented by Simon Fraser University Professors Melanie Conn
Tuesday April 12, 2005 (2 - 6 pm)
Gold Rush Inn, Town Hall
Cost: $20

What you will learn:

• the history and principles of globalization
• the impact of globalization on local economies
• the principles and practices that underly a creative and effective community response
• the process of building local capacity to participate in community economic development.

Sustainable Community Economic Development Seminar Series
Community Participation presented by Simon Fraser University Professor Shane Simpson
Tuesday, April 12, 2005 (2 - 6 pm)
Gold Rush Inn, Town Hall
Cost: $20

What you will learn:

• the levels of community involvement in CED
• the benefits and pitfalls of community involvement
• the central values for an effective public involvement process
• how to set priorities for a public involvement strategy
• how to identify audiences and understanding their needs and interests
• the skills for community involvement: communication techniques, facilitation skills and organizing.

January 21 - March 27, 2005 Robert McLaughlin Gallery Oshawa, Ontario CPAWS Yukon was delighted to bring the the acclaimed Three Rivers: Wild Waters, Sacred Places art exhibition to this very large public gallery just outside the Greater Toronto area.

Sustainable Community Economic Development Seminar Series - 6
Developing Sustainable Communities, presented by Simon Fraser University Professors Sean Markey and Lisa Dunn
Tuesday March 22, 2005 (2 - 6 pm)
Gold Rush Inn, Town Hall
Cost: $20

What you will learn:

• articulate the meaning of sustainable development and its implications for communities
• develop a framework for sustainable community development
• access a set of planning tools, practical initiatives, and associated resources
• find and use tools for managing community sustainability
• contribute toward designing effective sustainable community development policies.

Presentation on Skeins of Connectivity in the Liard Basin, SE Yukon
Monday March 21st at 7:00 p.m. at Hellaby Hall in Whitehorse
Tuesday March 22nd at 7:00 p.m. at the Rec Plex in Watson Lake

Eskers - Photo courtesy of the Yukon Territorial Government

Botanist Patrick Williston presents findings from a 2004 Y2Y Liard Basin Eskers research project. Come out and learn about these ancient glacial landforms that act as natural highways for wildlife, host unique plant communities and are an important element of conservation and resource planning.

This is a free event. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.

For more information, contact: Theresa Gulliver, CPAWS-Yukon 867-393-8080 ext. 8.

Brought to you by the Yukon chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society and the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative.

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CPAWS-Yukon Advisory Council Meeting
Thursday, March 17, 2005
CPAWS office – 211 Main St., Whitehorse

These informal meetings provide an opportunity to find out what CPAWS is doing on conservation and other fronts, and to provide input on issues and strategy. All members are welcome and encouraged to participate. As meeting dates are sometimes subject to change, please contact the CPAWS Yukon office beforehand if you wish to attend.

Learn more at www.beingcaribou.com.

“Being Caribou” will be shown March 1st at 6:30 pm and March 6th at 1:00 p.m. at the Beringia Centre in Whitehorse. Ticket sales are to be announced.

• Being Caribou does boffo box office at film fest
• Being Caribou Wins AGF People's Choice Award

Sustainable Community Economic Development Seminar Series - 5
Business with a Social Purpose, presented by Simon Fraser University and Business Owner Penny Handford
Tuesday February 22, 2005 (2 - 6 pm)
Gold Rush Inn, Town Hall
Cost: $20

What you will learn:

• understand the concepts, values and applications of social enterprise
• be able to identify opportunities in the community which could be well served by the development of social enterprise
• understand the roles of economic development organizations, corporations, government, financial organizations and consultants in the development of social enterprise
• be able to assess the readiness of a group or organization to develop a social enterprise.

CPAWS-Yukon Advisory Council Meeting
Thursday, February 17, 2005
CPAWS office – 211 Main St., Whitehorse

These informal meetings provide an opportunity to find out what CPAWS is doing on conservation and other fronts, and to provide input on issues and strategy. All members are welcome and encouraged to participate. As meeting dates are sometimes subject to change, please contact the CPAWS Yukon office beforehand if you wish to attend.

CPAWS-Yukon Advisory Council Meeting
Thursday, January 20, 2005
CPAWS office – 211 Main St., Whitehorse

These informal meetings provide an opportunity to find out what CPAWS is doing on conservation and other fronts, and to provide input on issues and strategy. All members are welcome and encouraged to participate. As meeting dates are sometimes subject to change, please contact the CPAWS Yukon office beforehand if you wish to attend.

Sustainable Community Economic Development Seminar Series - 4
Financing Community Economic Development, presented by Simon Fraser University and VanCity Representatives Derek Gent and Detlef Beck
Tuesday January 18, 2005 (2 - 6 pm)
Gold Rush Inn, Town Hall
Cost: $20

What you will learn:

• the types of CED projects that attract financing
• the different types and sources of financing
• the expectations of the people who provide financing
• how to prepare an effective financing package.