The Alliance for Sustainable Education

Unsure how to reduce waste this halloween?

1. Say no to solo cups and bring your own reusable bottle, cup or mug;
2. Create halloween decorations with toilet paper rolls, plastic bags, and other items that could be wasteful!
3. Host a clean up the following week in your area on the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup website.

Read more on the Ocean Wise aquablog!

Vous n'êtes pas sûr comment faire pour minimiser vos déchets pendant l'halloween?

1. Dites non aux verres en plastique;
2. Créez des décorations d'halloween avec des articles recyclés ou non-recyclables;
3. Faites une collecte de déchet dans votre région la semaine suivante!

Vous pouvez en lire plus sur le aquablog de Ocean Wise.

Saqmaq (Chiefs), Wampum and the role of the Putu's.

Saqmaq were, and are, sovereign representatives of their communities. When gathering with neighbours and other Nations, Saqmaq were messengers for their people.

Wampum belts were used by the Putu's, as well as others, to record events which were then interpreted when necessary. The most important decisions were recorded in Wampum and carried by oral histories.

The Putu's is a member of the Santé Mawio’mi (or Grand Council) who would assist the Nation with remembering key events and agreements. Always, our agreements sought to protect Netukulimk and our ways of life.

To learn more about this year's History Month theme, view the poster at www.mikmaqhistorymonth.ca

Water is Life- Registration Form All welcome to attend. No cost to attend. Once Registered you will recieve the zoom link for the conference. Keepers of the Water is hosting a Virtual Conference from November 18, 19 and 20th. Over the 3 days we will host speakers both locally and internationally who will speak on topics that all re...

Canada is changing; and the pace of that change is generational, marked by changes in education, mindset, opportunity and much more.

First Nations, Inuit and Métis across this land that the Haudenosaunee call Turtle Island, are being acknowledged in ways that were never before possible. I believe that reconciliation has begun, although slow and fraught with many emotions. We must find a way forward and it must persist.

Please click the link for more on NVision's Truth and Reconciliation Statement.

https://nvisiongroup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NVision-Truth-and-Reconciliation-Day-Statement-ENG-FR-INK.pdf

ORANGE SHIRT DAY - September 30th

This day honours those who were taken from their homes and placed in residential schools around Canada. These schools forced Metis, Inuit, and First Nations children to disconnect from their culture and assimilate into Canadian society. It is important for the reconciliation process for the individuals and families that were affected by the residential schools.

Why...
September 30th? This was the time of year children were taken from their homes to the residential schools.
Orange? Phyllis Webstad, a former student and creator of orange shirt day, left for her first day at the residential school in her new orange shirt given to her by her grandmother. When she arrived, they took her brand new shirt away from her.

See below for what you can do:

September 2021 NCENN: ENGO Roundtable Connect with and learn from other eco-groups in the region!

Back to school shopping often involves getting all the latest gadgets - from brand new laptops with bigger screens, to the most recent smartphones.

But what happens to our electronics when we upgrade?

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Les achats de la rentrée scolaire impliquent souvent l'acquisition des tout nouveaux gadgets - qu'il s'agisse d'un ordinateur portable flambant neuf avec un écran plus grand ou d'un smartphone récent.

Mais qu'advient-il de nos appareils électroniques lorsque nous les modernisons?

Never underestimate how much of a difference you can make; whether it be developing a small sustainable practice, or taking part in climate strikes, or contacting your local representatives about environmental issues - any change is better than none at all. 🌍

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Il ne faut jamais sous-estimer la portée de vos efforts ; qu'il s'agisse de développer une petite pratique durable, de participer à des grèves du climat, ou de contacter vos représentants locaux sur les questions environnementales - tout changement vaut mieux que rien du tout. 🌍

As of 2019, the data for resolved clean water advisories “has its limitations: it doesn’t include B.C. or any of the territories.” Jane Gerster and Krista Hessey, Global News.

As of 2021, certain communities continue to have ongoing issues with their water.

“Certain communities, like Curve Lake, have issues with E coli in their water. Others, like Grassy Narrows, struggle with a legacy of toxic heavy metals, a remnant of negligent industry. In some cases, water is tainted by parasites and bacteria that occur naturally.” Leyland Cecco, The Guardian.

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Depuis 2019, les données pour les avis résolus concernant la qualité de l'eau «ont leurs limites : elles n'incluent pas la Colombie-Britannique, ni les territoires.» Jane Gerster et Krista Hessey, Global News.

En 2021, certaines communautés continuent d'avoir des problèmes persistants avec leur eau.

«Certaines communautés, comme Curve Lake, ont des problèmes avec E coli dans leur eau. D'autres, comme Grassy Narrows, sont aux prises avec un héritage de métaux lourds toxiques, un vestige d'une industrie négligente.» Leyland Cecco, The Guardian

“Je pense que parfois nous devons prendre du recul et nous rappeler que nous n'avons pas plus le droit d'être ici que n'importe quel autre animal.” - David Attenborough

What a powerful quote💡