The links included here lead to websites that in someway represent the values that Sonya and Philippe will bring with them to Victoria City Council. Please feel free to email us any suggestions of sites we may have missed, we are always looking for new information!
ENVIRONMENT
http://www.earthfuture.com/ Our local resource for climate change action info and more…by Guy Dauncey
http://vancouver.ca/oneday/ One Day Vancouver - small steps towards a cleaner, greener, healthier city
http://www.commonenergy.org/ Common Energy is a network that develops relationships between students, staff, faculty, and regional partners at universities and colleges to move these institutions beyond climate neutral.
http://www.compost.bc.ca/ The Greater Victoria Compost Education Centre is a not for profit organization, with charitable status located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. We provide composting and organic gardening education to CRD residents.
http://www.wildernesscommittee.org The Western Canada Wilderness Committee was founded in BC in 1980, and is now the largest membership-based, citizen-funded wilderness preservation organization in Canada.
http://www.sierraclub.ca The mission of the Sierra Club of Canada is to develop a diverse, well-trained grassroots network working to protect the integrity of our global ecosystems.
SOCIAL
http://www.moviemonday.ca/ Movie Monday is a free event, every Monday in Victoria, B.C. Movies are shown on a 12′ screen in the Eric Martin Pavilion in the 1900 block of Fort St. Pop & popcorn at ridiculously low prices.
http://harmreductionvictoria.ca/ Harm Reduction Victoria (HRV) is a new non-profit grassroots organization that was formed in response to the closing of the Victoria Needle Exchange, located on Cormorant Street. One of HRV’s main goals is to push for the re-establishment of a fixed needle provision site in Victoria. Ideally, this would be a permanent site, or sites, where individuals can return old needles and consistently receive clean supplies.
http://www.communitycouncil.ca/ The Community Social Planning Council of Greater Victoria is an independent community-based organization that brings people together to create a just and vibrant community in BC’s Capital Region through Leadership that results in effective community Solutions
http://www.coag.uvic.ca/ The Centre on Aging at the University of Victoria is a multidisciplinary research centre established in 1992. Our mandate is to promote and conduct basic and applied research throughout the lifespan.
TRANSPORTATION
http://www.vtpi.org/ The Victoria Transport Policy Institute is an independent research organization dedicated to developing innovative and practical solutions to transportation problems. We provide a variety of resources available free at this website to help improve transportation planning and policy analysis. We are funded primarily through consulting and project grants. Our research is among the most current available and has been widely applied.
http://www.carfreeportland.org/ The international carfree movement raises awareness of the social, environmental, economic, and public health impacts of private cars. The movement promotes land use and transportation choices that foster diverse, sustainable neighborhoods that are accessible and pleasurable to everyone in the community.
FOOD
http://100milediet.org/ Locally raised and produced food has been called “the new organic” - better tasting, better for the environment, better for local economies, and better for your health. From reviving the family farm to reconnecting with the seasons, the local foods movement is turning good eating into a revolution.
http://www.iccbc.ca/ The Island Chefs Collaborative are local chef’s committed to a sustainable local food and agricuture system
http://www.lifecyclesproject.ca/ LifeCycles is a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating awareness and initiating action around food, health, and urban sustainability in the Greater Victoria community. We work proactively to promote and create personal, shared and community gardens, research, and educational activities and youth skills development programs. Through partnerships we strengthen individual, community and global health.
http://www.foodroots.ca/ FoodRoots is a co-op distributor of local naturally grown produce and foods processed in our region.
ECONOMY
http://www.vbnetwork.ca/ The Values Based Business Network is committed to developing and promoting a sustainable buisness culture in Greater Victoria
https://www.buysmartbc.com/ The Sustainability Purchasing Network supports organizations to develop and improve their sustainability purchasing practices. They have an upcoming series of events to help your business make more sustainable purchasing decisions. Topics include Introducing Sustainable Purchasing to Your Organization, Embedding Sustainability Purchasing, and Local Government Leadership.
COMMUNITY
http://www.guelphcivicleague.ca/ The Guelph Civic League is a collaborative network of neighbourhood groups and citizen-led organizations.
http://www.cityrepair.org/ The City Repair Project is an “organized group action” that educates and inspires communities and individuals to creatively transform the places where they live
http://www.smartgrowth.bc.ca/ Creating more livable communities
http://www.communitycouncil.ca/ The Community Social Planning Council of Greater Victoria is an independent community-based organization that brings people together to create a just and vibrant community in BC’s Capital Region through Leadership that results in effective community Solutions
http://www.festival-of-families.ca/ On September 20th 2008 the school will host a day of celebration for its families and for its neighbors from near and far. It will do so through music and dance, good food, play, and the creative arts. Providing an opportunity for everyone to experience some of what it is that connects us al l
GOVERNANCE
http://www.columbiainstitute.ca/
At the Columbia Institute our goal is to foster inclusive, sustainable communities. We believe that communities that value social justice and the environment, as well as the local economy, are healthier, happier places to live. Fostering individual and organizational leadership is essential for achieving strong communities.
http://www.iclei.org/ Local Governments for Sustainabilty
http://www.naturalstep.ca/ The Natural Step Canada is a non-profit organization providing results orientated advisory and training services to help community and business leaders integrate social, environmental and economic decision making into their operations with a holistic, proven and scientifically-rigorous framework.
http://www.cvyc.net/ The City of Victoria Youth Council
http://www.unhabitat.org/ The World Urban Forum
GREENS
http://www.global.greens.org.au/
The Global Greens Charter is a document that 800 delegates from the Green Parties of 72 countries decided upon a first gathering of the Global Greens in Canberra, Australia in April 2001.
Green Party of Canada http://www.greenparty.ca
Green Party of BC http://www.greenparty.bc.ca/
