1. Redfish School of Change Accepting Applications

Now open for registration! The Redfish School of Change is designed for young people who want to lead the way in creating ecological sustainability and social equity in their communities.

Participants in this intensive six-week field school travel from the mountains of the Slocan Valley of British Columbia to the marine coast of southern Vancouver Island. They engage with experts in the field of environmental and social justice and explore the wilderness of Valhalla Provincial Park. They also witness the changing nature of the Fraser River as they paddle from Hope to Vancouver. Participants learn critical skills for creating positive change, putting them into practice during and after this unique program.

Developed in partnership with the University of Victoria School of Environmental Studies and Pearson College, this accredited experiential program will deliver its first semester May 18–June 26, 2009. If you know an aspiring leader between 19 and 29 years of age, encourage them to consider the Redfish School of Change. Visit www.schoolofchange.ca to learn more.

2. Upcoming Workshops

Join or request a workshop for your school district or participate in an event coming to a school near you. To learn more about our workshops, contact the GreenLearning Director in your region.

• Toronto (EnerAction): EcoLeague Youth Forum, Oct. 30
• Cornwall, ON: GreenLearning booth, UCDSB Character Education Day, Oct. 30
• Mississauga (eCards, grades 7 to 9 Geography): Peel District School Board, Nov. 5
• Toronto (eCards): Science Teachers Association of Ontario Conference, Nov. 14
• West Vancouver (GreenLearning): Nov. 17, contact Gordon Trousdell
• Brockville (EnerAction & eCards): Upper Canada District School Board, Nov. 18
• Calgary (EnerAction): EcoLeague Youth Forum, Nov. 26
• Toronto (eCards for Geography teachers): York Region District School Board, Nov. 28 (tentative)
• Niagara:  District School Board of Niagara, Dec. 4
• Richmond (EnerAction—Transportation): Dec. 10, contact Rosalind Poon

BC Workshop Series

• Surrey EnerAction series: Sept. 17, Oct. 15, & Nov. 5. Contact Selina Millar.
• Surrey eCards series: Sept. 25 & Oct. 28. Contact Selina Millar.
• Richmond Grade 10 climate change series: Nov. 26 (Climate Change and Ecology). Contact Rosalind Poon.

3. World-wide Day of Action, December 7

Set aside time with your students to prepare for the upcoming Day of Action against climate change on December 7th. The Canadian Youth Delegation to the United Nations Climate Change Conference and the Canadian Youth Climate Coalition will be calling on all Canadians to participate in this world-wide event.

The Day of Action will coincide with the United Nations Climate Change Conference (Conference of the Parties 14 or COP 14) from Dec. 1–12, 2008 in Poznan, Poland. Visit the CYD website in the coming weeks to see personal blogs from some of Canada's young delegates. Also watch our next issue of GL News for more information on the lead-up to the conference and to the December 7th Day of Action.

4. New Booklet on Climate Change

Need the facts on climate change? Looking for clear and current information? Last month, the Pembina Institute released a short introductory booklet on climate change based on the most recent data from the International Panel for Climate Change (IPCC). Climate Change—It's Time addresses five topics:

• What is climate change?
• What causes climate change?
• Why does climate change matter?
• What is Canada's role?
• What can you do?

The December 7^th Day of Action and the Dec. 1–12 United Nations Climate Change Convention in Poznan, Poland will create a teachable moment around climate change later this fall. You may want to use this booklet as a resource and make use of GreenLearning's popular Climate Change Resource Centre.

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6. Our Thanks

Our thanks to Inukshuk Alberta and Inukshuk Ontario for their support of our eCards program for grade 7–9 classrooms.