An evening with David Suzuki and Richard Louv

Wed, 02 May 2012 15:41:04 +0000

Will you be in the Toronto area on June 14^th? Join scientist and broadcaster David Suzuki and celebrated author Richard Louv for an evening at the AGO to discuss the urgent need to connect kids (and grown-ups) with nature and the amazing health benefits that nature provides. The evening will include a Q&A, books signings, and will be moderated…

- Author: IMPACT! Youth Program

Aquaponics: Bridging the gap

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:56:51 +0000

Aquaponics is a way of growing food organically and sustainably year round for the populations of today and tomorrow and bridges the gap between aquaculture and hydroponics (growing plants in a soilless matrix). Waste from fish is food for plants and fish water from aquariums is a wonderful fertilizer but needs to be constantly filtered. The grow…

- Author: IMPACT! Youth Program

Blog from the David Suzuki Foundation Web Intern

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:14:51 +0000

My name is Ian Knauer, and I am the current web intern here at the David Suzuki Foundation. I specifically chose this internship because it involves working with an organization that plays a large role in public education on the environment, while at the same time learning how the Foundation interacts with its audience through different online…

- Author: IMPACT! Youth Program

Earth Week is coming up!

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:20:29 +0000

April 22 marks the 22^nd anniversary of Earth Day in Canada!

Various events and activities are taking place across the country next week leading up to Earth Day, making this week known as Earth Week.

Earth Day began in the United States on April 22, 1970 as a strategy to make concern for the environment a political priority. It became an…

- Author: IMPACT! Youth Program

The Future Cooperative Leaders Program: Update

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:20:01 +0000

As part of the 2012 International Summit of Cooperatives, the Future Cooperative Leaders Program has been designed to:

Help young professionals by encouraging their continuing interest in the cooperative movement
Help them play a more visible part in the debate on cooperative and sustainable development and share their experiences
Enhance…

- Author: IMPACT! Youth Program

Looking for a job this summer?

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:26:15 +0000

The Co-operators and the David Suzuki Foundation announced a four-year partnership that will empower a dozen young people to make positive environmental change.

The partnership, supported by funding from The Co-operators Foundation will build on the success of its IMPACT! The Co-operators Youth Program for Sustainability Leadership, which…

- Author: IMPACT! Youth Program

Apply NOW - IMPACT! Sustainability Champions Training

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:45:00 +0000

The Co-operators and The Natural Step Canadaare partnering to offer you the IMPACT! Sustainability Champions Training! This series of two-day trainings will be offered across Canada and focuses in two areas; realizing your leadership potential and developing your sustainability project using the The Natural Step Framework for Strategic…

- Author: IMPACT! Youth Program

Anyone under 25 years old need $5000?

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:10:28 +0000

The Ontario Co-operative Association is calling all young co-op champions and entrepreneurs: NOWis the time to submit your new co-op business pitch to the All 4 Each "Create-A-Co-op" challenge. As the All 4 Each project gains momentum, more and more youth acrossCanada are getting hip to the co-operative movement, and this challenge.

The earlier…

- Author: IMPACT! Youth Program

The Future Cooperative Leaders Program: Update

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:50:40 +0000

As part of the 2012 International Summit of Cooperatives, the Future Cooperative Leaders Program has been designed to:

help young professionals by encouraging their continuing interest in the cooperative movement
help them play a more visible part in the debate on cooperative and sustainable development and share their experiences
enhance…

- Author: IMPACT! Youth Program

IYC 2012 launches across Canada today: 'Co-operative Enterprises Build a Better World'

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:49:23 +0000

Today, thousands of co-operatives and credit unions across Canada will officially launch the United Nations proclaimed International Year of Co-operatives (IYC).

We invite you to watch the live presentation at 12:30 pm EST at Canada 2012 Live

To learn more about IYC and what is happening across Canada, visit www.canada2012.coop.

- Author: IMPACT! Youth Program

Recent News

An evening with David Suzuki and Richard Louv

Aquaponics: Bridging the gap

Blog from the David Suzuki Foundation Web Intern

Earth Week is coming up!

The Future Cooperative Leaders Program: Update

Looking for a job this summer?

Apply NOW - IMPACT! Sustainability Champions Training

Anyone under 25 years old need $5000?

The Future Cooperative Leaders Program: Update

IYC 2012 launches across Canada today: 'Co-operative Enterprises Build a Better World'