Archive for November, 2009

November 27

From Dream to Reality…Inspiration to Action…That’s Impact!

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“We went from having a dream to knowing how to make it a reality.” That’s how Laétitia describes her experience at Impact! The Co-operators Youth Conference for Sustainability Leadership.   This video takes you behind the scenes of Impact! The Co-operators Youth Conference for Sustainability Leadership. See for yourself the philosophy, energy and commitment that [...]

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November 12

Planning a Sustainable Event? Here’s how…

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Recently, we received this question from one of our Impact alumnus: Hey everyone, A chapter of an organization I am with is hosting a conference in May and one of the focuses is on sustainability. What steps were taken in Impact! to keep the conference as sustainable as possible?- Ijaz Jeannie Shore, Chair of the [...]

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November 1

Students Pledge: Make an Impact!

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A stunning closing exercise on September 27th saw 180 students from 50 Canadian universities and 10 colleges announce their personal pledge to positively impact sustainability. Here’s what some of them said they will accomplish in one month and in one year. How are you a catalyst for sustainability? This month I will… Have a brainstorming dinner with my [...]

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