Deep ecologists suggest that “solutions to the grave environmental crisis require more than mere reform of our personal and social practices…, [They] require a radical transformation in our worldview” (des Jardins, 1997). The Deep Ecology Movement leads to a way of life which asks us to reflect profoundly on our relationship with the earth and [...]
Community mapping enables people to capture the power of place and the potential for change. Citizens of all ages can be involved in mapping their community, economic and environmental assets and creating maps of their communities and visions for change. This is a three-part fun and interactive workshop series, taught by three members of the [...]
There has been commentary arising from several articles published in the Spring 2009 issue of ESSENCE, and this is great. Future comments can be posted under the “ESSENCE Online” tab found near the top of the page. As there are some controversial articles that were submitted and published in ESSENCE, this is a friendly request [...]
With the end of semester approaching and the excitement of summer in sight, it is time for us to all celebrate together a great term, all of our achievements, to have some GREAT food and SUPER company, and in a sustainable way! On Monday, March 30th at 5PM we will have this year’s second ESSA [...]
ESSENCE is now available online in addition to the recently published print editions! Click on “ESSENCE Online” at the top of this page or click here to go there!
The date has been moved from this weekend to the next as only a few people could make it. We are hosting a local wine/cheese tasting at Sips Artisan Bistro in James Bay. This is a 100 mile event: all the wines and cheeses are from Vancouver Island. We are hoping this will be a [...]
ESSENCE went out today: all 4000 copies delivered! Yippee!! I’ve heard many good comments about it, ranging from “It looks great” to “There are some good stories in there…” to “Rabbit Restoration Stew? Do you think that’s going to be controversial?” Yeeehaw!
That’s right! ESSENCE is coming out Thursday, March 5th! It will be available in three ways: 1. As an insert in the Martlet 2. As a paper in its own distribution box 3. As an online version on this website. (This may take a few days to get up, but it will be coming soon.) [...]
We are hosting a local wine tasting at Sips Artisan Bistro this Saturday March 7th at 4:00 PM! Tickets are $15, and you get to try 4 wines paired with cheeses and a dessert. All wines are from Vancouver Island as well as the cheeses. A sommelier will also be present. This is a great [...]
Hello, ESSA T-Shirts are finally ready for pick up! Sorry for the long wait, but they are handmade and beautiful! I will bring them to the ESSA meeting tomorrow (5:00 PM in the ES Commons Room). If you cannot make it, please email me and we can set up a time to meet. Cheers!