Elizabeth May - Keynote Speaker
Event Information
Description
Join keynote speaker Elizabeth May and 4 other dynamic women as they offer their perspectives on what we can do as individuals to address the urgency of climate change.
Megan Humchitt - elected Heiltsuk Tribal Councillor from Bella Bella where she helped with the development of the Indigenous Marine Response Centre.
Ines Khouider - grade 11 student at St. Margaret's School, and co-chair of St. Margaret's School Green Club, where she helps to streamline the recycling program and support education on the climate crisis.
Vicky Husband - internationally renowned forest and marine conservation advocate, and passionate defender of B.C.'s natural heritage.
Larisa Hutcheson - responsible for the Hartland landfill, Regional Parks and Recreation Centres, regional recycling and solid waste planning, climate action, environmental education, as well as potable water quality & conservation.
Following the speakers, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy some refreshments and visit exhibitor displays.
Exhibitors include: Bateman Foundation, BC Hydro, BC Land Conservancy, Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan, CRD, Eco Mamas Global, Empress Tree / World Tree, Lifecycles, One Planet Saanich / One Earth Picture Perfect Downsizing and Staging, Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea, St. Margaret's School Green Club, Surfrider
Tickets are available at the door and also at select bookstores - Munro's downtown, Ivy's in Oak Bay and Tanner's in Sidney.
The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Victoria and St. Margaret's School (SMS) are extremely grateful to Canada'a green bank (TD Bank) for their financial support of this event.
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