Making Waves in Nanaimo: Barlow, McKibben and More
October 26-27
Council of Canadians conference and annual general meeting
Join us in Nanaimo, BC for a movement-building conference with environmental, health, youth, Indigenous and labour groups to fight-back against Harper’s austerity agenda, mining, and pipeline projects that are threatening our environment.
PUBLIC FORUM
Friday, October 26, 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Vancouver Island Conference Centre, 101 Gordon Street, Nanaimo, BC
Admission: Pay what you can. (Suggested donation of $10.)
All are welcome.
Featuring keynote speakers:
- Welcome from Snuneymuxw Elder and Chief Douglas White
- Maude Barlow, Chairperson, The Council of Canadians
- Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, President of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs
- Linda McQuaig, journalist and author
- Bill McKibben, environmentalist and founder of 350.org
MAKING WAVES CONFERENCE
Saturday, October 27, 8:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Coast Bastion Inn, 11 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, BC
Join us for a day of interactive workshops and plenary panel discussions that will inform, inspire and motivate you to take action!
Registration required: $70 in advance. $90 onsite. Fixed income $40. Includes lunch and admission to Friday Public Forum.
Sunday, October 28, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
The Council’s annual business meeting (For Council members in good standing)
www.canadians.org/conference
