Highlighting actions and events related to art, nature, and social justice happening in Victoria, in BC and remotely! Check out the events below and browse the Community Events Calendar for more!
What is Earth Week?
• The first Earth Day, inspired by protests of the 1960s (like those ignited by the book Silent Spring), took place on April 22nd, 1970
• Organized by US Senator Gaylord Nelson, it was envisioned originally as a “national teach-in on the environment”
• Earth Day demonstrations led to the creation of the United States Protection Agency
• Earth Day is now recognized globally, with events happening in 190+ countries over the course of the week surrounding April 22nd
• Yearly events like Fashion Revolution Week now coincide with Earth Day, drawing attention to many different aspects of social and environmental health and their intersections and communities that are often ignored
Events happening all week:
– Official Earth Week events are live-streamed at this link: https://www.earthday.org/earth-week-live-2023/
– @fashrev_bc has organized events happening all week including thrift crawl, clothing swap and more! Info can be found at their website: fashionrevolution.org
– the Okanagan climate hub is challenging its community members to ditch your car for the week and take public transit or mobile transportation (walking, biking, etc.)!
– the Artsea Community Arts Council is putting on the exhibit “Art on the Edge” displaying art inspired by local nature on the island from April 14-20. The exhibit is open from 10-4pm daily!
April 19th:
– Earth Day WeCafe: Eco-friendly practices for small businesses at 10am PT. More info and registration here: https://we-bc.ca/product/earth-day-wecafe-eco-friendly-practices-for-small-businesses/
– SDG Speaker series at 9am PT. More info and registration here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sdg-caucus-speaker-series-april-19th-tickets-488669151587
– Sustainabiliteens Earth Day Action at Surrey School Board (14033 – 92 Ave, Surrey, BC) at 7pm
April 20th:
– Indigenous Environmental Network has 2 virtual meetings you can attend:
1. Indigenous Women Facing Climate Catastrophe at 1:30 PT
2. Indigenous People’s’ Health and the violence of false solutions at 3:30 PT
April 22nd (EARTH DAY!):
– Creatively United, Trees Matter Network and Programs in Earth Literacies are hosting a webinar on “Protecting Nature in Cities A Matter of Survival”. More info and registration here: https://www.earthliteracies.org/protecting-nature-in-cities-a-matter-of-survival-earth-day-2023
– Creatively United invites you to a special Preview of the film “Changing Course: A River’s Journey of Reconnection”. More info and registration here: https://creativelyunited.org/event/changing-course-a-rivers-journey-of-reconnection/
– In Vancouver: Hub Cycling invites you to Bike4EarthDay parade and picnic at Queens Park at 11am PT.
April 23rd:
– Habitat Acquisition Trust and Central Saanich wants your help at their Earth Day Weekend restoration event! Happening at Oak Haven Park at 10am PT
