Inspired Leadership
Between the Leadership Victoria Awards at Government House and the Green New Deal townhall in Fernwood, Victoria was buzzing with excitement. Last night one of Victoria’s youngest recipients, Rebecca Wolf Gage was acknowledged for her leadership in organizing... Read more
Inspiration Plus!
Thanks to everyone who came out in support of our Earth Day event Monday evening and dropped by to say “hi” and volunteered at our table at the Horticultural Centre of the Pacific’s Earth Day event earlier in the day. Our line up of speakers for... Read more
First Flight Out – A Poem
One mote one note one earth one world floating pearl and blue wholly indivisible. Bearer of life in this system shouting through space, by endless schemes we partition you: Language. Colour, Coins..Philosophy. Faith. But in the context of this universe you are what... Read more
The Redfish School of Change
The Redfish School of Change is an Environmental Studies field program open to ES students at the University of Victoria and at Western Washington University. Now entering its tenth year, this field school takes students on a tour through the the communities on both... Read more
Chantay and the Forest Illustrated Children’s Book & Storytelling
A fantasy story-poem supporting urban forest, Chantay and the Forest is offered as a fundraiser for non-profits. Storyteller Gerald Harris and artist Holly Joy Harris published the fun and lively children’s story mainly for children of primary school age. Chantay and... Read more
Senate Needs To Protect Our Health and Environment
In recent weeks, we have seen large Canadian industries pressuring the Senate to favour their special interests over the wider health and environmental interests of Canadians. In the process, this unelected chamber is being asked to subvert the will of the elected House of Commons by delaying and effectively killing two bills.
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Delivering Community Power
Kudos to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers and Friends of Public Services for taking a serious look at the Leap Manifesto and bringing an action plan to it. If we truly intend to take climate change seriously, we need more initiatives like this and support for the... Read more
Local councils are right to sue the fossil-fuel industry
Considerable derision has been heaped on Victoria city council for endorsing a class-action lawsuit against the fossil-fuel industry, seeking financial compensation for the added costs the city will incur as a result of climate change.
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Standing up for South Park School
As you may know, School District 61 in Victoria in their current catchment review process is wanting to make South Park Family School a regular catchment school. It is a school of choice, meaning any family can enroll their kids there, not just the ones who live... Read more
Plenty to Celebrate!
Thank you for being part of the Creatively United community. We are honoured that Guy Dauncey has endorsed CreativelyUnited.org as the go-to-place to post and find local thought-provoking events, information and resources. This past year we have seen our community... Read more
Art, Poetry & Prose Exposed
Eileen Curteis, a Sister of Saint Ann and Victoria resident, has just released her 12th book, Exposed, featuring 58 original works of art and divinely inspired poetry and prose addressing a journey of spiritual healing and enlightenment for our time. Sister Eileen has... Read more
A Simple Yet Profound Story & Message
The importance of education around trees and their beneficial impact and interconnectivity with the environment became obvious decades ago while driving past productive green farmer’s fields in North America, and recalling having lived through drought in Zimbabwe in... Read more
Clubs & Recurring Community Events
Want your club or recurring events here? Let us know! All Month CRD Parks hikes, explorations and events for all ages. Change the World on Shaw TV, with Guy Dauncey. Interviews with local people who have big bold ideas and positive solutions for the future. Shaw TV... Read more
An Antidote to Despair
We are in a climate crisis. Daily we witness or hear about climate disasters all over the world. A recent windstorm in Italy wiped out over a million trees that were 200 years old. Currently in California drought conditions have caused horrific wildfires resulting in a loss of lives, of homes, of trees, plants and wildlife.
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Vancouver Street -Traffic Calming & Active Transportation Project
In May 2018 the City opened the Fort Street protected bike lanes. Earlier this month, the City completed the all ages and abilities (AAA) multi-use path in Beacon Hill Park. Construction of the Wharf Street and Humboldt Street AAA routes is anticipated to start in the... Read more
Proportional Representation: Getting More of What We Want
Would you like to live in a fairer, more compassionate world where community issues are are given consideration and you are inspired to have someone and something to vote for? This fall we will have a historic, once in a generation opportunity to say goodbye to First... Read more
One-Planet Questions For Candidates
As the Oct. 20 municipal elections loom, I suggest we should be asking all candidates about a very serious issue — in fact, in my view, the most serious challenge we face in the 21st century, both globally and locally: How do we make the changes that move us toward being a One-Planet Region?
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Future Proofing Victoria: The Conversation You Won’t Hear During the Municipal Election Campaign
A month from now Victorians will vote for mayor and council. As of this writing, there are 10 candidates for mayor and 29 for council. Perhaps the best that can be said about this flood of candidates is that civic interest in the political process is robust. Sadly,... Read moreWatch: Oil’s Deep State with Kevin Taft Livestream Broadcast
Thanks to the more than 300 people who attended this inspiring evening by multi bestselling author Kevin Taft and Elizabeth May. For those who missed it, or want to hear all the gems shared, here’s your chance. There is a wealth of incredible knowledge here.
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We Don’t Pay The Full Cost of Goods and Services
We need to create a societal system that is perfectly designed to enable all the people of the world to live good quality lives within the bounds of the Earth and its ecological systems. What might such a system look like?
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We need to reform our electoral system, with proportional representation
Beyond my 15 years as an M.L.A. and Cabinet Minister, I was a party activist for another 16 years. I am deeply committed to democracy and, on the basis of experience and commitment, I urge British Columbians to affirm the move from our current ‘first past the post’ system to some form of proportional representation.
Read moreWatch Now: Creating a One Planet Community Event
Everyone wondered how we could possibly feature more than 20 presentations in less than two hours, but we did it! Inspiring stories of innovation, collaboration, community and creativity were shared with both a live and livestream audience worldwide around the theme... Read more
My Journey of Compassion
I love that the word passion is in the word compassion. My compassion for the underdog has become one of the reasons why I volunteer thousands of hours to my passion project, Creatively United for the Planet, in support of our community. I suppose I’ve always related... Read more
City of Victoria Honorary Citizen Awards 2018
What a huge honour to receive a City of Victoria Honorary Citizen Award today at the Victoria Conference Center with so many lovely and well-deserving people as: Marika Albert, Mark Ashfield, Fiona Bramble, Diya Courty-Stephens, Denis Donnelly and Siobhan Robinsong,... Read more
Population Growth Only Part of Our Ecological Problem
My recent columns about the ecological crisis we face and the need to reduce our ecological footprint generated emails from several people saying I should address the issue of population growth. They have a good point, but the issue is complex, and the solution is not just a matter of family planning.
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Finding Hope For Our Planet’s Future
Finding hope can be challenging these days, what with the global ecological crisis, high levels of poverty and inequality, nasty xenophobic and nationalistic politics, and the general failure of governments and societies to respond effectively to these and other challenges of the 21st century.
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One Planet One People Please!
The serious issues facing our world – climate change, pollution, ecological degradation, poverty, etc. are global in nature and require a global response. The challenge is how and when the peoples of the world will make this happen.
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A Roman Catholic Response to One Planet
The ecological crisis that we are facing is the degradation of life as we know it. Our vary survival is at stake. It raises questions of meaning for us. Who are we, where did we come from and why are we here? These are questions that are central to all religious communities.
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National Indigenous People’s Day 2018
Creatively United was honoured to be invited to take part in the 2018 National Indigenous People’s Day at the invitation of the Victoria Native Friendship Centre (VNFC) at their fabulous Regina Avenue location in the Burnside/Tillicum area. The drumming, dancing,... Read more
A Jewish Perspective for One Planet Region Conversation with Faith Communities
8 Jewish Practices to Help Mitigate Humanity’s Impact During the Anthropocene 1). Who is happy that tomorrow is Friday? TGIF! For Jews, it’s TGIS: Thank G-d it’s Shabbos (Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath, runs from just before sunset Friday to an hour after sundown on... Read more
One Planet Conversation
How is my faith tradition (the Christian tradition) equipping myself (and others) … to live into this vision of the Greater Victoria Region “achieving social and ecological sustainability, with a high quality of life and a long life in good health for all its... Read more
Springing in to Festival Season with Two Amazing Events
What a celebration of community these past two weekends have been! Creatively United was proud to help sponsor two inaugural festivals to launch. Starfields – A Festival of Hope, featured a wide variety of amazing speakers, Juno award-winning musicians, and... Read moreWatch: New Interview with Frances Litman about Creatively United
Airing this week! Television host/author, Guy Dauncey, discusses what it takes to step out of your comfort zone and become a leader with Frances Litman, founder of Creatively United for the... Read moreWatch: Change the World with Guy Dauncey
Have a concern for the future? Do you want to build a better world? Join host Guy Dauncey and meet inspiring individuals who are motivated to make meaningful changes in our community. Change the World host Guy Dauncey discusses new economics and a community economy... Read moreA Poem For You & Me
Trees provide beauty, shade, fresh air, habitat for birds and animals, ambiance, sequester carbon and help fight climate change, plus provide chemicals that we inhale that have a calming influence. Now, when we need them the most, trees are being treated as disposable... Read more
Book Excerpt: Conversations With A Tree by Jane Warren Campbell
The book explores Jane’s communication with trees, revealing that what they have to share is deep wisdom and pure love. Jane not only shares the heart-felt messages from the trees, she shows you how to experience for yourself the guidance and healing that the trees have to offer.
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Poem: A Letter from Your Earth
I strongly feel that Humanity’s recognition of our Earth as a sentient, responsive Being, is the key to moving forward in a healthy, positive manner! Please enjoy this original poem.
Read moreA Reflection on Being
I was moved to deep silence when I heard April Hambley share this piece at the Church of Truth – Community of Conscious Living’s regular 11 am Sunday gathering, at 111 Superior St. I love co-creative, collaborative projects and envisioned putting some of... Read more
Open Innovation Challenge
Are you ready to unleash your most innovative ideas to help solve Greater Victoria’s real-world challenges and have the chance to win $15,000 in prize money? On November 25, the South Island Prosperity Project brought together residents, local leaders, First... Read moreSolutions Episode Two: Artists As Change Makers
Our second episode covers how an internationally-renown filmmaker, photojournalist, singer/songwriter duo, and a fine art photographer are all creating change through their craft. Featuring striking imagery and insight into the power of art.
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Canada C3: Honouring the past and looking towards the future
Canada C3 is an epic 150-day sailing journey from Toronto to Victoria via the Northwest Passage. Through this unprecedented journey, Canada C3 is celebrating our environment, sharing the stories of coastal communities and connecting Canadians from coast to coast to... Read more
Community Uniting for Common Good
There is an emerging community-based movement in the capital region — and elsewhere around the world — that recognizes that ecological, social and economic conditions and human well-being are not separate issues but are inextricably linked. In Victoria, some related initiatives have sprung up, mostly in just the past couple of years, that are working to address these intersecting issues holistically, but in different ways.
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Making History Together!
Thank you to everyone who came out in support of Creatively United’s Sixth Annual Earth Day Community Celebration & Sustainability Showcase. The crowds were steady, the displays interesting and meaningful, the art and music beautiful and plentiful, and the... Read moreSHAW TV Pilot Debut
This is the pilot episode of an upcoming six-episode series to air this fall on Shaw TV by This IS Leadership, a program dedicated to showcasing local leadership and changemakers in action!
Read moreCreative Upcycling
Creative Upcyclist and SaltSpring Island textile artist, Jaime Murdoch, leads this fascinating workshop that explores the question: Where do T-shirts come from? And where do they go?
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Shaw TV Pilot Training & Launch
This Is Leadership, an initiative of the Creatively United for the Planet Society, will be launching a community television series this April that showcases and celebrates local individuals, organizations, businesses, institutions and groups in our region. Produced in... Read moreGrowing Awareness & Interest in All Ages
There is definitely a growing awareness and interest in curbing fossil fuel expansion and moving towards a carbon neutral economy that puts people and planet first.
Read moreNaturally Inspired
Thank you to everyone who came out in support of our recent fundraiser at the Robert Bateman Centre, featuring Sherrill Miller’s inspiring presentation The Gift of Change with images by landscape photographer extraordinaire, the late Courtney Milne. Big thanks... Read moreHow a bowl of soup helped me get to know 100 neighbours
How bowls of soup helped me get to know 100 of my neighbours!
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