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Empowering the Rights of Nature Revolution in Atlantic Canada
July 14, 2021 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Climate disruption, ecological degradation, overpopulation and conspicuous consumption have created a perfect storm that if left unchecked will result in societal and ecological breakdown. As systems break down, opportunities for creative long-term change begin to emerge. These breakthroughs can lead us toward new ways of governing and new models of economy. The future of humanity and earth’s biophysical systems depend on finding and implementing breakthroughs that are socially just and ecologically regenerative. These dialogues are intended to open up conversations for change in Atlantic Canada.
Join us for the third Webinar in a 5-part series: Empowering the Rights of Nature Revolution in Atlantic Canada, Wednesday, July 14, from 7:00 to 9:00pm Atlantic time.
A modest fee is being charged for these events. If the fee is a hinderance to your attendance please contact info@centreforlocalprosperity.ca
A system of laws that do not represent all members of a society and the natural world equally, serves neither. This dialogue on litigation and a bill of rights for nature will help Atlantic Canadians demand and benefit from a more holistic jurisprudence.
Albert Marshall, Tina Northrup, Sarah MacDonald and Pier-Olivier Boudreault will join Centre for Local Prosperity Host Gregory Heming for a one hour discussion followed by a 30 minute Q&A session with the public.
Albert Marshall is a highly respected and much loved Elder of the Mi’kmaw Nation. He lives in Eskasoni First Nation in Unama’ki (Cape Breton), NS, and is a passionate advocate of cross-cultural understandings and healing and of our human responsibilities to care for all creatures and our Earth Mother. He is the “designated voice” with respect to environmental issues for the Mi’kmaw Elders of Unama’ki.
Tina Northrup is a staff lawyer at East Coast Environmental Law with a passion for public legal education and community collaboration. Her areas of interest include Aboriginal and Indigenous law, human rights in the context of environmental and climate justice, and laws relating to climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Sarah MacDonald is a staff lawyer with Ecojustice. She is a settler living and working in Kjipuktuk (Halifax). After working with the organization as both an articling student and summer student. She grew up in Ottawa and graduated from Dalhousie University’s Schulich School of Law in 2016.
Pier-Olivier Boudreault is a professional biologist, working as the director of conservation for the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – Quebec section (CPAWS Quebec). His interest in conservation, protected areas and species at risk comes from his work experience at the Parks Canada Agency and non-governmental organisations in Canada and Latin America. He works with governments, indigenous communities, citizen groups, industry and other environmental organizations to achieve CPAWS’ vision to protect 50% of our wild spaces and create new protected areas. He has also worked as a freelance journalist and publishes his thoughts in various opinion forums. He is also responsible for the campaign for the protection of the Magpie River at CPAWS Quebec, and coordinated the initiative for the recognition of the rights of the river in partnership with the International Observatory on the Rights of Nature and the Muteshekaushipu Alliance.
Gregory Heming is a Co-founder of the Centre for Local Prosperity. He is a philosophical ecologist, writer, climate activist and former elected official. He holds a PhD in Literary Ecology and Northern Studies with special interest in steady-state economics, public policy and ecocide.