Indigenous Teachings of Love and Intention this National Indigenous Peoples Day
Header photo: kelsie kilawna, MakeWays new Senior Associate of Storytelling for the Indigenous Watersheds Initative and B.C. Programs, brings to us teachings of the practice of mindfulness through food preparation. Graphics by Lauren Marchand way’ xast xusalt relatives, It’s National Indigenous Peoples Day and I thought I’d introduce myself to the MakeWay community by […]
Howe Sound/Atl’ka7tsem Marine Reference Guide: protecting, restoring, and stewarding marine environmental health
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text text_larger=”no”]Howe Sound/Atl’ka7tsem is an ecologically rich marine area that sits directly adjacent to the growing city of Vancouver. As such, it is representative of many parts of the world, where development and industry confront socio-ecological integrity. One of the newer projects on our shared platform, Howe Sound/Atl’ka7tsem Marine Reference Guide, is working hard to […]
FLOW: advancing sustainable water management in Canada
The Forum for Leadership on Water (FLOW) is an independent think tank focused on water policy issues in Canada and a project on Tides Canada’s shared platform. We interviewed Project Director Tony Maas to learn more about the project and its work on public policy.
Why freshwater matters: Our Living Waters and MEC
Our Living Waters (OLW) is a national water network that recognizes that achieving freshwater conservation requires the organization and alignment of diverse groups addressing freshwater issues. Outdoor retailer MEC is one organization deeply involved with OLW. We interviewed Meriko Kubota, MEC’s Director, Strategic Partnerships and Community Investment, to find out why freshwater is important in Canada and to MEC and its members.
Our Living Waters: Protecting our most valuable natural resource
Boating, fishing, swimming… with summer around the corner, it’s safe to say many Canadians will be outdoors enjoying water-related activities across the country. Most Canadians have the privilege of access to a body of water—whether a stream, river, lake, or ocean.
World Water Day is here! How will you celebrate?
Hi, I’m Wendy. Today is World Water Day and I’d like to introduce myself and talk about something that matters deeply to me and you—water.
Tides Canada partners to produce National Observer series on people and history behind the Great Bear Rainforest agreements
Tides Canada is proud to partner with the National Observer for an in-depth series highlighting the stories, people, and history behind the unique Great Bear Rainforest conservation agreements.
2015 Year-end Giving Deadlines
As you plan your year-end giving, we hope you will consider a gift to Tides Canada to advance our work in tackling tough social and environmental issues. Please mark your calendars with these important year-end giving dates.
Frame Lake Rehabilitation Project receives RBC Blue Water Fund support
With the Frame Lake Rehabilitation Project, Tides Canada, in collaboration with the Government of the Northwest Territories’ Department of Environment and Natural Resources and Carleton University, hopes to restore Frame Lake to a healthy aquatic ecosystem that can once again support fish, recreational activity, and tourism.
