October 2012

The Water Research Group was created through the School of Resource and Environmental Management at Simon Fraser University for the purpose of promoting water related research and professional activities of faculty and students. The main activities of this group include interdisciplinary research about freshwater resources, extension of research to academic, professional and public audiences, and academic and professional development of group members.

The Water Research Group has recently begun using social media in its work, and now has a Facebook page to share research, news and events on freshwater and freshwater issues.  Click here to connect with the Water Research Group through social media.

On the weekend of October 26-29th over 1,500 youth from all walks of life, coming from communities all across Canada will come together in Ottawa for a historic gathering to build the movement for a just and sustainable future. Including leading voices from the global movement to stop climate change, this gathering will empower our generation to chart a new pathway forward towards the world that we want.

The event will feature keynote speakers, Bill McKibben, Melina Laboucan Massimo, Clayton Thomas Mueller, Brigitte DePape and, Quebec student activist, Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois. The weekend will include scintillating workshops and will will culminate with a march and lobby day on Parliament.

Registration rate is $45, but you get 15% off if you come with a group of ten or more. This is a great chance to build skills in your community and connect. This movement is stronger when we work together, so please take a moment to forward this to your networks.

Click here to register for this event. For more information, visit the We Are Power Shift website.