[Bella Coola] Wild Earth Rendezvous

2008-08-25 14:58
2008-08-31 14:58
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Wild Earth Rendezvous
August 25-31 2008, Bella Coola, BC

BC's 10th annual forest
defense gathering

Camp out in the wilderness
Sharing skills & networking
Non-violence training
Civil disobedience
Action strategies
Land and Rights
Deep survival
Indigenous sovereignty
Newcomers welcome!

For one week a year, Wild Earth creates an activist
community based on unity and solidarity where ecodefenders
can make connections and build alliances for the
future. Please join us!
Volunteer presenters needed:
Intro to Environmental Racism
Resisting the Olympics
Assisting with Non-violence Training
Other topics (suggestions welcome)
Volunteers also needed for:
Kitchen
Childcare
Fundraising
Set-up
Take-down
Promotion

Suggested donation for the week-long camp: $20 to $50
(sliding scale). Low-income and volunteers free.
More info and photos: WildEarth2008.blogspot.com.
Email forestaction@gmail.com

The first campout on Vancouver Island in 1999 brought
together over 100 environmentalists from all walks of life
for a week-long conference on the Sooke River. Since
then, Wild Earth has hosted dozens of workshops on
every aspect of forest defense, from tree-sitting
techniques to non-violence training, indigenous rights
and campaigns, herbal first aid, green anarchy, and
more. Visit our blog for info.

UPDATE

*Wild Earth Forest Action Camp - August 25-31 in beautiful Bella Coola, BC*
Learn – Share – Volunteer – Teach
Join us for the tenth annual forest action training and networking
gathering. Celebrate a decade of activism on BC's coast!

*We are arranging rides from Victoria, Vancouver and Kamloops*.
Contact zoeblunt@gmail.com. Hotline: 250-885-8219. On the web:
wildearth2008.blogspot.com
All grassroots - volunteer-run - by donation.
Hosted by Qwatsinas and the House of Smayusta, Nuxalk Nation

Victoria folks are planning *Wild Earth Day, Wed. August 6* in Fernwood with
a free picnic, music, info, and local environmental groups. Join the
volunteer crew, spread the word, put up posters, and help with food
donations and transportation planning for the big gathering.
*
Wild Earth Workshops *(these and others are not yet confirmed)
Welcome to Nuxalk Territory – Qwatsinas
The Great Bear Rainforest and the House of Smayusta - Qwatsinas
Environmental Racism – Danielle Hagen
Non-Violence Training – Zoe Blunt and Danielle Hagen
Tree Climbing Training – Chris Johnson
Wilderness First Aid – John Hobart
Basic Survival – John Hobart
First Aid for Protestors – John Hobart
Rainforest Campaigns in Olympia – Pat Rasmussen
Climate Change and Action – Rising Tide, Julie Johnston
Swimming for Change – Renate Herberger.

*Workshop presenters - please get in touch and confirm your presentation!
*To propose a workshop, make a donation, or reserve a spot in the
ride-share, contact zoeblunt@gmail.com or phone 250-885-8219.

Wild Earth 2008 is sponsored by the Vancouver Island Community Forest Action
Network (VIC FAN) forestaction.wikidot.com

Thank you!
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ZoeBlunt@gmail.com

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