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10/3/2003
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CONNECTIONS
Youth Gathering
...linking youth, communities, and the environment
October 17-19, 2003
Camp Glenburn - Kingston, NB
Hosted by the Youth Action Group
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FOR ALL THE INFO AND TO REGISTER ONLINE:
http://www.nbenrenb.elements.nb.ca/connections.htm
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WHAT is Connections?
Connections is a weekend gathering for youth, organized by youth.
The weekend will be hands-on and will focus on sharing and skill-building.
The 3 goals of the conference are to:
-learn about current environmental and social justice issues
-share skills, resources, strategies, and mistakes
-build a stronger, happier, activist movement in the Maritimes.
The theme of the conference is interdependence--- the many complex
ways that individual, societal and ecological wellness are connected.
By gathering together we realize how our own local concerns and
campaigns are connected, and how we can work best to support each other.
--> Why should I go?
So you can:
1. Learn about...
- environmental racism,
- the impacts of biocides and toxins,
- ecofeminism,
- the deterioration of river and ocean ecosystems,
- how our public forests are under threat.
2. Participate in workshops on....
- natural building techniques,
- permaculture,
- cooking with whole foods,
- yoga,
- media strategies,
- activist theatre,
- making biodiesel.
3. Connect with others, share stories, co-operate on broader campaigns, and have a blast!
--> WHEN and WHERE is it?
Connections is being held October 17-19, at the stunning
lakeside Camp Glenburn, just outside of Saint John, NB.
--> WHO can go?
Any Maritime youth who wants to learn and share skills and experience is welcome.
Who qualifies as youth? Anyone who feels youthful!
--> HOW can I sign up?
To register, and to check out a more information on speakers,
directions and schedules go to:
> http://www.nbenrenb.elements.nb.ca/connections.htm
--> How MUCH will this set me back?
Registration cost is $25, and $20 if you register before October 13th.
This fee will cover all your costs at the gathering. Travel subsidies
are also available. We will be staying in cabins, and delicious
organic, locally-grown, vegetarian food is on the menu.
--> What should I bring?
- $25 registration if you haven't already paid
- sleeping gear
- warm, comfortable clothing suitable for campfires and outdoor romps
- instruments!
- a random item for eco show-and-tell
--> Who's YAG?
~ YAG = Youth Action Group
YAG is a spirited coalition of high school and university
environmental groups across New Brunswick. We join forces help each
other on local and province-wide campaigns and actions, and to plan
awesome events like this one! Members of YAG are also part of the
NBEN - the New Brunswick Environmental Network- a non-profit network
of all the citizen's environmental groups in New Brunswick. We always
like to make new friends, so if you know of a group that would like to
join YAG, e-mail nben@nbnet.nb.ca
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New Brunswick Environmental Network
Réseau environnemental du Nouveau-Brunswick
167 Creek Rd, Waterford, NB, E4E 4L7
Tel: (506) 433-6101
Fax: (506) 433-6111
nben@nbnet.nb.ca
http://www.web.ca/nben
e-zine: http://www.elements.nb.ca
Affiliate of / affilié
Canadian Environmental Network
Réseau canadien environnemental
http://www.cen-rce.org
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