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Posted on Jan 5, 2012

‘From Knowledge to Action’ – Tides Canada participates in shaping the final International Polar Year conference

Tides Canada Program Officer Kim Hardy has returned from Montreal where she was helping to shape the content and agenda for the International Polar Year (IPY) closing conference that Canada will host in Montreal in April 2012.

Posted on Sep 28, 2011

“With a gift from Google, Canadian activists get on the map” – The Globe And Mail, Sep 28, 2011

‎The Globe and Mail covers the Google Earth Outreach launch in Canada, co-hosted by Tides Canada, and how it all started. Since the original launch, it has helped organizations and community groups around the world tell their stories by providing free access to Google's mapping and satellite technology.

Posted on Oct 15, 2009

A filmathon about extraordinary women

Reserve a seat and support ROSE, a project of Tides Canada. "Models of Inspiration" is a filmathon about extraordinary women from China to Liberia. October 24th.

Posted on Feb 7, 2011

A learning event for inquiring change-makers

The Change Initiative Canada, a Tides Canada project, invites you to participate in a day-long learning event, offering an introduction to a promising change-making approach.

Posted on Nov 22, 2010

A local food top ten with the authors of the 100-Mile Diet

Join us to hear James and Alisa discuss ideas they've seen in action since completing their best-selling book.

Posted on Feb 17, 2010

Bring Food Home – Connecting Ontario Farm and Food Networks

Food, farming, health, environment, economy. Food and farming leaders are coming together from across the province to discuss a broad range of food systems issues. March 4-6 in Kitchener, Ontario.

Posted on Oct 5, 2010

Can the City Feed Itself? A Recipe for Local Food Success

What are the must-have ingredients for a robust local food system? How can we better support our farmers? Join our panel of experts and help cook up a delicious plan.

Posted on Oct 20, 2010

Can Vancouver Feed Itself? A local food event

On a bright October evening over a hundred passionate local food lovers converged in the Museum of Vancouver’s Joyce Whalley Centre to discuss ingredients for a healthy local food economy.

Posted on Sep 25, 2009

Celebrities And Energy Minister Rub Shoulders Tonight

Politicans and A-list actors join together for the Tides Canada sponsored Green Carpet screening of "The Age Of Stupid" at Fifth Avenue Cinemas

Posted on May 4, 2011

Check out a Jane’s Walk this weekend

This year's annual Jane's Walk is happening this weekend on May 7th and 8th -- grab those walking shoes and get walking!

Posted on Oct 7, 2009

Climate change film draws local luminaries

The Vancouver Sun's Tracy Sherlock reports on the green screening of The Age of Stupid, sponsored in part by Tides Canada. View photos from the October 6 event.

Posted on Nov 3, 2009

Close encounters with addiction

Award winning author Dr. Gabor Mate speaks about his latest book over lunch at Robson Square along with his ongoing work with addiction in the DTES.

Posted on Sep 8, 2010

Countdown to Zero opens this Friday, September 10

Produced by Academy Award winner Lawrence Bender and Participant Media, the film will build support for the Global Zero movement to eliminate all nuclear weapons.

Posted on Apr 29, 2010

Deep Democracy: Facilitation, Leadership and Whole System Transformation

Take part in a three day seminar which introduces a participatory style of facilitating organizational and collective change.

Posted on Aug 12, 2009

Down to the Toronto Waterfront

An exploration of Toronto's fascinating waterfront history is the starting point of a unique Waterlution workshop Sept 11-13. Twenty young leaders will connect for in-depth dialogue on re-imaging and revitalizing Toronto's harbour.

Posted on Oct 4, 2010

Empowerment in Exile

On October 25 in Vancouver, the directors of the Tibetan Nuns Project will speak about the transformative effect advanced education has had on ordained refugee women, the Tibetan exile community, and the preservation of the Tibetan culture.

Posted on Oct 4, 2009

Ending Homelessness – What Works

Investigative journalist Monte Paulson of the Tyee will discuss creative solutions to homelessness. October 9th at the Museum of Vancouver.

Posted on Sep 21, 2009

Ever wondered how the arts are changing lives around the world?

Step into conversation with two of the world’s leading figures in the world of art for social change/art in community who are coming to Vancouver on October 18 and 20.

Posted on Oct 4, 2010

Gaining Ground 2010

Tides Canada is pleased to be a sponsor and partner of the 2010 Gaining Ground Conference -- Eco-Logical: The Power of Green Cities to Shape the Future.

Posted on Oct 5, 2011

Google Earth Outreach and Tides Canada partner to launch new opportunities for non-profits in Canada

What a success! Tides Canada and Google Earth Outreach partnered for the launch for the program in Canada, bringing together representatives from over 50 Canadian non-profits in a week of exciting training workshops and launch events.

Posted on Jul 15, 2011

Google selects Tides Canada as partner for Canadian launch of its Google Earth Outreach program

Tides Canada and Google Earth Outreach will be hosting a special three-day hands-on workshop for nonprofits to officially kick off the program. Apply today to attend.

Posted on Nov 15, 2010

Harmony: A New Way of Looking at the World

"Harmony," a new documentary is premiering as part of NBC's Green Week—and it features ForestEthics' groundbreaking work in the Great Bear Rainforest.

Posted on Mar 15, 2010

How did you celebrate Earth Hour?

Tell us what you did on Earth Hour. Best story wins the complete 5 DVD set of BBC's Planet Earth!

Posted on Feb 8, 2011

How do we prevent the extinction of the world’s rarest plants and animals?

Tides Canada Project Director Gregg Howald, one of the world’s foremost experts in island restoration, will be at our Vancouver office to give a presentation on Island Conservation’s fascinating work on February 24.

Posted on Oct 20, 2010

Inaugural Social Purpose Real Estate Conference

Moving in together? On your own? What do you need to know about buying buildings and sharing spaces? Join us November 8-9 in Vancouver.

Posted on Apr 9, 2010

Jane’s Walk in a city near you. May 1 & 2

On the May 1 and 2 weekend, Jane's Walks will be taking place in cities across Canada and around the world. Participate in one near you!

Posted on May 4, 2012

Jane’s Walk this weekend! May 5 & 6

With over 500 walks scheduled all over the world in 85 participating cities, there is sure to be one just around the corner. We hope that you’ll join a walk near you!

Posted on May 16, 2011

Join changemakers who are driving positive social change

Social Change Institute, presented by Hollyhock, is taking place this year between June 8-12. Sign up today!

Posted on Dec 8, 2010

Let’s talk food writing on Dec 8

Join us on December 8th at the Museum of Vancouver for a rousing cultural conversation about food as writing in the final installment of the popular Food & Beers Speaker Series event hosted sponsored by Tides Canada.

Posted on May 20, 2009

Manager Alert – May 26 Workshop on Effective Facilitation

Sustainability Network in Toronto offering a training workshop for individuals who wish to learn how to facilitate effectively - all welcome.

Posted on Apr 22, 2010

Not sure what to do for Earth Day? Support a great environmental project!

Today, on Earth Day, consider supporting meaningful change by donating to one of our innovative environmental projects that exemplify what Earth Day is really about.

Posted on Jul 15, 2009

Play BIG and Create Solutions in Challenging Times

Are you someone who lives with financial abundance and has deep concern about the world’s myriad challenges? Join us at Play BIG Sept 2-6 at Hollyhock.

Posted on Apr 20, 2011

Reel Youth now accepting applications for summer film camp

The camp will build community between activist film makers, strengthen the skills of youth participants for producing social change media, and create a powerful set of films.

Posted on Oct 14, 2009

Renowned poem brought to life with music

70's poem 'Unless The Eye Catch Fire' reinterpreted for Vancouver Writers Festival

Posted on Nov 10, 2010

Ross McMillan speaking as part of UBC’s Leading for Change lecture series

Tides Canada's President and CEO, Ross McMillan, will be speaking on "Reinventing Social Action: Is Collaborating with Opponents Selling Out or Smart Strategy?"

Posted on May 20, 2009

Slow Death by Rubber Duck Book Launch – Huge Success

Authors Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie launched their book in Vancouver on May 19th at the Tides Renewal Centre. Their week long experiment documented in the book has attracted a lot of media attention.

Posted on Oct 7, 2010

Social Change Institute October 20-24

The Social Change Institute is an opportunity to connect with social change leaders, thinkers and trainers to build skills, share strategies and uncover opportunities to collaborate.

Posted on Mar 12, 2010

Social Media for Social Change

Take part in a four-part training series at Hollyhock that helps you develop a solid plan for taking the essentials of social media into your organization; from vision, to strategy and tactics, to measuring your success.

Posted on Jun 8, 2010

Support marine conservation on World Oceans Day

You can help protect our oceans by supporting groundbreaking research on orcas and dolphins or innovative work on global coral reefs and sustainable fisheries.

Posted on Mar 9, 2010

Take part in World Water Day

Join us for an insightful evening with journalist and author Andrew Nikiforuk and other expert panelists to discuss water. World Water Day, March 22 at UBC Robson Square, 6-9 pm.

Posted on Oct 11, 2011

Taking the leap with author Chris Turner

We recently hosted the Vancouver launch of author Chris Turner's new book The Leap: How to Survive and Thrive in the Sustainable Economy. The book outlines the global shift to a more sustainable and enjoyable life.

Posted on Oct 21, 2009

Thousands expected for Bridge to a Cool Planet

Global warming can be overwhelming, but together we can stop it. Join us and thousands of others for a public gathering on Cambie Bridge to call for action on climate change on October 24th Vancouver.

Posted on Jul 7, 2011

Tides Canada’s David Secord to speak about the Arctic at WorldFuture 2011 Conference

David Secord, Tides Canada’s Director of Strategic Programs, will join a panel of experts to talk about the future of the Arctic at the World Future Society’s annual meeting in Vancouver on Sunday, July 9th.

Posted on Nov 26, 2009

Vancouver holiday event success

The changemakers of Tides Canada’s community gathered on Nov 26th to celebrate the holiday season. Photos on facebook.com/tidescanada.

Posted on Sep 18, 2009

World Water Monitoring Day

On World Water Monitoring Day, September 18, Tides Canada recognises the importance of initiatives like Waterlution and FLOW

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