We continue to edit and improve our nomination document responding to comments received from the Canadian Commission for UNESCO. We are encouraged by the positive feedback, and focused on comments related to Governance and planning.
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At this time, community organizations are vitally important for helping people in need during this pandemic. Donating to Community Foundations is an efficient way to ensure that donations are directed to organizations that can use funding the most.
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On February 28th, Vessels of Concern and Marine Debris Workshop brought representatives from Federal and local governments, citizen groups, and NGO’s to learn and workshop complex issues for keeping our waterway and coastline in Atl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound pollution-free.
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On December 2, 2019 Joyce Williams representing the Squamish Nation and project lead Ruth Simons delivered the Atl'ka7tsem/Howe Sound Biosphere Region nomination document at the offices of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO in Ottawa accompanied by our new MP Patrick Weiler. Step one of the process is complete!
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The final drafts of the Nomination document for submission to the Canadian Commission for UNESCO are coming to conclusion. Handing over the final document will be December 2nd in Ottawa.
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On October 25th elected representatives, government staff and non-government organizations with an interest in the Atl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound region are coming together in the spirit of cooperation at the Cheakamus Centre north of Squamish. This forum is hosted by the District of Squamish on the traditional territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw.
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The lengthy nomination document is now drafted and out for review and endorsement with a number of agencies. During the months of September and October, we will be out in the Howe Sound communities and conducting webinars to explain our proposal and to answer questions.
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Howe Sound was represented together with over 200 participants from more than 30 countries at the 16th EuroMAB conference hosted by the Dublin Bay Biosphere Reserve in Dublin Ireland. This was an opportunity to exchange views and look at ways to integrate nature conservation with sustainable development.
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Howe Sound Sustainable Development Goals Forum took place September 28th, 2018 at the Gleneagles Golf Club House in West Vancouver. Lively dialogue among the 90 attendees that included elected and campaigning municipal candidates, industry representatives,
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The atrium at the Gibsons Public Market was an ideal location for Ruth Simons to provide a summer update for the public on the Biopshere Region Initiative.
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