Past Events

Events which have already happened.

Urgent Gathering to Celebrate and Protect Juan de Fuca Lands (SJ Willis Auditorium - 923 Topaz Avenue, from Mar 03, 2010 07:00 PM to Mar 03, 2010 09:00 PM)

The provincial government now has an opportunity to support UBC’s proposal to purchase these lands as an educational and research forest. Come have a say in the future of our coast.

Sea Sick: the Hidden Crisis in the Global Ocean (B 150 Bob Wright Centre, UVic, from Mar 03, 2010 07:00 PM to Mar 03, 2010 08:00 PM)

Sea Sick is the first book to explain how the global ocean — 99 per cent of the planet's living space — is undergoing vast chemical changes at the hand of humanity and why that matters. The evening will feature lecture and discussion with Alanna Mitchell on her internationally acclaimed book. A special opening performance by the Getting’ Higher Choir and a brief presentation by Dr. Martin Taylor, President of Ocean Networks Canada, about the transformative science made possible by VENUS and NEPTUNE Canada ocean observatories.”

H2Oil - Victoria Premiere (Victoria Events Center, from Feb 24, 2010 07:00 PM to Feb 24, 2010 09:30 PM)

Open Cinema presents Victoria's Premiere of H2Oil

H2Oil Victoria Screening (Victoria Event Centre: 1415 Broad St (elevator access), from Feb 24, 2010 07:00 PM to Feb 24, 2010 09:00 PM)

H2Oil follows a voyage of discovery, heartbreak and politicization in the stories of those attempting to defend water in Alberta against the expansion of the largest industrial project in human history: the tar sands. With hope and courage, this moving documentary tells the story of one of the most significant, and destructive projects of our time.

Tar Sands Showdown: Canada and the New Politics of Oil in an Age of Climate Change (First Metropolitan United Church, 932 Balmoral Road , from Feb 01, 2010 07:00 PM to Feb 01, 2010 08:00 PM)

Following the World Climate Summit in Copenhagen in December, we Canadians need to ask ourselves some hard questions. Why is the Alberta tar sands considered to be the most ecologically destructive industrial development on the planet today? Why is this bound to pose a profound spiritual crisis and challenge in this country? What is the policy position of the federal government on carbon emissions and what action has been taken? What initiatives can be taken to challenge the tar sands megaproject and to turn the corner in building a green economy in this country?

Art Show - Vancouver Island: Save it, or Sell it (Collective Works Gallery - 1131 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria, from Jan 29, 2010 07:00 PM to Feb 25, 2010 12:00 PM)

An art show looking at the future of Vancouver Island. Come celebrate our forests, farms and green spaces.

A Story with Two Ends - Burnaby (Shadbold Centre for the Arts, from Nov 26, 2009 07:00 PM to Nov 26, 2009 09:30 PM)

Two Canadian authors discuss tar sands, pipelines and the uncertain future of BC’s wild coast.

A Story with Two Ends - UBC (Norm Theatre, UBC Student Union Building, from Nov 26, 2009 12:30 PM to Nov 26, 2009 02:00 PM)

Two Canadian authors discuss tar sands, pipelines and the uncertain future of BC’s wild coast.

A Story with Two Ends - Vancouver (Heritage Hall, from Nov 25, 2009 07:30 PM to Nov 25, 2009 09:30 PM)

Two Canadian authors discuss tar sands, pipelines and the uncertain future of BC’s wild coast.

A Story with Two Ends - UVIC (UVIC - Room 110, Social Sciences and Math Building, from Nov 24, 2009 02:30 PM to Nov 24, 2009 04:00 PM)

Two Canadian authors discuss tar sands, pipelines and the uncertain future of BC’s wild coast.

A Story with Two Ends - Sidney (Bodine Family Hall, Mary Winspear Centre, from Nov 23, 2009 07:00 PM to Nov 23, 2009 09:30 PM)

Two Canadian authors discuss tar sands, pipelines and the uncertain future of BC’s wild coast.

A Story with Two Ends - Victoria (Alix Goolden Theatre, from Nov 22, 2009 07:00 PM to Nov 22, 2009 09:30 PM)

Two Canadian authors discuss tar sands, pipelines and the uncertain future of BC’s wild coast.

Volunteer and Friends Party (Fernwood Inn, from Nov 16, 2009 06:00 PM to Nov 16, 2009 08:00 PM)

Come join Dogwood Staff and friends for a few pints and appies down at the Fernwood Pub on Monday the 16th at 6pm.

Organizing Meeting (BCGEU Union Hall, 2994 Douglas St., from Nov 11, 2009 07:00 PM to Nov 11, 2009 08:30 PM)

On Wednesday Nov. 11 at 7:00 PM we are organizing a meeting for community organizers in greater Victoria who want to help us Save our Wild Coast.

Dogwood’s 10th Anniversary Party (Fort St Cafe - 742 Fort St. Victoria, from Nov 04, 2009 05:30 PM to Nov 04, 2009 09:00 PM)

Join Dogwood staff and friends in celebrating Dogwood's 10th birthday.

Kitsilano Market (Kitsilano Market, Vancouver, from Oct 25, 2009 10:00 AM to Oct 25, 2009 02:00 PM)

Come visit the Dogwood Initiative table at the Kitsilano Market in Vancouver.

International Climate Action Day (Centennial Square, from Oct 24, 2009 12:00 AM to Oct 24, 2009 03:50 AM)

A 350.org event including Dogwood Initiative's video booth, Ask an expert, community art project by 350.org, kids corner, other entertainment to be followed by a Critical Mass bike ride at 3:50.

Community Forum on Climate Change (St. John's United Church, 10990 West Saanich Road, from Oct 22, 2009 07:30 PM to Oct 22, 2009 09:30 PM)

Join this community forum gearing up to October 24th, International Day for Climate Action, addressing local climate change issues and solutions

Sustainability Through the Co-operative Economy Forum (UVIC, Coast Salish Territory, from Oct 15, 2009 04:00 PM to Oct 16, 2009 06:00 PM)

Thursday afternoon speaker Dr. Noel Keough on Ecological Community Design-from 4:00-5:00, UVIC, Bob Wright Centre, Rm A104, Friday Social Fair and Speakers Forum from 11:00-6:00, UVIC Student Union Building, Michel Pujol Room

EcoDoc Environmental Documentary Screening (Victoria, BC, from Oct 07, 2009 07:00 PM to Oct 07, 2009 10:00 PM)

Dogwood Initiative is proud to support this year's Eco Doc program, which culminates tonight in a screening of several original documentaries focused on the environment, global warming, and sustainable development - 7:00 pm - Victoria Events Center - 1415 Broad St - Admission by donation