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Indigenous Engagement

Quatsino First Nation Powers a Sustainable Future with Solar and Tidal Energy

Quatsino First Nation Powers a Sustainable Future with Solar and Tidal Energy April 22, 2026 At a Lunch and Learn on April 22, Quatsino First Nation shared its inspiring journey toward energy independence, led by Kara Wilson, the Nation’s Energy Champion. By harnessing solar, wind, and tidal power, the community is building a more sustainable and resilient energy future for its approximately 246 on-reserve members. This work also supports a broader vision: creating the infrastructure

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CAPA

Register Now – Talking Climate: We Need a New Narrative

Join Us on Zoom on Tuesday, May 19, at 6 pm for Talking Climate: We Need a New Narrative Everyone is NOT talking about climate – but the crisis has not gone away. What’s our new language, our new narrative, that can keep people’s attention? How do we link climate to affordability, housing, and nature? Join us for an important interactive discussion with Amber Bennett, Guy Dauncey, and others. Amber is the Executive of Re.Climate,

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Events

Register Now – Film Screening of Our Nationhood

Join WE-CAN Friday, May 29, at 7 pm for a free virtual screening of Indigenous filmmaker and artist Alanis Obomsawin’s Our Nationhood In this feature-length documentary, Obomsawin chronicles the determination and tenacity of the Listuguj Mi’kmaq people to use and manage the natural resources of their traditional lands. The film provides a contemporary perspective on the Mi’kmaq people’s ongoing struggle and ultimate success, culminating in the community receiving an award for Best Managed River from

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Events

Registration is Open for the Launch of the Public Transit Alliance of BC – Register Now!

Join us on Zoom Tuesday April 28, 2026 at 6 pm! Please join us for the launch of the new Public Transit Alliance of BC, a coalition of 18 advocacy groups from all across BC. This is BIG. For the first time, BC will have a strong group that is arguing for better transit all across BC, from Atlin to Zeballos. Better in our towns and cities, and better across BC’s rural and remote areas,

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AGM

Join Us for WE-CAN’s Annual General Meeting on May 9, 2026, at 10 am

Join Us on Zoom May 9, from 10 am – 12 for WE-CAN’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) We’re excited to invite all WE-CAN members and community supporters to our upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). This is an important opportunity to reflect on the past year, share updates on our collective work, and look ahead to what’s next for BC’s climate movement. The AGM is also your chance to help shape the future of WE-CAN by

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WE-CAN Announcements

Join us on Zoom in Honouring Sebastian – A Gathering of Remembrance. Thursday, April 9 at 5 pm.

Thursday, April 9 at 5 pm – We invite you to join us for a virtual gathering to honour and remember Sebastian, a deeply valued member of the WE-CAN community. This will be a space to come together, share memories, and reflect on the impact Sebastian had on our network and beyond. All are welcome – whether you’d like to share a story, listen, or simply be in community. We recognize this is a difficult

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Events

Lunch & Learn with Kara Wilson: Quatsino First Nation’s Clean Energy Leadership – Register Now!

Please Join us on Zoom April 22, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm! Discover the future of clean energy in First Nations territories at our April 22 Lunch & Learn. This session highlights a groundbreaking project led by Kara Wilson and Cape Scott Wind LP, focused on harnessing wind, solar, and potentially tidal energy within the traditional lands of the Three Nations of the North Island. Recognized with the Anitra Paris Female Youth Leadership award, Kara

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