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International Archives Week 2026 (8–12 June) puts the social role of archives in focus — theme: "Archives for Justice: Rights, Memory & Futures."

Our mini-symposium ***in Leipzig, Germany*** carries this theme: Mon, 15 June, HTWK Leipzig. A TIB Open Science Lab × Kula collaboration on open AI for cultural heritage, rescuing endangered research archives, and post-custodial archiving of Yezidi photographic heritage.

Full program on the event page: https://lib.uvic.ca/htwk2026

#IAW2026 #ArchivesForJustice #OpenScience #DigitalPreservation #LibraryFutures #Kula #UVic #HTWK #Leipzig

International Archives Week 2026 (8–12 June) puts the social role of archives in focus — theme: "Archives for Justice: Rights, Memory & Futures."

Our mini-symposium ***in Leipzig, Germany*** carries this theme: Mon, 15 June, HTWK Leipzig. A TIB Open Science Lab × Kula collaboration on open AI for cultural heritage, rescuing endangered research archives, and post-custodial archiving of Yezidi photographic heritage.

Full program on the event page: https://lib.uvic.ca/htwk2026

#IAW2026 #ArchivesForJustice #OpenScience #DigitalPreservation #LibraryFutures #Kula #UVic #HTWK #Leipzig

International Archives Week 2026 (8–12 June) puts the social role of archives in focus — theme: "Archives for Justice: Rights, Memory & Futures."

Our mini-symposium carries this theme: Mon, 15 June, HTWK Leipzig. A TIB Open Science Lab × Kula collaboration on open AI for cultural heritage, rescuing endangered research archives, and post-custodial archiving of Yezidi photographic heritage.

Full program on the event page.

#IAW2026 #ArchivesForJustice #OpenScience #DigitalPreservation #LibraryFutures #Kula #UVic #HTWK #Leipzig

International Archives Week 2026 (8–12 June) puts the social role of archives in focus — theme: "Archives for Justice: Rights, Memory & Futures."

Our mini-symposium ***in Leipzig, Germany*** carries this theme: Mon, 15 June, HTWK Leipzig. A TIB Open Science Lab × Kula collaboration on open AI for cultural heritage, rescuing endangered research archives, and post-custodial archiving of Yezidi photographic heritage.

Full program on the event page: https://lib.uvic.ca/htwk2026

#IAW2026 #ArchivesForJustice #OpenScience #DigitalPreservation #LibraryFutures #Kula #UVic #HTWK #Leipzig

Progress …

11 June 2026

Progress. On a previous post, we mentioned that Chibuike’s visa/student permit application to Canada had an issue. Because of an incorrectly answered question, his first submission was denied but was invited to reapply to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Over the past three weeks since that denial. Chibuike has been working closely with an advisor at the University of Victoria’s International Center for Students (ICS).

He worked some major re-writes with her over three exchanges of drafts. The wording was strong to start but reorganizing and creating headers proved to highlight those areas important to a visa officer’s likely interests. Chibuike was also able to solicit for additional letters of support from MUSON faculty as well as other supportive mat ICS felt would advance him towards approval. The application to the IRCC was resubmitted June 8.

Now what? We wait. Research we have done tends to predict a 3-6 week wait until a decision is handed down from IRCC, with the likelihood of 4-6 weeks which gives us a spread around June 29-July 20 But the research also says maybe longer. It’s kind of like weather predictions around the Mid-Atlantic states in the winter: “Could be a dusting to 5 inches, or more, maybe less!”

In the meantime, Hank will be traveling to Lagos—using miles and on his own dime—leaving Tuesday, June 16, to see Chibuike’s final concerts at MUSON. The hope then is to make the trip up to Victoria in mid- to late-July, provided Chibuike’s visa is finally approved. That will also be done on his own dime with the plan of finding additional donors as well as affordable housing for when Chibuike arrives which would be early September—again, provided the visa/study permit is approved.

Another development was that Hank had a Zoom meeting May 25 with three people already in significant support of Chibuike’s move to Victoria. The call included UVic’s Dean of Fine Arts, Director of the School of Music, and the cello professor. They are very excited about Chibuike’s pending arrival at UVic and feel that, once his visa is approved and especially after he arrives, there will be support for his future as there continues to be from people in and associated with Indiana, PA!

HEADS UP: Provided his visa is approved – fingers crossed and prayers if so inclined, please – we are going to need support to fly him to Victoria. We have been very conservative with the fund, but given there has not been much sustained or significant activity for nearly a year, available cash is low. And to get him started, he will need new technology including an upgrade to his computer, an iPhone and appropriate data plan, updated digital pad, and probably other equipment and materials and software before he even steps into his first class and before he begins to earn some income. Hopefully, UVic will have student technology discount plans similar to IUP. As indicated previously, it is the hope and expectation that there will be people in Victoria–including 3 Nigerian-based community organizations—that will be able to help. But that will take some time to establish and solidify.

Hank Knerr, Fund Manager

Progress …

11 June 2026

Progress. On a previous post, we mentioned that Chibuike’s visa/student permit application to Canada had an issue. Because of an incorrectly answered question, his first submission was denied but was invited to reapply to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Over the past three weeks since that denial. Chibuike has been working closely with an advisor at the University of Victoria’s International Center for Students (ICS).

He worked some major re-writes with her over three exchanges of drafts. The wording was strong to start but reorganizing and creating headers proved to highlight those areas important to a visa officer’s likely interests. Chibuike was also able to solicit for additional letters of support from MUSON faculty as well as other supportive mat ICS felt would advance him towards approval. The application to the IRCC was resubmitted June 8.

Now what? We wait. Research we have done tends to predict a 3-6 week wait until a decision is handed down from IRCC, with the likelihood of 4-6 weeks which gives us a spread around June 29-July 20 But the research also says maybe longer. It’s kind of like weather predictions around the Mid-Atlantic states in the winter: “Could be a dusting to 5 inches, or more, maybe less!”

In the meantime, Hank will be traveling to Lagos—using miles and on his own dime—leaving Tuesday, June 16, to see Chibuike’s final concerts at MUSON. The hope then is to make the trip up to Victoria in mid- to late-July, provided Chibuike’s visa is finally approved. That will also be done on his own dime with the plan of finding additional donors as well as affordable housing for when Chibuike arrives which would be early September—again, provided the visa/study permit is approved.

Another development was that Hank had a Zoom meeting May 25 with three people already in significant support of Chibuike’s move to Victoria. The call included UVic’s Dean of Fine Arts, Director of the School of Music, and the cello professor. They are very excited about Chibuike’s pending arrival at UVic and feel that, once his visa is approved and especially after he arrives, there will be support for his future as there continues to be from people in and associated with Indiana, PA!

HEADS UP: Provided his visa is approved – fingers crossed and prayers if so inclined, please – we are going to need support to fly him to Victoria. We have been very conservative with the fund, but given there has not been much sustained or significant activity for nearly a year, available cash is low. And to get him started, he will need new technology including an upgrade to his computer, an iPhone and appropriate data plan, updated digital pad, and probably other equipment and materials and software before he even steps into his first class and before he begins to earn some income. Hopefully, UVic will have student technology discount plans similar to IUP. As indicated previously, it is the hope and expectation that there will be people in Victoria–including 3 Nigerian-based community organizations—that will be able to help. But that will take some time to establish and solidify.

Hank Knerr, Fund Manager

Progress …

11 June 2026

Progress. On a previous post, we mentioned that Chibuike’s visa/student permit application to Canada had an issue. Because of an incorrectly answered question, his first submission was denied but was invited to reapply to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Over the past three weeks since that denial. Chibuike has been working closely with an advisor at the University of Victoria’s International Center for Students (ICS).

He worked some major re-writes with her over three exchanges of drafts. The wording was strong to start but reorganizing and creating headers proved to highlight those areas important to a visa officer’s likely interests. Chibuike was also able to solicit for additional letters of support from MUSON faculty as well as other supportive mat ICS felt would advance him towards approval. The application to the IRCC was resubmitted June 8.

Now what? We wait. Research we have done tends to predict a 3-6 week wait until a decision is handed down from IRCC, with the likelihood of 4-6 weeks which gives us a spread around June 29-July 20 But the research also says maybe longer. It’s kind of like weather predictions around the Mid-Atlantic states in the winter: “Could be a dusting to 5 inches, or more, maybe less!”

In the meantime, Hank will be traveling to Lagos—using miles and on his own dime—leaving Tuesday, June 16, to see Chibuike’s final concerts at MUSON. The hope then is to make the trip up to Victoria in mid- to late-July, provided Chibuike’s visa is finally approved. That will also be done on his own dime with the plan of finding additional donors as well as affordable housing for when Chibuike arrives which would be early September—again, provided the visa/study permit is approved.

Another development was that Hank had a Zoom meeting May 25 with three people already in significant support of Chibuike’s move to Victoria. The call included UVic’s Dean of Fine Arts, Director of the School of Music, and the cello professor. They are very excited about Chibuike’s pending arrival at UVic and feel that, once his visa is approved and especially after he arrives, there will be support for his future as there continues to be from people in and associated with Indiana, PA!

HEADS UP: Provided his visa is approved – fingers crossed and prayers if so inclined, please – we are going to need support to fly him to Victoria. We have been very conservative with the fund, but given there has not been much sustained or significant activity for nearly a year, available cash is low. And to get him started, he will need new technology including an upgrade to his computer, an iPhone and appropriate data plan, updated digital pad, and probably other equipment and materials and software before he even steps into his first class and before he begins to earn some income. Hopefully, UVic will have student technology discount plans similar to IUP. As indicated previously, it is the hope and expectation that there will be people in Victoria–including 3 Nigerian-based community organizations—that will be able to help. But that will take some time to establish and solidify.

Hank Knerr, Fund Manager

Progress …

11 June 2026

Progress. On a previous post, we mentioned that Chibuike’s visa/student permit application to Canada had an issue. Because of an incorrectly answered question, his first submission was denied but was invited to reapply to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Over the past three weeks since that denial. Chibuike has been working closely with an advisor at the University of Victoria’s International Center for Students (ICS).

He worked some major re-writes with her over three exchanges of drafts. The wording was strong to start but reorganizing and creating headers proved to highlight those areas important to a visa officer’s likely interests. Chibuike was also able to solicit for additional letters of support from MUSON faculty as well as other supportive mat ICS felt would advance him towards approval. The application to the IRCC was resubmitted June 8.

Now what? We wait. Research we have done tends to predict a 3-6 week wait until a decision is handed down from IRCC, with the likelihood of 4-6 weeks which gives us a spread around June 29-July 20 But the research also says maybe longer. It’s kind of like weather predictions around the Mid-Atlantic states in the winter: “Could be a dusting to 5 inches, or more, maybe less!”

In the meantime, Hank will be traveling to Lagos—using miles and on his own dime—leaving Tuesday, June 16, to see Chibuike’s final concerts at MUSON. The hope then is to make the trip up to Victoria in mid- to late-July, provided Chibuike’s visa is finally approved. That will also be done on his own dime with the plan of finding additional donors as well as affordable housing for when Chibuike arrives which would be early September—again, provided the visa/study permit is approved.

Another development was that Hank had a Zoom meeting May 25 with three people already in significant support of Chibuike’s move to Victoria. The call included UVic’s Dean of Fine Arts, Director of the School of Music, and the cello professor. They are very excited about Chibuike’s pending arrival at UVic and feel that, once his visa is approved and especially after he arrives, there will be support for his future as there continues to be from people in and associated with Indiana, PA!

HEADS UP: Provided his visa is approved – fingers crossed and prayers if so inclined, please – we are going to need support to fly him to Victoria. We have been very conservative with the fund, but given there has not been much sustained or significant activity for nearly a year, available cash is low. And to get him started, he will need new technology including an upgrade to his computer, an iPhone and appropriate data plan, updated digital pad, and probably other equipment and materials and software before he even steps into his first class and before he begins to earn some income. Hopefully, UVic will have student technology discount plans similar to IUP. As indicated previously, it is the hope and expectation that there will be people in Victoria–including 3 Nigerian-based community organizations—that will be able to help. But that will take some time to establish and solidify.

Hank Knerr, Fund Manager

Progress …

11 June 2026

Progress. On a previous post, we mentioned that Chibuike’s visa/student permit application to Canada had an issue. Because of an incorrectly answered question, his first submission was denied but was invited to reapply to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Over the past three weeks since that denial. Chibuike has been working closely with an advisor at the University of Victoria’s International Center for Students (ICS).

He worked some major re-writes with her over three exchanges of drafts. The wording was strong to start but reorganizing and creating headers proved to highlight those areas important to a visa officer’s likely interests. Chibuike was also able to solicit for additional letters of support from MUSON faculty as well as other supportive mat ICS felt would advance him towards approval. The application to the IRCC was resubmitted June 8.

Now what? We wait. Research we have done tends to predict a 3-6 week wait until a decision is handed down from IRCC, with the likelihood of 4-6 weeks which gives us a spread around June 29-July 20 But the research also says maybe longer. It’s kind of like weather predictions around the Mid-Atlantic states in the winter: “Could be a dusting to 5 inches, or more, maybe less!”

In the meantime, Hank will be traveling to Lagos—using miles and on his own dime—leaving Tuesday, June 16, to see Chibuike’s final concerts at MUSON. The hope then is to make the trip up to Victoria in mid- to late-July, provided Chibuike’s visa is finally approved. That will also be done on his own dime with the plan of finding additional donors as well as affordable housing for when Chibuike arrives which would be early September—again, provided the visa/study permit is approved.

Another development was that Hank had a Zoom meeting May 25 with three people already in significant support of Chibuike’s move to Victoria. The call included UVic’s Dean of Fine Arts, Director of the School of Music, and the cello professor. They are very excited about Chibuike’s pending arrival at UVic and feel that, once his visa is approved and especially after he arrives, there will be support for his future as there continues to be from people in and associated with Indiana, PA!

HEADS UP: Provided his visa is approved – fingers crossed and prayers if so inclined, please – we are going to need support to fly him to Victoria. We have been very conservative with the fund, but given there has not been much sustained or significant activity for nearly a year, available cash is low. And to get him started, he will need new technology including an upgrade to his computer, an iPhone and appropriate data plan, updated digital pad, and probably other equipment and materials and software before he even steps into his first class and before he begins to earn some income. Hopefully, UVic will have student technology discount plans similar to IUP. As indicated previously, it is the hope and expectation that there will be people in Victoria–including 3 Nigerian-based community organizations—that will be able to help. But that will take some time to establish and solidify.

Hank Knerr, Fund Manager

CfAR shows off satellites, drone outside of B.C. Legislature

The showcase included their soon-to-be-launched MARMOTSat satellite and the MIMIQ-25 quadcopter On Wednesday, April 29, members of UVic’s…
#NewsBeep #News #Science #CA #Canada #centreforaerospaceresearch #cfar #cfaruvic #Drones #healthcaredrones #marmotsat #mimiq-25 #ORCASat #polarlink #Ruralhealthcare #UniversityofVictoria #uvic #uviccfar #uvicmarmotsat #uvicorcasat
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/671888/

Guest Lecture: Dr. Alexandra Bögner (Basel University) on impact from political pressure on EU supply chain regulations. Free Admission! * Tues May 19 - 12–1 PM. * Food & drinks provided. * Register: www.shorturl.at/99KAX #SupplyChain #EUPolicy #Sustainability #UVic #AcademicMastodon #Kula

Guest Lecture: Dr. Alexandra Bögner (Basel University) on impact from political pressure on EU supply chain regulations. Free Admission! * Tues May 19 - 12–1 PM. * Food & drinks provided. * Register: www.shorturl.at/99KAX #SupplyChain #EUPolicy #Sustainability #UVic #AcademicMastodon #Kula

Guest Lecture: Dr. Alexandra Bögner (Basel University) on impact from political pressure on EU supply chain regulations. Free Admission! * Tues May 19 - 12–1 PM. * Food & drinks provided. * Register: www.shorturl.at/99KAX #SupplyChain #EUPolicy #Sustainability #UVic #AcademicMastodon #Kula

Guest Lecture: Dr. Alexandra Bögner (Basel University) on impact from political pressure on EU supply chain regulations. Free Admission! * Tues May 19 - 12–1 PM. * Food & drinks provided. * Register: www.shorturl.at/99KAX #SupplyChain #EUPolicy #Sustainability #UVic #AcademicMastodon #Kula

Guest Lecture: Dr. Alexandra Bögner (Basel University) on impact from political pressure on EU supply chain regulations. Free Admission! * Tues May 19 - 12–1 PM. * Food & drinks provided. * Register: www.shorturl.at/99KAX #SupplyChain #EUPolicy #Sustainability #UVic #AcademicMastodon #Kula

Please join us for a guest lecture by Dr. Alexandra Bögner (Basel University, CH)

Dr. Bögner is researching how EU supply chain regulations and their enforcement are impacted by political pressure.

Co-presented by CIFAL Victoria, Environmental Governance Group (EGG), UNITAR & Kula

When: Tuesday, May 19, 12–1 PM,
Where: Kula Lounge, Mearns Centre for Learning - McPherson Library, UVic
Register: https://www.shorturl.at/99KAX

Admission is free!
Food & drinks provided!

@unibasel
@law
@Sustainability_Network
#SupplyChain #EUPolicy #Sustainability #UVic #AcademicMastodon

Please join us for a guest lecture by Dr. Alexandra Bögner (Basel University, CH)

Dr. Bögner is researching how EU supply chain regulations and their enforcement are impacted by political pressure.

Co-presented by CIFAL Victoria, Environmental Governance Group (EGG), UNITAR & Kula

When: Tuesday, May 19, 12–1 PM,
Where: Kula Lounge, Mearns Centre for Learning - McPherson Library, UVic
Register: https://www.shorturl.at/99KAX

Admission is free!
Food & drinks provided!

@unibasel
@law
@Sustainability_Network
#SupplyChain #EUPolicy #Sustainability #UVic #AcademicMastodon

Please join us for a guest lecture by Dr. Alexandra Bögner (Basel University, CH)

Dr. Bögner is researching how EU supply chain regulations and their enforcement are impacted by political pressure.

Co-presented by CIFAL Victoria, Environmental Governance Group (EGG), UNITAR & Kula

When: Tuesday, May 19, 12–1 PM,
Where: Kula Lounge, Mearns Centre for Learning - McPherson Library, UVic
Register: https://www.shorturl.at/99KAX

Admission is free!
Food & drinks provided!

@unibasel
@law
@Sustainability_Network
#SupplyChain #EUPolicy #Sustainability #UVic #AcademicMastodon

Please join us for a guest lecture by Dr. Alexandra Bögner (Basel University, CH)

Dr. Bögner is researching how EU supply chain regulations and their enforcement are impacted by political pressure.

Co-presented by CIFAL Victoria, Environmental Governance Group (EGG), UNITAR & Kula

When: Tuesday, May 19, 12–1 PM,
Where: Kula Lounge, Mearns Centre for Learning - McPherson Library, UVic
Register: https://www.shorturl.at/99KAX

Admission is free!
Food & drinks provided!

@unibasel
@law
@Sustainability_Network
#SupplyChain #EUPolicy #Sustainability #UVic #AcademicMastodon

Please join us for a guest lecture by Dr. Alexandra Bögner (Basel University, CH)

Dr. Bögner is researching how EU supply chain regulations and their enforcement are impacted by political pressure.

Co-presented by CIFAL Victoria, Environmental Governance Group (EGG), UNITAR & Kula

When: Tuesday, May 19, 12–1 PM,
Where: Kula Lounge, Mearns Centre for Learning - McPherson Library, UVic
Register: https://www.shorturl.at/99KAX

Admission is free!
Food & drinks provided!

@unibasel
@law
@Sustainability_Network
#SupplyChain #EUPolicy #Sustainability #UVic #AcademicMastodon

Poor way to address concerns around #academicintegrity #uvic https://uvss.ca/2026/05/06/uvss-statement-on-proposed-changes-to-the-academic-integrity-policy/

Poor way to address concerns around #academicintegrity #uvic https://uvss.ca/2026/05/06/uvss-statement-on-proposed-changes-to-the-academic-integrity-policy/

Poor way to address concerns around #academicintegrity #uvic https://uvss.ca/2026/05/06/uvss-statement-on-proposed-changes-to-the-academic-integrity-policy/

Poor way to address concerns around #academicintegrity #uvic https://uvss.ca/2026/05/06/uvss-statement-on-proposed-changes-to-the-academic-integrity-policy/

Poor way to address concerns around #academicintegrity #uvic https://uvss.ca/2026/05/06/uvss-statement-on-proposed-changes-to-the-academic-integrity-policy/

woop, the #UVic book store has a pride section 🥳✨🏳️‍🌈

no computer science books on the shelves though

woop, the #UVic book store has a pride section 🥳✨🏳️‍🌈

no computer science books on the shelves though

woop, the #UVic book store has a pride section 🥳✨🏳️‍🌈

no computer science books on the shelves though

woop, the #UVic book store has a pride section 🥳✨🏳️‍🌈

no computer science books on the shelves though

woop, the #UVic book store has a pride section 🥳✨🏳️‍🌈

no computer science books on the shelves though

Upcoming #lecture talk at #UVIC.

From #Forests Frayed to Forests Renewed.
April 16, 2026.

Join us April 16, 2026 at the University of Victoria for a thought-provoking talk with keynote speaker Ben Parfitt as he explores, Forests Frayed to Forests Renewed: The Case for Rezoning BC’s Public Lands.

Ben has covered #forestry and natural resource issues in #BritishColumbia since the 1980s both as a journalist and in his previous role as senior public policy analyst with the now-closed Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, BC Office. He is currently a reporter with The Tyee where he covers the forestry and oil and gas industries, among others, and their impacts on critical natural resources like water.

In his talk, Ben will explain the consequences of today’s outdated land use policies and outline how rezoning BC’s public lands can set us on a more desirable course by conserving at-risk primary forests, restore lands scarred by industrialization and support jobs in a refocused, value-oriented forest industry.

Whether you’re an activist, policy maker or someone passionate about environmental preservation this is a talk you won’t want to miss.

University of Victoria – [Lecture Theatre HSD A240]
Tickets: $20
https://bcpolicy.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F35215

#BCpoli #CDNpoli #PublicPolicy #BCForestryReform #StopEcocide #NaturalResources #Degrowth #CarbonFootprint #FossilFuels #environmental #climate #PolicyChange #PolicyReform #WeCantDrinkOil #WeCantBreatheGas #StopDeforestation #WeCantEatDeadForests #YYJ #VictoriaBC

Upcoming #lecture talk at #UVIC.

From #Forests Frayed to Forests Renewed.
April 16, 2026.

Join us April 16, 2026 at the University of Victoria for a thought-provoking talk with keynote speaker Ben Parfitt as he explores, Forests Frayed to Forests Renewed: The Case for Rezoning BC’s Public Lands.

Ben has covered #forestry and natural resource issues in #BritishColumbia since the 1980s both as a journalist and in his previous role as senior public policy analyst with the now-closed Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, BC Office. He is currently a reporter with The Tyee where he covers the forestry and oil and gas industries, among others, and their impacts on critical natural resources like water.

In his talk, Ben will explain the consequences of today’s outdated land use policies and outline how rezoning BC’s public lands can set us on a more desirable course by conserving at-risk primary forests, restore lands scarred by industrialization and support jobs in a refocused, value-oriented forest industry.

Whether you’re an activist, policy maker or someone passionate about environmental preservation this is a talk you won’t want to miss.

University of Victoria – [Lecture Theatre HSD A240]
Tickets: $20
https://bcpolicy.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F35215

#BCpoli #CDNpoli #PublicPolicy #BCForestryReform #StopEcocide #NaturalResources #Degrowth #CarbonFootprint #FossilFuels #environmental #climate #PolicyChange #PolicyReform #WeCantDrinkOil #WeCantBreatheGas #StopDeforestation #WeCantEatDeadForests #YYJ #VictoriaBC

Upcoming #lecture talk at #UVIC.

From #Forests Frayed to Forests Renewed.
April 16, 2026.

Join us April 16, 2026 at the University of Victoria for a thought-provoking talk with keynote speaker Ben Parfitt as he explores, Forests Frayed to Forests Renewed: The Case for Rezoning BC’s Public Lands.

Ben has covered #forestry and natural resource issues in #BritishColumbia since the 1980s both as a journalist and in his previous role as senior public policy analyst with the now-closed Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, BC Office. He is currently a reporter with The Tyee where he covers the forestry and oil and gas industries, among others, and their impacts on critical natural resources like water.

In his talk, Ben will explain the consequences of today’s outdated land use policies and outline how rezoning BC’s public lands can set us on a more desirable course by conserving at-risk primary forests, restore lands scarred by industrialization and support jobs in a refocused, value-oriented forest industry.

Whether you’re an activist, policy maker or someone passionate about environmental preservation this is a talk you won’t want to miss.

University of Victoria – [Lecture Theatre HSD A240]
Tickets: $20
https://bcpolicy.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F35215

#BCpoli #CDNpoli #PublicPolicy #BCForestryReform #StopEcocide #NaturalResources #Degrowth #CarbonFootprint #FossilFuels #environmental #climate #PolicyChange #PolicyReform #WeCantDrinkOil #WeCantBreatheGas #StopDeforestation #WeCantEatDeadForests #YYJ #VictoriaBC

Upcoming #lecture talk at #UVIC.

From #Forests Frayed to Forests Renewed.
April 16, 2026.

Join us April 16, 2026 at the University of Victoria for a thought-provoking talk with keynote speaker Ben Parfitt as he explores, Forests Frayed to Forests Renewed: The Case for Rezoning BC’s Public Lands.

Ben has covered #forestry and natural resource issues in #BritishColumbia since the 1980s both as a journalist and in his previous role as senior public policy analyst with the now-closed Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, BC Office. He is currently a reporter with The Tyee where he covers the forestry and oil and gas industries, among others, and their impacts on critical natural resources like water.

In his talk, Ben will explain the consequences of today’s outdated land use policies and outline how rezoning BC’s public lands can set us on a more desirable course by conserving at-risk primary forests, restore lands scarred by industrialization and support jobs in a refocused, value-oriented forest industry.

Whether you’re an activist, policy maker or someone passionate about environmental preservation this is a talk you won’t want to miss.

University of Victoria – [Lecture Theatre HSD A240]
Tickets: $20
https://bcpolicy.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F35215

#BCpoli #CDNpoli #PublicPolicy #BCForestryReform #StopEcocide #NaturalResources #Degrowth #CarbonFootprint #FossilFuels #environmental #climate #PolicyChange #PolicyReform #WeCantDrinkOil #WeCantBreatheGas #StopDeforestation #WeCantEatDeadForests #YYJ #VictoriaBC

Upcoming #lecture talk at #UVIC.

From #Forests Frayed to Forests Renewed.
April 16, 2026.

Join us April 16, 2026 at the University of Victoria for a thought-provoking talk with keynote speaker Ben Parfitt as he explores, Forests Frayed to Forests Renewed: The Case for Rezoning BC’s Public Lands.

Ben has covered #forestry and natural resource issues in #BritishColumbia since the 1980s both as a journalist and in his previous role as senior public policy analyst with the now-closed Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, BC Office. He is currently a reporter with The Tyee where he covers the forestry and oil and gas industries, among others, and their impacts on critical natural resources like water.

In his talk, Ben will explain the consequences of today’s outdated land use policies and outline how rezoning BC’s public lands can set us on a more desirable course by conserving at-risk primary forests, restore lands scarred by industrialization and support jobs in a refocused, value-oriented forest industry.

Whether you’re an activist, policy maker or someone passionate about environmental preservation this is a talk you won’t want to miss.

University of Victoria – [Lecture Theatre HSD A240]
Tickets: $20
https://bcpolicy.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F35215

#BCpoli #CDNpoli #PublicPolicy #BCForestryReform #StopEcocide #NaturalResources #Degrowth #CarbonFootprint #FossilFuels #environmental #climate #PolicyChange #PolicyReform #WeCantDrinkOil #WeCantBreatheGas #StopDeforestation #WeCantEatDeadForests #YYJ #VictoriaBC

This duo were lovely! They're quite talented young #musicians at #UVIC. This is part of one of the #duets they performed at the Spring Market, yesterday.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LACHXwcklzk

#Acoustic #LiveMusic #CommunityEvent #CommunityBuilding #music

This duo were lovely! They're quite talented young #musicians at #UVIC. This is part of one of the #duets they performed at the Spring Market, yesterday.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LACHXwcklzk

#Acoustic #LiveMusic #CommunityEvent #CommunityBuilding #music

#WhatsGrowing at #UVIC Campus #CommunityGarden in the last few days of March.

Purple #broccoli
Purple #kale
#Mustard
#SwissChard
#Artichoke

#Vegetables #florets #GrowFood #FoodSecurity #GrowItEatIt #FoodGarden #Food #Plants #Spring #FoodSystems

#WhatsGrowing at #UVIC Campus #CommunityGarden in the last few days of March.

Purple #broccoli
Purple #kale
#Mustard
#SwissChard
#Artichoke

#Vegetables #florets #GrowFood #FoodSecurity #GrowItEatIt #FoodGarden #Food #Plants #Spring #FoodSystems

#WhatsGrowing at #UVIC Campus #CommunityGarden in the last few days of March.

Purple #broccoli
Purple #kale
#Mustard
#SwissChard
#Artichoke

#Vegetables #florets #GrowFood #FoodSecurity #GrowItEatIt #FoodGarden #Food #Plants #Spring #FoodSystems

#WhatsGrowing at #UVIC Campus #CommunityGarden in the last few days of March.

Purple #broccoli
Purple #kale
#Mustard
#SwissChard
#Artichoke

#Vegetables #florets #GrowFood #FoodSecurity #GrowItEatIt #FoodGarden #Food #Plants #Spring #FoodSystems

#WhatsGrowing at #UVIC Campus #CommunityGarden in the last few days of March.

Purple #broccoli
Purple #kale
#Mustard
#SwissChard
#Artichoke

#Vegetables #florets #GrowFood #FoodSecurity #GrowItEatIt #FoodGarden #Food #Plants #Spring #FoodSystems

Me & Ella, working the #LifecyclesProjectSociety table at #UVIC Campus #CommunityGarden #Spring #Market today 😊✌️

#FoodSecurity #FoodSystems #FoodEquity #nonprofit #CommunityBuilding #CommunityEvent #CommunityConnecting #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #CommunityMarket

Me & Ella, working the #LifecyclesProjectSociety table at #UVIC Campus #CommunityGarden #Spring #Market today 😊✌️

#FoodSecurity #FoodSystems #FoodEquity #nonprofit #CommunityBuilding #CommunityEvent #CommunityConnecting #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #CommunityMarket

At #UVIC Campus #CommunityGarden #Market with student vendors selling #upcycled #patchwork bags, jeans & textile art.

#DIY #StudentCreators #Crafty #LifecyclesProjectSociety #nonprofit #CommunityBuilding #CommunityEvent #CommunityConnecting #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #CommunityMarket

At #UVIC Campus #CommunityGarden #Market with student vendors selling #upcycled #patchwork bags, jeans & textile art.

#DIY #StudentCreators #Crafty #LifecyclesProjectSociety #nonprofit #CommunityBuilding #CommunityEvent #CommunityConnecting #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #CommunityMarket

At #UVIC Campus #CommunityGarden #Market with student vendors selling #upcycled #patchwork bags, jeans & textile art.

#DIY #StudentCreators #Crafty #LifecyclesProjectSociety #nonprofit #CommunityBuilding #CommunityEvent #CommunityConnecting #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #CommunityMarket

At #UVIC Campus #CommunityGarden #Market with student vendors selling #upcycled #patchwork bags, jeans & textile art.

#DIY #StudentCreators #Crafty #LifecyclesProjectSociety #nonprofit #CommunityBuilding #CommunityEvent #CommunityConnecting #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #CommunityMarket

At #UVIC Campus #CommunityGarden #Market with student vendors selling #upcycled #patchwork bags, jeans & textile art.

#DIY #StudentCreators #Crafty #LifecyclesProjectSociety #nonprofit #CommunityBuilding #CommunityEvent #CommunityConnecting #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #CommunityMarket

On location at #UVIC Campus #CommunityGarden to work their Spring Market.

#LifecyclesProjectSociety #FoodSecurity #FoodSystems #FoodEquity #nonprofit #CommunityBuilding #CommunityEvent #CommunityConnecting #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #CommunityMarket