What does it mean to be part of a climate action movement? Join us for a reading from the bestselling anthology “All We Can Save” and learn practical first steps towards minimizing your ecological footprint and taking on an active role in justice-centred, heart-centred climate action leadership in our community. September 14th, 4:15 – 5:00…

Stop by Glad’s Gelateria between Sept 6 – 13 to watch mural artist David Camisa create a special climate grief and hope-themed mural. Watch a stunning image emerge and talk with the artist about his vision. Transition Salt Spring has sponsored this piece of public art as a way to keep our community focused on…

SSI Public library presents a FREE fun-filled multimedia presentation event for kids at the library. Act for the Wild: Conservation Close to Home  Presentation by Isabelle Groc   Why do species become endangered? How are scientists learning about endangered wildlife? What are people doing to conserve species, and how can young people help? Author, conservation photographer,…

Climate Change: Emotions, Thoughts, Action A live poetry reading featuring a number of local poets. As part of the Arts Festival Navigating Climate Grief and Action, the Library presents an evening of poetry exploring aspects of climate change and the responses it elicits in our emotions, our thoughts, and our actions. The evening will feature…

Build a Living Mandala at the Root Reciprocity is a key component for a healthy relationship to the land. When we create a community space, before we ask what it can offer us, we must offer our own gifts. The Root is about to emerge as a cornerstone of the growing community, and much of…

Stop by the Transition Salt Spring booth both days of the Fall Fair to find out more about the Festival. We can help you create some art, puppet or mask to use during the Community Procession on Sept 24th.

Come and create some ocean creatures and become part of the Sept 24th Community Procession performance by attending both workshops with local renowned performer, clown, and facilitator Nayana Filkow. #1- Sept 10 10am-3pm We will be creating pieces of moving artwork and several ocean creatures to come along with our procession. #2- Sept 17 10am-3pm…

Robert George (Qwiahultuhw) an Elder from Quw’utsun (Cowichan) will lead a welcome ceremony and teaching at Xwaaqw’um (colonially known as Burgoyne Bay) and will be joined by Metis Elder and Helper Pamela Bourque. This event is free and open to everyone – settlers, newcomers and Indigenous people – and will be a rare and wonderful opportunity to learn about the…

To celebrate a fabulous On The Rise festival, DAISSI (Diverse and Inclusive SSI) enthusiastically invites all 2SLGBTQIA+ folks and allies to the Pride on the Rise Dance. The entertainment keeps growing – Charlie, our MC, will entertain us through a night of DJ music by Boom Town Sound, and guest DJ Scott Merrick, solo singing…

As part of the On the Rise Festival,  The Star of the Sea will be hosting, on Zoom, an evening of poetry on climate and weather. We will be sharing poems about climate change, letting poetry lead us into ways of feeling, understanding, and responding to the climate crisis. Come with a climate- or weather-related…

SSIWPA is hosting a Rainwater Harvesting Tour of local rainwater catchment systems to help you to create your own! Join local tour hosts of various system types and sizes, for potable household use or irrigation and other non-potable purposes. WEB (mobile device) – Tour Map Here Paper maps and system information available at Salt Spring Island…

We look forward to seeing you at Mateada Convergence! Mateada Convergence is a free community single-day festival in downtown Ganges on September 24th from 2pm to 10pm, hosted by Mateada. Beginning as the closing procession for On The Rise Climate Arts Festival, and rolling into an outdoor afternoon & evening of music featuring: SAMBA DU…