Learn the philosophy and approaches used to repair the harm created by crime and conflict. Free Introductory Presentation: Friday March 13th at 6:30pm. Everyone is welcome to drop in. Training Workshop for potential volunteers: Sat & Sun March 14 and 15 (9am – 5pm each day). $40 (to cover the cost of lunch) Please register…

1) Creatures of Habit: Culture and Conservation of West Coast Killer Whales with John K. Ford, Pacific Biological Station, Fisheries & Oceans Canada and Dept of Zoology, UBC. 2) Orca Tails From the Bone Yard. Join skeleton articulators Mike deRoos and Michi Main of local company Cetacea as they share stories of their experience working with…

This is a Calling of a Village Circle that will be held from Saturday, February 8 at 1pm until Sunday February 9th at 5pm. Firstly, we acknowledge that the Village is a complex collective of adults, elders, medicine people, shamans, dreamers, guardians, warriors, youth, children etc that many of us are grieving. And of this…

***This event is taking place respectfully on the territory of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples. We acknowledge with gratitude the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations on whose land we live, work, and play.*** Sliding scale $15-30 (No one turned away) *Accessibility note: our home has 8 stairs leading into the house and the show will be primarily on…

The topic this month is an update of the Climate Action Plan being overseen by Transition Salt Spring’s Climate Action Group and to be completed in May 2020. Their community participation Survey is being launched at the end of February and is geared to help guide decisions and focus in on the most achievable and…

Talk – an event of Against the Current: Orca + Salmon exhibit at Mahon Hall – Open daily 10-5pm We welcome Hereditary Chief of Tsawout Eric Pelkey and Marine Science Specialist Vanessa Minke-Martin to present Let the Herring Live. In partnership with Pacific Wild. They will discuss the restoration of the Salish Sea’s distinct herring…

5pm- 7pm at Penny’s Pantry “Green Drinks” is a monthly social and networking mixer hosted by Transition Salt Spring (TSS) that’s open to everyone. Bring a friend and meet some great folks! Held most months on the fourth Thursday.

Join four expert panelists to talk about a variety of climate conscious approaches from Salt Spring Island and the Cowichan Valley. Panelists include: Delisa Lewis: Integrating Livestock with Mixed Vegetables Systems at Greenfire Farm Megan McEachern: Diversifying the landscape at Stowel Lake Farm Salt Spring Island Fire Dept: Drought-proof and Fire-safe gardens Bastien: Regenerative practices…

We are excited to be launching our Permaculture Apprenticeship program in the spring of 2020! The program runs from May 3rd, 2020 to October 4th, 2020 and will be a full season practical immersion in Permaculture design, wilderness homesteading, regenerative agriculture and intentional community living. Spend 5 months learning how to use Permaculture to design…

Togeother we will delve deeper into this practice of Indigenous Right Relationship building from the roots up. See weblink for details

Join us on Thursday, January 23, for a look at some thought-provoking and action-inspiring short videos and discussions about the future of renewable energy. The presentation will show theme-based groupings of short video/film productions (and clips) to provide insights into emerging renewable energy technologies and community actions around the world that can inspire us in…

Joyce is preparing for her “Song of the Whale” exhibit at the Yukon Arts Centre (opening in Whitehorse, Dec 2020). She’s utilizing salvaged styrofoam and plastic to recreate a 30ft humpback whale based on a skeleton stored locally and owned by the Beaty Biodiversity Museum. Join Artist in Residence Joyce Majinski for an evening talk about her…