Events

Please join us for a screening of a new documentary on the Eastern Slopes!

The Eastern Slopes are the home of our headwaters, and the drinking water of more than 2 million Albertans. Dry Horizons explores the threats posed to them, and our regional water quality and quantity, by overuse and abuse, industrial resource extraction — including coal and forestry — and the failures of current government policy.

Produced by CPAWS Southern Alberta, the Pekisko Group, and Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and directed by Ryan HK, this compelling original film will educate and inspire Albertans of all backgrounds to take action to protect this vital place now and into the future.

Doors at 5:30PM
Musical Performance at 6 PM
Screening at 6:30 PM

The screening will open with a live performance from Edmonton’s Folk Musicians The Night Warblers. After the film, there will be time for a greater discussion with CPAWS Northern and Southern Alberta on coal in Alberta. Tickets are on a sliding scale — please pay what you are comfortable with, as they do not denote preferred seating. If cost is a barrier, please reach out to Kat at communicationssab(at)cpaws.org.

CPAWS and the Edmonton Chapter of POW Canada are teaming up for a workshop that develops advocacy and civic engagement skills!

Engaging with social, environmental and civic issues is not something that we are explicitly taught how to do. There are plenty of environmental and climate issues to speak out on in Alberta but how do we go from dreaming of change, to making moves to be changemakers?

CPAWS Northern Alberta and the Edmonton Chapter of POW Canada are hosting a workshop that will highlight the importance of advocacy, the top environmental issues in Alberta, and how you can consistently and meaningfully engage past the initial wave of outrage.

This is for advocates of all levels! Whether you are just getting started, or you consider yourself to be a community organizer.

The workshop will include an overview of steps to contact your elected officials, and you will craft a script about a current issue. Once you have drafted your script, with the support and encouragement of fellow attendees and CPAWS and POW staff, you will put your script into action by emailing or calling your elected officials.

Speaking up about environmental and climate issues can be intimidating but it is important to remember that you do not need to be an expert to share your concerns and engage in meaningful dialogue.

This is a free event, please RSVP as space is limited. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.