December 2015, leaders of the world will meet in Paris during COP21 to reach a global agreement for action on climate change. Let’s help them out with addressing this important issue. On November 29th, 2015, the day before COP21 begins, at 12pm at the Legislature in downtown Victoria, British Columbia the Victoria chapter of The People’s Spark: Igniting Climate Action at COP21 will bring people together to encourage our leaders to take extreme action towards healing the planet.

Participants are planning to carry a red cardboard flame, forming a moving, shifting inferno of human beings; together shining a light on the issue of climate change. Leading up to the event the organizers will be having “flame-building-workshops” and they encourage everyone to think about the following question:

What do you see as the solution(s) to climate change?

These answers will be written on the other side of each bright flame, to inspire others with all of our different world-views and solutions. And maybe even start conversations about what we can do as a group and as individuals now and in the time after COP21.

The Victoria chapter of The People’s Spark: Igniting Climate Action at COP21 are grateful to organize this event on unceded Lekwungen and WSANEC territories.

The question of climate change is big and complex, and this can make it difficult, and even depressing to think about, but you are not alone. This is our chance to come together, and start decreasing the gap between the world we have and the world we want.

We are the ones we have been waiting for, let us work together and ignite the movement!

What: Creative action
Where: British Columbia Legislature, 501 Belleville St, Victoria, BC V8V 2L8
When: Sunday, November 29th, 2015 at 12pm
What To Bring: Cardboard flame. If you do not have your own, we have one for you (come before 12pm to write your solution statement)
Wear: Orange, red, and yellow clothes if possible

This event is part of a world wide movement, to read more, go to http://www.avaaz.org/en/event/globalclimatemarch/?slideshow

Accessibility and Inclusion Statement:

The People’s Spark seeks to incorporate peoples of many different heritages, educations, beliefs, races, incomes, religions, genders, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, and physical or mental capabilities, as part of the movement for climate action. We do not tolerate discrimination, including hate speech or crimes, of any kind.

The People’s Spark organizers prioritize making this event accessible and barrier-free for those with both visible and/or invisible disabilities.

If you need an alternative to the stairs the Inner Harbour can be accessed by ramp by the Royal London Wax Museum or by elevator at Tourism Victoria Building.

This event will include loud noises, movement, crowds, and multi-coloured props. There is a possibility that people will have their pets in the vicinity.

A public washroom is available under the tourist information centre.

This event is free to the public.

If you have any concerns or accessibility needs please contact People’s Spark at peoplesspark@gmail.com.

Sources:
avaaz.org
http://www.facebook.com/peopleclimatevictoria/

In celebration of the Winter Holidays, Coast Collective will host their Annual Small Treasures show from November 4th to 22nd, 2015. This exhibition is designed to provide smaller fine art pieces that are perfect for gift giving. With more than 150 works of art in the show, there could truly be something for everyone!

Get a head-start on your holiday shopping, and meet the artists at the show’s Opening Reception on Saturday, November 7th, 2015 from 2-4pm.

Experience the arts, culture and community of the Coast Collective at historic Pendray House on the shore of Esquimalt Lagoon.

For more information visit:

Coast Collective
3221 Heatherbell Road
Victoria, BC V9C 1Y8
Phone 250-391-5522
Email info@coastcollective.ca
Website www.coastcollective.ca

Jane Kennard says that our spirit guides want to connect with us and are looking for ways to do so. But often we have to take the first step. How to do that? Well, there are lots of ways. Join Circles Within Circles on Thursday, August 27th, 2015 in Victoria, British Columbia for a primer in connecting with your guides.

This is the second smaller group event hosted by Jane Kennard and she invites you to join her at Goward House to be part of the circle. Jane will speak about her experiences with the guides and will invite them to speak through her to answer questions from those in attendance.

Jane will be inviting individual questions on this topic, but of course you can ask any question of the guides.

An evening with Jane Kennard and the spirit guides can be truly transformative.