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Volunteer Opportunity: Wildlife-In-Focus Contest Coordinator

The BC SPCA’s annual Wildlife-In-Focus photography contest runs July 1 – 30. They need a team of 2 dedicated volunteers to make the contest a success. Do you love B.C.’s diverse wildlife? Are you passionate about wild animals and urban wildlife? If you are self-motivated, organized and enthusiastic, they are looking for you!
The Volunteer Contest Coordinator requires a commitment of approximately two to six hours per week for the duration of the contest and includes such tasks as managing and labelling photo contest entries, daily checking and response to contest emails, and soliciting prizes for winning entries. There will also be some required commitments in advance of the contest opening and after the conclusion of the contest. Volunteers should expect the position to last from mid-June through mid-August, with most hours occurring in the month of July.
For more information on the position and how to apply, visit the BCSPCA webpage.
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UBC PAW’s Animal Welfare Conference

When: March 20th

Where: Zoom

How to register: https://forms.gle/g8UEkr6kcP59SZMd9

UBC PAW’s 5th annual Animal Welfare Conference has an exciting speaker lineup. AWC serves the purpose of providing animal welfare education for those wishing to learn more about animals in agriculture, research, zoos and aquariums, and more.

This year’s theme is based on animals in entertainment and the ethical complexities around the recreational use of animals in captivity. With five incredible presentations from experts in animal welfare, this conference is the perfect opportunity for anybody to learn more about the recreational use of animals, the moral complexities associated with this area, and the advocacy work being done.

For more information, feel free to check out our facebook event page.

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Promoting Food Security in Higher Education: Virtual Conference Series

The Promoting Food Security in Higher Education conference is a unique opportunity to explore links between campus and community-based efforts to change local food environments and build community-wide food security. Sessions will explore research, affordability, Indigenous food sovereignty, student leadership and food service experiences to catalyze our campus communities for whole systems change.

Click here for conference speakers

All conference sessions will be recorded and made available soon at this link.

We’re looking forward to having you join us!

RSVP for sessions here.

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xWc̓ic̓əsəm Indigenous land-based Summer Internship at UBC Farm

INDIGENOUS UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (IURE) AT XWC̓IC̓ƏSƏM GARDEN, UBC FARM

IURE is based at xʷc̓ic̓əsəm Garden at UBC Farm and collectively led by a group of Indigenous Elders, knowledge keepers, community members, students, and Indigenous Faculty. Interns participate in on-going research projects with faculty, graduate students, and community members. They participate in planning, designing, implementing pilot-scale research projects, and assist in data collection using qualitative and quantitative methods and Indigenous methodologies. Students learn about Indigenous research, frameworks, research methodologies, land-based pedagogies, research ethics, and Indigenous Community protocols for reciprocal and productive community engagement.

Applications must be received by Sunday, April 22, 2021.

See here for internship details and to apply.

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West Vancouver Foundation Scholarship

This year the West Vancouver Foundation is offering the Hartvikson Memorial Scholarship in Memory of Lourdes Llamzon to be awarded to an individual enrolling in a post-secondary institution in Canada studying sustainable agriculture and food systems.

2021 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE – Wednesday April 14, 2021 (by end of day).

For information on eligibility and how to apply, visit their website.

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