WPIRG Events

Here are some events that are coming up!

• Beat Global Heat/Volunteer Appreciation

  2008-07-26, 7:30 p.m.
  47 Princess St East, Waterloo, Ontario

  Come party with WPIRG’s Board!

  WPIRG will be taking part in Beat Global Heat, a national initiative to build community amongst people concerned about the environment. Ordinary folks all over the country will be sponsoring concerts in their back yards and inviting green-minded compadres to join in on a fun night of connecting with like-minded people.

  WPIRG Board Members have decided to host this event to appreciate the contributions of our volunteers on environmental and social justice initiatives and to build community amongst people working towards the same goals. The KW Beat Global Heat will involve a live “unplugged” jam session, some shared food and lots of dialogue and exchange of ideas. To participate, all you need to do is show up and, if so inclined, bring a musical instrument or some snacks to share.

  For more information on the Beat Global Heat initiative, check out www.beatglobalheat.org

  For directions or information about the KW event, contact info@wpirg.org

  This event will be alcohol-free.

  Hope to see you there,

  Reena, Rachel, Asha, Ennis, Kyle, Matt, Erin, Michael, Raj and Evan

  

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• Nature in a Box: Reflections on Wild Animals in Captivity

  2008-07-30, 5:30 p.m.
  Multi Purpose Room, Student Life Centre, University of Waterloo

  Free! (donations accepted)

  Join wildlife activist Rob Laidlaw as he explores the myths and realities of zoos and our relationship to animals. This talk will explain why most zoos are a manifestation of our societal view that nature is there to be altered and manipulated; examine some of the current problems that captive animals face and; look at where captivity may be moving in the future. Also, using vivid images and breathtaking accounts, bear expert Else Poulsen guides us through the individual experiences of bears in captivity around the world and her thoughts and insights into the conservation of bears and other wildlife in their natural habitats. This presentation takes a holistic approach to understanding the experiences of animals and our relationship to them on both a personal and societal level.

  There are few rules governing the operation of zoos, circuses, and other kinds of captive wildlife displays in Ontario. Ontario now has more displays of captive animals than any other province, including many of the worst in Canada

  The provincial government has introduced Bill 50, an amendment to the Ontario SPCA Act. However, Bill 50 will not address the problems in roadside zoos unless specific regulations and comprehensive standards for captive wildlife are established too.

  This presentation will address what individual citizens can do to help ensure animal welfare and public safety concerns are adequately addressed.

  

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