Here are a list of some of our community partners working to make our community a healthier place.
Global Aware Canada
www.globalaware.ca
GlobalAware Independent Media Organisation is a Canadian not-for-profit working for global social and environmental justice. We are committed to helping Canadians become better global citizens through our information and action campaigns, alternative media products and fair trade.
The Council of Canadians
www.canadians.org
A national organization who researches and mobilizes public support around issues in the public interest.
Glean the Planet
http://www.gleantheplanet.com
Glean the Planet is a community space for sharing food resoruces that would otherwise go to waste. Use the Glean maps and forums to share ideas and specific locations where food grows free. Glean encourages deepening relationships with the local landbase and building community around this principle.
Stumanity
www.stumanity.com
The word Stumanity itself is the assemblage of two words:
1) Stu - for Students, and
2) manity - for Humanity
Stumanity represents the intelligence, effort, work, and humane side of everyday Students working together to be part of transnational aid agencies concerned about the well being of, simply put, the earth. Currently Stumanity has partnered with Wells of Hope to promote and assist in the spread of accessible, potable, and sanitized water. With the collaboration of Wells of Hope our specific project is to build a water well in one of the communities in Guatemala. Let us hear from you
Car Pool
www.carpool.ca
Carpooling is a simple way for individuals to take part in the climate change challenge while saving money, reducing congestion and conserving energy along the way. The purpose of this website is to provide assistance to individuals who are considering carpooling as an alternate means of commuting.
The Beehive Design Collective
www.beehivecollective.org
The work of the Beehive Collective has three major facets: the Hive is appreciated internationally for its educational graphics campaigns, at a regional level for it’s stone mosaic murals and apprentice program, and locally for it’s dedication to the revitalization of the old Machias Valley Grange Hall, a landmark building in our small, rural town.
Air Quality Ontario
www.airqualityontario.com
The Air Quality Index (AQI) is an indicator of air quality, based on hourly pollutant measurements of some or all of the six most common air pollutants: sulphur dioxide, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, total reduced sulphur compounds, carbon monoxide and fine particulate matter.
Greenpeace
www.greenpeace.ca
Greenpeace is an organization concerned with protecting the environment and our Earth. This site contains excellent resources and up-to-date information and news. On this site you can download shopping guides to eating GMO-free and buying Forest-friendly products
Cost of War
www.costofwar.com
This web site calculates the cost of the war in Iraq- watch the cost rise by the second! This site also shows how the money for the war could have been channeled into more worthy causes- like ending world hunger, providing scholarships and public education or world immunization.
GE Food Alert
www.gefoodalert.org
Full of information about genetically modified foods- full of activist resources, campaigns and up-to-date information. This site is great for those who want to get active.
Friends of the Earth
www.foe.org
Friends of the Earth is an international grassroots network whose mission it is to protect the environment, for example by promoting sustainable farming and protecting rivers.
The Canadian Peace Alliance
www.acp-cpa.ca
The Canadian Peace Alliance-the largest peace organization in Canada. Goals include redirecting funds from military spending to human needs, working toward nuclear disarmament and protecting the rights of all people for social and economic justice.
Global Issues
www.globalissues.org
This site is full of information about global rights issues, including trade related issues, environmental issues and geopolitics. This is an excellent source for information.
the Other Side 93.3 fm
www.oside.ca
This is a current events radio show that you can hear on the radio and online. When we say current events, we mean real current events. Check out the site for great links and listen to the show Tuesday's @ 12pm with host Maggie Hughes.
Niagara Greentech
www.zenalliance.net
Spreading news about technology and infrastructure in the Niagara Region leading to a cleaner and easier way of life.
