This month's Weaver is packed with wonderful information and messages from your Leader and SGP Executive. Stay up to date. Be informed. Watch our website for updates as we post information on our election readiness for the 2024 Provincial Election, candidate announcements, Platform information, and volunteer opportunities.
Dear Fellow Greens,
As the old year draws to an end and a new one begins, so many of us take this as a time of personal reflection. As political, social and environmental activists, those of us in the Green Party also use this time for broader reflection upon our part in creating meaningful change in our society. We can feel determined and hopeful as a community, working in groups in our local areas and across the province, building a greener and kinder future together.
In a province where our government shows willful disregard for environmental stewardship and social responsibility, and where the opposition NDP stays silent on climate action (the most important issue of our time), we Greens have a responsibility. We will use these next years to listen and share and spread the policies we offer (even as they continue to improve with input), policies that are hopeful and that will turn out to be what the people of Saskatchewan actually want in their hearts. The most effective method we have for growing and building is group discussion where we effect change with our personal friends and neighbours. We can educate the electorate outward from our circle when the so-called stewards of Saskatchewan fail to do so. We do not need to be dependent on the media to spread our message either when we ourselves are the most impactful means of reaching those around us.
We need clarity in communicating our goals as we move forward. Surprisingly, perhaps, the biggest task in our growth and rebuilding is cutting through the mountain of misinformation and disinformation people have about the Green Party (and about the supposed inevitability of our two-party legislature). When people see that we stand for the things most precious to them, they too will take on their full democratic role to support us and spread the word.
URGENT - SGP is looking for a Treasurer/COA
We cannot exist as a political party without a Chief Official Agent and Nancy Carswell is sadly stepping down and will be sorely missed at this spring’s AGM. We really need someone to step forward and learn from her before she retires. The duties are not onerous. One meeting a month and an extremely short financial report.
Do you think you could help with this? Please reach out to Nancy Carwell (+1 (306) 747-3769) or [email protected] to discuss. Or Naomi Hunter (1-306-561-8880) or [email protected]
If we cannot find a volunteer, we may find ourselves in a position of needing to look for a paid accountant to fill this role. That, however, would be a last resort.
Call Nancy Carswell at 306-747-3769 with questions.
It is Time to Renew your Sask Green Party Memberships
Many of our one-year memberships to the Saskatchewan Green Party expire on Dec 31, 2024. Renewing is easy and affordable at $5 per year.
You can renew right on our website. Use this link and make a donation of $5 on our donation page. Your membership will be valid for one year from the date of your registration. If you prefer, mail us a cheque or money order, or send an e-transfer for $5 or more to [email protected]
https://www.saskgreen.ca/become_a_member
The Election is Over - But we still need your help.
We are all used to political parties asking for donations during elections. But the work continues between elections and we continue to need your help. The Saskatchewan Green Party does not accept donations from corporations or unions, we rely on support from individuals like you. If you can, pledging a monthly donation provides a predictable income stream, allowing us to plan and expand effectively. Your future self, your children and your grandchildren —and many others—will thank you! Help us keep the conversation alive.
The big bonus is that donations of $25 or more are eligible for a tax credit of up to 75% of your donation.
To donate by credit card, visit Donate - Saskatchewan Green Party or email [email protected] for other options.
Petitions - Take Action and Please Sign
You can make a difference.
Together we can create real change in this province. As people across the province mobilize and add their voices to petitions for change, we build strength and resilience together. Add your voice today.
SK must act now to remove asbestos in our drinking water
https://www.saskgreen.ca/asbestos_in_our_drinking_water
SK needs a Wetlands Policy
https://www.saskgreen.ca/sk_needs_a_wetlands_policy
SK needs renewable energy - not nuclear waste.
https://www.saskgreen.ca/sk_needs_renewable_energy_not_nuclear_waste
SK demands a new approach to healthcare
https://www.saskgreen.ca/sk_demands_a_new_approach_to_healthcare
End Homelessness in Saskatchewan
https://www.saskgreen.ca/end_homelessness_in_saskatchewan
Ending Poverty in Saskatchewan
https://www.saskgreen.ca/ending_poverty_in_saskatchewan
Dreams of Homebuilders Defy Reality of Country's Homeless
'Which will it be? A trashed planet with walk-in closets? Or a growing green space for life on this planet?' asks Jim Elliott.
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Number of homeless people counted in Saskatoon nearly triples
The latest count of homeless people in Saskatoon shows a significant increase over the last one, done two years ago. The point-in-time count, conducted by volunteers on Oct. 8, identified 1,499 people experiencing homelessness that day. That's nearly three times higher than the 2022 count, which identified 550.
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Halalt First Nation Sues Forest Firm, Governments for Flooding
Halalt First Nation in the Cowichan Valley (BC) has launched a class-action lawsuit against private forest giant Mosaic Forest Management and three levels of government for damages related to flooding on the band’s reserve on the lower Chemainus River.
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‘Pathetic, Painful’ Provincial Pushback: It Didn’t Have to Be This Way
Canada’s 2035 climate target is the Trudeau government’s final capitulation on national climate policy. With major trading partners stepping up, 2025 has to be the year we get back on track.
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'Great British Nuclear Fantasy' Mirrors SMR Hype in Canada
While Canada touts small modular nuclear reactors and U.S. investors run for cover, the United Kingdom will waste billions watching the industry slowly crumble, writes veteran journalist Paul Brown.
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Unveiling the Fallout: Environmental and Public Health Concerns of Uranium Mining
By Steve Lawrence, an SGP member and former candidate.
Lawrence exposes the hidden risks of uranium mining in northern communities. It highlights insufficient epidemiological studies, flawed environmental monitoring practices, and poor management of spills. This article calls for accountability, predictive analysis, and comprehensive safety measures to protect ecosystems and public health.
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Saskatchewan Auditor Concerned with Tracking Foreign Ownership of Farmland
Saskatchewan’s auditor says the province needs to do a better job tracking and enforcing rules on non-Canadians purchasing farmland. Clemett’s report says there have been cases where the Farmland Security Board, which regulates farmland sales, did not request proof of residency for purchases made by out-of-province corporations.
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I’ll Have What They’re Having
Decreasing costs of wind and solar have driven a wave of renewable energy integration across the globe. Six jurisdictions — California, Texas, Ireland, Germany, South Australia, and Denmark — have surfed the leading edge of this wave and demonstrated how renewables can contribute to a modern grid. The Pembina Institute compared the jurisdictions to the Alberta grid, because of its growing fleet of wind and solar.
We hope you feel inspired to share your thoughts and knowledge with our readers. We are ready to dig deep with you and share your contributions with our Green members and supporters. We will work with you as much as you’d like through discussion or with editing help on any submission. We treasure the efforts of any and all who share our respect for the Green Values and offer us their thoughts on relevant topics. We will let you know when your submission has been accepted.
The Weaver Team
The Weaver articles express the viewpoints of the authors. They may not always align with the policies of the Saskatchewan Green Party.
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