RCEN e-Bulletin — 3 June 2009

Network News — June 3^rd, 2009

Pre-AGA News and Sponsors

The RCEN’s 32nd Annual General Assembly is just around the corner, with the opening keynote speech to be given by Dr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity on June 12^th. If you haven't registered yet, please do so before June 7^th. 

You can find the registration form and the AGA agenda, speakers’ bios and other useful information about the event at www.rcen.ca/AGA/2009/index.htm.

The RCEN would like to thank all of the event’s sponsors, who have generously provided various forms of support in order to make this year’s AGA a smashing success:

RCEN “Living Memory” Tour Now In Saskatchewan!

The two cyclists that make up the RCEN’s “Living Memory” Tour are now crossing Saskatchewan and will be interviewing members of the Network living in and around Saskatoon this week.

Since May 6th, Dylan and Garrett have captured members’ stories and experiences on video, survived hypothermia and crossed the Rocky Mountains! Read about their adventures and see the photos at www.canadianodyssey.ca.

This Week's Headlines

Announcements

• Delegate Selection – Youth and Caucus Members’ Participation in the RCEN AGA

Action Alert

• Canadian Biotechnology Action Network - Join the Global Rejection of GE Wheat

Resources

• Report: Canada's Species at Risk Act - Implementation at a Snail's Pace

Events

• 6th Annual Earth Day Canada Gala
• Great Lake Toxic Hotspots: Organizing the Cleanup Workshop

Jobs

• Plenty Canada – Summer Student Positions
• Nature-Action Québec – Forestry/Wildlife Technician

Disclaimer

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