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Enjoy the VIVA’s Fall 2009 newsletter put together by Sarat Colling, now available http://www.islandveg.com/newsletter/09fall.pdf

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Local Organizations Protecting the Environment

Earthsave Canada Vancouver
Earthsave Canada is a non-profit, educational organization promoting awareness of the health, environmental, and ethical consequences of our food choices.

BC Environment Network a network of BC community based environmentally focused non-profit organizations.

BC Sustainable Energy Association (BCSEA) a non-profit association committed to sustainable energy, energy conservation and energy efficiency in British Columbia.

Dogwood Initiative the leading sustainable land reform organization in BC.

Sierra Club BC a grassroot organization dedicated to the conservation of BC’s natural legacy.

Western Canada Wilderness Committee – Victoria Chapter a branch of the largest membership-based, citizen-funded wilderness preservation organization in Canada.

Local Organizations Protecting Animals

BC SPCA Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre Wild Ark is a hospital for injured and orphaned wildlife and the only facility on southern Vancouver Island that accepts all small to medium sized birds and mammals.

Liberation BC an animal rights organization dedicated to liberating animals through education, outreach and advocacy.

Food Roots Pocket Market
Food Roots Pocket Markets bring LOCAL organic produce and Local processed goods to over 14 communities in Victoria. For a market in you area check out the website for the day and time!

Wild Ark
The BC SPCA Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre is a hospital for injured and orphaned wildlife. Wild ARC is the only facility on southern Vancouver Island and accepts all small to medium sized birds and mammals. Wild ARC is a non profit organization who receives no government funding and operates on fundraising efforts alone. Check out the website for more information on what we do and how you can help!

Earthsave Canada Discussion Forums
Earthsave Canada has some interesting discussion forums. This is a great place to learn more about the consequences of food choices and connect with others for support and community.

OrganicAthlete — Victoria Chapter
OrganicAthlete holds monthly meetings to discuss sports nutrition and training; vegan, vegetarian and other interested athletes from all over the sports spectrum are welcome to join us!

Camas Collective Books and Infoshop
Camas is a non-profit entirely volunteer run collective that holds community events and carries a variety of literature pertaining to animals, ecology and much more.

Devils Club Apothecary
The Devil’s Club Community Apothecary is a herbal dispensary using locally harvested native and non-native medicinal plants. It is our way of encouraging people to become involved in their bioregion. At Camas there is a large cupboard filled with jars of hand picked herbs and reference books. The apothecary is completely volunteer run and all herbs are by donation. Come by and check it out!

Recyclistas Bike Repair Classes
Learn to fix your own bike at Recyclistas. Classes are every Thursday 4-7 and Saturday
1-4. Cost is $20 for adults and $13 for kids. Please call 418–8867 to register.

Food not Bombs
Every Sunday at 3pm, free vegetarian food is provided by Food Not Bombs at Harris Green, Pandora & Vancouver. Contact fnb listserve vicfnb@lists.resist.ca or phone 383-5144 (#1940) if you’d like to help out.

Zen Zero Centre for Optimum Health
Zen Zero is a Raw Vegan and Holistic Healing Centre, located in Courtenay B.C., that holds regular events with vegan and raw food presenters. They have a Raw Juice Fountain and Salad Garden, a Raw Food Oasis Vegan Restaurant and a lifestyle store.