The BC Hydro Caring for the Trees Award took place at Komok's First Nation Band Hall and Big House on Sat. May 28.
Charlotte Grant was the winner this year.
Charlotte is a student at Highland and is incredibly involved in many aspects of environmental awareness.
Jill Peacocke, her teacher at Highland said, "Highland
will never be the same again. It is already a better school because of her
vision and action. There is more heart and spirit in our students and we all
have witnessed a steady awakening in our students of the need for social action to help create environmental and social justice. Charlotte has a vision of how the world can be - she sees the potential in everyone, and the changes that need to be made so all can live a life of equality and dignity.
Jack Minard, executive director of the Land Trust presenting Charlotte Grant with a cheque for $250.00
Jill Peacocke, her teacher at Highland said, "Highland
will never be the same again. It is already a better school because of her
vision and action. There is more heart and spirit in our students and we all
have witnessed a steady awakening in our students of the need for social action to help create environmental and social justice. Charlotte has a vision of how the world can be - she sees the potential in everyone, and the changes that need to be made so all can live a life of equality and dignity.
Jack Minard, executive director of the Land Trust presenting Charlotte Grant with a cheque for $250.00
On Saturday October 15, 2011 a tree was planted in Charlotte's name in Cumberland's No. 6 Heritage Park
Assisted by Mayor Fred Bates, Karla Louwers from BC Hydro, Judy Walker, the Village planner, members of the No.6 Heritage Park volunteer group led by Mrs. Bannermen and Diana Watson from the Comox Valley Land Trust a mature Japanese maple was planted.
A plaque commemorating the Award will be placed at the base of the tree.
Charlotte was so excited and said, "I am really looking forward to visiting my tree and watching it grow over the years!"
Congratulations Charlotte!
A plaque commemorating the Award will be placed at the base of the tree.
Charlotte was so excited and said, "I am really looking forward to visiting my tree and watching it grow over the years!"
Congratulations Charlotte!
Mary and Andy Everson recieve $1,000.00 from the Comox Valley Land Trust for providing a moving and fun dance presentation by the Kumugwe Cultural Society.
Standing in front of Komok's First Nation's Big House CVLT treasurer presents cheque to the Kumugwe Cultural Society.
Our profound thanks go to all the dancers who took part!
Our thanks to BC Hydro for funding to involve our local youth in doing GREAT things for the environment.
Nominations for the BC Hydro Caring for the Trees Award will be availble for 2012 in February. They will be downloadable here.
Our profound thanks go to all the dancers who took part!
Our thanks to BC Hydro for funding to involve our local youth in doing GREAT things for the environment.
Nominations for the BC Hydro Caring for the Trees Award will be availble for 2012 in February. They will be downloadable here.
