[news] "Alberta Needs a Change, Not a Climate Change" Action Camp

Sat May 19 17:17:03 PDT 2007

Start: 2007-06-03 10:00

End: 2007-06-08 17:00

Timezone: Canada/Mountain

Start: 2007-06-03 10:00

End: 2007-06-08 17:00

Timezone: Canada/Mountain

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The purpose of the training is to increase the participants’ skill level and knowledge in areas critical to successful public campaigning. Another big benefit of the camp is the opportunity to build networks of people in Alberta, Canada and the US opposing dirty energy schemes, protecting Alberta’s natural resources (Land, Air, and Water), fight for basic democratic principles in Alberta, and strengthening existing campaigns.  

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[Note: it says below applications must be returned by May 5 but we are just getting this notice now, so try contacting the organizers if you are still interested in attending]

Alberta Needs a Change, Not a Climate Change” Action Camp from Sunday  
evening June 3rd– Friday June 8th.

Below is a questionnaire that must be returned by May 5th 2007 if anyone  
has interest in coming to all or portions of the campaign training. The  
camp is free to those that contact me at [jmsroof at yahoo.com][1] and arrange to  
be attending the camp.  
The location is 1 hour southwest of Edmonton. The exact location will be  
provided one week before the training only to those that have confirmed  
attendance with me.  
Media will be present at select and limited times at this camp. We intend  
to get media attention on our issues in Alberta through this camp.  
Consider this camp part action!

The basic camp schedule is:  
~ Sunday June 3rd will be an arrival day and a welcoming to this camp.  
~ Monday June 4th will largely deal with non-violence training. This will  
cover history, practical legal issues, and practical how-to skills in  
de-escalation and negotiation techniques. ~ Tuesday June 5th will cover Campaign Planning, Media 1 and Climbing 1  
~ Wednesday June 6th will cover Media 2, Climbing 2, Action/Event  
Scouting, making Slogans and Banners, and an evening presentation of  
creating messages in the media through pictures.  
~ Thursday June 7th will cover Grassroots Organizing, Climbing 3, and  
Blockades.  
~ Friday June 8th will be Campaign/Action Planning 2, Campaign/Action Role  
play,  
Community Dinner and Party.

Please feel free to send this email to any and all interested parties and  
organizations. Also feel free to email or call me with any questions or  
clarifications.

All the Best…………….JR Roof (Camp Coordinator)  
[jmsroof at yahoo.com][1]

406 721 5109

Please email me the below information by May 5th. Sooner is always better.

1. Full Name

2. Your full contact e-mail address, your friends if need be.

3. Why do you want to attend this camp, your interests?

4. Do you presently work for or volunteer with any ongoing public  
campaign or public advocacy organization in Alberta or elsewhere or have  
an interest in one?

5. What are your dietary needs? Vegan, Veggie, Omnivore???? (Some  
limitations)

6. Do you have any medical conditions we should be aware of? (IMPORTANT)  
We will have a medical staff and tent on site to attend your needs. Please  
give full details.

7. What sections of this camp are you most interested in for you?

8. What sections are not in the campaign training presently that you would  
find useful to be in the curriculum?

9. In case of an emergency. Who do we contact? Full details needed.

10. Other comments?

Logistical Issues

Transport: Attendees are expected to find their own transportation to the camp  
location. If you need assistance with some transport issues please get in  
touch with me as soon as possible. Directions will be provided.

What to Bring/Gear List:  
Sleeping bag, pad, tent/fly, good boots/shoes/sandals, water bottle, Mug!, pocketknife warm clothes (long underwear, knit hat, gloves, socks, fleece, scarf), rain gear (top, bottom), summer clothes, bathing  
suit, towels, hand sanitizer, bug juice, flashlight/headlamp, sun  
glasses, suntan lotion, ball cap, note pad/book and pens, spare  
eyewear/contacts and solution, personal hygiene gear (tooth brush, paste,  
chap stick, soap, etc….. spare female hygiene products), organizational  
contacts, music for the kitchen, creature comforts (chocolate, special  
teas, smokes for the whole week, candy… you get the picture)

You will be camping in a very beautiful place along the mighty North  
Saskatchewan River. This camp is in a secluded farm area. The camp is  
going to be self contained through out the week and transportation in and  
out of the camp is limited. So we ask that you bring the gear above for  
you to be self contained and comfortable. You will be fed extremely well  
and camping in style for the week. Not only that, we are also there to  
have a great time. So please be prepared for you and the camp as a whole.  
Food donations are accepted.

Your personal electronics such as; laptops, cell phones, I-pods,  
blackberries, etc., while at this camp will have their limitations. There  
will be a limit on their use since wireless and cell range is limited and  
our recharge capacity will be limited  
What not to Bring: NO ILLEGAL DRUGS! No Dogs!!!!! This is private farm land with horses and  
other animals……..  
A  
Call to Action To Protect Alberta!  
Global Warming Action Camp  
June 3rd – June 8th 2007  
Alberta Needs Change, Not Climate Change Invest in Clean Energy NOW!  
Alberta faces historic and unprecedented destruction from corporate fossil  
fuel exploitation of the province to feed America’s insatiable energy  
appetite. A group of experienced and committed organizers are planning a  
campaign and actions training to support ongoing campaigns against the  
destruction of Alberta by the fossil fuel industry, reverse global warming  
and call for new directions toward renewable energy and energy efficiency.

This training intends to support existing campaigns that are opposed to: ~ The large scale destruction from mining oil sands and coal ~ Building more coal fired power plants, gas wells, and coal bed methane  
~ Export schemes of Alberta’s resources to feed USA markets ~ The Fossil Fuel industries undue influence on Public Energy Policy  
~ Climate Change and Global Warming!

This training also intends to support campaigns that are for:  
~ Protecting Alberta’s Land, Air and Water Resource  
~ Protecting Human and Quality of Life in Alberta  
~ Protecting Alberta’s Wildlife and Wilderness  
~ Promoting Economic Growth and Stability by Building a Renewable and Energy Efficient Economy  
~ Reversing Global Warming!

The fossil fuel industry is a serious threat to Alberta’s human health,  
water resources, indigenous rights, boreal forest, wildlife and fisheries,  
and will leave a toxic legacy for generations to come in Alberta, and  
impacts from global warming for the world!

Five day Actions Training - Beginning Sunday June 3rd with 8pm welcome,  
and ending with Friday evening June 8th 2007. Sessions will include, non violence training, media and communications  
skills, legal/regulatory strategies, direct action skills, campaign  
strategies and tactics, grass roots organizing, planning and logistics. Generations of organizers will be attending this camp and sharing  
campaign/action experiences, victories, stories and share our collective  
visions for an energy future we can live with!  
Where will camp be? Edmonton, Alberta Area The camp will be an outdoor camping setting on secluded acres located on a  
ridge along the beautiful and mighty North Saskatchewan River. The training  
will be free of charge to those attending. Camp will also provide a field  
kitchen & staff who have extensive experience with keeping campers on  
needed diet and well nourished to meet full days of work at the training.

Organizers/Trainers of Camp ~ Mike Roselle (founder of Earth First!, Rainforest Action Network, and  
The Ruckus Society) ~ JR Roof (co-founder The Ruckus Society and former Director of Greenpeace  
International Ships and Direct Action Division) ~ Ingrid Gordon (Lead climb Trainer, Founder and Director of Gear For  
Good, Member of Greenpeace USA Direct Action Team 1988- 2004)  
~ Dr. Jim Butler (University of Alberta) History and Context of  
Non-violent Movements  
~ Celia Alario - Seasoned media trainer. Seattle WTO in 1999  
~ Llyod Greenspoon – Environmental lawyer and activist

### City

1 hour southwest of Edmonton

### Address

Provided after registration

### URL

### Email

jmsroof at yahoo.com

### Phone

406 721 5109

### Cost

    [1]: mailto:jmsroof at yahoo.com

URL: http://mostlywater.org/alberta_needs_a_change_not_a_climate_change_action_camp