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The Honourable* Louise FrechetteThe Deputy Secretary-GeneralUnited NationsExecutive Office of the Secretary--GeneralNew York NY 10017 /U.S.A.

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From Conflict To Cooperation — Creating Positive Alternatives

For the, past ten years, Harmony Foundation has assisted community leaders, educators andorganizations who are striving to.build sustainable societies. Communities are increasingly confrontedwith complex, divisive problems and lack the means to reach a positive agreement - too often, «thisresults in conflict or inaction. Our new program Building Sustainable Societies: Training for CommunityLeadership provides communities with a tool to understand issues in their social, economic and politicalcontexts and a method to work together towards positive change. > '

The "What is the Building Sustainable SocietiesCommonwealth,^ _ . - • .

Foundation JrrOgranLi, •1994 Fellowship

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The Building Sustainable Societies Program isdesigned to stimulate cooperative communityv

action which will build sustainable societies. Itincludes Leadership Training Sessions that trainparticipants to lead Community ActionWorkshops which result in innovative community

i and school projects, and a Community ActionWorkshop Manual which contains' all thematerials necessary to lead these Workshops. Theprogram can also be adapted for use by business,government and multi-stakeholder processes.

Our goals are to:• build the capacity of groups and

individuals to act as catalysts for practicaland innovative community initiatives;

• increase the effectiveness of communityprojects implemented around the world;and

• . increase cooperation and partnerships atthe local, national arid global levels.

What makes this Program special?

SELF-SUFFICIENCY: The Building SustainableSocieties Program provides educators andcommunity leaders with the practical tools theyneed to create and deliver innovative projects.

CAPACITY BUILDING: The training promotesindividual action, community initiatives anddevelopment of programs and resources, enablingpeople to respond positively to issues they face.

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONALCOOPERATION: Community initiatives arecentral to effective environmental and socialaction, yet they must be understood within -regional, national and global contexts in order tobe effective in bringing about long-term.change.

VALUES-BASED: Through the examination ofvalues, people begin to understand their own andothers' world views. By mutually respecting andvaluing other opinions and experiences, people

v can work together cooperatively and effectively.

.MULTIPLIER EFFECT: The' benefits of theProgram are long term and will build over time.The 'multiplier'effect' increases the number ofpeople and organizations, constructively involvedin environment and development issues. Bytraining participants to lead Community ActionWorkshops, the impact of this practical,results-oriented program is felt in communitiesacross Canada and around the world. Asparticipants work with new - students andcolleagues annually, the benefits are compounded.

What is a Leadership Training Who attends a Leadership TrainingSession? Session?

It is a 3 '/2-day training program that develops theleadership skills, of community leaders andeducators. Training sessions are held in differentregions of Canada and internationally.Participants prepare to run Community ActionWorkshops in their home communities using theCommunity Action Workshop Manual. TheLeadership Training Sessions combine active,participatory -sessions with excellent leadershipopportunities, creative and reflective sessions andoutdoor experiential activities. Participantsenhance their leadership arid facilitation skills,,challenge their thinking on environmental andsocial values, and learn from, program participants,from other regions of Canada as well as fromother nations. Sessions include:

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VALUES FORMATION AND CHANGE: anexploration of personal values, perspectives andplace in the world to see the ways we view andrespond to both global and community issues.

ACKNOWLEDGING DIVERSITY: anexamination of the .value of different perspectivesat a community and global level, as well as anexamination of our common needs.

LINKING LOCAL AND GLOBAL ISSUES: ananalysis of the systemic causes /of globalenvironmental and social issues to understand theeffects of these problems at the community level.

CRITICAL ANALYSIS: a process of identifyingand challenging assumptions and knowledgeabout a particular issue. y * '

T U R N I N G BARRIERS INTOOPPORTUNITIES: a recognition of the balance •of power that exists within all processes and theelements that. create and maintain effectiverelationships. ,,

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COOPERATIVE ACTION: sharing the stallsand knowledge of individuals and groups to buildstronger and more creative responses and actions.

Community leaders, educators, volunteers andconcerned community members. Participantsmust have:• demonstrated group leadership skills;• proven .affiliation to their sponsoring

organization;• an opportunity to deliver a Community

Action Workshop in their school orcommunity.

As'well,. Harmony Foundation will build the skillsof our facilitators through the Affiliate inTraining Program. This will run concurrentlywith the Leadership Training Session and willensure ongoing renewal of skilled facilitators.

How is it used? ~Community Action Workshops

Following the 'Leadership Training Session,participants return to their community to developand deliver Community Action Workshops withtheir school or organization. These workshops

• are flexible community-based sessions that followthe same themes as the Leadership TrainingSession. All activities in the Community ActionWorkshops build' participants' skills within acontext of local and global action i forsustainability.

The s'cope and goals of the workshop areidentified by the participants. Participants learnto recognize that actions are rooted in valuessystems; to analyze issues both critically • andcreatively; and to work cooperatively andconstructively in situations of conflict. The groupthen applies the knowledge and skills gained todevelop action strategies to address theircommunities' problems and opportunities in amore effective and constructive manner.

Community Action Workshop Manual

The Community Action Workshop Manual is thedocument that forms the basis of the CommunityAction Workshops. . It was developed byHarmony Foundation with an international team

.of individuals knowledgable in the areas ofeducation, community capacity building, programfacilitation, international development and theenvironment. The content represents a synthesisof current thinking in the area; links the topics toglobal and community-based efforts andchallenges the participants to understand otherperspectives. It also includes step-by-stepinstructions for leading Community ActionWorkshop activities, and tips on facilitation.

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The Community Action Workshop Manualincludes: ' '

Section 1; Goals, Guiding Principles AndWorkshop OverviewA concise overview of the workshop sections andactivity options, as well -as a description of theworkshop vision, goals and objectives. '

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Section 2; Background PapersThree essays that provide an overview of keythemes and issues that may arise during theworkshops. ^

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Section 3: Workshop ActivitiesDetailed descriptions of suggested activities forDay One, Two and Three of the workshops, ideasfor leading the activities, and support materials.

Section 4; Planning a Community Workshop•Checklists, helpful tips and sample agendas forthe delivery of a Community Action. Workshop,as well as suggestions for adapting to differentsituations. - -

Section 5: Facilitating'The Learning ProcessAn outline of the. skills and issues to beiconsidered when leading a Community ActionWorkshop. Topics include: learning needs,facilitation styles and tools, and deliverytechniques. ' • - , •

• Section 6: Evaluation and Follow-upInformation and guidelines to help group leadersmake decisions about workshop Evaluation andfollow-up.

Section 7: Global Issues - Local Stories• Two case studies that group leaders may chooseto use in their workshop to assist participants tosee issues within their social, economic, culturaland political contexts and to examine theirsystemic causes. Over time, Harmony hopes tobuild a library of community stories thatrepresent a diverse array, of issues andcommunities, , -

Creating Positive Partnerships

-The Building Sustainable Societies Programpromotes positive action on sustainabledevelopment issues by:1). encouraging cooperation amongst business,industry, government and community groups2) providing community groups with the skills toplan cooperative community projects.

Participants of the program are trained to leadworkshops with - their school and communitygroups and to share with others the skills andknowledge that they have gained. Thus, donorsupport leads to a variety of practical projects incommufiities across Canada and internationally*

For more informationcontact:Institute CoordinatorHarmony. Foundation1.183 Fort StreetVictoria BC V8V3L1Phone: 250,380-3001Fax: 250-380-0887e-mail:harmony@islandnet.comhttp://www.harmonyfdn.bc.ca/ — harmony

October 1998

The development of Building Sustainable Societies: Training for CommunityLeadership would not have been possible without the generous support

of the following sponsors: .

Benefactors1 ' Environment Canada

Canadian International Development Agency (CUD A)

PatronsTheGBFund' ,

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Major DonorsThe Co-operators Group

International Development Research Centre (IDRC)

Friends'The Molson Companies Donations Fund

Harmony Foundation greatly appreciates the support of our sponsors who share• our commitment to the principles of leadership, innovation and excellence in•environmental education and community capacity building:

Benefactors

Robert and Birgit Bateman GS~Chris and Michael Bloomfield

GS Canadian Internatibnal Development Agency (CIDA)03 The CRB Foundation OS DuPont Canada Inc. .

OS Helen McCrea Peacock Foundation OS Norahda Inc. OS Petrb-CanadaOS Royal Bank of Canada Charitable Foundation

OS Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC)

Patrons* . ' . /

British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority GS GE Fund

; Ga General Motors of Canada Limited

G3 George Cedric Metcalfe Charitable Foundation

ca Hudson's Bay Company G8 International Development Research Centre ,

(IDRC) ca Placer Dome Inc.- ca Vancouver Stock Exchage

Mqjor Donors, • ,

Abitibi-Consolidated Inc. G8 Air Canada CSJ Bank of MontrealCS Bell Canada'CS The Co-operaicors Group Limited GS Fraser Papers Inc.

ca Irtiperial Oil Charitable Foundation Ga Rio Algom LimitedG3 SaskPower G3 Bank of Nova Scoria «

Friends -Adobe Systems Incorporated-Ga Air BC

ca Beautiful British Columbia Foundation G3 Chateau Laurier, OttawaG3 Joseph E. Seagram &. Sons, Limited C3 Labatt Breweries of Canada.

GaThe Molson Companies Donations Fund G8 Nature's Scene» ^ca Panasonic Canada Inc. G3 Pitney Bowes of Canada Ltd. -

G3 Toyota Canada Inc. ca The Wesrin Bayshore Hotel, Vancouver

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Report of the

Institute for Environment

E D U C A T I O N I N A C T I O N

Values Education

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CommonwealthFoundation

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H A R M O N Y ' S M I S S I O N

• Harmony. Foundation is a registered charity established in 1985 on

the principle that cooperation and education are the cornerstones of

a successful transition to a sustainable society; one committed to

development based on sound environmental practices and

progressive social and economic programs..

Honorary Patron

The'Right Honourable Romeo LeBlanc

. _ Honorary Chair

Mr. Robert Bateman -

1997-1998 Board of Directorsx •

Founder and Executive Director: -Mr. Michael Bloomfield, Harmony FoundationPresident: Mr. Jean-Pierre Soubliere, President and Chie£.Operating Manager, Alls Technologies Inc.

Vice President: Dr. Thomas Axworthy, Executive Director, The CRB Foundation. ' SecretaryrMn David Cox,- McCarthy Tetrauk .

Treasurer: Mr. Robert Van Tongerloo,Tixecutive Director, Skills CanadaDirector: Professor Robert Carter, Department of Philosophy, Trent University

Director: Mr. Patrick Kelly, Vice-President, BC Region, Canadian Pacific HotelsDirector: Professor Tarjei Tennessen, Noya Scotia Agricultural College

. . Director: Mr. Jack Walsh, President, J.A. (Jack) Walsh Associates Inc.

The Foundation also benefits from the advice and assistance of an Advisory Council consisting of a diverse groupof individuals and organizations who share in commitment to the'principles of leadership, innovation and

excellence in environmental education.

i Financial Advisors

Investments-RT Investment Counsel Inc.,. _ . Auditqr-Deloitte & Touche ' . •

- , ' Legal Counsel

McCarthy Tetrauk, Ottawa• . Stewart Waddell Raponi, Victoria - -

Harmony Foundation is registered as a charitable organization under Revenue Canada Charitable Nurnber 10808 3973 RR0001and has tax exempt status in the U.S.A. under paragraph 501© (3) of the U.S.lnternal Revenue Service code:

HARMONY, ECOmmunity, Growing up Green and Green Works are registered trademarks of Harmony Foundation of'Canada.Trademarks pending on Building Sustainable Societies: Training for Community Leadership, Community Action Workshop, and

" . . " ' - . . • Leadership Training Program.

y/At q time when moreand more people arelooking to contribute

to environmentalsolutions HarmonyFoundation is at theforefront of action- >based education

leading to positiveresults.

We greatlyappreciate those who

- share ourcommitment to abetter world."ROBERT BATEMAN,HONORARY CHAIR,

HARMONY FOUNDATION

Harmony Foundation greatly appreciates its supporters, both individuals and organizations,who'share' our commitment to leadership, innovation and excellence in education.

Donors to specific programs are listed on the pages describing those programs.' ' - v Y ' .' ' ' ' '

B> N E F A C T'6 R S. Robert and Birgit Bateman

. • ' ' " ' Chris and Michael BloomfieldCanadian International Development Agency (CIDA)

, - '. ' The CRB Foundation, . .' DuPont Canada Inc. '

•. • Helen McCrea Peacock Foundation\ ' • ' Noranda Inc^

'.• ' ' • . .. Petro-Can^da • . •Royal Bank of Canada Charitable Foundation

Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC)Youth Service Canada: Human Resources'Development Canada

P A T R O N SBritish Columbia Hydro and^ Power Authority

Eco Action '2000, Community Funding Program of Environment Canada. . _ ' • ' • . GEFund v

v ' • "General Motors of Canada Limited -

George Cedtic Metcalf Charitable Foundation '•''Hudson's Bay Company -^ " • .

International Development Research Centre (IDRC)Placer Dome Inc. .

• / ' Vancouver Stock Exchange

. , M A J O R D O N O R SAbitibi-Consolidated Inc. . t \ •

. , "• • ' Air Canada' '• Bank of Montrealf ' • ^

• • ' • Bank of Nova ScotiaBell Canada;

British Columbia Ministry of Environment, Lands and ParksThe Co-operators .Group Limited

Eraser Papers Inc. • ' •^ Imperial Oil Charitable Foundation -

Rio Algom Limited ' * ,SaskPower - ^ ' '

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. ' . A i r B C . . ' • ' , . ' . ' .. . • ~ ' • Chateau Laurier; Ottawa

' • . Nature's Scene ' •-Joseph E. Seagram & Sons, Limited

Labatt Breweries of CanadaThe Mo\son Cbmpanies Donations Fund

Toyota Canada. The Westin Bayshore Hotel, Vancouver

. Pifney Bowes of Canada Ltd.Panasonic Canada Inc.

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And thank you to the many other individuals arid organizations who have providedencouragement and support.

H A -R tA O N Y" F O U>Hjf> A T.rO N ,-' ' . '

A M E S S A G E F R O M T H E E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R' ' ' •"• ' • ' \ • ' ' , ••

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ver the past two years, the Institute has seen some exciting new changes. We have developed• • • ' ' . ' ' " • • . ' i , ' • ' • » s ' ' •

Building Sustainable Societies: Training for ^Community Leadership an innovative new/ ' • ,

training program to build community leadership. Through Leadership Training Sessions and .

Community Action Workshops, participants learn that actions are rooted in value systems, to analyze

issues both critically and creatively, and to work cooperatively-and constructively in situations of conflict

and opportunity. ' - ,- . •

We are also working to involve young'pepple even more in environmental progress. Harmony1 has\ ' ' • ' ' ' •/ ' , ' '•

run three youth projects and created, d program that combines 'environmental and community' serviceI ' - ~ i -'"" ' '

with - work skills development. As" part of this year's Institute, the Youth Vision To Action Program

helped young people to develop their leadership .skills. and to take on local challenges.

In addition, an exciting pilot project with the British Columbia Ministry pf Environment's E-Team is

providing us with an opportunity to help overlSO young'people involved in community projects through

our Community Action Workshops; At. .the same time, we have begun work" with partners, in1 Mexico and

Brazil to" adapt our, training for use with their communities. - ' . . . ' - . ; '' • i ' . v • . •. ' ' ' - ' » ' •s As you can appreciate, Building Sustainable Societies will make a really valuable contribution to'

building effective community partnerships. Without the support of 'our friends arid donors, we simply

could not have accomplished what we have, let alone anticipate future contributions. We appreciate

your support for our work and these exciting new initiatives. • ' v

The fundamental challenge remains — how to increase cooperation amongst the various players and '' . • ' , ' • , *

achieve meaningful -change. We simply have to find ways to reach more people and organizations and to

help them get involved in the campaign to protect the environment. However, if we seriously want a

' positive approach to solving our environmental problem's,' we must increase the number of motivated andi . . - - • " - . . - • • , ' ' ' ' ' ' , ( '

knowledgeable individuals willing and able to teach people to work together. The stakes are too high to' ' ' ' ' • • ' ' • ' • ' ' • ' V > ' • • • ' ' '• allow conflict or poor decision>making to risk t,he future. Education is vital to meeting this goal.

• I hav$ a little story from my childhood that still inspires me and I hope will inspire you too! Once x

while the sage Choni, was walking aldmg a road, he saw a man planting a fruit tree. Choni asked him,

"How many years will it require, for this tree to give fruit?" The man answered, "It will require 70 years.."

Choni asked, "Are you so healthy a man that you expect to liye that length of time and eat its fruit?" .

The man answered, "I found a fruitful world because my ancestors planted for me. So' will I do for genera-

'tioris to come,"

We all need to planrfor the future. I wish each and every one of you success in y&ur efforts.

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' MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD, FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HARMONY FOUNDATION' '

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Environmentalvalues education

VISIONS OF A BETTER FUTURE-REALIZED THROUGH POSITIVE ACTION

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' heJnstitute for Environmental Values Education began in 1989. It provides "

* innovative training and resource materials for educators and community ,

leaders who are catalysts for positive change within their schools arid.commu-

nities. Harmony's education programs teach about environmental, social and economic •

interrelationships and promote active cooperation. The results are magnified as partici-

pants return to. their schools and communities- to develop innovative projects and

educational programs that create positive change: - ,; '; • - _ • . , ^ . ' •

Since 1990, the Institute's-residential Summer Program has successfully trained

. educators and comrmihityjeaders to lead positive action in their schools and communi-* / • ' * ' '

ties. We have had participants from every Canadian province and territory and from 32

countries. Following this intensive training, participants return to their schools and

communities with new strategies and tools for creating practical projects.

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1997-1998 ACTIVITIES OF THE INSTITUTE INCLUDED:• ' " • , ' - ' , ' • " > x

The 1998 Summer Program

Building Sustainable Societies Program completion

•Special Projects ,' • Yquth Vision To Action ' .

, . ' • International Adaptations .'' ' • Partnership with British Columbia Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks

H A R M O N Y- F1 O U N D A. T I O N ,

- BENEFACTORS of the INSTITUTE

Robert and Birgit Bateman . ,Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)' " '

.. ', * tlelen McCrea Peacp'ck Foundation '

. • ; Noranda'Inc. . ' • • . . '. ; , ' Petro-Canada ' , ;X l .

' _ Royal Bank ftf Canada Charitable Foundation . - * •The CRB Foundation

' PATRONS of this INSTITUTE

'British Columbia Hydro "and Power Authority\DuPontCanadaInc.:

. , General1 Motors of Canada Limited . .Imperial Oil Charitable Foundation . . .

International DevelopmentiResearch'Centre-(IDRC)' ' , , Placer Dome Inc.

Rio Algorti Limited '' Vancquver Stock Exchange • . ; - . ' • , •

' \ ^ _ * • * . . •MAJOR DONORS of the INSTITUTE v <*

•• • ' ' , • •' ; , Abftibi-Consolidated Inc. '. *• .. • ,

' . ' i . (Air Canada . ' • - . .' - • ' ' ; ' . Bell Canada '

SaskPower , - ^ . /~ • ' _ ' • ' ' - - ^ /•, The Co-operators Group Limited .. . '.

George Cedric Metcalf Charitable Foundation ' •', Fraser Papers Inc. / '

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. FRIENDS of the INSTITUTE

' • / " . • • ' AirBC , • ' « • ' • . - - ' •' Canada Fund; Canadian Embassy, Israel 'The Molson Companies Donations Fund

. ' . ' Toyota Canada

*. MAJOR SCHOLARSHIPS: SUMMER PROGRAMAbitibi-Consolidated Inc.

British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority • , ^• Bell Canada ' ' '

• Canada 'Fund, Canadian Embassy,, Israel'- " / ' GEFund ' ;

: . ,' - - . . ;'Humari Resources Development Canada '(HRDC) ; , . . , -

International Development Research' Centre (IDRC)' <•' Norandalnc.

. . Petro-Canada ' ' . - . . . ' 'i - ' „ Placer Dome Inc. ^ ' ,

' . • ' • , The.CRB Foundation' : " \George Cedric Metcalf Charitable Foundation

Helen McCrea Peacock Foundation . • . ' ,- SaskPower . '

Environment Canada, Pacific and Yukon Regional OfficeEnvironment Canada, Prairie and Northern Regional Office' " " ' ' '

THE I -N .S T I T U T E F'OR E N V I R O N M E N T A L V A L U E S E D U C A T I O N

THE INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES EDUCATION

RESPONDING TO THE NEEDFOR LEADERSHIP TRAININGIN OUR SCHOOLS ANDCOMMUNITIES

W hen communities are faced, •with complex, divisive issuesthey often seem to lack the

means to reach a positive agreement.Summer Program participants and otherHarmony Foundation associates havestrongly indicated that community leadersand- educators need.to acquire specificskills and knowledge to successfully assisttheir communities to address issues, andto, bring together different sectors of theircommunity to develop innovative andcooperative actions. There remains a clearneed for trainirig which increases collabo-rative work and builds .the capacity ofcommunities .to train for and deliver theirown programs.

The need for the development of aCommunity Leadership Training Programbased on Harmony's successful SummerProgram has arisen out of:• annual evaluations of the Institute for

Environmental Values Education byparticipants, session leaders, facilitatorsand experts in the field of education,community development and environ-ment;

•' discussions with representatives frombusiness, community,, government, andeducational organizations; and '

• a series of consultations .and surveys-with community development leaders ,and-educators. ^ '

In response to the'needs expressedthrough these consultations HarmonyFoundation has been expanding andredesigning the curriculum used in the

Summer Program and offered by theInstitute. The result is Building SustainableSocieties: Training for Community Leader'ship which provides practical, adaptabletraining that qualified group leaders canimplement within their own communi-ties. Participants more directly apply theirtraining to their school and communitywork through a Community ActionWorkshop developed by Harmony Foun-dation with an international team ofindividuals knowledgeable in the areas ofeducation, community capacity building,program design, facilitation, internationaldevelopment, and the environment.

Building Sustainable Societies is inspiredby the content, expertise, methodology,success and positive approach of theSummer Program. It will result in moreeducators and leaders trained with theskills and knowledge necessary to delivereducational workshops in their schoolsand communities.

Benefits of the BuildingSustainable Societies Program

• It raises the success rate of communityprojects by increasing the number oftrainers/leaders able to create anddeliver effective programs.

• It enables participants to more directlyapply the skills and knowledge acquired.through Harmony Foundation's train-ing programs when working withcommunity members on specific issues.

• It responds, to the need for a versatile,portable program that is accessible to

• more people in more places.• It promotes positive'action on sustain- •

able development issues by encouraging_' cooperation amongst business, industry,

government, and community groups.

Building Sustainable Societies: Trainingfor Community Leadership builds the

"I have beeninspired to fetumto my communitywith renewedenergy andequipped withideas to help be abetter caretaker ofthis, our planetEarth."MARILYNMATTHEWS,NEW BRUNSWICK

H A R M O N Y F O U N D A T I O N

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"You can be £>roudof the impact thatthis Institute willhave1 in making theideas of OurCommon Futureand Agenda •Twenty-One move-into the classroomsand communitiesof the world."SKID CREASE,ONTARIO

capacity of participants to work togetherto analyse issues, set goals and act uponthem effectively. The availability of thistraining program, one emphasizing goodgroup leadership skills rather than expert"knowledge, will rapidly increase theability of communities to -bring-about <positive change. The result is increasedawareness, self-sufficiency, and improvedaction on sustainable development andenvironmental issues at the communitylevel. Regional, national and ihterna- 'tional cooperation also are strengthened.

THE INSTITUTE'S SUMMERPROGRAM

The Summer Program is an excitingprofessional development opportu-

nity for Canadian and internationaleducators and community leaders. Partici-

* pants directly apply the focused body of .knowledge and the skills received at theSummer Program to their community andeducational work. Participants of theSummer Program and their communitiesalso benefit from our growing network ofprogressive educators, community leadersand experts in the environment and .development fields to support theircommunity initiatives.

Over the past nine years, we havecreated a strong vibrant Summer Program,one which is responsive to the most'critical issues and the need for educationwhich leads to practical results. The •overall goal of the Summer Program is toachieve practical benefits byfosteringcooperation, and encouraging innovativeand practical programs in schools andcommunities across Canada and aroundthe world.

1998—New Innovations, NewInspirations

• This year, the Summer Program wasstrengthened through the addition ofHarmony. Foundation's most recent

, innovative educational program: BuildingSustainable Societies: Training for Commu-nity Leadership- This new and stimulatingaddition to the Institute not only allowsparticipants to acquire important knowl-edge and leadership skills, but also givesthem the confidence that, they can make apositive difference in their communitiesthrough leading Community ActionWorkshops.

In developing the program, HarmonyFoundation delivered, two distinct pilotsof the Building Sustainable Societies Train-

, ing Package in different regions of the'country with different audiences. Theseled to considerable refinement in thecontent and flow of activities. (Please seethe "Working Witht)thers" section for 'details.)i Following these two successful pilots,the Building Sustainable Societies Programwas launched through HarmonyFoundation's ninth Summer Programwhich was held July 25-30, 1998 atEconiche House near Ottawa, Ontario.

Commitment to Action

At the 1998 Summer Program, adiverse mix of community leaders andeducators worked with our skilled facilita-tors to develop plans for deliyering a.Community Action Workshop in theirhome communities. They came to theprogram representing the schools andcommunity organizations which endorsedtheir attendance.

The Summer Program was an exciting^ opportunity for participants to learn new

methods for initiating positive communityaction, and to develop the personal andprofessional skills necessary to succeed. In ,.

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addition to leaming^about sustainabledevelopment issues, participants studiedand practised effective group leadershipskills-enabling them to lead a CommunityAction Workshop with their local groupor school: The process at the SummerProgram is de'signed to be participatory . •and to provide on-site leadership opportu-nities which model cooperative action.'

Participants at'the Summer Programare actively working in environment and .development programs and provide a clearexpression of support from their organiza- ,tions. As a result, they not only are .willing to deliver a Community ActionWorkshop, but arrive with a commitmentto share their experience with others intheir schools and communities. This- ,establishes a 'commitment to action' onthe part of the participants, their schoolsand communities.

The'Multiplier Effect'

The Summer Program has an endur-ing legacy, as the effects of the programare long term and build over time: The'multiplier effect' of the Summer Programincreases the number of people andorganizations constructively involved inenvironment and development issues. 'Benefits compound as participants lead

- Community Action Workshops and are .active in their communities on anongoing basis. - , ,

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National UnityCanadian participants represent all

regions of the country. The SummerProgram supports national unity by iencouraging Canadians to work togethercooperatively, to develop friendships,' andto join a network of national contactsbased on mutual support and respect.International Cooperation

In addition to Canadian participants,individuals attended the 1998 Summer

Program from Mexico and the MiddleEast." International participation strength-ens the Summer Program by prompting an-understanding of the intercofmectednessof sustainable development issues world- -wide, and supporting the development ofa sense of shared responsibility for findingglobal, community and individual solu- ,tioris to environment and developmentissues.

The participants from the Middle Eastare exploring ways to work together on anissue of mutual concern upon their returnto Israel; Jordan and the PalestinianTerritories. They hope to promote re-gional cooperation on sustainable devel-opment. Our partners in Mexico areadapting the Community Action Work-shop for Mexican audiences. Please refer -

"to the 'International Adaptations' sectionfor mote details on our internationalcooperation. (Please'see pages 10 and 11for* list of participants and organizationsrepresented.) <

The Summer Program is attendedby community leaders and educatorsworldwide, with assistance from ourdonors. Participants are drawnfrom:. . - B

• community organizations'•, elementary, secondary and post-

secondary schools ' _ •' '• all regions of Canada *• First Nations communities• countries both North and South• youth and university students .• non-governmental and public

interest organizations• government departments—

federal, provincial and municipal• professional, business and indus-

trial organizations• others who focus on environ-

ment, development' and education

"This was one ofthe most powerfuland empoweringexperiences in my

• twenty'-six years ofteaching.**CYRIL BOONE,NEW BRUNSWICK

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"With so much 'doom and gloomaccompanyingenvironmentaltopics these days,the HarmonyFoundation wassuccessfulin putting togethera positive approachat a global andlocal communitylevel."BARBARA QRAHAM,QUEBEC

H A R M O N Y R O U N t> A.T I O,N

Taking Action at Home

At the Summer Program, participants•examined ideas and topics for theirCommunity Action Workshops. Pro- .posed workshop themes included thefollowing: ' " • - . ; , .

- • Salmon Arm, BC Raising student' involvement in water, quality issues and

awareness about how their, actionsaffect water

• Amman, Jordan Conducting a work-shop with ah indigenous community tolook at issues of loss of cultural heritageand sustainable economic development

• London, ON, Establishing a resource :

to-educate community members on airquality issues and programs- available -to.help, • " . - / ' . ' . . ;

• Calgary, AB Supporting local eco-nomic development that contributes tothe elimination of child poverty .' . ' • ' . .

"» Victoria, BC Examining sustainability^issues with, youth . ' / '..

• Municipality of Clare, NS Addressingcontaminants ihi the environment,mainly herbicides, and promotingorganic gardening techniques

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SPECIAL THANKS ip: Hamish Mclntosh,. Johnsb'n Mbretti, Chris Adam,,Diane 'Burroughes and Helen Dewarfor the'creativity and energy they brought to theprogram.

\INVESTING IN THE FUTURE

BUILDING SUSTAINABLESOCIETIES

B udding Sustainable Societies:Training for Catnmunity Leadership is. a

new and innovative program that re- ^.sporids to the need for training whichleads to practical and positive results. By

• training for effective community leader-ship it supports community-based actionwhich is self led and self sustaining. Theprogram delivers group process skills, v

training arid .tools, education and commu-nication strategies, with a solid base ofdevelopment and environment,knowl-

. 'edge. It is a training program designed to "stimulate cooperative, community actionto build sustainable societies.

It inclu'des: -

• Leadership Training Sessions whichtrain participants to lead Community

' .Action Workshops, . •• Community Action Workshops which

( . . ' : 1support innovative community andschool projects, and

• The Training Package which containsall the materials necessary for group

/ ..' leaders to lead a Community ActionWorkshop. ' ' . ' • .

. This program offers excellent opportu-nities to provide the benefits of results-oriented, community-based training to alarge audience in communities in Canada

. and around the world. . • ,• Building Sustainable Societies Program

provides participants with the-skills and^knowledge needed to assist their studentsand community groups to address localissues by creating positive community•action.'

Objectives• Prepare community leaders'and'educa-

v tors to develop, and deliver 'effective

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co'mmunity projects and educationprograms that examine arid addressissues of particular concern to theircommunityIncrease the number of communityprojects implemented across thecountryFoster national unity by encouragingcooperation among participants from avariety of backgrounds and regions.Increase the effectiveness of programswhich are aimed at generatingprofound and long-term change insociety's values and behaviourProvide representatives of communityorganizations with support throughLeadership Training

• Support these organizations by trainingtheir leaders and providing the Build-ing Sustainable Societies CommunityAction Workshops to use in planningand launching community projects

• Bring people together in globalcooperation

• Help community leaders and educatorsto understand how values affectdecision-making

Harmony Foundation will meet theseobjectives through the implementation ofthe Building Sustainable Societies Program

1 in communities across Canada andinternationally.

What is a Leadership Training Session?

Following advanced preparation, participants attend the Building SustainableSocieties training program that prepares community and school leaders to rurt Com-munity Action Workshops in their home communities. Content broadly includes:

• Planning a Community Workshop . >• Facilitating the Learning Process• Global Issues-Local Success Stories• Tools for Change .• Taking Action in Your Community• Evaluation and Follow-up . ,

How is it used?Following the Leadership Training Session, participants return to their communityto organize and deliver Community Action Workshops in their school or community.These are flexible community-based sessions that follow the same themes as theLeadership Training Session. Participants learn to recognize that actions are rootedin value systems; to analyze issues both critically and creatively; and to worktogether cooperatively and constructively: The knowledge and skills gained throughthe Community Action Workshops are then applied to develop an action plan toaddress "a local issue. .

What is the Training Package?The Training Package is the document that forms the basis of the CommunityAction Workshops. It includes facilitation tips and step-by-step instructions forleading the activities. Each section includes a content overview which represents asynthesis of current thinking in the area, links the topic to global and community-based efforts, and challenges the participants to understand other perspectives. Thispublication is only available to participants who have attended a Leadership TrainingSession. ,

With special thanks toour Donors whosesupport for the creationof Building SusfdTnob/eSocieties made it possible:Environment Canada

Canadian InternationalDevelopment Agency

GE Fund

The Co-operators Group

Limited

InternationalDevelopment ResearchCentre (IDRC)

The Mo/son CompaniesDonations Fund

H A R M O N Y F O U N D A T I O N

"Properlyplanned

participation,eases

resolution ofthe conflictsinherent in

environmentaldecision-making/'

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WHO ATTENDED THE 1998 SUMMER PROGRAM?

Canadian Participants •British Columbia: Gillian Booth, Sean Markey, Steve Bocska, Amanda Bullen, ToddRomaine, Chris Olsen, Rozee HyderAlberta: Kitty Cochrane, Jennifer Pullin, Wanda Baxter, Sarah KerrSaskatchewan: Paul Stinson , • x,

.Nova Scotia: Diane Saulnier . 'Ontario: Kevin Mercer, Diane Szoller, Merebeth Switzer, Sheldon ValedaQuebec: Julie LevesqueYukon: Hillary Walkley -

By bringing Canadians together from a variety of backgrounds and locations to workcooperatively, Harmony Foundation's programs foster a sense of national unity.

International Participants ,Mexico: Gloria Castellanos, Nprma FerrizIsrael: Liora Aharon, liana SegevJordan: Ibrahim GharidourPalestinian Territories: Imad Atrash .

International participation contributes, an important global perspective to theFoundation's Programs. It is an excellent opportunity-for participants to develop abroader network by working and learning with community leaders arid educators fromaround the vyprld. As well as learning about different perspectives, it is an opportunityfor people to strengthen their own programs through a sharing of skill and insight.

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Represented OrganizationsBritish Columbia Watershed Stewardship Alliance (BCWSA)Canadian Crossroads InternationalCanadian Forestry Association ,Children for the Protection of Nature in Palestine (CPNP) (Beit Jala)Community-and Social Development Unit, City of Calgary 'Community Fisheries Development Centre, South Island StreamsCommunity Futures Partners of Manitoba ' , ' .»Community Economic Development Centre, Simon Fraser UniversityDucharme Elementary School (Saskatchewan)Ecole Dickinsfield School (Alberta) , .ECOclub, University of Calgary 'Friends of the Environment Society (Amman, Jordan)Greater Victoria Economic Development CommissionKing City Secondary School (Ontario) ' ' ' . ' •LifeCycles, Victoria . , . ',London Investment in Education Council (LIEC) / , •

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Ministry of the Environment (Israel) / . * ' / •Pronatura .(Mexico)Reseau Quebecois de Villes et Villages en SanteRiverSides, Toronto - , *Turtle Island Earth Stewards (TIES)Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI)Victoria International Development Education Association (VIDEA)-Youth SpeaksProject •Yukon Development Education Centre

Facilitatorst •

Chris Adam,is an educator at the college level in community recreation and leadershiptraining, consultant for Dr. Jane Goodall on education programs, and President of anenvironmental education consulting firm. ; ' ' \

s Helen Dewar is the principal of an educational consulting firm located in Vancouver.She has worked extensively in environmental education, designing and deliveringprograms for teachers, students, volunteer and government agencies.Diane Burroughes has her own company and has designed and delivered programs forover 1,200 clients and companies. She is currently facilitating a four-week program forprofessionals in the cultural work force. ^

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i > Affiliates in Training ••

Affiliates in training are preparing to facilitate future Leadership Training Programs. The1998 Program was joined by: , ' '

Sarah Kerr who is a founding member of the Calgary Eco-Centre and the Bow ChinookBarter Community. She has worked with the National Outdoor Leadership School inPalmer, Alaska, the Yukon Conservation Society in Whitehorse, and the CommunityBicycle Network in Toronto.Merebeth Switzer who has experience as a consultant specializing in'environmentaleducation and interpretive communication. She has also facilitated many workshops forOntario Parks and other organizations.

/ ' •Session Leaders

Dr. David B. Brooks is a natural resource economist whose main interests lie in thelinkages between environmental protection, on the one hand, and the use of minerals,energy and water, on the-other, as well as with Options for movirig toward sustainabledevelopment. , ,Chief Jake Swamp (Tekaronianeken) is the Sub-Chief of the Wolf Clan for theMohawk Nation and founder of The Tree of Peace Society. His efforts have inspiredmany organizations from the Catskills to China.Judy Swamp (Kanurataronkwas) is well versed in the traditional culture of theHodensaunee people. She has reared her seven children with the cultural values of herpeople. She is a strong advocate for women's rights, encouraging better human relationsby sharing knowledge of the prominent role of women in Iroquois society.

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SPECIAL PROJECTS OF THE INSTITUTE

Many thanks to theSupporters of theYouth Vision To ActionProgram.Principal support forthis project from:Human ResourcesDevelopmentCanada (HRDC)Special thanks fortheir contribution toFriends:Bank of Nova ScotiaBank of Montreal

I n addition to the Leadership Trainingdescribed above, Building SustainableSocieties' versatility allows fo'r its use

in a variety of situations; This year the •following three special projects wereundertaken.

YOUTH VISION TOACTION

Harmony Foundation is committed toproviding opportunities for young

people to develop skills and take a leader-ship role in their communities. Webelieve it is a crucial step towards buildingfor the future. With the support of HumanResources Development Canada, ourYouth Vision To Action Project providedeight young people with a training dnd'network-building opportunity from June25-December 31,1998. <

By providing young people withopportunities and tools to initiate com--munity projects, the program has pro-moted their inclusion in communityinitiatives. It also fostered a better under-standing amongst other members of thecommunity about the issues faced byyoung people. Through the planning,implementation and completion of aCommunity Action Workshop, partici-pants will gain experience and skills, aswell as expand their network 'of commu-nity contacts. Most importantly, they will

have the support and encouragement theyseek to make a difference in their commu-

• nity.

Mentorship1 Each participant arranged a mentor—

ah educator, community leader or othercommunity member to advise and supportthem in the implementation of theirCommunity Action Workshop.M'entorships encourage communityinvolvement and help promote long-lasting, practical results. Similarly, byworking with local experts and mentors,participants gain valuable knowledge andconnections and will be more successful intheir community.

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THE PARTICIPANTS:Sean Markey: Community EconomicDevelopment Centre, Simon Fraser

/UniversitySteve Bocska: Greater Victoria EconomicDevelopment Commission, and Commu-nity Fisheries Development Cenjxe, SouthIsland StreamsAmanda Bullen: Turtle Island EarthStewardsTodd Romaine: BC Watershed Steward-ship AllianceChris Olsen: LifeCyclesRozee Hyder: LifeCyclesJennifer Pullin: Community and SocialDevelopment, City of CalgaryWanda Baxter: University of Calgary,Environmental Design

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INTERNATIONALADAPTATIONS .<

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We have recently begun a project totranslate the Building Sustainable

Societies Training Package into Spanishand Portuguese and adapt the CommunityAction Workshop for Mexican andBrazilian audiences. Our Mexican part-ners joined-us at the Leadership TrainingSession {1998 Summer Program) to gainfamiliarity with the entire'program and tohave an opportunity to work intensivelyon'the analysis and planning stages of ,their project. Our Brazilian partners have

, been involved in the' development of the x

Building Sustainable* Societies Program andhave previously attended the program.

Iri the next stage, our partner organi-' .zations wil^modify the current activities,' as needed, so that they are culturally and

environmentally appropriated This willinvolve testing of individual activitieswith a pilpt group. The specific methodsand approaches are to be determined bythe partner organization as appropriate totheir" needs and the resources available tothem., " > •

This,will be followed by..a full'fieldtest with one of their communities. Thiswill involve ledding a community work-shop based on the Building Sustainable ,Societies Program and their adaptatioris ofit. Our goal in the next stage of the «program is "to adapt and deliver t;heLeadership Training Sessiorv

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Our partnersPronatura is the Mexican manager of

the project. They have offices in Ve'racruz,the Xucatan Peninsula, Nuevo Leon, BajaCalifornia, Sonora, Chiapas and Mexico

' City. Pronatura is dedicated to the protec-tion of biological diversity arid endan-gered species of flora and.fauria throughconcrete progf arris ,fqr habitat protection,research and environmental education. ' ,Pronatura'works closely with scientific • 'groups that,create alternative programs inagriculture, forestry, ecotourism andothers who promote sustainable develop-ment. They wprk to develop and facilitate

• training programs for native communities,environmental educators arid people thatsupport rural development, conservationand biodiversity: .

Institute de Pesquisas Ecologicas•0PE) (Institute for Ecological Research)is the Brazilian manager of the'project.

'IPE works for the conservation ofbiodiversity in several Brazilian ecosys-tems and promotes environrhental educa-tion among local communities. IPE is'currently establishing a training centre!,the Brazilian Center for Conservation

.Biology, to promote short-term interdisci-plinary courses incorporating both theoryand practice to a wide range of audiences.Their goal is" to spread awareness and traincommunity members from all over the

- country in environmental' educationwhich will result in community leadersbecoming actively involved in promotingsustainable community development.

Special thanks toGE Fond and CIDAfor their generous . .support. ''

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Spec/a/ thanks'to theBC Ministry ofEnvironment, Lands.and Paries for theirsupport.

COMMUNITY YOUTHTRAINING

We are working with the BritishColumbia Ministry 'of Environ-

ment, Lands and Parks to deliver anenvironmental education program to theirEnvironmental Youth Team (E-Team)Express participants. Using the BulgingSustainable Societies PfOgram as a model,we are delivering ten workshops on' .Vancouver Island and the Lower Main-land1. .

The workshops are a creative andparticipatory means for participants toexplore complex environmental issues.Participants decide what issue they willdiscuss and are guided to look at this issue

from a variety of perspectives and in itsbroadest context. Using this information,they then define ways that they can takesteps to resolve'or improve this' issue as agroup and as individuals.

• Workshop activities particularly focuson team-building, cooperation andovercoming obstacles. The work of E-Team Express participants is primarilyassociated with the maintenance andenhancement of British Columbia Parks.The participants are young people aged16-24 who are taking part in a. ten-weekE-Team Express program.

SPECIAL THANKS TO Diane Burroughes,' Helen Dewar and Rosee Hyder for the

creativity and energy they bring to the•program. . •

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THE ETHICS IN ACTION AWARD

H armony Foundation's Michael Bloomfie'ld was awarded the 1998 Ethics inAction Award for Ongoing Social Responsibility (individual category) onThursday, June 11 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Vancouver, BC.

The Ethics in Action Awards program was created in 1994 through a partnershipbetween VanCity Savings and the Workplace Ministry Society. The 1998 awards werecosponsored by VanCity Savings, the Better Business Bureau of Mainland BC, Canadian.Business for Social Responsibility and Mountain Equipment Co-op. The gala event,attended by over 700 pe9ple was a showcase for organizations and individuals who havemade difficult, ethical choices and 'done the right thing' for their community, ourenvironment or a particular cause. , .

Michael Bloqmfield was selected for this year's award because of his lifelong commit-ment to positive environmental education and action both nationally and internation-ally. Michael's work is based on ethical partnerships with sponsors and donors, and he isinvolved with many different organizations in the community.

SPECIAL THANKS TO The Westin Bayshore for hosting a luncheon on June 12th tocelebrate with our donors and other friends. :

'Tarn proud toreceive this award.It's an excellentopportunity tothank the manypeople andorganizations whosupport our^work,and offer a tributeto those individualswho have had thevision to supportwork that focuseson long-termimprovementsrather than quick,superficial fixes."

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CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH

This program wasprimarily sponsoredby Youth -ServiceCanada: Human

ResourcesDevelopmentCanadaSpecial thanks toHudson's BayCompany for theirgenerous contribution

Gretchen Brewin, Victoria-Beacon Hill MLA, Speakerof the Legislative Assembly,and Helen Hughes, City ofVictoria Councillor, andpast program participantJim-Webb reviewingaccomplishments ofHarmony Youth Programs

YOUTH VISION

H armony Foundation partnered with Youth Service Canada, an initiative of 'Human Resources Development Canada, to deliver the Youth Vision program.From September 15, 1997 to February.28, 1998, fifteen young people (18-24) ..

worked on community service projects and.took part in career and life skills training.The community service projects provided important opportunities for young people,

seniors and other community members to work together and develop respect and mutualunderstanding. Projects included:

• Streambed restoration and trail building at Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary• Creation of waterwise community gardens'with the Victoria Compost Education Centre• Seniors outreach program with Silver Threads Service ' .• Nutrition screening survey with Meals on Wheels

The career and life skills development component of'the program helped participantsto develop a personal career plan. We received strong support from community membersand the local businesses who volunteered their time and shared their expertise with thegroup. These sessions.included: . .

• building successful teams, conflict resolution, communication skills, public speaking,creating a career path, finding employment in the new market, personal budgeting andbanking, wellness and healthy living, effective interview techniques, financial planning,building a resume, creating a business plan, computers and the internet. . -

Each of the participants began the program out of work and not enrolled in school. Bythe last day of the program,/our had made plans to return to school, four had been offeredwork, one was beginning her'own business, and six were applying for work and puttingtheir career plans in place. "

SPECIAL THANKS TO: Silver Threads Service, Meals on Wheels, Swan-Lake Christmas HillNature SanctuaryTHANKS TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Bert Annear, University ofVictoria; Susan Shaw, University of Victoria; Toni Guffei, Trico Consult-ing;Chris Rolston, Steps to Employment; Audrey McFarlane, University ofVictoria; Maria Maclnnis, Royal Bank; Dr. David Docherty, University ofVictoria; Dr. Ann Marshall, University of Victoria; Roxanne'Bridges,Dominion Securities; Linda Sproule-Jones; University of Victoria; PamTerry, Volunteer Victoria; Ministry of Small Business, Tourism andCulture; "Jackie Robson, Northwest Earth Institute; Laurel Gordon, Human Re-sources Development Canada; Campbell Hartley; Cyberspace CafeTHE PARTICIPANTS: K. Elliotson, R. Fieldhouse, A. Jefferies, R. Jersak, C.Fox, N. Miller, K. Mueller, T. Lopeter, S.J. Smith, S. Jacobs, C. Fodor,K.- Thompson, R. Richer, N. LeClair, L. Bright

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GREEN GARDEN PROGRAM

S-ince March we have been providing information on alternative gardening methods to interested individuals and organizations in the Victoria region. The goal ofthis-pfoject is to establish a*c6mmumty organic gardening network that supports

learning and sharing information and creates a- safer world for animals and people.

Community Demonstration Sites ' ^Through twenty-five community demonstration sites and educational workshops we have,taught hundreds of people how to use organic methods to create and sustain beautifulgardens without foxtc chemicals. In particular, the demonstration sites showed thecommunity an organic garden in action, welcoming people,to walkthrough the gardenand ask.practical questions about organic gardening techniques-. Each workshop presentedthe basic steps involved in organic gardening with lots of informal'conversation aboutspecific gardening problems and environmental issues concerned with the use of toxiclawn and garden chemicals. We also created a booklet entitled Guide, to Organic Gardeningwhich offeifs a comprehensive overview of organic garden care.

The Grow Organic Workshop ' _ ' . f ~ . .This workshop was an excellent event attended by many enthusiastic participants rangingfrom experienced gardeners to raw beginners. Dave Evans-of Envi Lawn Care spoke aboutorganic lawn care and showed many beautiful examples-of organic lawns and alternativeyards. He was followed by Tinarraser, a certified organic farmer and teacher at CamosunCollege. She shared a wealth of information about nurturing the soil in order to create aneffective growing environment for plants. Finally, ;Linda Gilkeson of Ministry of'Environ-ment, Lands and Parks gave an informative talk on promoting Integrated Pest Manage-ment and finding effective alternatives -to pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilizers.

Community Outreach i *. " <With our colourful and informative display we attended many outreach events, such asthe Saanich Agricultural Fair, Moss Street Paint-in, and the Victoria Flower and Garden'Festival. We provided information to thousands of interested communitymembers about organic gardening, otrier related organizations, and healthrisks involved with the use of toxic lawn and garden chemicals.

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THANKS TO OUR' COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Victoria Compost Education, Centre, Waterwise Gardening Program Swan Lake/Christ.mas Hill NatureSanctuary Society, Capital Family Association Allotment Garden Devel-

. opment Project and Environmental Remediation and Integrated PestManagement Section 6f the BC Ministry of Environment 'THANKS TO THOSE-WHO HOSTED DEMONSTRATION SITES: ChrisBloomfield, Janine Gagnier, Janet Brooks, Shannon Wilson, ValeryOwen, Heather Hughes, Jill Nagel, Margaret McKeen, Swan Lake/Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, Victoria Compost Education Centre,Jackie Robson, Colwood Allotment Garden Development Project, SheilaBailes, Marianne Pederic, ftelen Dunbai's Gail Wolfe, Charlene Parker,Christina Peacock, Marie Rolleau, Susan Tychie, Coreen Fodor, EricRedekop, Sarah-Jane Smith, David Greig, and Esther Callo

This project isprimarily sponsoredby EnvironmentCanada EcoAction

2000. Special thanksto project Friends:Beautiful BritishColumbiaFoundation, 'Canada Trust Friendsof the EnvironmentFoundation,Shell EnvironmentalFund,British ColumbiaEnvironmental YouthTeam,Laban Breweries ofCanada

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WORKING WITH OTHERS

"The fate of the Earthrests with all of us, notjust a few.activistswilling to get theirfingernails dirty and,at times, their spiritscrushed by theimmensity of the task.Harnessing the humanspirit in a deep but(rum-confrontationalway is the approachsome agents for'changeare taking to mobilizethe passive majority tosave the planet and oursouls." .ARNE NAESS

ARNENAESS: THE ECOLOGY OF SELF

Harmony Foundation arranged a visit to British Columbia from March 22 - April5, 1998 with renowned1 naturalist and philosopher Arne Naess to discuss the

Deep Ecology Movement, of which he is'one of the founders. His talk in Victoria*. filled the University of Victoria's'David Lam auditorium as he shared his inspira-

tional message of creating a rich life, one based on simple needs.He then journeyed to Vancouver to speak at Simon Fraser University, University

of British-Columbia, and the Vancouver Public Library. Professor Naess shared hislove of nature'and concern-for the world to large audiences at each venue* andpressed the need for profound personal and social change sb that we can protect therichness and diversity of thejiatural'world. .- ' ; '

; i / ' • ' • ' ' N - ' > • • • > . .SPECIAL THANKS TO: Alan Drengson, University of Victoria-School of Environmen-tal Studies and Environmental Studies Students' Associationflan Angus, SimonFraser University's Institute for the Humanities, Bill Rees, University of BritishColumbia School for Regional £ind Community Planning, The Legacies Project.

INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY ROUNDTABLES

During the year Michael Bloornfield w&s invited to'participate in several Corn'munity Roundtables hosted by-the Honourable David Anderson, MP; Joining

the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce and Victoria Economic DevelopmentCommission, community members discussed topics including the federal budget,, theWest Coast fishery and'creating opportunities for youth. ' • • •

PARTICIPATION AT THE SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES FORUM AT THEASIA PACIFIC ECONOMIC CONFERENCE

From November 19-21, 1997 Michael Bloomfield participated in the. Sustainability Issues Forum, which was part of the people's Summit on APEC in

'Vancouver, BC. This forum brought.together creative anci committed people fromacross Canada and-the Asia-Pacific Region tp discuss strategies for making . 'sustainability a reality in various sectors.

> Participants worked together in workshops focused on fisheries, agriculture,. 'cities, forestry and mining. They discussed alternative practices and ways to promotepeople-to-people cooperation in the Asia-P'acific Region.

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HARMONY ADVISORY SERVICES: PARTNERING WITH OTHERS

Harmony c6ntinues to assist corporations, communities, government agenciesand others in carrying out their environmental programs in the role,of advisor,

researcher, copublisher and/or project manager.

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TRAINING COMMUNITY LEADERS

Harmony Foundation planned and executed two disttnct/pilots of the Building t 'Sustainable Societies Training Package in different regions of the country with

f, different ̂ audiences. These led to considerable refinement in the conteht and flow ofactivities while assisting community groups. . . ' . .

Growing Jobs, fot a Living (Belleville, Ontario) ' ,': • , . ,The Training Package was piloted with the Growing Jobs for a Living group in Belleville,

' ON. This ISrtnember group was selected as a 'typical' community group dealing withcomplex local issues related specifically'to poverty and unemployment in their area.They were le,d through'the 2.5 day workshop by Project Leader Carole^Stark and facilita--tors Darlene Clover and Shirley Pollen. As a result, the coalition received valuable.

, training for their program' and provided important feedback'on the application ofBuildingSustainabk Societies to community projects.'.'

. Youth Vision (Victoria, British Columbia) • . - . ' .A second pilot, was held in December 1997 with Harmony Foundation's Youth Vision

- group in Victoria, BC. This pilot tested Building Sustainable Societies with a less experi* .enced group 'to determine the effectiveness of amateur facilitators in leading communityworkshops.,The participants ranged in age from 18-24'and varied in experience fromhigh school drop-outs to university, graduates. . •*' .

In both cases, participant evaluations were very positive. They appreciated the .creativeand cooperative ways of addressing issues and the leadership skills they gained.

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NEW EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES• • . \/ , . ,Green Garden Project: Guide to Organic Gardening

This 14-page booklet dffers practical suggestions for chemical-free lawn and garden care.This comprehensive gm'de covers a wide range of organic gardening topics including: soilmanagement, maintenance practices, plants, pest arid disease prevention^and control.,

Training Package—Building Sustainable Societies Program

The Training Package is the approximately 200-page document that forms the basis ofthe Community Action Workshops. All sections include a content overview whichrepresents a synthesis of current thinking in the area, links the topic to global andcommunity-based efforts, and challenges the participants to understand other perspec-tives.-It also includes step-by-step instructions for leading the activities,and facilitationtips. This publication is only available to participants who have attended & LeadershipTraining Session. . : ;

<W,HAT'S AHEAD? ,-. ' '

Leadership Training Sessions —Building Sustainable Societies. Program

It is bur goal to/make the Leadership Training Sessions available to the widest possibleaudience in Canada. To achieve this goal, we are planning sessions in different regions of;Canada. If funding, allows, we will hold sessions in the. Pacific and Yukon Region,Prairies Region and Central Canada. ,x ' >-

[ f t International Adaptationss f,

We will be working closely with our partners in Mexico and Brazil to complete thetranslation and adaptation of the Building Sustainable Societies Training Package andCommunity Action Workshop.

Green Garden Project' ' i ' .

This project will continue until October to share information with the public about-alternative gardening methods and to work'towards establishing a community organic •

.'gardeningnetwork. '.'. "• - . .' ",\ tommunity Youth leadership Training

In cooperation with" the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks and Human Re-squrces Development Canada we-will,-continue to use the BuzWing Sttstoinobfe SocietiesProgram to assist youth to develop leadership skills and knowledge of environmentalissues which will support their community involvement.

.'V l ' Partnering With Others

. Harmony Foundation will continue to assist, corporations, communities, governmentagencies and others in meeting their own goals and commitments.

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MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF HARMONY FOUNDATION

Institute for Environmental Values Education

• a community leadership training program • ,• professional development, education and curriculum resources

Publications and Resource Materials

• Home & Family- Guide: Practical Aetion for the Environnement / Guide pour la familk e^ lamaison: la protection de I'environnement au quotidien, 1989

• Community Workshops for the Environment / Ateliers communautaires au sujet deI'environnement, 1992 "'

• • Positive Action for the Environment & Community Action Prq/ects-i'ideo Icit, 1992• Workplace Guide: Practical Action for the Environment/Guide pour le milieu de travail': vers

la sante environnementale, 1991 , - • .• Discovering Your Community: A Cooperative Process for Planning Sustainability / a la

decouverte de votre collectivite: un processus cooperatifde planification de la perennite; a step-by'Step workbook to help individuals and groups in the research and-development of asustainable plan for their area, 1994

• Strengthening Our Communities: A Guidebook far Community Youth Programs, 1997• Guide to Organic Gardening, 1998 ' •

Cooperative Community, Programs ~ -

• The Nelson ECOmmunity Project produced a report characterizing the community, its• issues, opinions and prospects. .• Created three innovative Youth Programs to provide young people with job and life

skills through community service projects, career development training and amentorship program.

Growing Up Green-resources for children• Growing Up Green: Environmental Action WheeljLa Roue d'action <La Croissance verte>,

1993 " -• Earthworks-Nature's Recyders: An Integrated Unit for Primary and Junior Students, 1992

GreenWorks-Workplace Training * .• Various training and demonstration programs to improve workplace environmental

practices- ' • • . "• GreenWorks: Building on Success/Pour aller de s"ucces en succes, 1993

National and International Cooperation

• Cooperative efforts involving participants from Harmony foundation's Programs• Exchange programs, involving Harmony Foundation with educators and community

leaders from across Canada and from other countries

Environmental Leadership

• We encourage progressive leadership and work to-bring together diverse professionals. to find cooperative ways to respond to environment and development issues.

_ • We advise, a number of organizations and encourage the efforts of others whilepromoting Canadian leadership in the global campaign for environmenta'l progress.

Major Awards ' - '

• Ethics in Action Award, 1998 •• United Nations Environment Programme's Global 500 Award for "outstanding

1 achievement in environmental protection, 1992 Earth Summit• Commonwealth Foundation Fellowship, 1994 - .

Major Endorsements• United Nations Fiftieth Anniversary National-Level Project• Canadian Teachers' Federation ,

EnvironmentalEducation in Action!Harmony Foundation isdedicated to achievingprogress through cooperationand education. Harmony'straining programs andeducational resourcesencompass environmental •values and practical skills forpositive action on environmentand development issues.

Harmony Foundationof Canada1783 Fort Street

.Victoria, British ColumbiaCanada V8V 3L1Telephone: (250) 380-3001Fax: (250) 380-0887E-mail: hariyony@islandfiet.comWeb Site:http:www.harmonyfdn.6c.ca/~harmony

HARMONY FOUNDATION'S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Cooperation and Knowledge for a Healthy, Sustainable World

Harmony's work includes;

'The Institute for Environmental Values Educationcooperative community programsinternational education programs ;

practical educational resourcescommunity training for youth , .

-, . Harmony's programs: .

motivate positive actionincrease practical knowledge and skills

foster cooperation .-

Harmony's audience:

- community leaders. ' educators

' individuals in home and family activitiesbusiness and'people in their workplace

community organizationsyouth and children

Harmony's work contributes to:

constructive approaches to resolving environment and development problemsCanadian leadership in sustainable development , .

global understanding and cooperationpractical, long-term results.

national unity ' .

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE THINKING OF JOINING US

The Need for Environment and Development Education: Pressures on the environment are unprecedented,creating new economic, social and environmental realities. To respond positively, people and organizations areseeking practical knowledge and skills to contribute to environmental solutions. - . t

The Need for Cooperation: Confrontation is unproductive. Progress depends on our ability to work together tosolve current problems and find ways to improve our goals and practices. ' >

The Need for National Unity and Global Cooperation: Environmental problems are not unique to any oneregion, nation or culture but affect individuals and communities across Canada and throughout the world. sHarmony Foundation promotes national unity by bringing Canadians together and encourages Canada's leadershipiri global cooperation.

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