Currents: regional perspectives on water, a public symposium
UPEI’s Environmental Studies program is hosting an evening symposium entitled "Currents: Regional Perspectives on Water." The symposium will be held Thursday, January 14, 2016, 6:30–8:30 pm in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Centre on the 69´«Ă˝campus.
“As Prince Edward Island is developing a Water Act, three informative speakers will explore different aspects of protection of our water.” said Dr. Carolyn Peach Brown, director of UPEI’s Environmental Studies program.
, Mawita’jik (“Gathering Together”) Activities Coordinator with the Prince Edward Island Aboriginal Women’s Association, will speak about Aboriginal women’s responsibility for protecting water.
, Director of the Canadian Rivers Institute and former Canada Research Chair in Watershed Ecological Integrity at UPEI, will speak about some of the current issues related to PEI water.
, Freshwater Coordinator of the Ecology Action Centre, will speak about her involvement with the development of a water policy in Nova Scotia, and lessons that might be applicable to Prince Edward Island.
Each speaker will present for 15—20 minutes. After a short break for refreshments, the speakers will reassemble for a panel discussion related to water issues on Prince Edward Island as it develops a Water Act. Questions will be taken from the audience.
Donations will be taken for , a non-governmental organization which works with communities in the developing world to provide clean water and improved sanitation.
A basket of local products is available as a door prize.
The symposium is supported by the Rotary Club of Charlottetown Royalty and the 69´«Ă˝.
