Green Party of Nova Scotia

Please Join Green Party Leaders at Sipekne’katik Water Ceremony
2017-11-24 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | Treaty Truckhouse, 693 Riverside Road, Fort Ellis, Nova Scotia, B0N 2J0, Canada
Members of the Green Party of Nova Scotia are invited to join Thomas Trappenberg, Jessica Alexander and federal leader Elizabeth May on the site of the treaty Truckhouse to offer support to a group of indigenous water protectors on the Shubenacadie River.
“Protection of our precious waterways, our fish stocks, and our equally precious relationship with Nova Scotia’s indigenous peoples is more important than a short-sighted attempt to bolster our fossil fuel infrastructure,” states Thomas Trappenberg, leader of the Nova Scotia Green Party. “We must face the fact that we need to be moving toward a more sustainable future. The water protectors here understand that, why doesn’t our government?”
In attendance will be: Elizabeth May, MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands, Leader of the Green Party of Canada; Thomas Trappenberg, Leader, Green Party of Nova Scotia; Jessica Alexander, Deputy Leader, Green Party of Nova Scotia, along with Dorene Bernard, Water Protector and Sipekne’katik Elder and Dale Poulette, treaty Truckhouse organizer.
The ceremony is a sacred event, but cameras are welcome before and after it. A shared moose stew luncheon will follow.
Thomas Trappenberg and family recently visited the proposed Alton Gas site, meeting with the Water Protectors at the Treaty Truck House.

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
2017-11-06 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
6 November 2017
7 – 8 pm at Saint Mary’s University
Sobey Building, Room 255 (903 Robie Street)

A Special General Meeting has been called for 6 November 2017, to be held at 7 pm at Saint Mary’s University in Sobey Building, Room 255. The objective of this Special General Meeting will be to make amendments to the constitution and by-laws pertaining to Regional Divisions and meeting quorum. The Special General Meeting will also include election of vacant or interim executive positions. The full agenda of the meeting is attached, including the full text of the proposed by-law changes and accompanying illustrations.
Attendees who have been members in good standing for at least 14 days prior to this meeting (so, have joined prior to October 23) will have voting rights.
Is it time to renew your membership? Do that here.
Reminder: Download the information package and agenda here.
On street and on campus parking is available.

If you did not receive the notice sent October 6, 2017, please click here to subscribe to our mailing list or email us at gpns@greenpartyns.ca.

Tidal Power Talk
2017-05-19 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Room 041, Cox Institute, Dalhousie Agricultural Campus, 21 Cox Road, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
How will tidal energy affect Nova Scotia? Join us for presentations and discussion from Nova Scotia’s own tidal power experts, and have all your tidal power questions answered. This is a non-partisan information session, and attendance is welcome from all political stripes. Green Party candidates will be on hand for an informal Q&A after the event.

Kings West Candidate Forum
2017-05-17 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | West Kings District High School
Join us for an all-candidates forum at West Kings District High School on May 17. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the forum getting underway at 6:30 p.m.
All candidates running in the provincial election in West Kings have been invited to take part. Questions will be accepted at the door and posed to candidates by our moderator. Each candidate will be given a set amount of time to respond.

East Hants Candidate Forum
2017-05-16 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Enfield Fire Hall, 273 Highway 2, Enfield, Nova Scotia, Canada
The East Hants & Districts Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Municipality of East Hants and The Weekly Press to co-host a Provincial Election Candidate Forum.
The forum will feature all four candidates running in the riding of Hants East, including Margaret Miller (incumbent) with the Liberal Party, John A. MacDonald with the PCs, Liam Crouse NDP, and Jenn Kang of the Green Party.
The forum will take place on May 16, 2017 at the Enfield Fire Hall at 273 Highway 2, Enfield from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Acadia Student Meet & Greet
2017-05-16 17:00 - 18:30 UTC | Acadia Students’ Union, Student Centre Main floor, 15 Horton Ave, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada
An opportunity to meet with Green candidates Sheila Richardson (Kings South), Jenn Kang (Hants East), and Zac Crockatt (Annapolis) to discuss how the Green Party of Nova Scotia platform addresses the needs of students. A brief introduction from candidates will be followed by a casual meet & greet.

All Candidates Forum: Fairness for Nova Scotians
2017-05-15 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | UNIVERSITY OF KING’S COLLEGE, NEW ACADEMIC BUILDING ALUMNI HALL, 6350 Coburg Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
During an election campaign, the impact of public policy on the lives of Nova Scotia’s people and communities often gets drowned out. Join a coalition of community groups as we ask representatives from the political parties about housing, poverty, environmental racism & environmental justice, health care, gender & sexuality, education and incar
ACORN is meeting at the front door at 6pm and we will go in together. The building is accessible to everyone.
Let us know if you can be there! Contact Sarah at halifax@acorncanada.org or 902-220-3671
ceration.

Provincial & Popcorn
2017-05-15 11:00 - 13:30 UTC | Dartmouth North Community Food Centre, 6 Primrose Street, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
We know that it may be corny but the upcoming Provincial Election has us “Popping” with excitement. Join us to meet the candidates for Dartmouth North, including GPNS candidate Tyler Colbourne, discuss “Let’s Talk Provincial” and then end with a light lunch!
Hosted by Dartmouth North Community Food Centre.

2017 Annual General Meeting and Convention
2017-04-29 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Dalhousie University Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building, 6100 University Avenue , Halfax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Come join us for our 2017 Annual General Meeting and Convention! This will be an opportunity for GPNS members and supporters to come together, meet some of our candidates, and kick off campaigns.

We are excited to announce that our guest speakers this year include Peter Bevan-Baker, David Coon, and Lil MacPherson.

Peter Bevan-Baker is the Leader of the Green Party of Prince Edward Island and the MLA for District 17. Peter has been associated with the Green Party for over 20 years, sitting on federal councils and also running as a candidate numerous times, and became the leader of the Green Party of PEI in 2012. Over the years, he has never wavered from his belief that the Green Party provides a timeless outstanding innovative approach to politics which will secure a prosperous, fulfilling and safe future for coming generations. As the first Green MLA ever elected in Prince Edward Island, Peter is an inspiring and positive example of perseverance and commitment.

David Coon is the first elected Green MLA in New Brunswick history, and the third Green parliamentarian elected in Canada. Since his election in 2014, David has introduced private member’s bills aimed at increasing local food security and expanding local agriculture, creating jobs in energy efficient building renovations and renewable energy, lowering the voting age, protecting citizens against frivolous lawsuits, and making the teaching of the First Nations’ experience mandatory in the public school system. He has championed improving access to both mental and primary health care.

Lil MacPherson, born and raised in Nova Scotia, has always had a passion for environmental issues. After spending 25 years in the food service industry, Lil was inspired in 2004 to follow her life long dream to open a restaurant, The Wooden Monkey, which brings Halifax the most environmentally conscious restaurant it’s ever had. Lil believes her business is the most powerful way for her to express her values, serve her community, and make a contribution to a healthier natural environment. Lil is also a trained Al Gore Presenter for The Climate Change Project for An Inconvenient Truth. She is a public speaker on organic sustainable foods systems and our future foods. Lil was also a mayoral candidate in the 2016 HRM Municipal elections.

Please join us for what is sure to be an uplifting and inspiring gathering of Greens. Members and non-members welcome!

Wolfville Meet-Up
2017-03-19 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Just Us Cafe, 450 Main St, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada
Join local Greens for coffee and chat. We will also have a presentation on proportional representation by Henry Hoeksma.

Tantallon Meet-Up
2017-03-12 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Lefty’s Restaurant & Lounge, 3650 Hammonds Plains Rd, Upper Tantallon, Nova Scotia, Canada
Join local Greens for coffee/beer and a chat! This is a great opportunity to meet up with like-minded friends and make new connections. Feel free to bring a friend.
Please contact us if you plan to attend – click ‘going’ on our facebook event.
