by George Brown | May 20, 2021 | News
I am pleased to share this guest blog post from the David Suzuki Foundation: You can help Land Back move forward On Tuesday, more than 1,000 people participated in a webinar featuring Indigenous thought leaders reflecting on the Land Back movement and pathways towards...
by George Brown | Apr 23, 2021 | News
Dear Friends of Choosing Earth, On this Earth Day we are delighted to launch the trailer for the documentary film—Facing Adversity: Choosing Earth, Choosing Life. The film is also now public. We encourage you to share the trailer to social media and with your lists....
by George Brown | Apr 13, 2021 | News
I am honoured to co-author this Op-Ed with Meredith Brown, Riverkeeper Emeritus. We hope that this is the beginning of a conversation among all those who care for and love this mighty River. If you are interested in being part of this conversation, please reach out to...
by George Brown | Mar 19, 2021 | News
This week, Buy Social Canada announced the Social Procurement Winners for 2021, and an Ottawa group was on the list! . Here is the award description for the LeBreton Flats Community Benefit Coalition (now known as the Ottawa Community Benefits Network) “Social...
by George Brown | Jan 18, 2021 | News
With all levels of government committed to investing billions of dollars to build, repair and retrofit public infrastructure over the next decade, now is the time to shape strong community benefits policies that prioritize equity, environment, economic justice, and...
by George Brown | Dec 3, 2020 | News
It is hard to believe that it has been 20 years since we started the OCLF! I wish to personally thank all those who worked to make the OCLF a vibrant, community wealth building institution in our community. We have much more to do however, and I am confident that...
