Lectures & Events Archive
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Roots Canada and JGI join forces to launch Roots Cares
April 17, 2009 - Toronto
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| Roots Cares logo | Roots Co-Founders Don Green and Michael Budman with Dr. Jane Goodall at the news conference launching the partnership |
Designed by a committee of Roots staff from across Canada, the Roots Cares program will see employees raising funds and providing volunteer time, with the support of Roots, to help the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada develop the organization’s Roots & Shoots global youth action program throughout the country. Employees will also be directly engaged in initiating and contributing to projects that address issues in their own communities.
“We have always had a commitment to giving back to the community, especially in places in which we operate,” says Roots Co-Founder Don Green. “To add another dimension to those efforts, we recently decided to engage and support our employees more fully in our charitable initiatives. This program represents an opportunity for Roots employees to link arms and make an impact in their own communities. And it’s focused on one of the fundamental core values at Roots: respect for nature and concern for the environment.”
The Roots Cares employee committee selected the Jane Goodall Institute, and specifically the Roots & Shoots program, as their charity of choice. The partnership will see Roots employees helping to extend Dr. Goodall’s work to create healthy ecosystems, promote sustainable livelihoods and nurture new generations of committed, active citizens around the world.
“It is very exciting to see a major corporation like Roots adopting the philosophy of the Roots & Shoots program, and empowering their employees to make a difference in their communities and to act as role models for other young people,” says Dr. Jane Goodall. “Roots and its employees across the country and around the world are to be congratulated. It is initiatives like this one that give me hope that we can and will overcome the huge problems that face our world today.”
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AFN and JGI Inspire First Nations Youth into Action
April 15, 2009 - Ottawa
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Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine, Dr. Jane Goodall and Dr. Keith Martin, MP (Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca) launched a partnership between the AFN and JGI, which will bring the JGI Roots & Shoots program to First Nations youth across Canada. The program aims to get young people involved in their own communities; researching what the specific needs are and then developing long-lasting solutions. “Roots & Shoots is a program aimed at getting young people involved in developing their own projects to improve the environment, gain a greater understanding of their culture, and improve the lives of the people in their communities,” stated National Chief Fontaine. “When I first heard about the program it struck me as a perfect fit for First Nations. More than half our people are under the age of 25, and they are a tremendous source of energy, innovation and ideas.” |
Dr. Goodall added, “Wherever I travel I meet young people who feel helpless about the future of the planet and what we are doing to ourselves and our communities. The Roots & Shoots program empowers them and gives them hope. It is inspired by the idea that every individual makes a difference, every day.”
There are already two First Nations in Canada involved in Roots & Shoots – Beecher Bay and T’sou’ke, both in British Columbia. The AFN and JGI will work to expand the program to other interested First Nation communities across the country.
The partnership with the AFN announced today stems from a meeting with the National Chief, Dr. Keith Martin, MP (Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca) and senior officials from Roots & Shoots and the AFN in September 2008.
For information about how to get involved, contact Abner Lico, National Program Manager, Roots & Shoots, abner@janegoodall.ca
Watch the news conference here.
'Reason for Hope' Lecture in Ottawa
April 15, 2009 - Ottawa
Dr. Goodall inspired the sold-out crowd with her lecture about the critical need to protect Africa’s Great Apes and other wildlife species. She discussed JGI’s innovative community-centred conservation programmes, which meld habitat conservation with efforts to improve the lives of African communities as well as her reasons for hope for the future of our planet.
Prior to the lecture, a private reception was hosted by Dr. Goodall for premium ticket holders. Guests had a chance to meet Dr. Goodall, mingle and sample delectable hors-d’oeuvres provided by the culinary arts students at Algonquin College. Algonquin College was the presenting sponsor for Dr. Goodall's lecture and the Youth 4 Action workshop in Ottawa; JGI would like to thank them for their generous support.
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| Helen Hirsh Spence, JGI Board member, Jane Lawton, Executive Director, JGI; Dr. Goodall and John Wall, JGI Board member. | Abner Lico, National Roots & Shoots Manager and Canadian activist Tony Clarke |
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| Fruit sculpture made by culinary arts students at Algonquin College | Guests mingle at the pre-lecture reception |
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| Dr. Goodall speaks with guests | Volunteers at the JGI sales kiosk (all photos: JoAnne McArthur) |
Dr. Goodall attended a Roots & Shoots Youth 4 Action Workshop at Algonquin College the morning of the lecture. She addressed a group of 150 high school-aged students from a number of schools in and around the Capital region. For more information about the workshop check out the Roots & Shoots website.
We would like to thank Lotus Lines, who have created a necklace, bracelet and earring set made from freshwater pearls especially for the Jane Goodall Institute. This jewellery set will be available for sale at Dr. Goodall's lectures and on the Lotus Lines website. Lotus Lines will donate 33% of the sales to JGI.
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Environment and Development Seminar with Dr. Jane Goodall
April 17, 2009 - Toronto
First Annual ‘Environment and Development’ Seminar with Dr. Jane Goodall
Dr. Jane Goodall joined a distinguished panel in order to launch the Centre for Environment and Jane Goodall Institute Annual Seminar on 'Environment and Development'. This unique seminar explored the myriad ways in which environmental issues and human development issues intersect, through presentations by two University of Toronto researchers, and provided insight into the Jane Goodall Institute’s “community-centred conservation” approach to the challenge of protecting habitat for wildlife in some of the world’s poorest countries.
For more information click here
JGI Youth Council Member Lends a Hand in Uganda
February-March 2009
I dreamed of Africa....
Recently I was lucky enough to have my dream of volunteering with JGI in Uganda come true! It was truly inspiring to see the incredible work of JGI first-hand.
Upon arrival I was immediately taken back by the gorgeous landscape, amazing wildlife and the welcoming people, especially the JGI staff. In February, I had the opportunity to assist with a new Roots & Shoots campaign called "Say No To Plastics: Reduce, Refuse, Reuse." Its purpose is to reduce the use of plastic bags in Uganda while informing the public about the detrimental effects plastic has on the environment.
Jacque Alinatwe, Roots & Shoots Coordinator, and I developed an outline for the campaign and travelled around the regions of Kampala to recruit potential sponsors. A major part of the campaign will involve asking Roots & Shoots groups to write an appeal to the government about why plastic bags should be banned. We succeeded in getting a grocery chain to provide us with fabric bag alternatives as well as involving other NGO's and companies. Jacque continues to work diligently on the campaign.
For the month of March I moved out to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary to spend a month as a chimpanzee caregiver! The highlight of my time in Uganda was spending time with the amazing chimpanzee beings. The first time the juvenile Rambo came to me, wide eyed, arms outstretched, waiting to be picked up, I knew that when it comes to bonding with an animal, this is as good as it gets! It was an overwhelming, life-changing experience that confirmed in my mind that I want to do all that I could to help these intelligent, beautiful animals. It was a trip of a lifetime!
Shannon Trebilcock
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Discovering Chimpanzees – The Remarkable World of Jane Goodall
On view at the Canadian Museum of Nature, Ottawa until May 3, 2009
This interactive exhibition transports you to an African tropical forest where you can explore the amazing world of chimpanzees and learn about the research of Jane Goodall, a world-renowned primatologist who has spent more than 40 years studying chimpanzees. Climb into a chimp rest, watch fascinating videos of Jane Goodall interacting with the chimps, compare your strength and weight to different primates…and much more! The Museum is located at 240 McLeod Street (corner of Metcalfe) in Ottawa. For more information, visit nature.ca or call 613-566-4700.
À la découverte des chimpanzés – le remarquable univers de Jane Goodall
Présentée au Musée canadien de la nature d'Ottawa jusqu’au 3 mai 2009
Cette exposition interactive vous plonge dans une forêt tropicale africaine où vous découvrirez le monde fascinant des chimpanzés et les recherches de Jane Goodall, une primatologue mondialement réputée qui a passé plus de 40 ans à étudier ces primates. Grimpez dans un nid de chimpanzés, visionnez des vidéos fascinantes de Jane Goodall en interaction avec les chimpanzés, comparez votre force et votre poids à ceux de divers primates …et plus encore ! Le Musée est situé au 240, rue McLeod (angle de Metcalfe) à Ottawa. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez nature.ca ou appeler au 613-566-4700.
An Evening to Honour Dr. GoodallNovember 16, 2008 - Toronto
It was an amazing evening as over 700 guests gathered at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto on November 16 to honour internationally renowned primatologist, global environmental advocate and UN Messenger of Peace Dr. Jane Goodall. |
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Woody Harrelson & Dr. Jane Goodall |
George Stroumboulopoulos & David Suzuki |
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George Stroumboulopoulos & Dr. Jane Goodall |
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Deborah Kaplan, Executive Director of Zerofootpint & Kerry Bowman, Director of the Jane Goodall Institute Board of Directors |
Dr. Goodall & Jane Lawton, Executive Director of the Jane Goodall Institute |
Dr. Jane Goodall received an honorary degree of Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Haifa for her lifetime achievements as a humanitarian, conservationist and peace activist. These include her initiative in founding Roots and Shoots, a program that encourages young people to address environmental and humanitarian issues in their communities. The program operates in more than 100 countries around the world. Proceeds from the dinner will support the development of Roots and Shoots in Canada and Israel.
Entertainment included a performance by the Canadian Tenors, and the Roots & Shoots Soul Revue led by musical director Terence Gowan, with vocalist Voyce Alexander.
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Jane Goodall Receives Honorary Doctorate from U of T
December 12, 2008 - TorontoDr. Goodall was honoured by the University of Toronto at Convocation on November 13 with an honorary doctor of science degree. This was a special evening, made more meaningful by the fact that the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada has a partnership with the University of Toronto that sees its offices housed within the University's Centre for Environment. The partnership sees the Centre and the Institute collaborating on teaching and student involvement, with Institute guest speakers making appearances at the University each year, and students working as volunteers and interns at the Institute offices. Dr. Goodall spoke to graduands about the potential they have to influence the world. She greeted them with a chimp call in celebration of their achievements. At a reception following the ceremony, Dr. Goodall presented University President David Naylor and Chancellor David Peterson with a framed limited edition print of an original painting of herself with a chimpanzee in the field, created by Canadian artist Ron Suchiu. Click here to read the full article on the U of T website. |
Jane Goodall receives an honorary degree as Dean Tattersall Smith (left) and Chancellor David Peterson look on. |
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Dr. Goodall Inspires People of All Ages in Vancouver
30-10-2008 - Vancouver
Dr. Goodall shared the successes and challenges of her work to protect habitat for endangered chimpanzees in Africa and her reasons for hope for the future of the planet with people of all ages on her recent trip to Vancouver.
On October 29th Dr. Goodall participated in a panel discussion at York House School where 350 high school students participated in a discussion on Community Centred Conservation: Meeting the Needs of People, Wildlife and Habitat. Joining her on the panel were Simon Jackson, Founder of the Spirit Bear Youth Coalition; Ian McAllister, award winning author, nature photographer and film-maker; and Dr. Daniel Pauly, a professor at UBC’s Fisheries Centre.
During the morning of Thursday October 30th, she attended a Roots & Shoots gathering at Science World. Fifteen groups of young people ranging in age from 4 to 18 presented their projects to Dr. Goodall, demonstrating that Canadian groups are doing incredible work for people, animals and the environment in their communities.
Thursday evening Dr. Goodall inspired an audience of more than 1,300 people at a public lecture held at The Centre in Vancouver for the Performing Arts.
After the lecture, Dr. Goodall signed books and posed for photos. Visit this link to pick up your photos.
Our sincere thanks to our major event sponsor, York House School; to Science World and Delta Suites Vancouver for their support; and to media sponsors Global BC, The Vancouver Sun and News 1130 Radio. Your generous support made the Vancouver events possible.
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