*Setting the Context for Change: Exploring the Pathways to Ecological Sustainability

Explore the cultural and economic causes of the social, economic and ecological crises facing us today. We will investigate key underlying western values, beliefs and institutions in order to better understand the blocks to social change. Is the fundamental root cause of the crises a matter of personal behaviour, political will, economic efficiency, or institutional bias towards economic growth? This exploration leads to understanding the possibilities for a more positive future.

Offered as part of the Village Vancouver Transition School as part of Langara College's Sustainable Communities Summer School.

Instructor: Kathryn Chollette

Kathryn Cholette served as: the Federal Leader of the Green Party of Canada from 1988-1990; co-coordinator of the Tin Wis Coalition of First Nations, unions, and environmental groups; and editor of the Green Cities Section of the national magazine New City. She works with Village Vancouver promoting the ‘Transition Movement’ and is a Board of Directors of New City Institute.

Regsiter call: 604.323.5322
Course Registration Number: 60856
Cost: $75
*discounts available for people with low income and students