Great website!

Check out igloo.org. There are all kinds of ways students and educators can be part of the igloo community of knowledge sharing.

Global Stews Receive Award from First Call

Hali and Siobhan are featured accepting an award from First Call on behalf of the Global Stewardship Program and its commitment to the Make Poverty History Campaign. In the words of First Call: "Congratulations! You stand out as a community leader who has shown a commitment to Stand Up and Stand Out for children, youth and their families in BC..."

Support the BC Children's Hospital

Each time this card is viewed, BC 'Power Pioneer' Hydro will make a donation to BC Children's Hospital. It is a cool card and it is a great fundraising idea. Read it at wwe5.bchydro.com.

An Inspiring Letter from Doris Lessing

The following letter was written by Doris Lessing to the Nobel Peace Prize Organization, whom they describe simply as: "that epicist of the female experience, who with scepticism, fire and visionary power has subjected a divided civilisation to scrutiny". To see what she has to say visit nobelprize.org.

How Some Alums Keep Busy!

From Drew and Sophie:


Hey Stewies,

Sophie and I are thrilled to announce the birth of our beautiful daughter, Eleanor Elise Stewart-Lowbeer, who is currently going by Ella. She was born in the midst of a rare and magical Vancouver snowstorm at 8:52 am on Sunday December 2nd at St Paul's Hospital. Labour began at 2:30 in the afternoon on Dec 1st and she came out pink, kicking and screaming at 6lbs 8 ounces a mere 18.5 hours later. Now we are at home and I am trying to get the last of my school work done and Sophie's trying to keep up with Ella's enthusiastic feeding demands. Here is a picture of the first precious hours.

Happy Holidays, Ella's proud parents,

- Sophie and Drew

Front page News!

Our friends at Design for Development (DFD) have made the front page of the UK based treehugger website. Read what they have to say about DFD's bicycle ambulances (bambulances)at treehugger.com. There are lots of other interesting topics to browse as well.

Like reading?

A new club is forming at CapCollege for booklovers. It aims to create a space that readers can drop off and pick up books for free - no charge and no loan period - you can even keep the book if you want. A book exchange if you will.

However, for this to happen the club needs members. Commitment takes no more than a signature and one 10-minute meeting a month.

If you're interested please contact Trevor at:
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Volunteers Needed at CISV

Are you looking to volunteer this summer? Do you enjoy working with children? Are you interested in participating in multi nation children’s summer camp? Then CISV is for you!

CISV Vancouver is holding an information session for people interested in volunteering this coming summer. There will be a fun night to introduce CISV to new and interested people. Following that the leadership alumniwill be invited to to join the group to kick back, relax and join in on the holiday fun.

On Monday December 10th (THAT’S NEXT WEEK) at 18h30 at the Shark Club in Burnaby. The role of the leader will be explained, as well as the commitment it entails, the preparation involved, and how much fun it can be as well as answer all your questions.

Please feel more than welcome to bring a friend or two or three. CISV is open to anyone of any age. CISV is looking for people with a positive attitude and an energetic personality.

On a final note, CISV Calgary is looking for staff for their seminar camp this summer.

For more information or if you can't make the Monday meeting but still want to be involved email or phone Craig Shirra at 604.780.6977

Changemakers Update

The Global Youth Fund has lots of interesting stuff happening with the Changemakers program. Check out their newsletter by visiting globalyouthfund.com.