| Please find below a number of Landscape Architecture (LARC) and Environmental Science courses at Dalhousie University in need of instructors next year.
AGRI1000 – Agricultural Ecosystems |
06/20/2019
School of Planning, Dalhousie University – Survey
A Master of Planning
student at the Dalhousie School of Planning is assisting Dr. Patricia Manuel
and Dr. Eric Rapaport on a project that is detailed below. They are currently
conducting a survey and invite APALA members to participate.
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Hello!
We are researchers at the School of Planning, Dalhousie University. We are
inviting you to participate in a survey called “Barriers and drivers in policy, planning, and governance
for using nature-based adaptation strategies in Nova Scotia’s coastal zone.” Our
study has been approved by the Dalhousie University Research Ethics
Board.
The purpose of this survey is to build foundational knowledge about the views
of coastal practitioners, decision-makers, and non-governmental
organizations regarding barriers to and drivers for using nature-based
approaches to coastal adaptation.
Completing the survey should not require more than 20 minutes of your
time. The survey will be available from May
30 to June 19, 2019. If you complete and submit the survey, you are eligible to enter a draw for an
iPad mini. The winner will receive the prize at the end of
June.
To read more about our project and to participate in our survey, please select
this secure link: https://surveys.dal.ca/opinio/s?s=MRM
The first page describes the project and includes the participant consent form.
After that, you can proceed to the survey questions.
You are eligible to participate in our survey if you
1. Work, or have worked, in a coastal region in Nova Scotia; AND
2. Have been, are, or would be involved in making decisions that impact the
coast; AND
3. Identify with one of the following groups
This survey is part of
a larger project called Making
Room for Movement: A Framework for Implementing Nature-Based Adaptation
Strategies in Nova Scotia’s Coastal Zone. It is funded by Natural
Resources Canada. The project involves researchers from Dalhousie University
and Saint Mary’s University, as well as industry and non-governmental agency
partners.
Making Room for
Movement aims
to support practitioners working with community residents, landowners,
resource-users and governments on the implementation of innovative,
nature-based alternatives to hard infrastructure.
Making Room for Movement is
also part of a research collaborative called TransCoastal Adaptations Centre
for Nature-Based Solutions, located on the Saint Mary’s University campus.
TransCoastal facilitates research between Saint Mary’s University, Dalhousie
University, industry and ENGO partners, and provincial government departments
working in coastal management.
Results of our survey will be available early in 2021. You can obtain a
copy of the summary or full report by contacting us at the e-mail addresses
below or by visiting the TransCoastal Adaptations website at www.transcoastaladaptations.ca.
This study has been reviewed and approved by the Dalhousie University Research
Ethics Board, REB File # 2019-4766. If you have any ethical concerns about your
participation in this research, you can contact Research Ethics, Dalhousie
University at 902-494-1462, or e-mail: ethics@dal.ca (and reference the REB file
# 2019-4766).
To start the survey, go to https://surveys.dal.ca/opinio/s?s=MRM
Thank you for considering our request. We hope that you will participate in our
survey. If you have questions or comments about the survey, please contact us.
Sincerely,
Laura McCardle
Master of Planning Candidate, 2020
Dalhousie University
Email: Laura.McCardle@dal.ca
Phone: 902-439-2747
On behalf of Drs. Patricia Manuel, MCIP, LPP patricia.manuel@dal.ca /
902 494-6597, and Eric Rapaport, MCIP LPP, eric.rapaport@dal.ca /
902 494-7801, School of Planning
06/20/2019
APALA – Call for Volunteers
The APALA Board is looking
for volunteers to fill the following positions. We are looking for passionate
Atlantic Canadian landscape architects interested in growing and supporting the
profession and its members.
Expectations and
Responsibilities
The Board meets once per month via teleconference and once per year at the AGM
(usually held in Truro, NS). Attendance at these meetings is expected in
addition to the position-specific requirements listed below.
Available Positions
President Elect
The position of President-Elect is a six (6) year commitment to the APALA
Board. The first 2 years are served as President-Elect, where the applicant
will be expected to attend monthly meetings and fulfill the duties of the
President in the current President’s absence. The next
2 years are served as President, where the applicant will be expected to
call and preside at all business meetings of the Association and of the Board,
including the AGM, and to represent APALA annually at the CSLA Congress. The final 2 years are served as Past
President, where the applicant will be expected to serve as Board member and
also as the APALA Representative on the CSLA Board of Governors. Anticipated
level of commitment is 4-6 hours per month, with responsibilities increasing
once the individual takes on the role of President and the representative on
the CSLA Board of Governors.
Secretary-Treasurer
The position of Secretary-Treasurer is a three (3) year commitment to the APALA
Board. The Secretary-Treasurer is the custodian of the seal of the Association
and of all books, papers, records, correspondence, contracts, and other
documents belonging to the Association. The Secretary-Treasurer is responsible
for keeping full and accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements of the
Association in proper books of account and shall deposit all monies or other
effects in the name and to the credit of the Association. They shall disburse
the funds of the Association under the direction of the Board and shall render
to the Board an account of all transactions and the financial position of the
Association. The Secretary-Treasurer is also responsible for presenting the
Association’s annual budget to members at the AGM.
Associate Member
Representative
Any current Associate Member may apply for this position. There is no minimum
or maximum term of commitment.
To apply, please submit your resume, a brief bio, and indicate which position
you are applying for to Laura Willman at laura.apala@bellaliant.net.
The deadline to apply is July 31, 2019.
06/17/2019
A To B Event – June 18, 2019 – Halifax, NS
Click here for more information and to
register.
06/17/2019
University of Victoria Professional Specialization Certificate in Ecological Restoration
This four course professional certificate provides advanced training for those working in landscape architecture, landscape design and management, forestry, agrology, biology, mining, ecological restoration, and environmental practice.
The ER program is offered online so you can meet your annual professional development requirements on your own schedule. Sign up for one course or the entire certificate!
http://continuingstudies.uvic.ca/science-and-ecological-restoration/programs/ecological-restoration-professional-specialization-certificate
Upcoming ER Program courses:
ER 501: Design Principles for Natural Processes
Dates: September 4 to December 4, 2018; tuition $750; online delivery
In this course we’ll identify natural processes involved in maintaining ecosystems and how they are recreated in restoration projects.
To register for a course or apply for the program, use the online application form which can be found at: http://continuingstudies.uvic.ca/science-and-ecological-restoration/programs/ecological-restoration-professional-specialization-certificate
Or, contact the program office at ecorestoration@uvic.ca or 250-721-8458.
Project Description: The Building Regional Adaptation Capacity and Expertise (BRACE) Program is supported and funded until 2021-22 by both the Provincial Government (NB Department of Environment and Local Government) and the Federal Government (Natural Resources Canada).
Building on existing initiatives and work, the “Natural and Nature-Based infrastructure Capacity Building – Developing a Community of Practice for Engineers, Planners, Environmental Organizations, and others in NB” is a BRACE project that looks to build capacity among land-use planning professionals, engineers, environmental non-government organizations, governments, and other professionals over the next 4 years to better incorporate, understand, value, design and apply natural and nature-based infrastructure principles, processes and projects into climate change adaptation work in New Brunswick. The project will implement a community of practice, link various initiatives, learnings, pilot projects, and expand and advance action in the province that incorporates natural and nature-based infrastructure.
Committee Member Role: An advisory committee will meet at least 4 times per year to oversee the project. The role of the advisory committee is to oversee and approve a workplan and overall project objectives, provide logistical support as needed, provide the networking into the different sectors, and identify possible funding sources. As one of the goals is to develop a province-wide Community of Practice for this project, the advisory committee members are crucial in helping to grow and sustain this community and provide guidance and insight from their respective professional fields.
Please contact Brandon Love if you are interested:
Brandon Love, B. Sc. Eng., M.E.M.
Infrastructure Specialist / spécialiste des infrastructures
Climate Change Adaptation / Adaptation aux Changements Climatiques
Environment and Local Government/
Environnement et Gouvernements locaux
Tel./Tél. : (506) 453-2123
brandon.love@gnb.ca
05/14/2019
Building Equality in Architecture (Atlantic) – NS Chapter: Film Series
| There is a film series being presented by the group, Building Equality in Architecture (Atlantic) – NS Chapter. The first film event in this series is coming up on May 30th at 5:00pm, at the Nova Centre, and coincides with the NSAA Spring Forum. All are welcome.
Click here to register for the event.
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04/22/2019
Register for the CSLA Congress
May 7-8, 2019
Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
Acknowledgement, Awareness and Engagement – Landscape Architecture and Reconciliation
NOTE: Register soon for tours – limited space is available. (If you have already registered for the Congress, but wish to add a tour, please email executive-director@csla-aapc.ca)
• Earn CE credits
• Attend the CSLA Awards Gala to celebrate the recipients of the Awards of Excellence
• Visit the trade show
• Attend the College of Fellows Investiture ceremony
• Hear the keynote speakers
Julian Napoleon:
Julian Napoleon is Dane-zaa and Cree from the Peace River region. Napoleon grew up immersed in the subsistence practices of his family and community, hunting, fishing, foraging, and learning cultural protocols. Napoleon studied applied biology in Food & Environment at the University of British Columbia. He has also spent many years studying and practicing small-scale organic agriculture. As a member of the Working Group on Indigenous Food Sovereignty, Napoleon is dedicated to raising awareness around Indigenous issues related to land, water, food, and community as well as, challenging the misconceptions surrounding the dominant western capitalist ideology.
Grand Chief Philip Stewart:
In October 2008, Grand Chief Stewart Phillip concluded his fourth consecutive term as Chief of the Penticton Indian Band (PIB) after having served the Band as Chief for a total of 14 years. In addition, he served as an elected Band Councilor for a 10 year period and continues to serve as the Chair of the Okanagan Nation Alliance. In October 2006, the Okanagan Nation, led by the Elders of the Penticton Indian Band, acknowledged his lifetime commitment to the defense of Indigenous Peoples’ Title and Rights by bestowing on him and his family the rare honour of the title of Grand Chief.
Wanda Dalla Costa:
Ms. Dalla Costa holds a joint position at The Design School and the School of Construction (Institute Professor and Associate Professor) at the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts of the University of Arizona. She is a member of the Saddle Lake First Nation and has spent nearly 20 years working with Indigenous communities in North America. Dalla Costa teaches an interdisciplinary service learning studio at ASU, where students engage directly with local tribal communities. Her interests include community-driven design, Indigenous methodologies, Indigenous placemaking/placekeeping and the vernacular intelligence of regional architectures. She recently exhibited at 2018 Venice Biennale as part of a group of 18 Indigenous architects.
04/22/2019
Vimy Foundation – April 2019
News from the Vimy Foundation
In this April newsletter: Launching a design competition for the Vimy Foundation Centennial Park; our Vimy Pilgrimage Award 2019 wraps up; the Vimy: Canada’s Coming of Age program; the 2019 Vimy Reception in Ottawa.
*NEW: Design Competition – Spring 2019*
The Vimy Foundation is proud to announce a Canadian university student design competition by an individual or a team, for a water feature for the Vimy Foundation Centennial Park, Vimy Ridge, France. This element is proposed to be unveiled in 2020.
The design competition and installation of this design in the Vimy Foundation Centennial Park is sponsored by The Love Family Foundation and is organized by the Vimy Foundation.
Click here to learn more about this project, including key dates, eligibility, and prizes, and download the Design Competition Brief.
vimyfoundation.ca
info@vimyfoundation.ca
02/19/2019
APALA Advocacy Grant 2019
APALA is pleased to once again welcome submissions for an advocacy grant. Further information can be found here.
A component organization of
CSLA: Canadian Society of Lnadscape Architects AAPC: L'Association des architects paysagistes du Canada