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At Sierra Club BC, we are creating a more inclusive movement that invites everyone to better care for the ecosystems that sustain us all. https://sierraclub.bc.ca/

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Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · Nov 14

Hi Bluesky! We're Sierra Club BC 👋 Did you know we're the oldest environmental non-profit in BC?

Follow us to learn about:
• enviro policy, research & climate action
• empowering partners & local leaders to take positive steps in their communities
• building a more inclusive environmental movement

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Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 6d

First Nations fought for decades to get the federal moratorium that keeps oil tankers out of their waters. Sierra Club BC is standing with Coastal First Nations.

Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 6d

The chief councillor of the Heiltsuk Tribal Council and president of the Coastal First Nations-Great Bear Initiative shared those words in response to Premier Danielle Smith's announcement that Alberta plans to pitch an oil pipeline to BC's north coast.

Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 6d

"As the rights and titleholders of B.C. North and Central Coast and Haida Gwaii, we must inform Premier Smith once again that there is no support from coastal First Nations for a pipeline and an oil tankers project in our coastal waters." -- Marilyn Slett. www.timescolonist.com/business/alb...

Alberta 'on notice' as B.C.'s coastal First Nations oppose pipeline proposal

The head of a group representing First Nations along British Columbia's coast says they will not support a new pipeline proposed by Alberta and nothing can be done to change that.

www.timescolonist.com

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Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 12d

We honour the children who did not make it home & the survivors of Canada's residential school system. This upcoming National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, let's not just wear orange, but commit to listening and truth-telling.

Some resources to get started: sierraclub.bc.ca/stories-even...

Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 16d

We're hiring! Join our team to help nurture thriving ecosystems and a stable climate.

Learn more and apply at sierraclub.bc.ca/about/join-o...

Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 22d

Will you join the thousands of people speaking up to keep our coast oil spill-free by investing in clean, renewable energy?

Send a message now: win.newmode.net/sierraclubbc...

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Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 22d

The good news is that a new oil pipeline did not make it onto Prime Minister Carney’s first Major Projects List. Let's keep it that way.

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Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 22d

Today, we took out an ad to send a clear message to Parliament Hill and the press: BC will not stop defending the North Coast Tanker Ban (the only piece of legislation standing in the way of a new northern oil pipeline).

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Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 27d

Five years since the Old Growth Strategic Review - resource development projects are being fast tracked left & right.

Despite their commitment, the BC government has yet to enact a new law for biodiversity & ecosystem health and 88 organizations are raising the alarm.

www.wcel.org/media-releas...

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Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 28d

Councillor Teale Phelps Bondaroff, who brought the motion forward, put it clearly: “calling pipelines ‘nation-building projects’ is reckless in an era of climate change. We simply cannot afford to risk the lives of salmon, orcas, herring and other species for [these projects]”

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Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 28d

Keeping up the pressure, the District of Saanich recently passed a motion calling on the BC & federal govts to uphold the North Coast tanker ban.

We need to move toward clean energy & sustainable jobs that don't endanger the ecosystems we all depend on.

Learn more: victoriabuzz.com/2025/09/envi...

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Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 28d

📣Job alert!📣

We're looking for a social media & marketing whiz! If you're creative, know your way around social media, and are passionate about nature, this could be the job for you. Help us grow our online community, share stories, and support thriving ecosystems.

sierraclub.bc.ca/about/careers

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Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 28d

For this online event we will be joined by a special guest: Kris Cu! Kris is the Digital Media & Outreach Coordinator at Birds Canada.

Tune in to learn all about sandpipers with Kris: sierraclub.bc.ca/learn-to-dra...

Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 28d

Sign up for our first Learn to Draw of the school year to learn about one of the smallest & sweetest birds on our shores - the sandpiper!

This free online art lesson will be led by scientific illustrator Dr Julius Csotonyi on Thurs Sept 18 @ 1 PM PST

Sign up: sierraclub.bc.ca/learn-to-dra...

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Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · 29d

Sierra Supper Club is happening next week!

Enjoy a multi-course, vegetarian, family-style meal created by Benoit Cecile, a farmer, fine-dining chef and passionate locavore.

📅 Monday, September 15th at 6:30 PM
📍 Emmaline’s in Victoria
🎟 Tickets: sierraclub.bc.ca/sierra-suppe...

Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · Sep 4

Sierra Supper Club is happening on September 15 at 6:30 PM! Have you bought your tickets yet?

Join us at Emmaline's in Victoria for a multi-course, vegetarian meal prepared by Chef Benoit Cecile using fresh, seasonal ingredients from local small-scale farms.

RSVP: sierraclub.bc.ca/sierra-suppe...

Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · Sep 3

We will also be joined by a special guest! Birding guide and wildlife photographer, Kris Cu will share more about these resilient birds and the increasing pressures they face from habitat loss and climate change.

Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · Sep 3

Join us for our first Learn to Draw of the school year. We will learn about one of the smallest & sweetest birds on our shores - the sandpiper!

This free online art lesson will be led by scientific illustrator Dr Julius Csotonyi on Thurs Sept 18 @ 1 PM PST

Sign up: sierraclub.bc.ca/learn-to-dra...

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Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · Sep 2

Sierra Club BC’s Senior Science and Policy Advisor Jens Wieting, @globalhome.bsky.social, warns: “Canada still has a choice to stand on the right side of history, but fast-tracking new oil and gas projects threatens our climate goals, the rights of Indigenous peoples, clean water and clean air.”

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Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · Sep 2

The goal for newly announced Major Federal Projects Office is to fast-track approvals for large scale projects -- putting corporate timelines ahead of commitments to Indigenous consultation, environmental safeguards & community well-being.

Read our media release: sierraclub.bc.ca/indigenous-l...

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Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · Aug 27

Will we see you at Sierra Supper Club?

Tickets are still available—but not for long!

Join us at Emmaline's in Victoria for a multi-course, vegetarian meal prepared by Chef Benoit Cecile using fresh, seasonal ingredients from local small-scale farms.

RSVP: sierraclub.bc.ca/sierra-suppe...

Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · Aug 26

Minister Dix acknowledging LNG isn’t cleaner than coal isn’t enough. B.C. needs to put on the brakes on LNG expansion now.

There is no time to continue ignoring our shrinking global carbon budget. There’s no room for new fossil fuel projects. B.C. needs bold climate action now.

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Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · Aug 26

The world’s top court says governments must protect people from climate change.

34 groups — including Sierra Club BC — are calling on B.C. to strengthen its 2030 climate targets and end approvals for new fossil fuel projects.

Read more: vancouversun.com/news/climate...

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Sierra Club BC @sierraclubbc.bsky.social · Aug 20

📢 34 organizations from across the province are calling on #BCgov to take stronger action to reduce #climate pollution — after a groundbreaking opinion from the world's top court.

Read the letter 👉 wcel.org/ICJforBC

#ICJ #ClimateICJAO #ClimateLaw #ClimateJustice

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West Coast Environmental Law @wcelaw.bsky.social · Aug 20

The ICJ's recent opinion makes it crystal clear: governments (incl. #BCgov) have a legal duty to act on #ClimateChange.

📝Open letter urges Premier Eby to strengthen BC's climate targets, end fossil fuel approvals & ensure targets are met. Read the letter 👉 wcel.org/ICJforBC #ClimateJustice

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