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Eco Echo invites partners from the private sector, academia and education, the non-government and government sector to develop, test and commercialize new approaches to building sustainable communities that integrate the economic, environmental, social and human dimension.
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AGNIHOTRA (Homa Therapy), is the process of purifying the atmosphere through specially prepared fire. Agnihotra heals the environment and can be used for personal healing, gardening and farming, and in psychotherapy.www.agnihotra.org
BEAN FAIR, based in Wakefield, is one of the first companies in Canada licensed to sell Fair Trade Certified products. BEAN FAIR coffee beans come from certified organic co-ops in Mexico, Peru, Guatemala and Ethiopia. www.beanfair.ca
Bioneers celebrates over 20 years of inspiring a shift to living on Earth in ways that honor the web of life, one other and future generations. Annual conferences, workshops, audio and video are some of the many tools they offer. www.bioneers.org
The Berkana Institute works in partnership with a rich diversity of people around the world who strengthen their communities by working with the wisdom and wealth already present in their people, traditions and environment. www.berkana.org
The Common Ground in Chelsea, Quebec is the taking shape as an exciting mixed use development on the Hendrick Farm at the entrance to Old Chelsea with significant sustainable design aspects. www.thecommonground.ca
EcoInformatics International Inc. develops and uses high resolution satellite and airborne remote sensing techniques to monitor and assess environmental and land use change in Canada’s Temperate, Boreal, and Arctic regions. The Campus provides testing, training and workshop facilities for its tools and national and international services. www.ecoinformatics.com
Environmental Management and Landscape Architecture founder Brad Peterson developed Eco Echo’s watershed masterplan and co-created an inspiring permaculture workshop at Eco Echo in October 2008. www.bradpeterson.ca
The EYES Project, founded in 2004, is a Canadian not-for-profit committed to promoting environmental and sustainability education through innovative professional development for educators and engaging youth in practices for sustainable living. www.eyesproject.com
Four Years Go--A campaign to change the course of history. www.fouryearsgo.org
Friends of Gatineau Park is a co-operating, non-profit organization that works with park management to help foster this understanding and appreciation. It does this by providing volunteer support for the park’s interpretation program. www.friendsgatineaupark.ca
The Global Sufficiency Network is fueling a global viral conversation for sufficiency - catalyzing action to address scarcity as a fundamental root cause of the environmental crises, the social justice crisis, the spiritual crisis and the economic crisis. www.globalsufficiency.org
The Green Barn Nursery specializes in growing and selling functional trees including Asian pears, peaches, kiwi, seedless grapes and walnuts. Steve Leroux with Ken and Lorraine Taylor invested over 25 years in the study of organic and cold weather farming. Their years of experience and experimentation have made them the foremost authorities when it comes to hardy fruit trees and plants, representing one of the most comprehensive and unique tree collections in the world. Their bare root fruit trees were selected for the La Pêche Organic Community Orchard at Eco Echo. www.greenbarnnursery.ca
KHEWA in Wakefield, Quebec promotes and preserves the culture of native people. In a warm atmosphere, Khewa creates links and open its door for a better understanding between native people and non-native people. Khewa partnered with Eco Echo in developing the philosophical basis for its educational and community connections. www.khewa.com
Life Without Plastic-Internet-based retailer and distributor offering customers around the world non-plastic alternatives for day-to-day products such as water bottles, food storage containers and children’s dishes, bottles and cups. www.lifewithoutplastic.com
Mycologists amateur de l’Outaouais (MAO) has been operational since 1978 as a group of 200 amateurs of natural science. It offers weekly excursions, lectures and practical workshops recognizing the importance of nature to maintain environmental sustainability as well as gathering, identifying and consuming wild mushrooms. Four annual excursions have taken place at Eco Echo since 2008. www.mao-qc.ca
Natural Capitalism Solutions’ mission is to educate senior decision-makers in business, government and civil society about the principles of sustainability. Natural Capitalism Solutions shows how to restore and further enhance natural and human capital while increasing prosperity and quality of life. www.natcapsolutions.org
Pachamama Alliance’s two-fold mission is: To Preserve the earth’s tropical rainforests by empowering the indigenous people who are its natural custodians and to contribute to a new global vision of sustainability and equity for all. www.pachamama.org. Contact: Joanna McMillan 819-827-2656 (feyda2@yahoo.com) or Pamela Schreiner 613-235-2742 (Pamela@WisdomWorksWonders.com)
Sierra Club Canada is one of North America’s oldest and most established environmental organizations. Together, thousands of members and supporters have been safeguarding the environment and working towards a sustainable Canada for our future and the present. www.sierraclub.ca/ecoecho
Students On Ice, an award-winning organization has provided unique educational expeditions to the Antarctic and the Arctic since 2000. These bring together students, educators and scientists from around the world at the ends of the Earth to foster a new understanding and respect for the planet. www.studentsonice.com
Tree Canada is a not-for-profit, charitable organization established in 1992 that provides education, technical assistance, resources and financial support through working partnerships to encourage Canadians to plant and care for trees in an effort to help reduce the harmful effects of carbon dioxide emissions. www.treecanada.ca
Tucker House Renewal Centre is a charitable retreat and environmental learning centre that promotes sustainable living. This 30-acre facility is located in Rockland, Ontario (30 minutes east of Ottawa) and offers environmental programs, workshops and activities for the local and wider community. www.maisontuckerhouse.ca
Wakefield, La Pêche Fair Trade Steering Committee facilitated recognition for the community as the first municipality/town in Quebec (the second in Canada) to be officially certified by TransFair Canada as a“Fair Trade Town” Farmers who are part of the fair trade system are guaranteed decent prices for their goods. www.fairtade-wakefield-equitable.info
Artist Marc Walter, specializing in land art and making art both fun and accessible, has loaned a recent work “Les Potes/The Dudes” for display at Eco Echo. In the last five years, he has devoted himself to the creation of ephemeral works using strictly natural materials. Active in over 50 collaborative school and community projects, Marc presented recent work during his 12th year with the “Artists in their Environment Studio Tour” in early October 2011. www.repertoirecultureloutaouais.ca/marcwalter
Windmill Point Farm is the premier source for organic fruits and vegetables, organic seed catalog and heirloom tomato seeds near Montreal, Canada. Farmer Ken Taylor presented an inspiring permaculture workshop at Eco Echo in October 2008 and fruit tree grafting workshop in May 2009. www.windmillpointfarm.ca
WiserEarth helps the global movement of people and organizations working toward social justice, indigenous rights, and environmental stewardship to connect, collaborate, share knowledge, and build alliances. www.wiserearth.org