Who we are
Squamish CAN is a registered non-for-profit organization. As a community action group we operate a variety of environmental projects since 2009 in Squamish, British Columbia, Canada.
Squamish CAN strives to educate, support, and empower the community of Squamish by developing, promoting, and implementing sustainable strategies to mitigate climate change.
Strategic Priorities:
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Strengthen and provide inclusive food system
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Reduce community energy consumption and dependency on fossil fuels
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Achieve zero waste
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Establish Board of Directors functions to ensure security & sustainability of the organization
Our Mission
Squamish CAN strives to educate, support, and empower the community of Squamish by developing, promoting, and implementing sustainable strategies to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
Our Vision
The community of Squamish enthusiastically takes action to prioritize a sustainable environment and resilient community.
Our Values
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Innovative
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Action Oriented
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Collaborative
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Approachable
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Empowering
Get in touch:
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Twitter: @SquamishCAN
Instagram: @squamish_can
See below for more specific contacts!
Strategic Priorities and Contacts for Sub Committees
Strategic Priority:
Strengthen and provide inclusive food systems
Goal:
Ensure that all members of Squamish have access to enough nutritious, safe, ecologically sustainable and culturally appropriate food at all times.
Contact
Squamish Food Policy Council
squamishfoodpolicycouncil@gmail.com
Community Gardens
Downtown CAN Grow Community Garden
cangrowgarden@gmail.com
Garibaldi CAN Grow Community Garden
Mamquam Edible Schoolyard (MESY)
mamquamedibleschoolyard@gmail.com
Seed Library & Seedy Sunday
Food Education Series
Strategic Priority:
Achieve zero waste
Goal:
We will reduce overall landfill waste for Squamish to a level that meets or exceeds the municipal average, and prioritize contamination reduction by continuing to (a) work with community partners and the District of Squamish, and (b) host and sponsor educational opportunities for businesses and the public.
Contact:
Zero Waste Action Team
Strategic Priority:
Reduce community energy consumption and dependency on fossil fuels
Goal:
Reduce energy consumption and dependence on fossil fuels in Squamish with a focus on transportation and energy use in residential buildings through education and awareness.
Contact:
Energy & Transportation Committee
Go By Bike Week Squamish
biketoworksquamish@gmail.com