Sixteen years ago, an unprecedented blockade took place, over many months, on Vancouver Island. What became known as the Clayquot Protest, was a protest against the logging of old growth forests; it was a highly successful campaign.
Although it was a grassroots movement without an intentional hierarchy, two leaders emerged from this period: Tzipporah Berman and Valerie Langer. Both are extraordinary women - they must be included here!
I am sure many resources exist on-line.
I do not know Tzipporah's current work, but Valerie is spearheading the movement toward using straw paper in the printing industry in Canada.
Another woman to include is Judith Helfand - award-winning documentary producer and writer - including Healthy Baby Girl, Blue Siding (can't remember the title), among others.
I am sure I could think of more if I took the time...
With thanks for all your lovely and important work,
Sixteen years ago, an unprecedented blockade took place, over many months, on Vancouver Island. What became known as the Clayquot Protest, was a protest against the logging of old growth forests; it was a highly successful campaign.
Although it was a grassroots movement without an intentional hierarchy, two leaders emerged from this period: Tzipporah Berman and Valerie Langer. Both are extraordinary women - they must be included here!
I am sure many resources exist on-line.
I do not know Tzipporah's current work, but Valerie is spearheading the movement toward using straw paper in the printing industry in Canada.
Another woman to include is Judith Helfand - award-winning documentary producer and writer - including Healthy Baby Girl, Blue Siding (can't remember the title), among others.
I am sure I could think of more if I took the time...
With thanks for all your lovely and important work,
Wendy