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SUMMARY:Writing Into Hope & Action: A Workshop with Renee Sarojini Saklikar
DESCRIPTION:How can writing help us imagine a more hopeful\, just\, and livable world? \nJoin award-winning author Renee Sarojini Saklikar for an inspiring writing workshop exploring how storytelling can become a source of possibility and action. Drawing from epic fantasy\, eco-fables\, climate fiction\, novels in verse\, and journaling\, participants will experiment with different forms and approaches to spark creative growth and develop their own writing practice. \nTogether\, we’ll consider how writers can meet the challenges of our moment without losing sight of imagination and hope — and how\, step by step\, the act of writing can help us envision what might come next. \nThe registration fee for this event is $10. All proceeds of the event go to Upstart & Crow’s non-profit programming\, including writer residencies\, book clubs\, grants and more. RSVP here. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nUpstart & Crow is a not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator that champions writers\, readers and stories\, and the role they play in shaping our lives. We develop original programs\, support artists and revel in creative projects focused on Literature In Translation / Climate Solutions / Poetry / Civic Dialogue / Community & Skills Building … all with the aim of elevating the role of literature and storytelling in our lives. Find us on Granville Island\, Gibsons and online at upstartandcrow.com. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. As part of disability justice and community care for the chronically ill\, vulnerable and elderly\, we ask that you refrain from attending if you feel sick. \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/writing-into-hope-action-a-workshop-with-renee-sarojini-saklikar/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Climate Solutions
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SUMMARY:Sharpen Your Climate Story: A Workshop with Chloë Fraser
DESCRIPTION:Sharpen your climate story in this cozy\, hands-on workshop for women working in the environmental space and adjacent fields. Part journaling\, part talking circle\, part strategic brainstorm\, this 90-minute session helps you find the language and framework to share why you care about climate change. \nWe’ll use guided prompts to draw out your personal climate story\, including how your experiences have shaped both your connection to this work and how you show up in it professionally. You’ll explore narrative strategies that externalize your authority and perspective\, and connect the dots between your own story and the climate impacts you care about most. From there\, we’ll shape it into a clear\, audience-ready pitch and workshop it in small circles. \nYou’ll leave with a refined mini-climate story and a resource cheat sheet of tools and language — some familiar\, some new — that you can put to use immediately. \nThis event is part of our Women Talking Climate series. The registration fee is $5. All proceeds of the event go to Upstart & Crow’s climate programming\, including writers’ residencies\, book clubs\, grants and more. Please RSVP here to reserve your spot. Doors open at 6:15.  \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nUpstart & Crow is a not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator that champions writers\, readers and stories\, and the role they play in shaping our lives. We develop original programs\, support artists and revel in creative projects focused on Literature In Translation / Climate Solutions / Poetry / Civic Dialogue / Community & Skills Building … all with the aim of elevating the role of literature and storytelling in our lives. Find us on Granville Island\, Gibsons and online at upstartandcrow.com. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. As part of disability justice and community care for the chronically ill\, vulnerable and elderly\, we ask that you refrain from attending if you feel sick. \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/sharpen-your-climate-story-a-workshop-with-chloe-fraser/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Climate Solutions
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SUMMARY:Women Talking Climate: End of Summer Connect
DESCRIPTION:We hold this truth to be self-evident: not only do women play an essential role in ensuring the long-term wellbeing of their communities\, especially in times of crisis\, but we cannot weather the climate impacts we face without their leadership and solutions-building. \nThat’s why we’re hosting a reoccurring event series for women and non-binary folks who work in climate — in any capacity — to mingle\, connect and celebrate each others’ work. \nOn Wednesday\, September 2 at 6p.m.\, we’re getting together for a light and breezy end-of-summer social to reconnect with familiar faces and make new connections before a busy fall season. \nWe see it as a chance to gather with the brilliant folks who make up this growing network\, hear what everyone’s been up to\, swap ideas\, and perhaps plant the seeds for a future project or two. \nCome mingle\, grab some light refreshments and spend one of summer’s last long evenings in very good company! \nThe registration fee for this event is $5. All proceeds of the event go to Upstart & Crow’s climate programming\, including writers’ residencies\, book clubs\, grants and more. Please RSVP here to reserve your spot. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nUpstart & Crow is a not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator that champions writers\, readers and stories\, and the role they play in shaping our lives. We develop original programs\, support artists and revel in creative projects focused on Literature In Translation / Climate Solutions / Poetry / Civic Dialogue / Community & Skills Building … all with the aim of elevating the role of literature and storytelling in our lives. Find us on Granville Island\, Gibsons and online at upstartandcrow.com. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. As part of disability justice and community care for the chronically ill\, vulnerable and elderly\, we ask that you refrain from attending if you feel sick. \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/women-talking-climate-end-of-summer-connect/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Climate Solutions
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260722T193000
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SUMMARY:Upstart Climate Book Club: Human Nature
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Upstart & Crow’s climate book club! Upstart & Crow’s Climate Book Club meets every second month to read and discuss works that illuminate the complexity of our shared ecological present. While some are urgent works of non-fiction\, and others are novels or hybrid texts\, each book is chosen with care for its ability to open new vantage points\, challenge easy answers\, and — we hope — fuel our collective fight for a liveable future. \n\n\n\nOn Wednesday\, July 22 at 6 p.m.\, we’ll be meeting to discuss Human Nature\, by Kate Marvel. \nHuman Nature is a biography of the Earth in nine emotions. In each chapter\, Marvel uses a different emotion to explore the science and stories behind climate change. As expected\, there is anger\, fear\, and grief — but also wonder\, hope\, and love. With her singular voice\, Marvel takes us on a soaring journey\, one filled with mythology\, physics\, witchcraft\, bad movies\, volcanoes\, Roman emperors\, sequoia groves\, and the many small miracles of nature we usually take for granted. \nThis session will be facilitated by our operations director\, Robyn Smith. \nBring yourself and an open mind to discuss the book! You do not need to have purchased the book from us to attend\, but we’ll be offering a 10% discount on the title if you do. You can do so by selecting between two ticket options here. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nUpstart & Crow is a not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator that champions writers\, readers and stories\, and the role they play in shaping our lives. We develop original programs\, support artists and revel in creative projects focused on literature in translation\, climate solutions\, poetry\, civic dialogue\, community and skills building\, all with the aim of elevating the role of literature and storytelling in our lives. Find us on Granville Island\, Gibsons and online at upstartandcrow.com. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. As part of disability justice and community care for the chronically ill\, vulnerable and elderly\, we ask that you refrain from attending if you feel sick. \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/upstart-climate-book-club-human-nature/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Climate Solutions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260604T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T213613Z
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SUMMARY:Women Talking Climate: Living Labs Workshop
DESCRIPTION:“Living Labs are user-centered\, open-innovation ecosystems based on a systematic user co-creation approach\, integrating research and innovation processes in real-life communities and settings.” \nWe hold this truth to be self-evident: not only do women play an essential role in ensuring the long-term wellbeing of their communities\, especially in times of crisis\, but we cannot weather the climate impacts we face without their leadership and solutions-building. \nThat’s why we’re hosting an informal\, reoccurring event series for women and non-binary folks who work in climate — in any capacity — to mingle\, connect and celebrate each others’ work. \nOn Thursday\, June 4 at 6p.m.\, Women Talking Climate is hosting its first hands-on workshop to give you a taste of the European model of Living Labs and learn some of their practical applications in order to engage citizens and civil society\, policymakers\, businesses\, non-profits\, and academia alike when it comes to solving complex\, multi-faceted problems. \nThis 2.5 hour event will include climate-focused icebreakers; place-base “exploring” to enhance place-based education and engage with the current environment; and hands-on brainstorming sessions using collaborative and knowledge sharing tactics\, helping to strategize big picture solutions for some of these ongoing climate challenges. \nWe ask that you bring your burning climate questions or topics\, your desire to learn\, and your problem-solving hats: we’re excited to see what you can take away from this unique session! \nThe registration fee for this event is $5. Your admission to the event will include a structured 2.5-hour expert-led session\, non-alcoholic beverages\, and light snacks. Please RSVP here to reserve your spot. If you are experiencing financial barriers\, please email us at hello[@]upstartandcrow.com for one of our scholarship spots. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nUpstart & Crow is a not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator that champions writers\, readers and stories\, and the role they play in shaping our lives. We develop original programs\, support artists and revel in creative projects focused on Literature In Translation / Climate Solutions / Poetry / Civic Dialogue / Community & Skills Building … all with the aim of elevating the role of literature and storytelling in our lives. Find us on Granville Island\, Gibsons and online at upstartandcrow.com. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. As part of disability justice and community care for the chronically ill\, vulnerable and elderly\, we ask that you refrain from attending if you feel sick. \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/women-talking-climate-living-labs-workshop/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Climate Solutions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260603T183000
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SUMMARY:Pitch Me Maybe: A Speed-Pitch Social for Science Stories
DESCRIPTION:Scientists! Have you ever wanted your research to travel beyond the page or the lab? \nJoin us on Wednesday\, June 3 at 6:30 p.m. for a fast-paced\, experimental evening designed to explore exactly that. Inspired by speed-dating\, this event pairs scientists or researchers with our crew of journalists for a series of rapid\, one-on-one exchanges. \nAcross multiple six-minute one-on-one rounds with journalists\, you’ll pitch the heart of your work and the questions that drive you. In return\, our journalists will reflect it back as a story that might reach and move a broader audience. \nIf you’ve ever struggled to tell the story of your work — which we know is often urgent and complex — this is a space to experiment and see how your ideas might take shape. \nThe registration fee for this event is $10. All proceeds of the event go to Upstart & Crow’s non-profit programming\, including writer residencies\, book clubs\, grants and more. Please RSVP here to reserve your spot. \nPlease note: though we cannot guarantee that these pitches will result in published stories\, consider this a low-stakes training wheels environment to practice your media engagement skills as a scientist! And have fun! \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nUpstart & Crow is a not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator that champions writers\, readers and stories\, and the role they play in shaping our lives. We develop original programs\, support artists and revel in creative projects focused on Literature In Translation / Climate Solutions / Poetry / Civic Dialogue / Community & Skills Building … all with the aim of elevating the role of literature and storytelling in our lives. Find us on Granville Island\, Gibsons and online at upstartandcrow.com. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. As part of disability justice and community care for the chronically ill\, vulnerable and elderly\, we ask that you refrain from attending if you feel sick. \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/pitch-me-maybe-a-speed-pitch-social-for-science-stories/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Climate Solutions
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T193000
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SUMMARY:Upstart Climate Book Club: Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Upstart & Crow’s Climate Book Club meets every second month to read and discuss works that illuminate the complexity of our shared ecological present. While some are urgent works of non-fiction\, and others are novels or hybrid texts\, each book is chosen with care for its ability to open new vantage points\, challenge easy answers\, and — we hope — fuel our collective fight for a liveable future. \nEach meeting will be facilitated by Allison Gacad. Allison (she/her) is a journalist\, writer\, and filmmaker\, based on unceded Coast Salish lands in Vancouver. Her work broadly interrogates the politics and economics of climate solutions. \nOn Wednesday\, May 27 at 6 p.m.\, we’ll be meeting to discuss Vigil\, by George Saunders. \nA seasoned afterlife guide named Jill “Doll” Blaine descends once more to escort a dying man — only to encounter a soul unlike any she’s guided before. K. J. Boone\, a titan of industry\, meets death without remorse\, convinced his grand life requires no reckoning. Over the course of a single\, surreal night\, his mansion fills with visitors both living and dead\, human and uncanny\, as fragments of his past surface and press toward judgment. With dark humour and imaginative force\, Saunders stages a charged confrontation between self-perception and consequence\, probing the moral costs of power\, the environmental and human tolls of progress\, and the uneasy question of whether a life can truly be declared absolved. \nBring yourself and an open mind to discuss the book! You do not need to have purchased the book from us to attend\, but we’ll be offering a 10% discount on the title if you do. You can do so by selecting between two ticket options here. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nUpstart & Crow is a not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator that champions writers\, readers and stories\, and the role they play in shaping our lives. We develop original programs\, support artists and revel in creative projects focused on literature in translation\, climate solutions\, poetry\, civic dialogue\, community and skills building\, all with the aim of elevating the role of literature and storytelling in our lives. Find us on Granville Island\, Gibsons and online at upstartandcrow.com. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/upstart-climate-book-club-vigil/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Climate Solutions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260402T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260402T200000
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SUMMARY:'Becoming Ecological': A Book Launch with Derek Gladwin & Kedrick James
DESCRIPTION:Join us to launch Becoming Ecological\, a thoughtful and timely new book by Derek Gladwin and Kedrick James that explores how language — our words\, stories\, conversations\, and beliefs — shape our ability to respond to the environmental challenges of our time. \nBecoming Ecological offers a fresh perspective on the natural world by insisting that our relationship with language can transform issues of sustainability and environmental catastrophe. This book explores how language\, meaning\, and communication can help us in the ongoing process of “becoming ecological” in our daily lives\, encouraging us to listen\, relate\, and act with greater awareness. The authors will be in conversation with Upstart & Crow’s co-founder\, Ian Gill. \nThis event is free\, but please RSVP here to save your spot. Books will be available for sale and signing. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nUpstart & Crow is a not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator that champions writers\, readers and stories\, and the role they play in shaping our lives. We develop original programs\, support artists and revel in creative projects focused on Literature In Translation / Climate Solutions / Poetry / Civic Dialogue / Community & Skills Building … all with the aim of elevating the role of literature and storytelling in our lives. Find us on Granville Island\, Gibsons and online at upstartandcrow.com. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/becoming-ecological-a-book-launch-with-derek-gladwin-kendrick-james/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Climate Solutions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260401T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260401T213000
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SUMMARY:Suzuki at 90: In Conversation with Gloria Macarenko
DESCRIPTION:At 90 years old\, David Suzuki continues to provoke new thinking and promote more urgent action by all of us concerned about the impact of climate change — and what it portends for human survival on our one planet. Join us on Wednesday\, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. to launch Lessons From a Lifetime\, and join in an once-in-a-generation celebration of a life spent reshaping how we understand science\, justice and our relationship to the natural world. The book is co-authored by Ian Hanington. \nIn conversation with beloved CBC journalist\, Gloria Macarenko\, hear directly from Suzuki as he reflects on the experiences that shaped his extraordinary path — from surviving an internment camp to a career as a pioneering geneticist and one of North America’s most trusted voices in science communication. Throughout his working life\, Suzuki has maintained an uncompromising commitment to Indigenous sovereignty and environmental stewardship\, and has never stopped asking what responsibility looks like in practice. \nJoin us to honour the legacy of a fearless truth-teller\, whose work and ideas continue to shape the thinking of generations of activists and concerned citizens in Canada and beyond. \nThis event is hosted in partnership with the UBC Sustainability Hub and Greystone Books. All proceeds of the event go to Upstart & Crow’s non-profit climate programming\, including writer residencies\, book clubs\, grants and more.  \nTickets & book sales: \nTickets are $25 per person. Each ticket includes a $10 discount on Lessons From a Lifetime\, redeemable at the event. Doors open at 7PM\, and seating is general admission. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Ticket holders may apply their $10 discount toward the purchase of one copy of the book at the event. Discounts are valid only on April 1. RSVP here. \nAbout the moderator: \nGloria Macarenko is an award-winning journalist and senior leader on the news team. In her time with CBC\, she has been awarded a Jack Webster Award for “Best News Reporting”\, and multiple RTNDA Awards including The Peter Gzowski Award for Best National News Information Program. Gloria has guest-hosted on The National and CBC News Now. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nUpstart & Crow is a not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator that champions writers\, readers and stories\, and the role they play in shaping our lives. We develop original programs\, support artists and revel in creative projects focused on Literature In Translation\, Climate Solutions\, Poetry\, Civic Dialogue\, Community & Skills Building\, all with the aim of elevating the role of literature and storytelling in our lives. Find us on Granville Island\, Gibsons and online at upstartandcrow.com. \nLocation & accessibility:  \nThis event will take place at the Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS)\, UBC\, 2260 West Mall (Room 1250). Reserved seats in the room are wheelchair accessible. This room is equipped with an automatic door opener. \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/suzuki-at-90/
LOCATION:The Modern Green Auditorium at the Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability\, Modern Green Auditorium\, UBC\, 2260 West Mall (Room 1250)\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6T 1W9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Climate Solutions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T200000
DTSTAMP:20260207T224937Z
CREATED:20260207T224937Z
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SUMMARY:Women Talking Climate
DESCRIPTION:We hold this truth to be self-evident: not only do women play an essential role in ensuring the long-term wellbeing of their communities\, especially in times of crisis\, but we cannot weather the climate impacts we face without their leadership and solutions-building. \nThat’s why we’re hosting a free\, informal event for women who work in climate — in any capacity — to mingle\, connect and celebrate each others’ work. If you hate the idea of “networking”\, this is for you: what’s valued is genuine conversations and mutual support (but by all means bring your business cards if you have them!). \nIf you love to talk about your work\, meet brilliant\, intelligent women and non-binary folks who are making strides in their work\, and want to do so in a beautiful environment filled with books\, we look forward to seeing you. \nBegins at 6pm with brief remarks and icebreakers. \nThis event is free\, but please RSVP here to reserve your spot. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nUpstart & Crow is a not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator that champions writers\, readers and stories\, and the role they play in shaping our lives. We develop original programs\, support artists and revel in creative projects focused on Literature In Translation / Climate Solutions / Poetry / Civic Dialogue / Community & Skills Building … all with the aim of elevating the role of literature and storytelling in our lives. Find us on Granville Island\, Gibsons and online at upstartandcrow.com. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/women-talking-climate/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Climate Solutions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T193000
DTSTAMP:20260128T194729Z
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SUMMARY:Joy\, Grief\, Magic: Why We Need YA Climate Stories & How to Tell Them
DESCRIPTION:At a moment when climate anxiety is rising and youth are inundated with narratives of doom\, the stories we tell matter more than ever. \nJoin author\, organizer\, and researcher Grace Nosek for an urgent and energizing workshop on why young people need climate stories that make room for complexity\, and how to tell them well. \nDrawing on over a decade of social science research and thousands of conversations with youth\, Grace will unpack what young audiences are actually responding to in climate storytelling today. Together\, we’ll look beyond fear-driven messaging to explore how joy\, grief\, imagination\, and agency can coexist in climate storytelling. \nParticipants will: \n\nLearn about the poisonous stories undermining youth engagement with climate\nGet a crash course on the key social science of youth climate communications\nReflect on their own internal climate stories\nExperiment with ways of incorporating these learnings into their storytelling\n\nThis workshop is designed for writers\, educators\, organizers\, and anyone interested in meaningfully engaging youth around climate change. Young writers are especially welcome. \nTo ensure event attendance and to help us cover costs\, this event is $10. Please RSVP here to reserve your spot. If you are experiencing barriers to attend\, please reach out over email. We’re happy to provide you with one of our scholarship spots. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nUpstart & Crow is a not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator that champions writers\, readers and stories\, and the role they play in shaping our lives. We develop original programs\, support artists and revel in creative projects focused on Literature In Translation / Climate Solutions / Poetry / Civic Dialogue / Community & Skills Building … all with the aim of elevating the role of literature and storytelling in our lives. Find us on Granville Island\, Gibsons and online at upstartandcrow.com. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/joy-grief-magic-why-we-need-ya-climate-stories-how-to-tell-them/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Climate Solutions
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SUMMARY:Storytelling in Science & Research: A Non-Fiction Writing Workshop with Journalist Anne Shibata Casselman
DESCRIPTION:What if your research did more than convey facts\, but could move people? \nJoin journalist Anne Shibata Casselman for a one-of-a-kind writing workshop that invites researchers to explore how storytelling can bring science to life on the page. \nTo help uncover the essential message you want to convey\, we’ll begin by distilling your research into a single haiku — 17 evocative syllables to focus one’s aim. Next\, you’ll learn how to strengthen the salience of your writing through narrative elements and metaphors\, and how to think holistically about your work. \nParticipants are encouraged to bring small props from their scientific world\, along with books or articles that represent their gold standard in science writing. \nThis workshop is designed for scientists\, researchers\, climate writers\, and anyone interested in developing their non-fiction skills in a fun\, low-pressure environment. No previous writing experience is required! \nTo ensure event attendance and to help us cover costs\, this event is $10. Please RSVP here to reserve your spot. If you are experiencing barriers to attend\, please reach out over email. We’re happy to provide you with one of our scholarship spots. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nUpstart & Crow is a not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator that champions writers\, readers and stories\, and the role they play in shaping our lives. We develop original programs\, support artists and revel in creative projects focused on Literature In Translation / Climate Solutions / Poetry / Civic Dialogue / Community & Skills Building … all with the aim of elevating the role of literature and storytelling in our lives. Find us on Granville Island\, Gibsons and online at upstartandcrow.com. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/storytelling-in-science-research-a-non-fiction-writing-workshop-with-journalist-anne-shibata-casselman/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Climate Solutions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251113T200000
DTSTAMP:20251008T180633Z
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SUMMARY:Writer’s Block: An Evening of Climate Writing
DESCRIPTION:Struggling to commit to your journal? Hitting a rough patch in your thesis? Feel like your op-ed is swirling the drain? As a great storyteller once said; “My world’s on fire – how about yours?” \nJoin local environmental group the sword fern collective for an evening of focused writing and community connection. \nIn these infamously unprecedented times\, climate journalists\, storytellers and artists are all battling burnout. Part-industry gathering and part-coworking session\, this event is for all of the writers out there — whether working in climate-related fields or otherwise — who need a little relief from the noise and from their typical routines. \nSword fern collective is cultivating a cozy living-room vibe at Upstart and Crow\, complete with charcuterie\, beverages\, chill music and an optional ‘phone jail’ for those craving some no-screen time. Attendees will have a short window to connect with each other\, and then we’ll settle into 45 minutes of focused\, intentional writing time. There’s no pressure to produce\, only to participate\, and you won’t be asked to share what they’ve written (unless you really want to). \nThere is limited seating\, so please RSVP here. \nI’m not a journalist or a grad student. Can I come? \nYes! We define a climate writer as anyone who writes things that interface with the climate. This includes poetry\, journal entries\, short stories\, articles\, essays\, or letters to your representative. We welcome all mediums and experience levels. \nWhat food are you serving? \nWe’ll be serving a vegetarian charcuterie board. There will be gluten\, dairy\, and nut-free options available\, but please note we cannot protect against cross contamination. There will also be non-alcoholic beverages available. \nAbout Upstart & Crow: Upstart & Crow is a not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator that champions writers\, readers and stories\, and the role they play in shaping our lives. We develop original programs\, support artists and revel in creative projects focused on Literature In Translation / Climate Solutions / Poetry / Civic Dialogue / Community & Skills Building … all with the aim of elevating the role of literature and storytelling in our lives. Find us on Granville Island\, Gibsons and online at upstartandcrow.com. \nAccessibility: The main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/writers-block-an-evening-of-climate-writing/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Climate Solutions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251026T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251026T110000
DTSTAMP:20251004T230536Z
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SUMMARY:‘Red Pockets’: A Morning with Alice Mah
DESCRIPTION:What do we owe to past and future generations? What do we owe to the places that we inhabit? \nJoin us online on Sunday\, October 26 at 9:30am to celebrate Alice Mah’s new book\, Red Pockets\, shortlisted for the 2025 Wainwright Prize for Conservation Writing. \nRed Pockets is a moving meditation on ancestry\, belonging\, and the intertwined fates of people and planet. In this haunting blend of memoir\, cultural history\, and environmental reflection\, Mah traces her journey from South China to post-industrial England and the Chinatowns of British Columbia\, searching for a way to honour the “hungry ghosts” of her ancestors. What begins as a personal pilgrimage unfolds into a profound exploration of what we owe to those who came before us — and to those who will inherit what we leave behind. \nThis event is free\, but please RSVP here. \nMore about the author: Alice Mah is a Chinese Canadian-British writer and Professor of Urban and Environmental Studies at the University of Glasgow. Originally from a small town in northern British Columbia\, she has a long-standing interest in ecology and place. Her award-winning research focuses on toxic pollution and environmental justice\, the subjects of her most recent books: Petrochemical Planet and Plastic Unlimited. This is her first trade book. \nAbout Upstart & Crow: Upstart & Crow is a not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator that champions writers\, readers and stories\, and the role they play in shaping our lives. We develop original programs\, support artists and revel in creative projects focused on Literature In Translation / Climate Solutions / Poetry / Civic Dialogue / Community & Skills Building … all with the aim of elevating the role of literature and storytelling in our lives. Find us on Granville Island\, Gibsons and online at upstartandcrow.com. \nAccessibility: The main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/red-pockets-a-morning-with-alice-mah/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Climate Solutions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250911T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250911T200000
DTSTAMP:20250708T212339Z
CREATED:20250708T212339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T212339Z
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SUMMARY:Free Gifts: Capitalism and the Politics of Nature
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, September 11 at 6:30pm for an author talk with writer and political scientist Alyssa Battistoni in celebration of her new book\, Free Gifts: Capitalism and the Politics of Nature. \nCapitalism is typically treated as a force for relentless commodification. Yet it fails to place value on vital aspects of the nonhuman world\, whether carbon emissions or entire ecosystems. In Free Gifts\, Alyssa Battistoni tackles this paradox head-on. \nTo understand contemporary ecological problems from biodiversity collapse to climate change\, she contends that we must first understand how some things come to have value under capitalism\, and how others do not. To help us do so\, Battistoni recovers and reinterprets the idea of ‘the free gift of nature’ used by classical economic thinkers to describe what we gratuitously obtain from the natural world. She builds on Karl Marx’s critique of political economy to show how capitalism fundamentally treats nature as free for the taking. \nAlong the way\, she offers fresh insights into influential thinkers like Simone de Beauvoir\, Friedrich Hayek\, Garrett Hardin\, Silvia Federici\, and Ronald Coase. Battistoni shows how understanding capitalism’s blind spots helps explain our current ecological crises\, and how we might build a world that truly values nature’s gifts. \nBattistoni will be in conversation with Geoff Mann\, Professor at Simon Fraser University and Senior Fellow at the Institute for New Economic Thinking. \nThis event is free\, but please RSVP here as spots are limited.  \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nUpstart & Crow is a not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator that champions writers\, readers and stories\, and the role they play in shaping our lives. We develop original programs\, support artists and revel in creative projects focused on Literature In Translation / Climate Solutions / Poetry / Civic Dialogue / Community & Skills Building … all with the aim of elevating the role of literature and storytelling in our lives. Find us on Granville Island\, Gibsons and online at upstartandcrow.com. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/free-gifts-capitalism-and-the-politics-of-nature/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Climate Solutions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250715T203000
DTSTAMP:20250617T233910Z
CREATED:20250617T214914Z
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SUMMARY:The Way Around: A Q&A with Nicholas Triolo
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, July 15 at 7pm for an intimate Q&A with writer\, editor\, and athlete Nicholas Triolo\, whose new book The Way Around has been hailed as a “beautiful\, intricate rebuke to our obsession with linearity and outcome” (Robert MacFarlane). \nRaised in a family of elite athletes—and in a culture obsessed with goals\, grit\, and linear achievement—Nicholas Triolo set out on a solo circumnavigation of the globe\, seeking something beyond the finish line. In Kathmandu\, he encountered kora\, a form of moving prayer in which pilgrims walk in circles around sacred sites or objects. Captivated\, Triolo undertook three transformative walks of his own: around Tibet’s sacred Mount Kailash\, through the poet-haunted trails of Mount Tamalpais\, and\, finally\, encircling Montana’s Berkeley Pit Complex\, the largest Superfund site in the United States. The Way Around is a record of these journeys\, a transcendent meditation on movement\, meaning\, and the entanglement between inner and outer landscapes. \nThis is a chance to hear from a truly singular voice—brilliant\, grounded\, rising fast—and to ask your own questions about writing\, wandering\, and what it means to ‘go nowhere’ in a world obsessed with achievement. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to spend an evening with a writer whose path is anything but ordinary! \nTickets are free but please RSVP here as spots are limited. We’ll have books on hand for purchase and signing. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nUpstart & Crow is a not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator that champions writers\, readers and stories\, and the role they play in shaping our lives. We develop original programs\, support artists and revel in creative projects focused on Literature In Translation / Climate Solutions / Poetry / Civic Dialogue / Community & Skills Building … all with the aim of elevating the role of literature and storytelling in our lives. Find us on Granville Island\, Gibsons and online at upstartandcrow.com. \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/the-way-around-a-qa-with-nicholas-triolo/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Climate Solutions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250709T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250709T200000
DTSTAMP:20250614T223408Z
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SUMMARY:Listen to the Land Speak: Manchán Magan Live
DESCRIPTION:What if the land speaks\, but we’ve simply forgotten how to listen?  \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening with one of Ireland’s most visionary voices. On Wednesday\, July 9 at 6:30 p.m.\, Irish writer and documentarian Manchán Magan invites us to tune in again to the forgotten frequencies of the natural world in a special live event. His return to Vancouver follows multiple sold-out shows that combine a deep reverence for language\, land — and gloriously original thinking.  \nDrawing on ancient Irish myth\, the musicality of the old Irish language\, and the goddess-rooted wisdom embedded in stones\, rivers\, and wells\, Manchán leads us on a journey of reconnection with the lost knowledge of the more-than-human world. At a time when both ecological and cultural systems feel increasingly fragile\, Manchán beckons us to rewild not only the Earth\, but the landscapes of our own imaginations. \nThis event has limited seating\, which will fill up fast! Please RSVP here to secure your spot. \nAbout Upstart & Crow: \nLocated on Granville Island\, Upstart & Crow is a not-for-profit literary arts studio for curious readers and creative storytellers alike. We are international in our outlook\, and local in our sensibilities. We create opportunities to surface new talent and champion bold ideas through events\, workshops\, literary launches\, unique partnerships — and yes\, we also sell books! \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/listen-to-the-land-speak-manchan-magan-live/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Climate Solutions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250521
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SUMMARY:The Climate Readers’ Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Our world needs scalable\, systemic change\, and now. But most of us don’t have the time and space in our daily lives to deeply reflect on what our contribution to solving the climate crisis might be. \nThe Climate Readers’ Retreat is an opportunity for people with a passion for climate and democracy to work through ideas and solutions for their communities together. \nWe’re thrilled to partner with Hollyhock\, a Retreat Center nestled on the shores of Cortes Island\, British Columbia. Hollyhock is a hub for holistic learning and leadership\, offering transformative programs that foster personal growth and connection with nature. Together\, we aim to inspire meaningful change through the shared exploration of stories\, self-discovery\, and collective renewal. \nAlongside the wild beauty of Cortes Island\, participants will enjoy multiple small-group talks with Pulitzer Prize finalist John Vaillant\, author of The Golden Spruce and Fire Weather\, as well as participate in structured and collaborative discussions with award-winning climate communications strategist Zoe Grams and celebrated environmental journalist and conservationist Ian Gill.  \nLet’s move beyond platitudes into a space of rigorous contemplation and commitment. This is an opportunity to explore how to move from despair or mourning into organizing; to discuss tough questions about action and complicity; to discover and share techniques for renewing your energy for change; to find out how we can talk about the current political reality in order to galvanize people to action; and to create a plan to transform how you contribute to our shared futures.  \nIf you’re seeking inspiration to stoke your work in the months ahead\, to find tools for deepening your work in climate action\, this is a unique opportunity. In a time when new narratives are essential\, the Climate Readers Retreat supports those searching for—and creating—new stories of renewal\, regeneration and resistance. \nJohn Vaillant is an author and freelance writer whose work has appeared in The New Yorker\, The Atlantic\, National Geographic\, and the Guardian\, among others. His first book\, The Golden Spruce (Knopf\, 2005)\, was a bestseller and won several awards\, including the Governor General’s and Rogers Trust awards for non-fiction. His second non-fiction book\, The Tiger (Knopf\, 2010)\, won the B.C. Achievement Award for Non-Fiction\, was a bestseller selected for Canada Reads\, and has been published in 17 languages. In 2014 Vaillant won the Windham-Campbell Prize\, a global award for non-fiction. In 2015\, he published his first work of fiction\, The Jaguar’s Children \, which was long-listed for the Dublin IMPAC and Kirkus Fiction Prizes\, and was a finalist for the Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize. Vaillant’s latest book\, Fire Weather\, is a #1 national bestseller that won Britain’s Baillie Gifford Prize\, a global prize for English language non-fiction\, and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize\, the U.S. National Book Award\, the PEN John Kenneth Galbraith Non-Fiction Award\, the Writers‘ Trust Nonfiction Prize\, and Britain’s Wainwright Prize. It was named one of the ten best books of 2023 by The New York Times\, among many other prominent publications. In Canada\, Fire Weather won the Shaughnessy-Cohen Prize for Political Writing\, the Dafoe Book Prize\, and the Hubert Evans Prize for Non-Fiction.  Of particular interest to Canadians may be that it was heartily recommended on twitter by both Catherine McKenna and Andrew MacDougall (Stephen Harper’s former head of comms).  \nZoe Grams is an award-winning strategist and organization leader who works at the intersection of storytelling and environmental and social justice. She is founder of Zg Stories—a B-Corporation communications agency; co-founder of Upstart & Crow\, a creative non-profit; and former Chair/Co-Chair of multiple boards including WISH Drop-In Centre Society and KidSafe (amongst others). She has provided advocacy strategy and large-scale communications outreach to non-profits\, municipal governments\, Indigenous Nations\, and purpose-driven companies across Canada and the US for more than a decade. Born and raised in Scotland\, she holds an MA in Philosophy from The University of Glasgow and an MSc with Distinction in Politics and Communication from the London School of Economics. \nIan Gill is an Australian-born author\, journalist\, critic\, conservationist and co-founder of the bioregional initiative Salmon Nation and storytelling initiative the Magic Canoe. Ian worked for almost 20 years as CEO of Ecotrust in Canada\, the US and Australia\, and has extensive experience in community and economic development in coastal communities along North America’s west coast. He is co-founder of Upstart & Crow\, a literary non-profit\, and is a contributing editor at The Tyee. His book on Haida Gwaii\, All That We Say is Ours\, was re-released in paperback in 2022.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/the-climate-readers-retreat/
LOCATION:Hollyhock Retreat Center\, 445 Highfield Road\, Cortes Island\, BC.\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Climate Solutions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250123T210000
DTSTAMP:20250121T204245Z
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SUMMARY:Power Metal: Vince Beiser in Conversation with Christopher Pollon
DESCRIPTION:Both the world’s critical transition to renewable energy\, along with ever-evolving technology\, require massive amounts of metal. And the race to mine it is already spawning environmental havoc\, political upheaval\, and rising violence. \nJoin us on Thursday\, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. for an evening with journalist Vince Beiser\, author of the new book Power Metal: The Race for Resources that Will Shape the Future\, to discuss what’s at stake\, and what everyone should know about the hugely damaging effects that increased demand for metals is having around the world. \nIn this free event\, Beiser will be in conversation with Christopher Pollon\, author of Pitfall: The Race to Mine the World’s Most Vulnerable Places. Together\, these two experts will discuss the genesis of their books\, the various costs of metal mining — and how we might do better. \nThis is a free event\, but please RSVP on our Eventbrite page as seating is limited. We will have books on hand for sale and signing. \nVince Beiser is an award-winning journalist and author. His first book\, The World in a Grain\, was a finalist for the PEN / E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award and a California Book Award. His work has appeared in Wired\, Harper’s Magazine\, The Atlantic\, and The New York Times\, among other publications. He lives with his family in Vancouver. Follow his newsletter at powermetal.substack.com. \nChristopher Pollon is an independent journalist who reports on the politics of natural resources\, focusing on mining\, oceans\, and energy. His work has appeared in dozens of publications\, including National Geographic\, the Guardian\, the Walrus and the Globe and Mail. He is also the author of The Peace in Peril: The Real Cost of the Site C Dam. His book\, Pitfall\, won The US Science in Society Journalism Book Award and the Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society Award\, and was a finalist for both the Banff Centre Mountain Book Competition and the Writer’s Trust Balsillie Prize for Public Policy. He lives in Vancouver. \nMore about Upstart & Crow: \nLocated on Granville Island\, Upstart & Crow is a not-for-profit literary arts studio for curious readers and creative storytellers alike. We are international in our outlook\, and local in our sensibilities. We create opportunities to surface new talent and champion bold ideas through events\, workshops\, literary launches\, unique partnerships — and yes\, we also sell books! \nAccessibility: \nThe main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. \nQuestions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
URL:https://upstartandcrow.com/event/power-metal-vince-beiser-in-conversation-with-christopher-pollon/
LOCATION:Upstart & Crow Studio\, 1387 Railspur Alley\, Granville Island\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Climate Solutions
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