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Guide For Learning to Live with Large Carnivores Soon Available
"Learning to Live with Large Carnivores: A WildCoast Primer and Guide"will be released Apr. 5th at a celebration in Tofino.
If you live in or visit wolf or cougar country, you'll want to get your hands on a copy of this invaluable guide on ways to reduce the risk of conflict with these large predatory animals. Electronic copies can be downloaded at no cost from this and other partner websites shortly after the launch.
BC Parks: Celebrating 100 Years of Recreation and Protection
In 2011, BC Parks will celebrate its 100th anniversary. Unfortunately, budget constraints and other priorities make it very difficult for the agency to plan and mount much of a celebration. EKOS Communications, in partnership with the [Elders Council for Parks of British Columbia](http://www.elderscouncilforparks.org), a not-for-profit dedicated to the advancement of sound policy and practice with the establishment and management of protected areas, has stepped forward to ensure that this historic event is properly commemorated.
EKOS Leads Project to Update School Curriculum in the Caribbean
The EKOS team are exceptionally pleased to have been awarded a contract with the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) to update secondary learning modules to include biodiversity conservation themes.
The EKOS team will be complimented by several leading Caribbean authorities in curriculum design, including Dr. Joyce Glasgow, professor emeritus within the Faculty of Education at the University of West Indies. The project team also includes Sue Staniforth, an acclaimed environmental educator who lives near Victoria, BC, but as worked internationally.
Spinning the World (Sept. 2005)
Produced a video promoting greater awareness and participation in socially-responsible investing among Canadians generally and among investment advisors more specifically.
Clients: Pinch Group/Raymond James, Renewal Partners, Ethical Fund, Meritas Mutual Funds, Jantzi Research Group, and Van City
Environmental Issues and Challenges CD-ROM (Jan. 2006)
Produced a CD-ROM featuring 8 videos (some previously produced) and accompanying articles as well as designed and developed user interface. CD-ROM was packaged with a first year geography textbook.
Client: Oxford University Press Canada
Gulf Islands Centre for Ecological Learning (July 2006)
Produced video promoting the Centre’s summer day camps for children and family retreats in the Southern Gulf Islands of British Columbia. Video was subsequently used by directors of the non-for-profit organization as part of their fund-raising campaign as well as being posted to their website as well as that of EKOS.
Client: Gulf Island Centre for Ecological Learning
Public Outreach in the Gulf Islands National Park (July 2006)
Produced video featuring a park interpretive staff and superintendent revealing the nature and importance of their public outreach programs among Gulf Island communities.
Client: Parks Canada
Lower Fort Garry Energy Efficiency Initiatives (July 2006)
Produced a series of 6 - 8 min. videos featuring the Assets Manager explaining various renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies installed at Lower Fort Gary National Historic Site in Manitoba. Videos were developed to promote greater awareness of greenhouse gas reduction and Parks Canada’s leadership in this area.
Client: Parks Canada
Robert Bateman Prints Commemorating Alberta Parks 75th (Aug. 2006)
Produced two short videos: the first explores with this renowned wildlife artist his motivations and approach to producing a limited series to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Alberta Parks, and the second gives Bateman an opportunity to share his thoughts on environmental education. The videos were then broadcast over commercial television stations throughout Alberta as well as compressed and posted to government and non-governmental organization websites.
In-Kind Contribution from EKOS Communications,Inc. Provided as media sponsorship
Sustainability Vision Statement for Royal Roads University (July 2007)
Taking the perspective of a recently graduated student writing a testimonial letter, a vision for the campus is revealed in which it had become self-sufficient in renewable energy and water, while generating no garbage by using leading-edge environmental technologies. The vision’s purpose was to guide a capital campaign aimed at major redevelopment of the campus, establishing it as a leader in green campuses. A high-level economic and technical feasibility assessment was also prepared and appended to the vision.
Client: Royal Roads University
