April 3 - April 24, 2019

Dennis Sallans

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. (Margaret Mead)"

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participant impact

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300

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spent learning

Dennis's actions

Transport

Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

#26 Electric Vehicles

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Social Justice

Learn about Local Indigenous Practices

#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management

I will spend at least 240 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity Generation

Learn More About Geothermal Energy

#18 Geothermal

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Composting

#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste

I will start a compost bin where I live.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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Dennis Sallans 4/16/2019 1:48 PM

I would like to switch to an electric car. It is just hard because of the cost (min $40 000). I wish I would have purchased when the Ontario gov. was giving rebates up to $15 000. Right now, the federal government is offering $5000 but I am not sure how long that will last with an election coming up. If I wait, the technology is improving (especially batteries) and costs are coming down. I think maybe my next purchase will be electric...but I am a couple years away at least.

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Dennis Sallans 4/07/2019 5:43 PM

Spent the day in Hiawatha at a Anishinaabeg Sugar Bush. Learned about how sap was gathered and sugar was made in a traditional pre-contact manner.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Social Justice Learn about Local Indigenous Practices

What did you learn about indigenous peoples' land management that you can apply in your own life?

Dennis Sallans 4/05/2019 6:19 PM

I spent the day with an indigenous leader named Beedahbin. He gave his perspective on anishinaabe language, history, and culture. He reviewed some of DDSB Outdoor Education programs and offered suggestions on how to make them more authentic. It was fascinating and I really appreciate his knowledge.

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Dennis Sallans 4/03/2019 6:40 PM

I seem to have chosen "one-time challenges", not daily ones. I will complete one of the challenges on Friday. Go team!

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