Tag: MP Elizabeth May

• Welcoming MP Elizabeth to Discuss Some Sweeping Legislation With Disturbing Environmental Implications

  Twenty-one humans (and our favorite canine ASK Salt Spring guest, Envy,) came to this ASK Salt Spring gathering to welcome our MP Elizabeth May. Facilitated by Grant Fredrickson with notes taken by Julie Thomson (Thanks, Julie and Grant!), we were pleased to be introduced to Summer Smith, Elizabeth’s new full-time assistant from North Saanich. We…

• Hope from MP Elizaberth May in Troubling Times

  Eighteen came to this ASK Salt Spring gathering to welcome MP Elizabeth May. After her Territorial Acknowledgement, a chance for each of us to introduce ourselves, and some kind words about ASK Salt Spring, Elizabeth told us about her delight with her baby granddaughter, Lily, born October 2024. Already a loving grandmother to 11 step-grandchildren,…

• Lovingly Welcoming MP Elizabeth May

  Thirty joined this ASK Salt Spring gathering to lovingly welcome MP Elizabeth May. She began our time together with an acknowledgement of her honour and gratitude to be working with First Nations whose sheer grit have given them the strength to survive past and ongoing colonial oppression. After going around the circle with introductions from…

• A Loving Welcome to MP Elizabeth May – Solutions for Challenging Times

  February 28 Thirty-seven came to this ASK Salt Spring gathering to welcome MP Elizabeth May and her new Constituency Coordinator, Aysha Emmerson. After her Territorial Acknowledgement, Elizabeth shared delight about her new granddaughter, Lily, born October 30, 2024. While already the loving grandmother of step-grandchildren, Elizabeth has been blown away by the love, delight, and…

• Salt Spring Lovingly Welcomes MP Elizabeth May

  July 26. 2024: Seventeen joined this ASK Salt Spring gathering to welcome MP Elizabeth May and Ned Taylor, Member’s Assistant. In her Territorial Acknowledgement, she gratefully recognized the many First Nations who honoured and protected land, noting that borders between Canada and the US have challenged free passage, impacting century-old tribal relationships. Giving everyone a chance to introduce…

• Welcoming our “Delighted to be Alive!” MP Elizabeth May

  January 12, 2024: Due to freezing temperatures and icy roads, only 11 came to welcome our MP Elizabeth May and Ned Taylor, Constituency Coordinator. While the numbers were disappointing but understandable, those who braved the weather all contributed to an amazing and rich conversation with Elizabeth. After our Territorial Acknowledgment, we asked Elizabeth what excited and delighted her.…

• All Five of Our Elected Officials Speak Out Together! 

  April 16, 2021: Twenty-three gathered via Zoom to welcome all of our elected officials: MP Elizabeth May, MLA Adam Olsen, CRD’s Gary Holman, and Islands Trust Local Trustees Laura Patrick and Peter Grove. After Laura’s heartfelt Territorial Acknowledgment, we began by asking each of our guests what was on their minds and the issues that they hoped would…

• Salt Springers Enthusiastically Welcome Our Elizabeth May

  July 31, 2022: Forty-four gathered to welcome Elizabeth May to this ASK Salt Spring gathering in the United Meadow. While we had feared a larger crowd (strictly adhering to social distancing as well as the BC limit of 50 for all gatherings), we were relieved to be able to welcome everyone who wanted to participate.  Elizabeth began by…