Communicating Climate Hope Conference: Shifting the narrative through stories & art

A report on the CCH Conference from long-time social justice advocate, creative writer, and Transition Kamloops member George Johnson.
Salmon Run

One of the climate action initiatives was to form an eco-song writing group, which we did. Songwriters and musicians met in November 2023, March, and April 2024. These gatherings were […]
Music for the planet: An Eco-lyrics workshop!

Report on the Eco-Song Workshop 2023 The recent floods, drought, and now wildfires leave no doubt that we are in the midst of a climate crisis. We need to tackle […]
Boomerangst coming our way soon

George Johnson’s play Boomerangst, an eco-comedy featuring idealistic seniors attempting to protect their paradise from environmental threats, runs in Kamloops June 8-17.
Earth Day fundraiser for new eco-comedy

Celebrate Earth Day, April 22nd, and support Chimera Theatre, a grass-roots, independent company to mount its production of George M. Johnson’s award-winning eco-comedy, Boomerangst.
What if…

Climate scientist Elin Kelsey in Hope Matters writes, “We can choose the stories we live. We are shaped by the stories we tell. Hope lies in the capacity of stories to transform.” Imagining is key. So, here are some what ifs that occurred to me, without regard to cost or practicality.
Climate Cafe: Nov 10 @4pm, Smorgasbord Deli

Join us for a special Climate Cafe: a candlelight vigil to reflect and share our love for our planet, our concern for ourselves and our fellow human beings at risk from climate change, and our hopes for truly transformative action to happen at COP and through each other.
George’s Climate Crisis Reading List

Transition Kamloops member George Johnson has gathered a list of recommendations to help inform and inspire us as we tackle the climate emergency. Dig in! Non-fiction: Berry, Thomas. The Great […]
Hope Matters: Elin Kelsey speaks on hope and the climate crisis

Author Elin Kelsey will speak at TRU on Wed. Apr. 6th at 7 pm in the Campus Activity Centre’s Mountain Room (COVID permitting). In conjunction with her Pathways to Hope […]