Canadian Environmental Leadership Program

Co-sponsored by: Hollyhock Centre

Sponsored by: Mountain Equipment Co-Op


Based on the experience and knowledge of over 10 years of supporting environmental and social change, the goal of our Canadian Environmental Leadership Program (CELP) is to support the development of skilled leaders equipped to bring about change to environmental and sustainability issues in Canada.

Through workshops and dialogues, sessions are taught by some of North America's most experienced environmental and social change leaders. 

Biographies:

Click here for Past Presenter's Biographies

Click here for Past Participant's Biographies

Agenda:

Click here for CELP Agenda 2007

Sessions include topics such as:

• Art of Leadership
• Creativity and Activism
• Effective Campaigning
• Strategic Planning
• Media and Communications
• Working with First Nations
• Working strategically with governments

Held in a peaceful and rejuvenating environment this training will equip you with the knowledge and tools to be impactful in your work.

We believe that passion, inspiration and creativity are needed to sustain this work.  Our courses also focus on supporting and accessing those elements within us.

Who is the Canadian Environmental Leadership Program for?

Current or emerging environmental leaders seeking to build skills and increase effectiveness.

Individuals wanting to learn from successful campaigns, to become effective facilitators, to develop winning communications tactics and to successfully engage the public and partners.

Those seeking a National perspective to frame their work.

Individuals seeking support to achieve personal and professional balance and opportunities to draw on their own creativity and passion.

Hollyhock Accommodation and Meal Packages

The Canadian Environmental Leadership Program is taught at Hollyhock Centre, on Cortez Island BC, Canada’s leading educational retreat centre.  Set in gorgeous, natural surroundings.  For seven days and nights you will be able to enjoy all that Hollyhock Centre has to offer, including three gourmet meals a day, ocean swimming, nature trails, yoga and meditation.

Register Early!

While the majority of the program is subsidized we do ask participants to pay a registration fee of $900. This fee helps pay for the facility, faculty, course materials, 7 nights of accommodation and three meals a day.

To Apply please click the appropriate link below:

Application Form
Scholarship Form
Program and Application Details

Email completed forms to: info@hollyhockleadership.org

Scholarships

For those who are unable to cover the cost of registration fees and travel, there are a limited number of partial scholarships available. Unfortunately, HLI will not be able to provide all worthy applicants with financial assistance. Special consideration will be given to those participants who work in or are from rural or Northern communities, or cultural communities such as First Nations who may otherwise have fewer opportunities to participate in this type of skills training.

To apply, please complete the CELP Scholarship Application Form and email it to info@hollyhockleadership.org as soon as possible.  Scholarship applications will be evaluated on an on-going basis.