Paige Gorsak
activity stream
For folks in Vancouver and Victoria, sign up here to volunteer for activities on PRGT.
In a stunning betrayal, Premier David Eby’s government gave the green light to American billionaires planning to build another huge fracked gas pipeline across B.C. this June.
PRGT is a proposed fracked gas pipeline planned for northern B.C. It does not have consent from multiple Indigenous communities along the route. American billionaires want the pipeline built to support Trump's ‘drill, baby, drill’ agenda. To them, this pipeline is just another means to an end. They profit regardless of the damage to land, water and people’s health.
But the fight is not over.
Our communities have a role to play in keeping PRGT pipeline -- and its MAGA financiers -- in the public eye in the wake of its approval and in the lead-up to construction. At Dogwood, our goal is to work together to build active popular support -- more members of our community speaking out and taking action to pressure government, support legal resistance, pressure financiers, and stand in solidarity with frontline communities.
If you are interested in volunteering as part of the Dogwood team in Vancouver or Victoria to stop PRGT, sign up here! We'll share volunteer opportunities as they come up.
Fill out the volunteer survey!
Gather with fellow climate-concerned citizens outside your MLA's local office to demand an end to fracking!
Despite worsening climate disasters and rising global temperatures, the B.C. government is continuing to expand fracking (toxic drilling for fossil fuels!). With elected officials back in their communities over the summer, Frack Free BC is hosting a week of mini-rallies outside MLAs offices to make them feel the pressure. Join us!
Surrey
Monday, July 24 at 3 pm
Rally at MLA Bruce Ralston's office (10574 King George Blvd, Surrey BC), hosted by Dogwood and Frack Free BC. Click for info and RSVP!
Victoria
Tuesday, July 25 at 5:30 pm
Rally at MLA Murray Rankin's office (3930 Shelbourne St, #219, Victoria BC), hosted by Dogwood and Frack Free BC. Click for info and RSVP!
Sunshine Coast
Tuesday, July 25 at 5 pm
Rally at MLA Nicholas Simons' office (4720 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Davis Bay BC), hosted by Dogwood and Frack Free BC. Click for info and RSVP!
Nelson
Wednesday, July 26 at 12 pm
Rally at MLA Brittny Anderson's office (433 Josephine Street, Nelson BC), hosted by Stand.Earth and Frack Free BC. Click for info and RSVP!
Westview (qathet region)
Wednesday, July 26 at 3 pm
Rally at MLA Nicholas Simons' office (4675 Marine Ave, #109, Powell River BC), hosted by Frack Free BC. Click for info and RSVP!
Vancouver
Thursday, July 27 at 5pm
Rally and mural painting at Minister George Heyman's office (642 W Broadway, Vancouver), hosted by Dogwood and Frack Free BC. Click for info and RSVP!
Friday, July 28 at 12 pm
Rally at Premier David Eby's office (2909 W Broadway), hosted by Wilderness Committee and Frack Free BC. Click for info and RSVP!
Squamish
Saturday, July 29 at 11 am
Rally at Squamish Adventure Centre (38551 Loggers Lane) hosted by My Sea to Sky, Dogwood and Frack Free BC. Click for info and RSVP!
Vernon
Saturday, July 29 at 3 pm
Rally at Kin Beach (Tronson Road, Vernon BC), hosted by Frack Free BC - Vernon Monashee chapter. Click for more info!
If there’s no rally planned near you, check out our rally planning toolkit for simple steps to plan your own! It can be as simple as showing up to your local MLA’s office with a couple friends, and we’ll support you with all the information you need to get started. Get in touch with [email protected] for support.
Zombie FAQ:
What is the route for the zombie walk? Details will be provided to registrants closer to the date.
Do I need to wear a costume? If you have zombie attire, feel free to wear it! Otherwise, please dress for the weather, ideally in black, grey or other neutral colours. We'll have extra zombie accessories, such as 'blood'-spattered t-shirts and shredded button-downs. At the staging area, we'll also provide basic zombie make-up (white and black face paint).
Do I need to bring a sign? You're more than welcome to! We'll also have pre-made banners and props. We'll also have leaflets and posters you can help distribute.
Is this a rally? Will there be speakers? No, this is a zombie march and dance party. We'll be dragging our undead limbs through the community, and concluding with a monster mash boogie outside Heyman's office. No dancing skills or experience necessary!
2025 Data Entry
Accurate data entry is a key ingredient in campaign success!
We have several paper pledge forms ('petitions') based on our different campaigns. Be sure to select the correct data entry link -- the title/text on your paper form should match the data entry site.
Please note: On both forms, the "date" box refers to the date of the canvass (not when you are entering it). The "event type" should be indicated by the volunteer (most often table/event or street).
1. "Stop the MAGA Pipeline" -- the campaign to stop PRGT pipeline
Enter data here: https://www.tfaforms.com/5182877
2. "Keep Gas in the Ground" -- the campaign to end fracking in B.C.
Enter data here: https://www.tfaforms.com/4990806b
3. "Safer Homes" -- the campaign to keep gas out of new buildings in B.C.
Enter data here: https://www.tfaforms.com/5126433
FAQ
What do I do once I'm finished entering all my data?
If you have paper forms, please mark them in some way (star in the corner, strike through) and store them securely where they won't get lost (an envelope, box or folder is best!). Get in touch with your Dogwood staff contact to return them (drop off in-person or mail to Dogwood head office).
If you have digital/scanned forms, please email your Dogwood staff contact to confirm they have been entered, and delete the files from your computer.
What do I do if the writing is illegible?
Please mark (highlight, star) any entries you cannot read and set them aside while you finish data entry. Do not guess or half-enter the person's data. Scan or take a photo and send to your Dogwood staff contact.
What do I do if someone did not provide full info (missing phone, email or postal code)?
Please mark (highlight, star) any entries that are incomplete and set aside while you finish data entry. Scan or take a photo and send to your Dogwood staff contact for instructions.
If you have any questions while entering data, please contact Paige ([email protected]).
Events for Victoria, the South Island and the Gulf Islands
Thanks for joining Vote16's High School Ambassadors!
We're so excited to have you join our crew. Here's what to do next:
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JOIN OUR SLACK
Once you're in, head to the #high-school-ambassador channel and introduce yourself.
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ATTEND THE TRAINING
Make sure you're available to attend the next HSA training on April 3 at 6-8pm. If you can't make it, email [email protected] and let us know.
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START BUILDING YOUR TEAM
Talk to friends and classmates in your area about taking action together. Encourage them to sign up on the website, too.
What else you can do:
- Follow us on Instagram and Twitter-- @vote16bc
- Sign our petition, if you haven't already!
Fracked gas is the cause of most of B.C.'s rising emissions, whether it's for export or to heat homes and public buildings. If we don’t stop the B.C. government’s plan to massively expand this industry with billions of our tax dollars, the climate impacts will be catastrophic.
It's going to take a grassroots army to convince the B.C. government to act at the speed and scale we need to survive the climate crisis. With less than a decade left, we need all hands on deck.
Sign up to volunteer and an organizer will be in touch.
