Simon Jackson, of Spirit Bear Youth Coalition Delivering Keynote at EarthCARE Expo

March 21, 2008

EarthCARE Canada is bringing Simon Jackson, founder and chairman of Spirit Bear Youth Coalition - one of the world's largest youth-run environmental organizations to Ottawa on May 8, 2008. He will deliver the keynote address at their annual EXPO for the OCDSB schools. The campaign to save the spirit bear is the most supported conservation initiative in Canadian history - the result of millions of supporters signing petitions, sending e-mails and faxes, and writing letters in support of protecting the spirit bear.

Time Magazine rated the threat to the spirit bear the top environmental issue facing the world in 1999. SBYC Founder Simon Jackson was named as one of the 60 Heroes for the Planet (one of only six young people selected) by Time Magazine for tackling the issue and his life story is the feature of a Made-for-TV movie titled Spirit Bear: The Simon Jackson Story

The program will be held at Confederation High School, 1645 Woodroffe Avenue, Nepean, Ontario and will run from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.

"One person, no matter their age, no matter where they live can make a difference for all life." Simon Jackson