| David Suzuki Tour Hits Winnipeg | 22 February 07 |
 Beloved environmentalist and scientist Dr. David Suzuki packed the Burton Cummings Theatre for a sold-out event on February 20th. Youth and students, Aboriginal people, families and seniors gathered during the 100-year anniversary week for the Walker Theatre (former name) to listen to Dr. Suzuki speak during his, "If you were Prime Minister..." cross Canada tour.Sagkeeng Elder Caroline Bruyere welcomed Dr. Suzuki and the audience with an opening prayer. The crowd responded with enthusiasm to Dr. Suzuki's remarks about the power of human invention, the future of humankind, and how we must now imagine a future that saves the human race and our planet from global warming. He was emphatic that politicians need to listen to Canadians, and think about today's children and future generations. Suzuki urged everyone in the audience to imagine a future that we would all expect our politicians and industry leaders to deliver. Manitoba Wildlands hosted the event; Director Gaile Whelan Enns spoke about issues she would discuss with Manitoba's Premier - if she were Prime Minister. These included: having an energy plan for Manitoba; getting on with the World Heritage Site on the east side of Lake Winnipeg - starting with permanent protection for Poplar River First Nation protected lands; putting a joint plan to bring Lake Winnipeg back to health; and planning and protecting our forest regions before hydro development. View David Suzuki and Sir Nicolas Stern Video press conference View David Suzuki's YouTube video and submit your own suggestions View the David Suzuki Foundation Tour website, and submit your vote for the environment Listen to David Suzuki's audio advertisement (MP3) Listen to COOL IT The Global Cooling Song by Raffi and the David Suzuki Foundation Tour dates across Canada: Saskatchewan-Alberta-British Columbia View previous Manitoba Wildlands news items: January 24 & February 9, 2007 Source: Manitoba Wildlands
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