The Centre for Environmental Justice

04/29/2026

We are full! Thank you all for the support and interest!

We will start our waiting list

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‼️Only 5 spots left!!

Free Well Water Testing for South End Residents! 🚰

The Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ) and Rural Water Watch are partnering to offer free water testing to our community. We want to ensure everyone in the south end has access to clean, safe water.

What are we testing for? 🧪Bacteria & Heavy Metals
When: ⏱️Sunday, May 3 (10 AM – 1 PM)

Self-testing kits ready at Shelburne CBDC Boardroom from 10am-1pm or contact us to schedule a time!

04/27/2026

‼️Only 5 spots left!!

Free Well Water Testing for South End Residents! 🚰

The Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ) and Rural Water Watch are partnering to offer free water testing to our community. We want to ensure everyone in the south end has access to clean, safe water.

What are we testing for? 🧪Bacteria & Heavy Metals
When: ⏱️Sunday, May 3 (10 AM – 1 PM)

Self-testing kits ready at Shelburne CBDC Boardroom from 10am-1pm or contact us to schedule a time!

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! Whether you're a lifelong advocate or just looking for ways to be a bit more mindful, today is a perfect reminder that our collective well-being is deeply tied to the health of our environment.

A friendly reminder we are doing well testing this week and on May 3rd. We are almost full! Please reach out and set up a time to test!

"The Earth does not belong to us: we belong to the Earth."

04/17/2026

‼️Free Well Water Testing for South End Residents! 🚰

🧪 The Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ) and Rural Water Watch (RWW) are partnering to offer free water testing to our community. We want to ensure everyone in the south end has access to clean, safe water.

What we are testing for:
✅Bacteria & Heavy Metals (with Rural Water Watch)
✅PFAS "Forever Chemicals" (via a National Class Action Lawsuit partnership)

⏱️When:
April 20 – April 24 (By appointment)
Sunday, May 3 (10 AM – 1 PM)

How it works: We come to you! We’ll collect the sample, handle the lab testing, and provide you with a confidential report. If your water needs treatment, we will work with you to find support.

Ready to join? Comment below or contact Vanessa Hartley at (902)-874-2934 or [email protected] to register and schedule your time!

02/20/2026

Happening tonight!!!

We’re so excited to share an amazing event coming to the Sandy Point Lighthouse and Community Centre — an Afrobeats Dance Party with DJ SHENY! 🎶🔥

🗓 Friday, February 20th, 2026
🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Center

This event is a celebration of African Heritage Month and this year’s theme:
✨ “Strength in Unity: Moving Forward with reminding, prosperity, power, and progress.”

💛 Entry is by donation, with proceeds being shared between:
🌿 The Centre for Environmental Justice
🏥 Roseway Hospital Charitable Foundationn

A big thank you to Bellsview Creative for all the work in planning this event — we truly appreciate it!

Come out, dance, celebrate, and support two great causes! 🖤🎉

02/09/2026

We’re so excited to share an amazing event coming to the Sandy Point Lighthouse and Community Centre — an Afrobeats Dance Party with DJ SHENY! 🎶🔥

🗓 Friday, February 20th, 2026
🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Center

This event is a celebration of African Heritage Month and this year’s theme:
✨ “Strength in Unity: Moving Forward with reminding, prosperity, power, and progress.”

💛 Entry is by donation, with proceeds being shared between:
🌿 The Centre for Environmental Justice
🏥 Roseway Hospital Charitable Foundation

A big thank you to Bellsview Creative for all the work in planning this event for us — we truly appreciate it!

Come out, dance, celebrate, and support two great causes! 🖤🎉

01/05/2026

Your voice, our planet: CEJ Membership is Open 🩵🌱🌎

⭐️Exclusive Access: Get member-only newsletters, educational resources, and early-bird registration for all events.

💥Direct Impact: Shape our future with personal voting rights, open meetings, and direct accountability.

📩Total Transparency: Stay informed with full access to our financial records, board minutes, and ethical funding reports.

📲Steps for Membership

1. Complete the Form: Fill out the prescribed CEJ Membership Form or our online form.
2. Submit: Send in the completed form for approval by the Board of Directors.
3. Confirmation: The CEJ Team will reach out to confirm your membership once approved.
4. Payment: Send your annual membership fee via e-Transfer to [email protected] or pay via cheque or cash.
5. Welcome: CEJ will send your Membership Card and receipt.

01/02/2026

New year, new us! ✨🩵

Please help us to welcome our new elected Board of Directors for 2026!

We are so excited to kick this year off with a full board. Last year as an organizing board of directors it was very important for us to recruit members in order to have our first voted/elected board.

If you are interested in becoming a member please email us at [email protected] or check out our website!

12/30/2025

Reflecting on a year of coordinated action! 🌍✨

We are incredibly proud to share the highlights of our 2024-2025 Annual Impact Report. CEJ’s inaugural year has been one of growth and consistent action for environmental justice in Shelburne.

Thank you to our committed Board of Directors for your hard work! 🩵 You can find our full report below. We will be posting a breakdown of the full report

Here is a link to our Annual Impact Report

https://www.canva.com/design/DAGxr8dyzGE/sVdQnl4zhqCAdnx5kvD0kA/view?utm_content=DAGxr8dyzGE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hb643e86750

11/24/2025

What an incredible 6 weeks it has been for our Youth and Elders Program (YET)!

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for an amazing journey filled with fun, shared activities, deeper connections, and true community spirit. To our wonderful participants—the youth and the elders—thank you for showing up, sharing your stories, and helping us build these precious, intergenerational relationships. We can't wait to continue growing with you all! This program was supported by the Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care, thank you for making this possible!

🙌 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Program Supporters!
This program's success is a direct result of the generosity and belief of our local partners.

We extend our deepest gratitude to:
Coastal Grove
Roseway Manor
Sweet Bliss Cafe
Our House Youth and Wellness Centre
Your support and in-kind contributions are truly appreciated!
A huge thank you also goes to Daily Dish for catering our events with delicious meals.

💖 Local Impact: Investing in Our Community

We are incredibly proud to share that by prioritizing local services, we have put over half of our program budget directly back into our Community! This commitment ensured that YET not only served our participants but also strengthened the local economy.

✨ Special Recognition: Thank You, Michelle Jacklyn

And finally, to our driving force: Michelle Jacklyn. Thank you for your relentless hard work, determination, and unwavering commitment to the community. Your passion made YET a reality and an overwhelming success!