Speaker Series

Protected lands increase the value of land in Alberta. CPAWS Southern Alberta is investigating the development of a speaker series for the public about land stewardship and the value of parks and protected areas within the context of Alberta. It will create a dialogue about the implications on conservation and cumulative effects on environmental impact.

Inaugural Presentation: February 4, 2010

Preston Manning: "Land Stewardship, Ethics, and Faith"

Preston Manning’s understanding of the Christian faith attaches great importance to the establishment of “right relationships” – including healthy, sustainable relationships between human beings and the environment. Mr. Manning's presentation, attended by nearly 200 people, was followed by a discussion surrounding the challenges of expressing and practising land stewardship convictions in the context of the global marketplace and the Canadian political arena.

Mr. Manning served as a Member of the Canadian Parliament from 1993 to 2001. Since retirement from Parliament in 2002, Manning has released a book entitled Think Big (published by McClelland & Stewart) describing his use of the tools and institutions of democracy to change Canada’s national agenda. He continues to write, speak and teach on a variety of subjects including environmental conservation.

This event was co-sponsored by CPAWS and St. Mary's University College, with generous assistance from the Alberta Real Estate Foundation.

Preston Manning and CPAWS Southern Alberta
Acting Executive Director, Anne-Marie Syslak.

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