Events + Opportunities
UNPFII Panel: Indigenous Youth Leading Solutions for Climate Justice
WECAN International hosted panel event, “Indigenous Youth Leading Solutions for Climate Justice”.
Supporting Youth Wellbeing in the Climate Crisis
Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Time: 11 AM PDT \\ 12 PM MDT \\ 1 PM CDT \\ 2 PM EDT
Location: Zoom, Register Here
Hosted by YouthREX | Youth Research and Evaluation eXchange. Join "Supporting Youth Wellbeing in the Climate Crisis" – an exploration of critical understandings and hopeful practices to support youth wellbeing in the climate crisis, featuring an engaging discussion with special guests – including practitioners, researchers, and young changemakers – on how these understandings and practices can be taken up and applied in our work with youth.
Speakers:
Swelen Andari, Senior Manager, Climate Resilience & Youth Mental Health, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Laura Glover, Youth Worker, Therapist, Researcher, and PhD Student, School of Social Work, York University
Willo Prince, Education Coordinator, Indigenous Climate Action
Mariam Sarikaya, Youth Climate Collective, Lakeshore Arts
Abhay Singh Sachal, Founder & Executive Director, Break The Divide
Fraser Thomson, Staff Lawyer, Ecojustice
This event will also feature a performance by poet Robyn Kaur Sidhu.
A Call to Action Webinar
On March 10, join Hereditary Chief Na’Moks, Eve Saint, Cedar George-Parker, and Sarah Shamy to talk about the impact of their work against RBC and the power that they have built in the Indigenous Divestment movement.
Gitxsan and Gitanyow Resistance to Colonial Mega Projects
On Tuesday, March 5th at 5.30PM PT, please join this hour-long webinar to hear about current colonial projects facing Gixtsan people.
VIRTUAL: Climate Leadership Program
Climate Leadership Program
Date: March 1-3, 2024
Time: 9:00AM-1:30 PM PST | 10:00AM-2:30 PM MST | 11:00 AM-3:30 PM CT | 12:00PM-4:30PM EST | 1:00PM-5:30PM AST | 1:30PM-6:00PM NST
Location: Zoom
UPDATE: All spots have been filled!
ICA’s Education & Training Team is pleased to announce we are now accepting applications for the next online cohort of the Climate Leadership Program!
Indigenous Climate Action is dedicated to raising awareness about the impacts of climate change on Indigenous communities and advocating for sustainable solutions that respect Indigenous sovereignty, knowledge, and cultural practices. Through our Climate Leadership Program, we aim to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and support needed to become effective climate leaders in your communities and beyond.
What You’ll Learn
The basics of climate science and climate change
Indigenous perspectives on climate change and climate action connections between climate change and the health of Indigenous communities, peoples, and nations
Root causes of climate change while demonstrating the integral role that Indigenous resilience has in Mother Earth’s survival
Legal mechanisms used to undermine Indigenous sovereignty as well legal strategies to assert rights
The impacts of human economic activity on Mother Earth
The impacts that climate change is having on life on Mother Earth
Climate solution projects and stories at community, national, and international scale
Questions?
If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to our team at climateleadership@Indigenousclimateaction.com.
Anti-Oppression and Intersectionality 101 Workshop
The goal of this workshop is to equip participants with foundational concepts and tools that help you develop and uphold anti-oppressive and intersectional environmentalist practices in your organizing.
Learning from the Indigenous Land Rights Movement
Date: Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Time: 8 AM PST / 9 AM MST / 10 AM CST / 11AM EST / 12 PM AST / 12:30 PM NST
Location: Zoom, Register Here
Hosted by International Funders for Indigenous Peoples. Delve into real-world case studies showcasing Indigenous leadership, resistance, and their engagement in the land rights movement. These valuable insights and best practices will shed light on successful strategies employed by Indigenous communities in their quest to reclaim land and reaffirm their sacred relationship with it.
Structure 101 Workshop
The goal of this workshop is to equip participants with decision-making reflections and frameworks that help them guide their groups towards establishing a group structure that lines up with the group's purpose and Theory of Change.
Securing Indigenous Peoples' Right to Self-Determination
Join us for a discussion about FPIC and FPIC community protocols.
Strategy 101 Workshop
The goal of this workshop is to equip participants with frameworks and decision-making tools that help guide groups collaboratively towards creating solid strategies.
Just Transition Guide Fireside Chat with David Suzuki & Melina Laboucan-Massimo
Join us for a fireside chat between two of Turtle Island’s most prominent environmental activists on climate change and Indigenous leadership!
Winter Legends: Haudenosaunee Star Teachings
Want to learn how connected we are to the Cosmos? Join Indigenous Youth Roots Winter Legends event featuring Samantha Doxtator to learn about Haudenosaunee star teachings.
Just Transition Guide Virtual Community Launch
Join Sacred Earth Solar and Indigenous Climate Action to celebrate the launch of our Just Transition Guide!