Voices of Change: Indigenous and African Youth on Climate Justice

Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024, 1pm ET

FREE ONLINE EVENT FOR FUTURE OF GOOD MEMBERS

To fight climate change, Canada needs to turn to Indigenous communities, specifically young Indigenous leaders in Canada. 

The Canadian government has been increasingly turning to Indigenous communities’ expertise to help further reconciliation. In 2021, the federal government set aside $340 million to support areas protected by Indigenous groups and networks of Indigenous experts. Where is the progress on this, according to young Indigenous leaders driving solutions to tackle Canada’s climate crisis? What else needs to be done?

Meanwhile, across the world, young people in Africa are bearing the brunt of climate change-related disasters. More than 200 million young people are disproportionately affected by climate-change impacts on their health, wellbeing and future. Like Canada, Africa is a large place, home to diverse youth with unique regional needs and perspectives. Young people are increasingly becoming a resource to tackle climate change.

Young climate activists have more in common than we think – especially beyond borders. This webinar will highlight the voices of change from both continents, featuring youth-led initiatives and stories of resilience. We will delve into challenges and systemic issues brought by colonialism and how these young leaders are leveraging their communities’ expertise, advocating for policy changes, and building cross-cultural alliances to address climate injustices. 

Who should attend?

• Young people interested in climate action and leadership.
• Representatives from NGOs, government agencies, and educational institutions.
• Community leaders from Africa and Indigenous communities in Canada.
• Environmental activists and innovators.
• General public who are interested in sustainable development and climate change solutions.

 

This is the first of a two-part series. Keep an eye out for Part 2 coming soon!