Establish

On this episode of Establish, our host Mars Moreira speaks with sustainable business expert Tamara Shulman on all things circular economy. The circular economy, as Tamara explains, prioritizes reusability and regeneration of products at the end of their life. Instead of throwing a ripped t-shirt in the trash, a circular economy approach would find ways to reuse all the scraps in the fabric. Tamara also describes that instances of circular economy are actually more common than we may think. Tune in and hear a great conversation between Mars and Tamara to hear all about this system fits into the climate activism space.

In the news and on social media, we very often hear about the environmental and social impacts of climate change in the so-called provinces of British Columbia and Ontario and the activism that is happening there around these issues. But what about other provinces and territories? What kind of work is happening in those places that aren’t receiving media attention? There are so many youth doing amazing things across the whole country. In this episode, we want to highlight 2 youth climate activists from 2 different provinces in what is currently Canada; stay tuned for a third perspective in part 2! Listen to Annie Martel (Manitoba) and Ella Kim Marriot (Alberta) discuss ways their provinces are being impacted by climate change, what’s being done to adapt to these changes, and how youth are getting involved.

Ever wondered what the term Just Transition really means? Look no further!

This episode is an overview of the research done for the Just Transition ALC module, providing an overview of what Just Transition is, a brief history, key principles and how to take action! This podcast episode is by no means extensive but allows for an introduction to this topic and the resources explored on the virtual ALC module.

As part of our Righting History initiative the Active Learning Club (ALC) was created to ensure that all members of our community are consistently engaged in current events, and are active learners of historic systems of oppression so that we’re all able to dismantle such systems in the pursuit of justice. Integrated alongside topics of social justice, we’ll also be featuring a range of issues related to climate change, environmental degradation, and politics. 🤍

This episode aligns with our Just Transition virtual ALC module that you can view on the Righting History website (https://www.rightinghistory.ca/).

In the final episode of our podcast series, The Voices of the Greenbelt, the host of the series - Atreyu Lewis (They/He), an Indigenous POC Queer Trans youth, shares their experiences as a hiking enthusiast and advocates for Indigenous teachings to be included in nature-based adventures across what is currently Ontario!

Tune in to learn more about the importance of respecting Indigenous laws and history while visiting Greenbelt sites and tours and other outdoor spaces across the province.

This project has been supported by Greenbelt Foundation. Greenbelt Foundation’s grant and research activities are made possible by the generous support of the Government of Ontario. Such support does not indicate endorsement by the Government of Ontario of the contents of this material. This disclaimer informs listeners that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed belong solely to the guest(s) and/or host(s),and do not necessarily reflect the position of the guest's and/or host's funder, employer, organization, committee, or other group or individual.

In the fourth part of our five-episode podcast series, The Voices of the Greenbelt, we are joined by Miranda Baksh in our discussion about nature-based solutions within the Greenbelt and how they improve resilience against climate change. We’ll also delve into current threats that the Greenbelt is facing and realistic options for people who want to get involved in its conservation and protection.

Miranda Baksh is the Co-Founder of the Community Climate Council, a local non-profit organisation focused on climate literacy. Listen to this episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, or at the link in our bio!

This project has been supported by Greenbelt Foundation. Greenbelt Foundation’s grant and research activities are made possible by the generous support of the Government of Ontario. Such support does not indicate endorsement by the Government of Ontario of the contents of this material. This disclaimer informs listeners that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed belong solely to the guest(s) and/or host(s),and do not necessarily reflect the position of the guest's and/or host's funder, employer, organization, committee, or other group or individual.

In the third episode of our five-part podcast series, The Voices of the Greenbelt, we’re joined by special guests Serena Mendizábel and Karahkwinetha Sage Goodleaf-Labelle to discuss case studies of Indigenous land defence, leadership, conservation, and stewardship within the southeastern Greenbelt region of the Haldimand Tract and Six Nations Territory.

Serena Mendizábel is an organiser for Indigenous-led stewardship initiatives and Sage Goodleaf is an Indigenous Kanien’keha’ka and Pueblo activist for land rights, water and land-based knowledge.

This project has been supported by Greenbelt Foundation. Greenbelt Foundation’s grant and research activities are made possible by the generous support of the Government of Ontario. Such support does not indicate endorsement by the Government of Ontario of the contents of this material. This disclaimer informs listeners that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed belong solely to the guest(s) and/or host(s), and do not necessarily reflect the position of the guest's and/or host's funder, employer, organization, committee, or other group or individual.

In the second part of our five-episode podcast series, The Voices of the Greenbelt, we’re joined by special guest Deborah McGregor in discussing biodiversity within what is currently Ontario’s Greenbelt. Throughout the episode, we discuss species living in the Greenbelt, their endangerment status and threats to their survival, and how we as humans benefit from the biodiversity the region provides.

Deborah McGregor is a First Nations Indigenous Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Environmental Justice at York University. Her research has focused on Indigenous knowledge and legal systems and their various applications in diverse contexts including water and environmental governance, environmental and climate justice, health and environment and sustainability.

This project has been supported by Greenbelt Foundation. Greenbelt Foundation’s grant and research activities are made possible by the generous support of the Government of Ontario. Such support does not indicate endorsement by the Government of Ontario of the contents of this material. This disclaimer informs listeners that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed belong solely to the guest(s) and/or host(s), and do not necessarily reflect the position of the guest's and/or host's funder, employer, organization, committee, or other group or individual.

In this first part of our new five-episode podcast series called The Voices of the Greenbelt, we are joined by special guests Paul Mero and Daniel Taylor in discussing the history, significance, and benefits of what is currently Ontario’s Greenbelt! 🌿

Paul Mero is the Executive Director at EcoSpark where he leads a team that teaches youth, community members, and corporate groups to use citizen science to address local and environmental and social issues.

Daniel Taylor has a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning and is the Co-Director of Greenbelt Farmers’ Market Network, a not-for-profit community food planning organization.

This project has been supported by Greenbelt Foundation. Greenbelt Foundation’s grant and research activities are made possible by the generous support of the Government of Ontario. Such support does not indicate endorsement by the Government of Ontario of the contents of this material. This disclaimer informs listeners that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed belong solely to the guest(s) and/or host(s), and do not necessarily reflect the position of the guest's and/or host's funder, employer, organization, committee, or other group or individual.