Talking Change

Learn more about the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and how the CLI's work through reconciliation and projects are advancing their efforts to meet many of the UN's SDGs.

In this episode of Talking Change, we talk with Mike Fernandes from StrategyMakers Consulting about the Woody Waste project and how it relates to UN SDG 11: sustainable cities and communities. Mike goes over why the elimination of burning woody waste is a high priority and the benefits of diverting it for more sustainable options.

Learn more about how the CLI's efforts through the Waste Quadrant Working Group Initiative are helping to improve waste management across the region and help meet UN SDGs 6 and 11.

In this episode of Talking Change, we talk with WMR Planner Natalie Lagassé about the CLI Waste Quadrant Working Group Initiative and how it relates to UN SDG 11: sustainable cities and communities. Natalie goes over the history and importance behind the initiative and the benefits and projects they’re trying to reach.

In this episode of Talking Change, we talk with Steve Strang, the Manitoba Director for the Red River Basin Commission, about the Netley Marsh project and how it relates to UN SDG 15: Life on land. Steve talks about the Red River Basin Commission, how Indigenous perspectives and cultures play a vital role in the project and why restoring the Netley Marsh is so important.

In this episode of Talking Change, we talk with Applied Ecologist Chris Penner about the importance of duckweed and how it relates to UN SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation. Chris talks about the Dunnottar duckweed project, how duckweed absorbs nutrients that affect water quality and the next steps for the project.

In this episode of Talking Change, we talk with Dr. Hank Venema from Strategic Systems Engineering, about a ditch harvesting project in Rosser, Manitoba and how it furthers the CLI's efforts in meeting SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation and 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. Hank talks about the advantages of this project, similar work, and uses of biomass.

In this episode of Talking Change, we talk with CLI Advisor Jim Bear about the importance of collaboration and reconciliation and how it plays a part in reaching the UN SDG 16: peace, justice and strong institutions. Jim talks about how important small steps are, how CLI makes an impact on reconciliation in Manitoba and provides his advice on the process.

In this episode of Talking Change, we talk with Laren Bill, Chairperson at Implementation Monitoring Committee, about the importance of collaboration and reconciliation and how it plays a part in reaching the UN SDG 16: peace, justice and strong institutions. Laren goes over the importance of leaders participating in the CLI process, giving his advice for other governments to follow and explaining the First Nations worldview of the land.