Youth &amp; the Environment

Deadline:

15 May 2020

Young Edmonton Grants (YEG) application now open!

Requests can be made for up to $3,000.

The YEG program supports activities that are initiated, led, and organized by young Edmonton and area residents. Ideas and projects of all kinds are supported. The most important consideration is that the applicant is an Edmonton and area resident between the ages of 13 and 24 and is instrumental in the project’s planning and execution. Read more about Young Edmonton Grants

Sep

2019

Global Climate Week of Action

Sep 20 2019 (All day) to Sep 27 2019 (All day)

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Location

various locations , AB

See map: Google Maps

Environment & Society

Environmental Activism

Sep

2019

Global Climate Strike - September 20-27

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As world leaders prepare to gather in New York for the UN Climate Action Summit, millions of children and students across Canada and around the world will be hitting the streets again on Friday to demand action on the climate crisis from all levels of government and society. They are calling on people of all ages to join them in a week of Global Climate Action from September 20–27.

Climate Strike groups across Canada are kicking off the week with a march and "die-in" protest on Friday, September 20:

Edmonton: March and Die-In, Global Strike For Climate 12:00 noon | Alberta Legislature Grounds
Calgary: Global Climate Strike | 12:00 noon | Calgary City Hall
Calgary Climate Parade & Expo | 3:00-6:00 PM | Municipal Plaza

The culmination of Global Climate Week will be another series of climate strikes across Canada on Friday, September 27. Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg, whose actions inspired the global Fridays for Future climate strike movement, will be marching with climate strikers in Montréal.

Edmonton: General Strike for Climate Action | 1:00 PM | Alberta Legislature
Marches from Churchill Square and MacEwan University begin at 12:00 noon, while marchers from the University of Alberta campus will begin at 11:30 AM.
Calgary: Global Climate Strike | 12:00 noon | Calgary City Hall
Student School Walk-out | 10:30 AM
University of Calgary Student Walk-out | 10:30 AM | U of C Campus
Lethbridge: Global Climate Strike | 4:00-6:00 PM | Lethbridge City Hall
Sign-making | 3:00-4:00 PM | Lethbridge Public Library, Main Branch
Bonnyville: Global Climate Strike | 12:00 noon | Getridofit Thrift Store
Camrose: Global Climate Strike | 3:00 PM | Camrose City Hall
Canmore: Community Climate March | 12:00 noon | Canmore Scout Hall
Jasper: Global Climate Strike | 12:00 noon | Jasper Municipal Library
Medicine Hat: Global Climate Strike | 12:00 noon | Medicine Hat City Hall

Check Global Climate Strike for a Climate Strike in your town or city. GoodWork has compiled a good list of Global Climate Strike links and resources.

In between, there are a myriad of climate events and actions planned, some of which are listed in the Upcoming Events section of this email. Check out the Edmonton Climate Strike page for a schedule of events in Edmonton. The Calgary Climate Hub has a list of happenings in Calgary. Read more about Global Climate Strike - September 20-27

Environment & Society

The Pact for Green New Deal

News & Announcements

May

2019

Green New Deal Town Hall

Climate Justice Edmonton

Our Time Edmonton

May 18 2019 - 1:30pm to 4:30pm

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This event is one of many Green New Deal town halls being held in communities across the country in May 2019. The conversation is being led from the ground up through town halls bringing together people from all walks of life to discuss our vision for a new economy -- one that cuts global warming pollution, implements the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, creates millions of green jobs, and makes sure no one gets left behind.. The input from these town halls will be used to inform a vision for a Green New Deal for all. Read more about Green New Deal Town Hall

Facebook Event Page

Source

Location

Ritchie Community League

7727 98 Street NW

Edmonton , AB

See map: Google Maps

Environmental Justice

Labour & the Environment

Indigienous Peoples Issues

Jan

2019

Young Edmonton Grants

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Organization:

Deadline:

15 Feb 2019

Young Edmonton Grants (YEG) application now open!

Requests can be made for up to $3,000.

Oct

2018

Next Up Calgary Fall Workshop Series: Leading Together

Next Up

Next Up now accepting applications for its upcoming 3-day workshop

From Next Up Calgary:

Next Up Calgary is launching a new series of workshops on November 6, 7 & 10. They are replacing our 7 month long weekly leadership program. The new workshop series will cover the same core concepts, content and skills as our original program. We'll have deeper connections to communities, active facilitation and use this to support intentional solidarity with Calgary's progressive communities and leaders. Over the next 8 months we'll be holding 6 workshops, each will be a stand alone 3 day series, and all will have a specified theme. All the workshops are open to those between 18 and 32. Read more about Next Up Calgary Fall Workshop Series: Leading Together

Environmental Justice

Environment and Climate Change Canada

News & Announcements

Aug

2018

Science Horizons Youth Internship Program

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Organization:

Science Horizons supports green jobs for youth by providing wage subsidies to eligible employers to hire interns in environmental and clean technology sectors. Interns must be recent college or university graduates eligible to work in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM).

Since 1997, Science Horizons has supported over 2700 internship opportunities across Canada. Read more about Science Horizons Youth Internship Program

Source: Science Horizons Youth Internship Program

Environment and Climate Change Canada

Aug

2018

Climate Action Fund

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Organization:

Deadline:

21 Sep 2018

Introduction

Climate change is one of the defining environmental challenges of our time. More than ever before, Canadians are taking part in climate action. Increasing awareness and action on climate change helps Canadians lead more affordable, cleaner and healthier lives while protecting our environment. Read more about Climate Action Fund

Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada

Indigienous Peoples Issues

Jan

2018

Young Edmonton Grants

Organization:

More information about YEG

Deadline:

15 Feb 2018

The Young Edmonton Grants (YEG) application is now open!

Requests can be made for up to $3,000.

The YEG program supports activities that are initiated, led, and organized by young Edmonton and area residents. Ideas and projects of all kinds are supported. The most important consideration is that the applicant is an Edmonton and area resident between the ages of 13 and 24 and is involved in the project’s planning and execution. Read more about Young Edmonton Grants

Oct

2015

Young Edmonton Grants

Organization:

For more information or to apply

Deadline:

15 Oct 2015

From the Edmonton Community Foundation website:

Criteria Guidelines

Edmonton Community Foundation has money dedicated to funding the projects of young Edmonton and area residents. The key to a successful application is an activity that is initiated, led, and organized by young Edmonton and area residents. Individuals (or groups), between the ages of 13 and 24 years, can receive funding to make their idea a reality.