ARTICLES
Books That Spark Environmental Curiosity and Advocacy by Cristina Murano, 2026
A suggested reading list of books to help encourage the appreciation and protection of the natural world with an Ontario focus.
The Climate Crisis is Emotional by Drew Monkman, 2026
A piece exploring the emotionally charged nature of witnessing the impacts of climate change, and how this can help mobilize us to take action.
Communicating on Climate Change by UN Climate Action
This article provides guidelines on how to effectively and accurately discuss climate change.
Data Colonialism in Canada’s Chemical Valley: Aamjiwnaang First Nation and the Failure of the Pollution Notification System by Beze M. Gray, Vanessa Gray, Fernanda Yanchapaxi, Kristen Bas, Dr. M. Murphy, and Mo Thunder (2023)
A detailed report highlighting the environmental consequences of the Canadian petrochemical industry on Aamjiwnaang First Nation and the inability of these companies to properly warn and inform residents of the impacts of their pollution.
Exposing the Fossil Fuel Industry’s Playbook by Emilia Belliveau, 2025
The first article in a series highlighting the communications strategies utilized by the fossil fuel industry in Canada, with tips on how to recognize them in action.
Fast Talk on Environmental Racism in Canada by The Canadian Human Rights Commission, 2024
A report on the intersections between white supremacy, settler colonialism and the inequitable distribution of environmental impacts in Canada.
From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Practical Tips for Managing Eco-Anxiety by Megan Mullany, 2025
An article providing practical tips on managing the mental health impacts of the climate crisis.
Gardening: Small Choices Make a Big Difference by Sarah Ludlow, 2024
Tips on how to create a more environmentally sustainable garden that helps support wildlife.
Here’s How You Can Volunteer to Help Protect Nature in Ontario by Ron Corkum, 2025
A quick guide to joining conservation organizations and other ways to show up for the environment in Ontario.
How to Talk to Young People About the Climate Crisis by Laura Glover, 2025
This piece provides suggestions on how to effectively communicate with children about this emotionally charged topic that impacts us all greatly.
Oil and Influence: 5 Things You Need to Know About Fossil Fuel Industry Lobbying by Emilia Belliveau, 2025
A brief overview of the political influence of the oil and gas industry in Canada.
Your Guide to Environmental Policy Action by The Nature Conservancy, 2024
This piece helps provide an overview of tangible policy solutions to help address the impacts of climate change.
VIDEOS
CBC News – David Suzuki on How the Environmental Movement has Failed Fighting Climate Change, 2023
David Suzuki’s insights into the ongoing failures of environmental advocates to meaningfully address the climate crisis.
Environmental Defence – Advocacy 101: What is Environmental Advocacy?, 2021
A quick overview of the importance of speaking up for the environment produced by the Canadian NGO Environmental Defence.
A video highlighting how deeply embedded the fossil fuel industry is in the Canadian financial sector.
The IEJ Project – In Conversation with Beze Gray, (2021)
An hour-long presentation with researcher and activist Beze Gray from Aamjiwnaang First Nation discussing environmental racism and advocacy.
The David Suzuki Foundation – Racial Justice is Climate Justice, 2020
A series of videos produced by the David Suzuki Foundation highlighting the racial inequities in environmental impacts and how we can address them.
Rita Steele
Veronica
Jaylen Bastos
Tonye Aganaba
PODCASTS
Climate Justice and Inequality Podcast Series, 2021
A podcast series produced by Simon Fraser University highlighting the ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and white supremacy on the Canadian environmental movement.
The Ecopolitics Podcast – Environmental Justice and the Anthropocene, 2021
A conversation with Dr. Kyle Whyte highlighting Indigenous perspectives on the environmental justice movement.
This episode of the Sierra Club Canada’s podcast helps provide key strategies and talking points for discussing the climate crisis with the people in our lives.
PERFORMANCE
The Chemical Valley Project (2017-present)
A touring performance combining aspects of documentary and live theatre, this show highlights the impacts of the Canadian petrochemical industry on an Indigenous community near Sarnia Ontario.