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Be a Founding Participant in the Schools Climate Action Lab Pilot for parents!
For Our Kids and Door Number One invite you to be a founding participant in our Schools Climate Action Lab – a 3-session pilot designed to empower you with the know-how and network to make a real difference in your school community. This is your chance to be part of an exciting new initiative! Your participation and feedback in these pilot sessions will directly shape a larger cohort planned for launch in September.
What is the School Climate Action Lab?
This dynamic online lab is designed to empower parents with the knowledge, resources, and connections needed to champion climate action within their school communities. Over three engaging sessions, you'll gain:
Join us:
Carney’s government is about to ram through Bill C-5, an omnibus bill that would fast-track major projects deemed to be “in the national interest.” This legislation will allow the government to pre-approve major projects, shorten their review process and exempt these projects from federal law, putting Indigenous rights at risk, sidestepping environmental protections and undermining labour laws — all to support the profits of resource extraction companies at the expense of frontline communities.
Ramming through sweeping legislation with no time for discussion or sober second thought sets an alarming precedent. Indigenous leaders and opposition MPs have called out the Liberals’ hasty approach, and warned that the bill grants government unchecked power.
With the bill set to be voted on by Friday, this week is our chance to speak out. We need to tell our MPs and Senators that families oppose Bill C-5 and demand that it not be passed in its current form. We must also make it clear that we stand against the fast-tracking of sweeping legislation, without debate or public engagement. This is not democracy.
Join us to make a call to your MP and local senators!
Can't make it? Check out our instructions and script HERE and make a few calls when you can this week!
Join us for a 1-hour meet-up to discuss climate action in Canadian Schools.
This meet-up will be a chance for parents across Canada to come together to chat about their plans, aspirations, initiatives, etc., in their schools.
You will also learn more about the Schools For Our Kids campaigns and some new resources and actions we're working on including:
- Extreme Heat in Schools Campaign and associated resources
- Debrief from our Schools Climate Action Lab Pilot
- Plan forward around working on the Electric School Bus campaign
Everyone is welcome, whether you're new to the schools campaign or you've been involved for a while. Hope to see you there!
Join us at MacPhail Homestead on July 26th for Families Talk Climate!
For Our Kids is teaming up with local climate leaders to host a family-friendly gathering on Saturday, July 26th, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the MacPhail Homestead (271 MacPhail Pk Rd, Orwell).
This gathering is designed to bring together the perspectives of people from across different generations for meaningful dialogue about the climate emergency. Children are welcome! Enjoy a free, plant-based meal, followed by a presentation and informal discussion, and ending with a walk through the surrounding trails. Children’s programming will be provided. This will be an opportunity to share stories, foster understanding across generations, and discover positive ways your family can contribute to community climate action.
Ready to join us? Please register now. We can't wait to see you there for an inspiring afternoon!