Publishing opinion pieces and speaking with journalists is one way For Our Kids parents spread the word on climate action. Check out some these articles we've written or been featured in local and national media. If you are interested in writing an op-ed or talking to journalists, then please connect with us for training resources and support in getting your story out there.
For Our Kids Montreal at COP15 March
CTV Montreal's December 10, 2022 coverage of the civil society protest for Indigenous rights and biodiversity protection in Montreal during COP15, featuring interview with Alayne Moody from For Our Kids Montreal.
Parents Want Urgent Action at COP15 and beyond
Marianne Ariganello's op-ed in the National Observer talks about what will be lost if we don't take rapid action to protect nature -- at COP15 and beyond.
Want to read more about For Our Kids' actions during COP15? Read about the March for Biodiversity here and check out Jennifer Smith's op-ed and commentary here.
Parents come together to protect biodiversity at COP15
For Our Kids Montreal parent Jennifer Smith and Gabrielle Spénard-Bernier, of Mères au Front had their op-ed published in the Montreal Gazette.
"Parents, grandparents and all who care for children are, therefore, calling on leaders at all levels of government to be courageous to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. All governments — municipal, provincial, and federal — must seize this opportunity to show true leadership."
Read the full article here.
Parents call for real climate action at COP27
Claire Kraatz of the Calgary For Our Kids team and Jana MacDonald of the Vancouver team joined up to write this op-ed in The National Observer, calling for real climate action from Canada's delegates at COP27 -- commitments that go beyond local political aspirations.
Read the full article here.
Parents call for electric school buses in B.C.
Electric School Bus Campaigner Ruth Kamnitzer and Pembina Institute analyst Colton Kasteel collaborated to write this powerful op-ed for the Victoria Times Colonist. They make a strong argument for why all new school buses should be electric in B.C. (and hopefully this will provide a model for other provinces too).
Parents speak out before Quebec election
For Our Kids Montreal and Meres au front jointly published this opinion piece in the Montreal Gazette, ahead of the upcoming Quebec election.
Opinion: Too little attention to climate crisis in Quebec election campaign
September 20, 2022
Parent support for youth reflected in National Observer Op-Ed
This powerful op-ed piece by a parent from the For Our Kids Toronto team ran in the National Observer on Sept. 14.
The fight against climate change: women make their mark
Mothers Jennifer Smith, Alayne Moody and Natalie Caine from For Our Kids Montreal and allies in Mères Au Front are interviewed by Châtelaine.
Lutte climatique : les femmes s’imposent
25 Août. 2022