Rallies & Actions
Action Alert: Defend Alberta's Eastern Slopes from Coal Mining
Tuesday, October 27, marks the first day of the joint federal and provincial hearing for Benga’s Grassy Mountain Mine. The decision from this review will set a precedent for the future of coal mining in Alberta’s Eastern Slopes. AWA, along with many other concerned individuals and organizations, believes that the Grassy Mountain Mine proposal should be denied. It threatens the ecological integrity of Alberta’s Eastern Slopes and has negative repercussions for the quality of life and social well-being most Albertans are fortunate to enjoy. Read more about Action Alert: Defend Alberta's Eastern Slopes from Coal Mining
Global Day of Climate Action
From the registration page:
This fall, school strike movement Fridays For Future calls for a global climate action day. On September 25th, demonstrations and manifestations will take place all across the globe, all adjusted according to COVID-19 circumstances. Read more about Global Day of Climate Action
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Raise your voice. Demand a green and just recovery.
From the Ecojustice website:
The federal government is about to give the Canadian economy a multi-billion-dollar kick-start in a COVID-19 crisis recovery effort. Send a letter to your MP and demand those funds be invested in a green recovery.
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Just Recovery for All
On June 23, at 1:00 PM MT thousands of people will join a mass Zoom rally organized by Leadnow, 350 Canada, Climate Action Network and Sierra Club BC to create a loud drumbeat across Canada behind the Just Recovery principles launch and deliver petition signatures from various orgs to MPs who will be attending. Read more about Just Recovery for All
WASTELESS IN ALBERTA
From the Plastic-Free YYC Facebook event:
Fight the cabin fever and get outside for Earth Day April 22nd! We are inviting Albertans to join our 2020 #wastefreechallenge: keep up social distancing while picking up trash around your neighbourhood. Read more about WASTELESS IN ALBERTA
#DefendABParks Rally from Home
From the CPAWS Facebook event:
Join us to #DefendABParks by participating in our Rally from Home all day on Friday, April 17. Call your MLA from home while wearing gear for your favorite outdoor activity or setting up camp in your living room! Read more about #DefendABParks Rally from Home
Strike for Climate Action: Greta Thunberg in amiskwaciwâskahikan
From the Facebook event:
We will march from Beaver Hills House Park to the Legislature. See below for details.
Our House is on Fire — Let's Act Like It.
Millions of students across the globe have been striking on Fridays to demand action on the climate crisis from all levels of government and civil society. Read more about Strike for Climate Action: Greta Thunberg in amiskwaciwâskahikan
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Global Climate Week of Action
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