Q&A With Youth Environmental Advocate Nicholas Flowers
“It's so important to first recognize and understand the respects of an Indigenous community. For example, if there was a project proposed to go into an area that has previously only been known by Indigenous lifeways and is a pristine landscape that hasn't been altered by any projects, it's important to respect that there is wildlife and the land is living. The land is very respected by us because it has always been taught that land is sacred by our elders.”
5 Initiatives that indicate environmental consciousness among organizations
Organizations and institutions often say they care about an issue, but without action to prove it, it comes off as performative - and young Canadians pay attention to that. As one of the demographics most affected by climate change, young people are concerned about the environment, and we want to see that your organization is too.