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We are a network of parents and families from diverse backgrounds and levels of experience, united by our concern for our children's future and determination to take action to reduce the impacts of climate change. https://www.forourkids.ca/

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The non-profit @pembina.org
points out that if #Alberta gets a bespoke policy carve-out for #methane reductions, it would be grossly unfair to other industrial emitters across the country putting in the hard work & investments required to lower climate destabilizing #emissions

#bcpoli #cdnpoli

09.03.2026 08:39 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

52 studies over 20 years show #cancer and other illnesses linked to fracking activity

Stop fracking for our health and #forourkids

@canadahealthwatch.ca @picardonhealth.bsky.social @forourkidscanada.bsky.social @tessiesanci.bsky.social @bchealthcoalition.bsky.social @bchealthyliving.bsky.social

28.02.2026 20:31 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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LNG Canada likely delaying flaring fix to save money | The Narwhal Experts think LNG Canada is prioritizing profits over the public and ask why the BC Energy Regulator isn’t stepping in

Flares need to be stopped immediately. thenarwhal.ca/lng-canada-f...
@forourkidscanada.bsky.social @climatemamaclaire.bsky.social @cape-ab.bsky.social @drluannemetz.bsky.social @coreyhogan.ca Make regulators accountable! @calgaryclimatehub.ca @anthropocenempg.bsky.social @naheednenshi.bsky.social

27.02.2026 03:13 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot of the Building Black Climate Resilience portal. A multi-generational group of Black folks imposed over a leafy background. Text says 'community power in climate planning. Black residents are calling for real, resourced participation in decision making - not tokenism" and a list of clear calls to action follow.

Screenshot of the Building Black Climate Resilience portal. A multi-generational group of Black folks imposed over a leafy background. Text says 'community power in climate planning. Black residents are calling for real, resourced participation in decision making - not tokenism" and a list of clear calls to action follow.

#BlackHistoryMonth may be coming to a close, but Black liberation is always central to climate justice.

Keep the learning and advocacy going by exploring Building Black Climate Resilience!

➑️ Explore the Portal. Share it widely.

blackresilience.enrichproject.org

27.02.2026 21:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board Gets an Earful from Alberta Jenny Yeremiy, P. Geoph

Our pension dollars should be building a safe, stable future β€” not financing war and fossil fuels. Sustainable finance is how we protect our children’s tomorrow.
#forourkids #togetherforourfuture #cppib
www.thegravitywell.net/p/the-canadi...

26.02.2026 18:51 πŸ‘ 32 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

Happening this Saturday, Feb 28! #Vancouver #AI #ClimateChange #Parenting #Environment

26.02.2026 18:14 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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We have been watching with horror as state-sanctioned violence escalates across the United States under the banner of immigration enforcement.

www.forourkids.ca/protecting-w...

25.02.2026 18:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is not okay. Grassy Narrows has lived with the impacts of mercury contamination for generations and deserves accountability, justice, and compensation. Speak up. Share this. Justice for Grassy Narrows.

25.02.2026 18:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tell Senators: Vote No on Bill C-12 - Migrant Rights Network Send an Email Now! Bill C-12 was passed by MPs but Senators can still vote NO. Send a message now! Bill C-12 creates:Β  Mass Permit Cancellation Powers: The Immigration Minister gains authority to canc...

Send an Email Now! Bill C-12 was passed by MPs but Senators can still vote NO. Bill C-12 creates:Β  Mass Permit Cancellation Powers: The Immigration Minister gains authority to cancel permits for entire groups without due processβ€”including revoking permanent residency applications already submitted.

25.02.2026 18:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

🚨 March 4 - join this webinar on how to address environmental health in prenatal care!

24.02.2026 17:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Last chance: Tell your MP to oppose Part 5, Division 5 of Bill C-15!

Your voice matters, and it’s needed now.

Email your MP and the key members of the Standing Committee on Finance to urge them to remove Part 5, Division 5 from Bill C-15.

ecojustice.ca/take-action/...

23.02.2026 16:08 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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River Run Rally 2026 🌊🌊🌊

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 12pm | Toronto

RSVP: freegrassy.net/river-run-20...

Join Grassy Narrows youth and community members as they travel 1,700km to demand mercury justice

#FreeGrassy #GrassyNarrows

20.02.2026 13:14 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 25 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In Vancouver? Concerned about the impacts of #AI and #ClimateChange on your kids? Join #ForOurKidsYVR and Parents for AI Caution in Educational Spaces (PACES) on Feb 28! RSVP today www.forourkids.ca/ai_consultat...

17.02.2026 18:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Mourning with Tumbler Ridge and Kitigan Zibi

Violence anywhere is a threat to children everywhere.
Read our statement of mourning with Tumbler Ridge and Kitigan Zibi.
www.forourkids.ca/tumbler_ridg...

13.02.2026 21:39 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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First Nations Chiefs Call Out Ottawa Over Pipeline Deal Some First Nations chiefs are demanding answers from Ottawa after the federal government signed a pipeline agreement with Alberta that failed to make any mention of fresh water.

First Nations Chiefs Call out Ottawa Over Deal That Doesn’t Mention Water www.theenergymix.com/first-nation... @naheednenshi.bsky.social New tailings pond and slashed water protection?! @landloversnetwork.bsky.social @elmeligisarah.bsky.social @cape-ab.bsky.social @forourkidscanada.bsky.social

03.02.2026 18:16 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Schools Group Meet-up February 2026 Are you a Canadian parent passionate about climate action in schools? πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Join us for a 1-hour virtual meet-up to connect with other parents, share your school's climate initiatives, and get inspired! ...

Are you a parent or caregiver ready to bring climate action to your child’s school community? Join the @forourkidscanada.bsky.social Schools Working Group on Monday, Feb 16, for an evening of strategy, storytelling, and community building. www.forourkids.ca/schools_feb2...

06.02.2026 21:31 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Very thorough thread by @devanmarr.bsky.social on today's Cycle Toronto v. Ontario appeal hearing with @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social @forourkidscanada.bsky.social @greenpeaceca.bsky.social and more.

Buckle up:

28.01.2026 21:48 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

UPDATE: Out of respect for a planned vigil for Alex Pretti and the people of Minneapolis today at 5 pm, we made the difficult decision to postpone our Defending Your Victory Rally.

But we're still back in court on Wednesday to defend your Charter rights against Ontario's anti-bike lane law.

27.01.2026 18:07 πŸ‘ 53 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1

Sending love and solidarity to Liam and all children and families who are bearing the brunt of fascist oppression around the world.
Climate justice is the fight for a world in which every child gets the love, care, and kindness that they need and deserve.

27.01.2026 19:18 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

@policyalternatives.ca @calgaryclimatehub.ca @forourkidscanada.bsky.social @mark-carney.bsky.social @kkwilkinson.bsky.social @drluannemetz.bsky.social @prairieclimate.bsky.social @cape-bc.bsky.social @dogwoodbc.bsky.social @sierraclub.org @cpawssab.bsky.social @abeducatorwarroom.bsky.social

27.01.2026 00:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Let's Collectively Fantasize About a Family-Friendly Society | Culture Study Get more from Culture Study on Patreon

I really enjoyed @annehelen.bsky.social's podcast w @ehaspel.bsky.social about making family-friendly societies.

We need vocal constituencies on these issues which is what I love about @forourkidscanada.bsky.social and @kidicalmass.bsky.social & more (post 2)

www.patreon.com/posts/lets-f...

23.01.2026 20:23 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

CPCHE is pleased to be part of the upcoming Atlantic Air Quality & Health Workshop, convened by @nblung.bsky.social. Erica Phipps, CPCHE Executive Director, will present on prenatal/childhood exposures to toxic chemicals in indoor environments, Jan. 28.

22.01.2026 16:43 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Defending Your Victory rally poster

Defending Your Victory rally poster

The Province is appealing the decision that protected Toronto’s bike lanes. On the eve of the Cycle Toronto v. Ontario appeal hearing, we’re coming together to defend our victory.

Tuesday, Jan 27 5:30 PM
Pillars of Justice (361 University Ave)

Be there.

www.cycleto.ca/defending_your_victory_rally

22.01.2026 18:20 πŸ‘ 69 πŸ” 27 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 3
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The Surest Way to Block Open-Pit Coal Mining Join our Piikani Partners in asserting their constitutional aboriginal right to healthfully consume fish from their traditional waters of the Crowsnest and Oldman Rivers

Support the Pikani Nation to uphold their inherent and legal right to fish without selenium toxins, and Albertan's efforts to retain respect for mountains and water. www.crowsnestheadwaters.ca/p/the-surest... @calgaryclimatehub.ca @forourkidscanada.bsky.social @cape-ab.bsky.social

10.01.2026 19:56 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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This parliamentary petition nails it: Because we want our children and grandchildren to have a safe and healthy world, we need to cut greenhouse gases in half by 2035 and reach near zero by 2040. Please sign and share!
#climate #protectwhatwelove
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...

13.01.2026 01:25 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Pollution from diesel buses harms children’s health. Investing in electric school buses can help reduce childhood asthma cases and improve overall health!

Pollution from diesel buses harms children’s health. Investing in electric school buses can help reduce childhood asthma cases and improve overall health!

It’s time to invest in school bus electrification in Canada – for our children’s health today and for their future.

06.01.2026 13:01 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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With the Canada-Alberta MOU Prime Minister Mark Carney has given up many of Canada’s hard-won climate and environmental policies to appease Alberta Premier Smith and the fossil fuel industry. Tell the federal government to reject a new pipeline and uphold environmental policies bit.ly/3MKVypS

16.12.2025 16:55 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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106-1 Fall ATA Magazine MASTER FILE 56pg - V5 This interactive flipbook is created with FlippingBook, a service for streaming PDFs online. No download, no waiting. Open and start reading right away!

The Polluting Education report is referenced in the Fall 2025 issue of the @albertateachers.bsky.social Magazine. This publication is an important step in bringing climate education and accountability into wider educator spaces.

online.flippingbook.com/view/75818044/

19.12.2025 19:01 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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The Ottawa-Alberta MoU is a backslide on methane goals.

That delay adds 1.9M tonnes of methane, roughly half the annual pollution created by the cars on Canada’s roads.

Alberta is already behind on methane β€” and now it has permission to fall further behind➑️ buff.ly/qriG0i3

08.12.2025 16:15 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1