Down to You

Connection to land and water from Indigenous perspectives Let’s talk about tourism. In a world focused on travel as the main form of adventure, what can a recalibration of tourism offer those of us fighting for change? How can we create more grounded, connected experiences for people wanting to experience new places? In this episode of Down to You, hear from Shaelynn Trottier in New Westminster, a...

Creative use for available land How can we be creative and active in our relationship to the land? How do we create good practices to engage with the earth and each other? In the sixth episode of Down to You , we discuss how we can work together to educate and innovate how we use the land we live on. Our guests address the gaps in access to eco-friendly practices and examine how a thoughtful relat...

The potential of AI to help address climate change In our ever advancing world, there are new technologies and tools made available everyday, transforming our world and our capabilities to enact change within it. AI is one such tool that could alter the fate of civilization and the climate. Most conversations around AI and how it is already affecting work aren’t very positive, but could AI’s story...

Making space for conversation, listening and being heard to create foundation for action. How do we ensure everyone has the necessary information to engage in a meaningful dialogue and take action on climate change? How do we act and converse with care? In this episode of Down to You , join us for a discussion on creating a foundation for action that’s accessible to all, starting with diversifying...

Getting started on your community energy project In this episode of Down to You , we catch up with amazing young individuals from remote communities in BC to learn about their journeys of implementing sustainable energy solutions in their communities. Some of our guests embarked on their journeys with little or no prior experience in sustainable energy but they were driven by their dedication to c...

From watersheds to oceans, healthy water affects us all Are you ready to dive into the story of oceans and water? Beyond being the critical component to all life and ecosystems on this planet, water can be a barometer for the health of a community and society and the effectiveness of our collective efforts toward climate action. In the second episode of Down to You , we speak with two avid conserv...

Overcoming personal and structural barriers to sustainably getting around our communities What does sustainable transport look like where you live? What steps can be taken to overcome barriers in access to sustainable transport, and how can youth empower themselves and improve their communities by advocating for changes to current transportation systems? In the first episode of the Down to You pod...

Setting the stage for understanding NetZero and how it relates to our daily lives In the race to NetZero, what can individuals do to help their communities meet the challenges of the climate crisis? In Down to You , we speak with young leaders across BC on what initiatives they are undertaking where they live to reduce or remove emissions. To help situate these discussions within Western and Indig...