From the Ground Up

Cathy Holtslander is the Director of Research and Policy for the National Farmers Union, and she joins us today to talk about issues such as seed law, cuts to agricultural research, and the environmental impacts that result. For more information, please visit: https://www.nfu.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the second of two episodes in which Candyce Paul, who leads the emergency response team at English River First Nation, talks about the experience of the last few years, the efforts she and local firefighters have made to save lives and maintain people's health, plans for this year, and the challenges inherent in dealing with the provincial government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Candyce Paul leads the emergency response team at English River First Nation. With major forest fires now dominating the summer in northern Saskatchewan, this is a massive task. This is the first of two episodes in which Candyce talks about the experience of the last few years, the efforts she and local firefighters have made to save lives and maintain people's health, plans for this year, and the...

February 2 was World Wetlands Day, and on From the Ground Up we’re joined by Ducks Unlimited Canada's Michael Champion to explore why wetlands matter far beyond wildlife. From flood protection and clean water to climate resilience and carbon storage, we’ll unpack how local wetland projects deliver real benefits for communities across Canada. We’ll also discuss the new documentary Mission to Marsh...

From the Ground Up digs into grassroots environmental action, highlighting local voices working to protect grasslands in and around Saskatoon. In this episode, Carmen Gilmore invites listeners to share their own grassland photos and observations by emailing  saskatoongrasslands@gmail.com , helping build a community-powered record of these vital ecosystems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

In this episode, we speak with Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas about why these urban forests matter, the challenges they face, and how local action can shape a more sustainable future. They will share a new upcoming memorial forest for the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy. For more information, please visit: https://www.friendsareas.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

The Roman Catholic church is maybe the last place that many people would expect leadership in addressing the climate crisis. And yet that is happening, through a series of papal encyclicals (starting with the late pope Francis' Laudato Si' ) and grassroots action which joins human needs to the world's needs. In a two-part interview, Tashia Toupin and Cindy Wallace talk through the roots of this co...

The Roman Catholic church is maybe the last place that many people would expect leadership in addressing the climate crisis. And yet that is happening, through a series of papal encyclicals (starting with the late pope Francis' Laudato Si' ) and grassroots action which joins human needs to the world's needs. In a two-part interview, Tashia Toupin and Cindy Wallace talk through the roots of this co...

Kelly Storie, Executive Director of La Siembra, joins us again in PART 2 to talk about her organization and how it encompasses fair-trade, sustainability, and community. And also... chocolate! For more information, please visit: https://camino.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kelly Storie, Executive Director of La Siembra, joins us today to talk about her organization and how it encompasses fair-trade, sustainability, and community. And also... chocolate! This is PART 1 of a two part episode. For more information, please visit: https://camino.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Physicist and author, MV Ramana, joins us today to talk about the problem with nuclear power. This is Part 2 of a two part episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Physicist and author, MV Ramana, joins us today to talk about the problem of nuclear power. This is Part 1 of a two part episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Willard Metzger serves as Executive Director at Citizens For Public Justice. He joins us today to tell us about the organization and the importance of unity in a democratic society. For more information, please check out: https://cpj.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edward Agbai, Executive Director of Prairies for Africa, joins us. Prairies for Africa is an organization building connections between communities in Saskatchewan and partners across Africa. Their work focuses on sustainable agriculture, water resilience, and community-driven climate solutions that strengthen livelihoods across continents. For more information, please visit: https://prairiesafrica...

Climate Caucus helps elected officials advance climate action. Find out more about this organization during a conversation with Zoe Grams, an individual listed in the Top 40 Under 40 in Vancouver. For more information, please visit: https://climatecaucus.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Badia Nehme joins us from Ecology Action Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to share what is happening within the energy sector there and some ideas for a better way forward. For more information, please visit: https://ecologyaction.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Kerbes from the SOS Trees Coalition talks about the group, the state of Saskatoon's urban canopy, and their efforts to protect it while educating the public. For more information, please check out: https://www.sostrees.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark and Sherry talk about the inadequacies of prime minister Carney's "Major Projects" initiative, and the encouraging news of the dramatic global increase in solar power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's show connects the dots between policy, community, and personal action. We will talk about civic engagement, climate initiatives, and how everyday choices shape a more sustainable and resilient Saskatoon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Huziak is a researching amateur astronomer and environmentalist, addressing light pollution as Chair of the Saskatchewan Light Pollution Abatement Committee. He introduced the City of Saskatoon Dark-Sky Policy. To learn more about the importance of dark skies, join us and listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Champion of Ducks Unlimited Canada talks about the program and its history and future in Saskatchewan. For more information, please visit: https://www.ducks.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn about the coal case against the Saskatchewan government and meet Kike, the 12-year-old applicant in the coal case, as they explain why they are involved in the case and why it is important to them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the technologies which the federal government is helping to fund is Direct Air Capture (DAC) - selectively capturing carbon dioxide directly by blowing air through solid sorbents or liquid solvents. In this episode James Wilt (freelance journalist working with Climate Action Team Manitoba) talks with Mark about the feasibility of this technology, which is proving to be extremely c...

In this episode, we talk with Gabrielle Willms from  For Our Kids  to share why parents taking climate action matters more than ever. Claire Kraatz from  For Our Kids  also joins the conversation to tell us why parents are stepping up to demand strong methane regulations in Canada. Methane is a “super pollutant” that accelerates climate change, fuels wildfir...

Mylan Tootoosis discusses the nearly three-month-long Cenovus Rush Lake 2 Facility gas leak that occurred in Saskatchewan and shares the impact it has had on his community. Mylan Tootoosis originates from Poundmaker Cree Nation within Treaty Six Territory and proudly identifies as Nêhiyawpwat (Plains Cree-Nakota). He holds a Master of Arts in Indigenous Governance from the University of Victoria (...