From the Ground Up

Join us to learn from Caylin - a Climate Justice Saskatoon member - about Saskatoon's most recent Climate Action Strategy Engagement report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shawn Sanford Beck is a GreenSpirit Chaplain, a Candidate for the Order of Ministry in the United Church of Canada, and a Spiritual Exploration guide at St. Andrew's College in Saskatoon, Treaty Six Territory. Shawn has been involved with eco-spirituality and green theology for the past two decades. Shawn has sown the seeds of eco-spiritual practice wherever he goes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

We return with Part 2 of our conversation with Jesse Cardinal, of Keepers of the Water, and Nancy Greyeyes about Indigenous-led water protection, oilsands contamination, climate impacts on northern watersheds, and the growing movement to defend water for future generations. Tune in for an important conversation on environmental justice, Indigenous stewardship, and why protecting water matters to u...

In this episode, Sherry and Nancy speak with Jesse Cardinal of Keepers of the Water about Indigenous-led water protection, oilsands contamination, climate impacts on northern watersheds, and the growing movement to defend water for future generations. Tune in for an important conversation on environmental justice, Indigenous stewardship, and why protecting water matters to us all. For more informa...

We once again join Mark Bigland-Pritchard and Mitchell Beer in the conclusion of this three-part conversation about the first year of a Mark Carney government, and it's influence on environmental policies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of a 3 episode discussion with Mitchell Beer, Founding Publisher of the Energy Mix, about the first year of the Mark Carney government and their climate and energy policy changes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To mark a year of the Mark Carney government, (our own) Mark talks with Mitchell Beer of the Energy Mix over 3 episodes about all the changes in climate and energy policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in on the discussion with Mark and Sherry about the most recent report, the Global Electricity Review 2026, from Ember. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harold Pexa and Amy Snider are applicants in the court action focusing on climate change, fossil gas, and Charter rights. Meet the Saskatchewan residents who are fighting for people's right to life and the security of the person in an ever changing environment. For more information on this legal case, please visit: https://www.sustainablesask.ca/court-action.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

This week Dr. Murray Opdahl of CAPE talks about the impact of coal on community health. For more information, please visit: https://cape.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Amber Fletcher, a leading environmental sociologist at the University of Regina, about climate change impacts on rural communities, gender equity, and social resilience on the Prairies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Amber Fletcher, a leading environmental sociologist at the University of Regina, joins us to explore how climate change impacts rural communities, gender equity, and social resilience on the Prairies. Tune in for a two-part conversation on community-driven solutions, climate justice, and what it will take to build a more equitable and sustainable future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Journey to New Zealand and learn about their politics with a Green Party Member of Parliament, Francisco Hernandez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rena Namago, Refugee and Migrant Rights Policy Officer with Citizens For Public Justice, joins us today to talk about refugee and migrant rights and how that relates to climate change. Rena Namago is also a contributor to CPJ's new book, which is out this month on March 17th, called: A Renewed Canadian Welcome: Eleven Visions from Migrants and Advocates. For more information, or to order the book,...

Mitchell Beer, founding publisher and managing editor of The Energy Mix, returns to our show to discuss current events and how they are affecting climate policies around the world. Please check out Mitchell's website: https://www.theenergymix.com/author/mitchellbeer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.