Climate Strike this Friday!
September 19, 2024
Eoin Finn
Wildfires, heat waves, and floods are devastating our communities, driving up costs for groceries, utilities, insurance and other everyday expenses. Can you march with the youth this Friday to make urgent climate action a top priority in the upcoming provincial election?
Vancouver Climate Strike
WHEN: 1pm till 4:30pm, Friday September 20, 2024
WHERE: Vancouver City Hall
453 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver BC
DETAILED ITINERARY
1 p.m. Host nation welcome by Manuel Strain, 2-Spirit artist from the lands and waters of the xʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam), Simpcw and Syilx peoples; and a speech from Grade 11 student, Delara Reporter.
1:30 p.m. March together with musical performances by Folk Song Society, Solidarity Notes, Left Coast Labour Choir, Rhythm Rebellion, and Carnival Band along the route.
2:45 p.m. Connect with community at the Vancouver Art Gallery — featuring a welcome by Sun Dance Chief Rueben George of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation; special guest appearance by singer-songwriter Billy Bragg; performances by Indigenous Women Rise Up, Ndidi Cascade and Powys HJ; a speech by environmental organizer and Dogwood Campaigner Ashley Zarbatany; plus a children’s activity booth.
Stand with the youth and make some noise to demand climate action now! They're calling to:
- Stop new oil and gas projects today
- Keep gas out of new buildings
- Protect people, nature, and Indigenous rights
This strike is organized by the Vancouver Climate Strike Coalition. Families with kids are welcome! Please contact vanclimatestrike@gmail.com if you're interested in volunteering to support the event.
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For my grandchildren and future generations.
Eoin Finn
Chair, My Sea to Sky
My Sea to Sky is incredibly proud and grateful to say that we rely on the My Sea to Sky community for small donations that provide the majority of our funding. Since our launch in 2014, we have been funded through personal savings, family and friends; and powered by the passion of our volunteers. Your generous contribution will help us to run our critical campaigns to defend, protect, and restore Howe Sound. Can you chip in?