SaskPower is in the midst of a public consultation process and your input is needed to help plan our power future. The current phase of the public consultation is entitled “Understanding your Priorities” and the survey is expected to run until the end of March, 2023. The survey can be accessed here by scrolling down... Continue Reading →
Climate Refugee Support Update
You may remember that in June of 2022, we sponsored refugees from Afghanistan who were involved in Climate Action and Women's Rights work in Afghanistan. One of those refugees was Kamila. Kamila had only been in Canada for a matter of months when she joined CJS’s Refugee Sponsorship Group to bring her brother, Ali, to... Continue Reading →
Day of Action for a Just Transition
Climate Justice Saskatoon invites you and yours to attend our Day of Action for a Just Transition Panel Discussion on Saturday, March 12th! Where will you be working in 10 years? What kind of employment will be available to today’s youth in 20 years? What will happen to communities in 30 years, once coal, oil, and gas are... Continue Reading →
A Green Recovery for Saskatoon & SK
The COVID-19 pandemic has already had far-reaching social and economic impacts, and it is as yet unclear how profound those impacts will be. The pandemic has presented a classic 'shock doctrine' moment, which Naomi Klein has described as periods of crisis that open opportunities for rapid transformational change; while corporations often try to exploit such... Continue Reading →
Caring Sustainably for Saskatchewan webinar series – you’re invited!
Dear friends, We hope this message finds you well in these trying times. We know these past several weeks have been overwhelming, and that people have been focused on adapting and looking after their communities and loved ones. We've also seen that this pandemic has shifted the way many people think about the climate crisis... Continue Reading →
September events: films, talks, strikes!
September is always a busy month, and this year it promises to be especially so in regards to climate action. Young students around the world - including in Saskatoon - have promised to renew their strikes for climate action, while many others have pledged to participate in a general strike for climate action as part... Continue Reading →
Update on supporting municipal action
A few weeks ago we posted to urge folks to get in touch with their councillor and express support for the Low Emissions Community Plan, which will be going before City Council this coming Monday, August 26. There is still time between now and then to contact your councillor and Council as a whole to urge... Continue Reading →
Urgent: Help Us Support Climate Action in Saskatoon!
Dear Friends, We are seeking your support in helping Saskatoon take a step forward toward strong climate action. As you may know, the City of Saskatoon recently released the Low Emissions Community Plan, a 30 year roadmap to achieve the City's target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050. The plan contains 40... Continue Reading →
Grassroots Voices Welcome Premiers
Announcement: Grassroots people in Saskatoon and Area Demonstrate in Response to a Meeting of Canadian Premiers, July 9th to 11th. From Tuesday, July 9 to Thursday, July 11, the Canadian premiers will be meeting in Saskatoon, on Treaty 6 territory and the Homeland of the Métis, at the Bessborough Hotel. Many of the premiers are working to... Continue Reading →
A Green New Deal for Saskatchewan?
It would be hard to not notice all the fuss about the Green New Deal, which has offered an inspiring framework for community organizing and pushing the political agenda around the world. Recently the Pact for a Green New Deal was launched in Canada, and this month communities across the country are holding town hall meetings to discuss what... Continue Reading →