Sierra Youth Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

We’ve made the difficult decision to move on from this chapter of our lives. Join us as we come together for one final group chat as a verbal love letter to this project, each other, and you - our listeners. Get ready for laughter, a few tears, and a whole lot of gratitude as we reminisce on our favourite moments from the past two years. Stay tuned though! There’s more to come from the next Sierra Youth Executive Committee members! We hope you enjoy this episode and don’t forget to keep the conversation going and rate, review and subscribe! Don’t forget to support us on Patreon! Follow us on Instagram!

Nous avons parlé avec Monique Pauzé, la députée de Repentigny, au Québec, pour le Bloc Québécois. Elle est actuellement vice-présidente du Comité permanent de l’environnement et du développement durable et - elle est une ardente défenderesse des questions d’environnement et de justice sociale. Monique Pauzé est une enseignante à la retraite et a été désignée, en 2018, députée la plus collégiale en raison de sa capacité à établir de véritables relations de travail avec les députés des autres partis. Nous avons parlé de la façon dont Monique est entrée en politique en organisant son syndicat et de sa conviction qu'un leader doit mettre en pratique ce qu'il prêche. Nous espérons que vous avez apprécié cet épisode et n'oubliez pas de poursuivre la conversation et de noter, critiquer et vous abonner ! N'oubliez pas de nous soutenir sur Patreon ! Suivez-nous sur Instagram ! Veuillez noter : Les opinions exprimées dans ce podcast ne reflètent pas nécessairement celles de la Fondation Sierra Club Canada ou de nos sections ou programmes. Des représentants des autres grands partis politiques canadiens ont également été contactés et invités à participer à des épisodes du podcast **** We spoke with Monique Pauzé, member of parliament for Repentigny, in Quebec, for the Bloc Quebecois party. She is currently the vice-chair of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development and is a strong advocate for environmental and social justice issues. Monique Pauzé is a retired schoolteacher and was voted most collegial MP back in 2018 because of her ability to build real working relationships with MPs in other parties We talked about how Monique got into politics through organizing with her union and how she believes a leader should practice what they preach. We hope you enjoy this episode and don’t forget to keep the conversation going and don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! Don’t forget to support us on Patreon! Follow us on Instagram! Please note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of the Sierra Club Canada Foundation or our chapters or programs. Representatives of the other major Canadian political parties have also been contacted and invited to appear on podcast episodes.

We are back for season 2, BABY! This week the team kicks off a new series of conversations with Gloria Pancrazi (@gloriapancrazi) and Elena Jean (@elena.jean). They are the filmmakers behind the newly premiered documentary, Coextinction (@coextinctionfilm). This film is all about orcas, specifically the Southern Resident killer whales, who are most often found swimming in the waters of the Pacific Northwest. We chat about why this species is so incredible, the importance of listening to Indigenous knowledge holders, and what needs to be done to achieve co-existence. As always, we hope you love the episode and can’t wait to hear your thoughts! 

Coextinction Website & Trailer 

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This episode of Sierra Youth Podcast was produced by Aviva Lessard. Our editor is Justine Van Dyke. Graphic design by Carissa Kirk. Social media support by Abbey Gagnon. The rest of our team includes Brynna Kagawa-Visentin, Emily Markholm, Jackie Layton, Jessica Cloutier and Micaela Yawney.

This week the team tackles a beeeeeefy topic! We’re talking all things food and sustainability. Liiiiiiike... how does our collective food consumption impact the planet? How can we fuel our bodies more sustainably? What does systematic change in our food supply look like?

IN NO WAY does this podcast endorse, promote, or prescribe a particular diet. We touch on our own relationships to food and how they have evolved over the years, and ultimately encourage our listeners to listen to your body and take care however you see fit :)

Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts!

Resources Mentioned:

• What is the Environmental Footprint of Your Plant Milk?
• Shark Water 
• Intuitive Eating
• How To Be A Better Human: How learning about indigenous foods can open up your worldview (with Sean Sherman)
• Tatum Monod (Free Skier) - A Caribou Hunt (@tatummonod)
• Winona LaDuke (rural development economist) 
• The 100-Mile Diet (a Year of Local Eating) by Alisa Smith & J.B. MacKinnon
• An Overview of the 100-Mile Diet

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We asked you what you wanted us to talk about this week… and you answered GREENWASHING! So today, we demystify what the heck it is, what the different types are, our own experiences with greenwashing, and what we can do about it. Join us for this fun chat with the crew of Sierra Youth. 

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Mentioned in the episode: 

The Narwhal 

The Tyee 

Threading Change

How to Save a Planet 

Patriot Act - The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion

Fitzroy Rentals - Two way shipping Canada wide!

B Corporation Directory

Competition Bureau 

Not mentioned but useful: 

Best World Shopping Guide - Guide for ethical consumers

Hey folks! On today's episode we're discussing and demystifying some key drivers and issues surrounding the Fairy Creek Blockades. The Fairy Creek blockaders want to save B.C's old growth forests, climate activists want to protect the planet for future generations, loggers want to save their jobs, John Horgan doesn't want to rock the boat in order to win the next election, lumber corporations want to keep making a lot of money, and the Pacheedaht First Nation are not unified on this issue - Elder Bill Jones wants to stop the logging while other Pacheedaht First Nations want to keep their jobs and contract. It's a messy situation, with deeply rooted systemic issues - that's why we talk to Joshua Wright, Colby Rex O'Neill, and Kim Murray today - they're all forest defenders who have been working on the frontlines of this issue and also care deeply about honouring  and respecting Indigenous sovereignty and self-determination. Joshua Wright is one of the main voices and organizers of the Instagram account @fairycreekblockade, which has over 19k+ followers.   There's a lot to unpack! But if you've ever been curious about many of the issues involved in the Fairy Creek blockades and what we need to do to keep our planet and communities healthy, our podcast is a great place to start! Fact Checks for content mentioned in the podcast: What Brynna Mentioned in the Intro, Annual Harvest in BC, BC's Coastal Rainforest, Strategic Review of Old Growth Management Plan, Injunction, Teal-Jones Investments in Virginia, Teal-Jones Forest Management Plan Great article demystifying the hereditary leadership and Indigenous takes on the Fairy Creek blockades

Join us for an in-depth and multi-faceted discussion about capitalism! What is it? How’d we get here? Is it a lost cause? What other options do we have? In this episode, we attempt to demystify capitalism and reimagine our society’s future. Let us know what you think 🌿 

Mentioned on this episode: 

Revolutionary Left Radio - On Being: Dismantling the Patriarchy Inside and Out 

Introduction to Marx and Marxism 

IMF Podcasts - The Value of Whales and Every Other Breath 

How to Save a Planet 

Cato Institute: Does Capitalism Help or Harm Women 

Pioneer Works: Climate vs Capitalism

On today's episode of Vulnerability Talks - Jackie invites you to join her while she unpacks her thoughts on capitalism. As an imperfect environmentalist at heart with a background in environmental economics, she is no stranger to deeply personal existential crises. During this episode, Jackie talks through her feelings about free-market economics - its shortcomings and possibilities, ultimately revealing why she's willing to work things out with capitalism. Let us know what you think!

On this week's episode, we chat with Ava Hedeker, the Founder and Editor-in-chief of F(earth)er Magazine - an interdisciplinary environmental education magazine that releases insightful articles every month! She is an avid environmentalist that is passionate about the systemic change needed to combat the climate crisis. If you're wondering what some of the world's youth are up to ... look no more! Ava blew us away with her optimism, creativity and knowledge surrounding these topics. We hope you enjoy this episode that discusses interdisciplinary environmentalism and how we can understand it from a youth's perspective and leveraging the power of journalling, storytelling, and writing. Follow F(earth)er Magazine on Instagram (to contact Ava, send this account a DM for collaborations and questions!) Read F(earth)er's articles on their website Resources Mentioned:  The Uninhabitable Earth - Life After Warming - David Wallace-Wells Losing Earth: A Recent History - Nathaniel Rich On Fire: The Case for the Green New Deal - Naomi Klein Dorceta Taylor - Professor of Environmental Justice at Yale cocokind

Secondhand fashion and the global thrift ecosystem have the potential to radically change the world for the better. In this week's episode we talk to Emily Stochl, the creator of Pre-Loved Podcast which is a weekly interview show about rad vintage style that covers topics like sustainability, slow fashion, why choosing second-hand things first matters, the global secondhand ecosystem, and more! The fashion industry is the second largest polluter in the world behind big oil and has disastrous impacts on both people and the planet. Emily shares with us why she created Pre-Loved Podcast, how clothing donations impact the Global South, tips for thrifting to have rad style AND lighten the environmental footprint of your wardrobe, the importance of slow fashion, and much, much more. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! Mentioned: Conscious Chatter Podcast Wardrobe Crisis Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion The True Cost Slow Factory Foundation: Fashion & Waste (*click this webinar) Emily Stochl Articles: Gone Vintage: How to Build a Better Thrifting System What It's Like To Live In A City That's Had 3 'Once In A Lifetime’ Climate Disasters In 12 Years Pre-Loved Episodes: Pre-Loved Podcast: S4Ep20 Second-Hand Fashion in Accra, Ghana Pre-Loved Podcast: Liz Ricketts: co-founder of the OR Foundation Pre-Loved Podcast: Chloe Freed of @chloegoslowly