Category: Indigenous Issues

Activism, Arts, Biodiversity, Climate Change, conservation, Diversity, Education, Global Issues, History, Indigenous Issues, Sustainability, Uncategorized

Book and Podcast Recommendations for a More Environmental and Socially-Minded 2022

PERC is here with a great list of books and podcasts to help you learn more about our world in 2022. Books: 1.       Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses by Robin Wall Kimmerer Gathering Moss is an exploration into plants that most people don’t notice. Kimmerer weaves the tiny world at our feet with stories of her life presenting … Continue reading Book and Podcast Recommendations for a More Environmental and Socially-Minded 2022

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Anti-racism, Indigenous Issues, Ottawa

Systemic Racism in Canada: Part II MMIWG

by David Julian Wightman Part I of David’s piece on Systemic Racism in Canada was on the cover of the Winter 2021 PEN Edition. One of the most heartbreaking and appalling indications of systematic racism in Canada is the fact that thousands of Indigenous women and girls have gone missing and been murdered for decades, not only along the Highway of Tears but also in … Continue reading Systemic Racism in Canada: Part II MMIWG

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Agriculture, Climate Change, Global Issues, Indigenous Issues, Sustainability, Zero Carbon

Shake Up the Establishment’s Climate Crash Course – A Recap

By Stefan Klietsch, PERC Intern On the evening of October 7th, I had the privilege of attending the organization Shake Up the Establishment‘s “Movers & Shakers Climate Crash Course.” The presentation subjects of the evening included “Pipelines & Pipeline Resistance”, “Intro to Natural Capital and Ecosystem Services”, and “Nature-Based Solutions.” The conference sought to educate and mobilize more citizens towards personal activism and vigilance on … Continue reading Shake Up the Establishment’s Climate Crash Course – A Recap

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Arts, buy local, Indigenous Issues, Nature, Ottawa, Outdoors, Women

Christine Quills: Local Indigenous Artist Speaks About Traditional Art & Cultural Connection, Healing, Sustainability

by PERC Staff Christine Toulouse is a member of Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation, and has divided her time between there and Ottawa for most of her life PERC: Thanks for taking some time to talk with me, Christine, Your artwork is beautiful. Could you talk a bit about how you got started with quillwork or art in general? Christine: I started quillwork around seven years … Continue reading Christine Quills: Local Indigenous Artist Speaks About Traditional Art & Cultural Connection, Healing, Sustainability

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Climate Change, Energy, Indigenous Issues, Ottawa, Partner Organizations, Renewable Energy, Sustainability

Web Watch: The Energy Mix

by The Energy Mix Staff The Energy Mix is published by Energy Mix Productions Inc., a Canadian non-profit that promotes community awareness of, engagement in, and action on climate change, energy, and carbon-free solutions. Thanks to the Eco-Internship program, two interns are now supporting this group, and we hope this will become a regular feature in the PEN, as well as the start of a … Continue reading Web Watch: The Energy Mix

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Anti-racism, Canada, Human Rights, Indigenous Issues

Acknowledging Tragedy: Reflections On Solidarity

By Aminah Attar Aminah is a Sustainability Intern with Greening Sacred Spaces Ottawa, and has a background of extensive volunteer work on environmental and social justice issues through the Muslim community. Content Warning: This article discusses murder, genocide, and white supremacy, and may be distressing. This heavy piece is a reflection of my identity as a Muslim and as an individual who tries to show-up … Continue reading Acknowledging Tragedy: Reflections On Solidarity

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Activism, Anti-racism, Community, Education, Equity, Feminism, Human Rights, Indigenous Issues, Intersectionality, Peace, Policy, Social Justice

Podcast Recommendations #2-Social Justice

In our last podcast recommendation post, we focused on environmentally themed podcasts. This week our podcast recommendations focus on social justice. So, if you’re interested in social justice issues and looking for more podcasts to listen to, then keep reading. Again, this blog post, like the last one, is inspired by this Instagram post from @lauraoconnorr. The podcast recommendations are split into different categories based … Continue reading Podcast Recommendations #2-Social Justice

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Agriculture, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Community, Community Action, Energy Conservation, Feminism, Human Rights, Sustainable Agriculture, Women, Food, Global Issues, Green Business, Human Rights, Indigenous Issues, local food, Nature, Peace, Peacekeeping, permaculture, Renewable Energy, Social Enterprise, Social Justice, Stormwater Management, Sustainability, Sustainable Development Goals

Solar-Powered Water Technology Supporting South Sudanese Farmers on the Frontlines of Climate Change

written by Katie Fettes photo Credit: Jean Luc Habimana, 2019 Africa is the continent most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, despite accounting for only 2-3 percent of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions. Up to 70 percent of the continent’s population depends on agriculture, with 95 percent of this production relying on rainfall. Increased water scarcity due to irregular rainfall patterns is bringing droughts … Continue reading Solar-Powered Water Technology Supporting South Sudanese Farmers on the Frontlines of Climate Change

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Canada, Events, Indigenous Issues, Ottawa, Partner Organizations, PENgagement, Uncategorized

Reconciliation: Remembering Creator’s First Sacred Pipe

Reconciliation: Re-Membering Creator’s First Sacred Pipe – A Panel Discussion with Albert Dumont, Lynn Gehl, Randy Boswell and Lindsay Lambert. By Anne-Marie Hogue (This article was published in condensed form in the Fall 2018 edition of the PEN. It is reproduced here in its entirety.) At the heart of Ottawa, beside Parliament Hill lie the Chaudière Falls, a jewel of nature on the Ottawa River. Many … Continue reading Reconciliation: Remembering Creator’s First Sacred Pipe

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Community, Cross Post, Government, Indigenous Issues, News, Ottawa, Policy

City permanently raises Algonquin Anishinabe flags at City Hall

La version française suit On National Indigenous Peoples Day, Mayor Jim Watson has requested to have the flags of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation and the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation Tribal Council permanently raised at Ottawa City Hall. As of today, the flags will fly at Marion Dewar Plaza and will be permanently displayed in Council Chambers and in the Mayor’s boardroom.  The raising of … Continue reading City permanently raises Algonquin Anishinabe flags at City Hall

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