Positive Change

(Landmark 20) Plan and Conduct a Project

We hosted a workshop for a Grade 5/6 class at Virtual elementary school (DCDSB) where we explored the importance of climate action through the lens of the United Nations Declaration of Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). We covered the impact UNDRIP created across the globe and the vital role UNDRIP plays in protecting Indigenous rights and climate action nationally and locally. We proposed a few actions for student to take to create positive change in the local community including:

1. Write a letter to your local MP on the following topics (not limited to these): Curve Lake drinking water, Indigenous rights, pipelines, etc
2. Invite an Indigenous Leader as a class speaker (online or in person)
3. Get outside and make a connection with landmarks, plant/animal species that resonated with what you’ve learned
4. Create spoken word or art pieces on what you learned- share with us on social media or via email

Kawartha World Issues Centre – February 4, 2022