https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm en-us 2021-03-24 19:12:14 UTC 2024-11-20 21:18:57 UTC hello@padlet.com taojefferynovak https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1349743315 2021-03-24 19:17:38 UTC https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1349743315 taojefferynovak https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1349755772 2021-03-24 19:20:34 UTC https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1349755772 taojefferynovak https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1349792593 2021-03-24 19:29:13 UTC https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1349792593 taojefferynovak https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1349793544 2021-03-24 19:29:26 UTC https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1349793544 taojefferynovak https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1349794026 This was  quick online quiz I found randomly- I am not completely shocked. I am upset by it because it shows that even someone who doesn't "expect" to have a huge ecological food print is still making a dent in the health of our planet. Recently I've been thinking a lot about food and the planet as well as the ways I can make better choices. That being said most of the food I purchase is  from Fresh Co where I can get affordable produce that is often shipped to Canada and uses a ton a carbon emissions. I  have smaller produce markets as well as a coop near where I live that always seem to feel inconvenient. Which I know isn't exactly a good enough reason.
On a more macro level  governments should be  using policy to allow for more local initiatives to have funding and seriously look at the way our food systems are monopolized by huge food processing and grocery corporations for profit which could mean a difference  in  food security, affordability and impact on our planet.

The guilt I feel over  MY FOOT PRINT and other less eco friendly choices have a lot to do with individualism. As we have spoken  in  past classes the neoliberal narrative of individual duty and our personal role in the environment crisis have a long and sad history of removing responsibility from governments and large corporations. Instead as people we are taught from a young age that fixing the planet is as easy as changing the lightbulbs we use. Even the quiz above in a way points to the individual and how we can make lifestyle changes as a meaningful action. Rather powerful governments and corporations need to be help responsible. Industries need to to be regulated rather than given free reign.

I think it has become apart of collective awareness in recent years that the effort to work on the planet needs to be a joint effort one that does not just help the most privileged feel better about themselves but  seeks to learn, work with and bring power to communities that are most effected  by climate injustice and environmental racism. This requires action globally and policy changes, drastic change,  and accountability for corporations working within and outside of Canada and the democratization of power. moving away from centralized power to one that is equitable and equal.]]> 2021-03-24 19:29:31 UTC https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1349794026 taojefferynovak https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1349929971 On September 23rd, millions of young people took to the streets to protest in a call to action for climate justice. The strike started the 2019 Climate Justice Youth Summit.
Solidarity+ Self Preservation
As pointed out in past classes, marginalized communities predominately of colour around the globe are the most effected by climate change and the growing inequality it creates. This means loss of lively hood, loss of home, feminized violence and ignoring of indigenous rights.
The Strike or march lasted 2 days . bringing one of the largest turnouts of youth. As environmental justice leaders in their communities The youth people united across gender, race and generational lines.
BIPOC youth have become leaders in the environmental justice movement.]]> 2021-03-24 20:04:49 UTC https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1349929971 taojefferynovak https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1349955353 2021-03-24 20:11:02 UTC https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1349955353 taojefferynovak https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1349964910 "Environmental racism refers to the institutional rules, regulations, policies or government and/or corporate decisions that deliberately target certain communities for locally undesirable land uses and lax enforcement of zoning and environmental laws, resulting in communities being disproportionately exposed to toxic and hazardous waste based upon race." - Greenaction.org
This can look like:
-Lack if green space
-Lack of access to healthy/culturally appropriate  food 
- Communities proximity to highways
-Proximity to nuclear power plants
All of which can and have created health issues]]> 2021-03-24 20:13:43 UTC https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1349964910 taojefferynovak https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1349998742 Transition must be done locally and in consultation with community.
It must address Inequality and Inequity through redistribution of power. Through this building  economic and political power with in communities  to shift from an extractive economy to a regenerative economy. 
Power can be created through community and locally built approaches rather than general and essentializing solutions- One size doesn't not fit all.]]> 2021-03-24 20:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1349998742 taojefferynovak https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1350010052 This is an idea of recovery that makes necessary  assessing and rebuilding communities most effected by climate disasters. This also means working with organizations and networks to provide support and resources NOW]]> 2021-03-24 20:26:01 UTC https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1350010052 taojefferynovak https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1350027592 The XR is a non violent, direction group that seeks to disrupt the current system in order to fight injustice and crimes against the planet.
These crimes are perpetrated by governments and corporations  for profit and economic growth. 

]]> 2021-03-24 20:31:19 UTC https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1350027592 taojefferynovak https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1350038102 The Rebellion is a non hierarchical group.
Rather it has a number of groups working  on various tasks and themes for a common goal. the term used is a Holacracy in which "decisions and developments are made by semi-autonomous groups on the basis of gaining feedback from others" ( XR Manifesto).

In many ways this is an example of the change XR would like to see in governments and powerful institutions. The fight cannot be fought with the same tools which means along with new solutions the entire system including organizational legacies must be reimagined.]]> 2021-03-24 20:34:40 UTC https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1350038102 taojefferynovak https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1350051875 As the movement functions on a strictly non violent  basis the various  groups will be offered non violent training . The result are large disruptions such as the case of London in April of 2019 in which members of the rebellion took to the city streets to make demands  for restructuring of state apparatuses. While the group advocates for non violence this does not necessarily mean their actions are legal. They offer various levels of engagements when it comes to supporting the cause and not all 'rebels' are required to break the law.
Some past Demonstrations have included: Sit in, flash mob, parades and marches.]]> 2021-03-24 20:38:59 UTC https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1350051875 taojefferynovak https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1350086341 As of 2021 the rebellion has 1169 groups in 76 countries.
XR has been credited for compelling legislation, pushing governments to take action, and shifting the public discourse on the climate and ecological crisis.
By allowing for a movement that is open to various levels of engagements as well as roles within an organization the XR has been able to expand and include an extremely diverse group of people from around the globe through networks, training and demonstration. ]]> 2021-03-24 20:50:00 UTC https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1350086341 taojefferynovak https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1350113791 2021-03-24 20:59:07 UTC https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1350113791 taojefferynovak https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1350129206 A lot of the social justice commitments I have made in the past have been individual. I think a paradigm shift is needed for many people to see that climate justice requires collective action and education. We cant simply rely on the system to do the change for us because it has not and will not without pressure. Changing lightbulbs, cutting out one meal of meat a week, recycling, cutting down shower time, the list goes on,  I believe these are important as they mean you are participation in the movement. However as both of the climate movements mentioned here show,  the system needs an overhaul and the status quo will not do it.
We need Policy, leadership and collaboration that actively addresses environmental issues and takes communities into account.
That being said talk is cheap and I feel disappointed in myself for my lack of involvement which has been limited to a few petitions and a march when I was in university. As I have become more aware of the movements , practices and organizing that is being done.
In the next column I have put two ways I can become more  involved with in the next 6 months.]]> 2021-03-24 21:04:45 UTC https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1350129206 taojefferynovak https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1350195009 As an organization the CPC provides useful information on involvement and solutions at various levels from individual to policy. They provide toolkits, suggestions as well as way to volunteer opportunities.]]> 2021-03-24 21:24:42 UTC https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1350195009 taojefferynovak https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1350231120 My placement at The Corner St James Town has a Green Neighbourhood Committee in partnership with TNO. Which works with community members , stake holders and service providers to develop solutions that are locally based and apart of a larger Collective Impact Initiative.]]> 2021-03-24 21:34:35 UTC https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1350231120 taojefferynovak https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1350255729 http://greenaction.org/]]> 2021-03-24 21:42:22 UTC https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1350255729 taojefferynovak https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1350257535 https://learn-ca-central-1-prod-fleet01-xythos.content.blackboardcdn.com/5ea890ce0c586/13357938?X-Blackboard-Expiration=1616641200000&X-Blackboard-Signature=jaYyYifvm1Vdf1HQPzPMuBOd0kGzPu4qhPrCPoRQvqs%3D&X-Blackboard-Client-Id=305246&response-cache-control=private%2C%20max-age%3D21600&response-content-disposition=inline%3B%20filename%2A%3DUTF-8%27%27Extinction%2520Rebellion%2520Manifesto.pdf&response-content-type=application%2Fpdf&X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Date=20210324T210000Z&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Expires=21600&X-Amz-Credential=AKIAZH6WM4PLXDUOTQ63%2F20210324%2Fca-central-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Signature=6197046dc078484ffa67930c5a7c97a4e3fde2be62277cdb24e39ef70beb9dcb]]> 2021-03-24 21:43:11 UTC https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1350257535 taojefferynovak https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1350259202 https://rebellion.global/]]> 2021-03-24 21:43:54 UTC https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1350259202 taojefferynovak https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1350261090 https://www.teenvogue.com/story/brooklyn-frontline-climate-strike-communities-hit-hardest-climate-crisis]]> 2021-03-24 21:44:38 UTC https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1350261090 taojefferynovak https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1350262746 https://climatejusticealliance.org/climate-justice-youth-summit/]]> 2021-03-24 21:45:19 UTC https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1350262746 taojefferynovak https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1350263954 https://www.footprintcalculator.org/]]> 2021-03-24 21:45:47 UTC https://padlet.com/taojefferynovak/7gmszuqasrvyt5sm/wish/1350263954