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National Indigenous History Month & Canada’s Indian Residential School Systems

National Indigenous History Month & Canada’s Indian Residential School Systems

In Canada during the month of June, not only do we celebrate pride month, but we also celebrate National Indigenous History Month. Celebrating June in this way began in 2009, after a unanimous motion passed by the House of Commons. Normally it is a time to celebrate the “history, heritage and diversity” of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples in Canada. However, this year's celebration has been stained with sadness for Indigenous People across Canada after the news released Thursday, May 27th of 215 children’s bodies found beneath the grounds of the Kamloops Indian Residential School.

The Ajyal Podcast series #1: Climate justice in West Asia

The Ajyal Podcast series #1: Climate justice in West Asia

Welcome to the Ajyal Podcast, a new podcast hosted by Y4N Regional Director for West Asia, Rayan Kassem, aiming to highlight and discuss youth priorities, perspectives, concerns and expertise related to nature and climate in the region. Over the coming months we will be releasing three mini series as part of the Ajyal podcast and we’re starting next week with series #1: Climate Justice in West Asia!

Colombia protests for democracy: understanding its connection with nature & how to support

Colombia protests for democracy: understanding its connection with nature & how to support

The anti-government protests in Colombia started on April 28th and are now entering their 3rd week. It all started with the announcement of an unpopular tax reform by President Ivan Duque. The law would drastically affect the working class, expanding taxes to citizens, business owners, food and sales. After an incredibly challenging year for many due to COVID-19, the demonstrations were huge. On May 2nd, after 5 days of violence in the streets across the country…

Reflections from the IUCN Global Youth Summit

Reflections from the IUCN Global Youth Summit

Couldn’t join our sessions at the IUCN One Nature, One Future Global Youth Summit? Well you’re in luck! Grab yourself a tea and have a seat - we have put together recaps and reflections from our sessions, including summaries, our key takeaways and some of our favourite quotes! Let’s dive in…

Reflections from the IUCN Global Youth Summit: Nature-based Solutions for People, for Justice and for Nature

Reflections from the IUCN Global Youth Summit: Nature-based Solutions for People, for Justice and for Nature

People are part of the nature, and unlikely the common speech says, not all people are responsible for the climate and biodiversity crisis the world is facing! There’s actually people who have always protected and lived in harmony with nature, those people are Indigenous, local, Quilombola communities and other groups who understand the importance of nature…

YSOF STORYTELLING CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCEMENT: IWD & Women's history month Special call-out

YSOF STORYTELLING CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCEMENT: IWD & Women's history month Special call-out

In honour of International Women's Day and Women's History Month 2021, we are happy to announce that Youth4Nature's #YourStoryOurFuture Storytelling Campaign is hosting a special call-out for personal, local stories from girls and young women, as well as intergenerational women-led or gender-focused groups. Read more about what we’re looking for, eligibility criteria, and how to submit your story!

#JusticeForAfrica

#JusticeForAfrica

This blog began from our desire to bring awareness to the #endSARS crisis that is ongoing in Nigeria. From there, we have been in conversation with our brothers and sisters in Africa and want to open this conversation to bring light to the array of hardships they are facing at this very moment. We stand in solidarity with all who are affected by these crises, and we hope that we can help bring attention - and therefore action - to support our community in Africa.