A.P.E. Fund

Environmental Inequity (People)

A project that celebrates diverse cultures, practices and traditions in climate action;

OR addresses/raises awareness about the disparities faced by different communities, identities and cultures in experiencing the effects of climate change.

Examples of past projects applicable to this theme:

  • Cultural Preservation projects such as Indigenous beading workshops, drum making and knowledge sharing
  • Outdoor stewardship projects that highlight diverse practices such as medicine gardens, Indigenous food gardens and nurseries, or African-diaspora gardens
  • Media that amplifies voices of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour and their experiences with climate change, such as the Our Climate, Our Stories ebook by EnviroMuslims or the Establish podcast by Shake Up the Establishment
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Resources

Our Resource section includes things like our Climate Change Curriculum Guide and our Biodiversity Guide. These can be helpful tools for any Roots & Shoots project!

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Environmental Inequity (People) Projects

The photo displays a large, circular sign for The Healing Place in front of a field.
Environmental Inequity (People)

A Youth-led Community Art Project at the Healing Place

The collaborative art project is an opportunity for Indigenous and allied youth to express themselves by developing art pieces to be displayed in the Healing Place’s Reconciliation and Climate Change Garden, a community green space dedicated to creating places of healing that are safe and ethical.

Biodiversity Loss (Animals), Climate Change (Environment), Environmental Inequity (People)

Argyle green Team Revitalization

Argyle Alternative Green Team would like to develop and deliver land based environmental lessons integrating the principles of sustainability for early and middle years students and their teachers using the resources found in our outdoor classroom and incorporating the UNESCO Priority Areas 2-4.

Two students trying to start a fire in the winter beside thier snow shelter
Climate Change (Environment), Environmental Inequity (People)

Beating the cold

Beating the cold is looking at ways to get our students outside in the winter and enjoy the great outdoors. We will take the students on a 3-day outdoor trip to explore the wilderness, enjoy winter activates and learn some winter safety and survival skills.

Biodiversity Loss (Animals), Climate Change (Environment), Environmental Inequity (People)

Butterfly Gardens

On Treaty 1 land, students will create Butterfly Gardens by planting and caring for indigenous plants, native prairie shrubs, grasses and wildflowers. Students will observe biodiversity, connect to the land, and experience how to harvest the indigenous plants and medicines in the fall.

Caring for Canines
Biodiversity Loss (Animals), Environmental Inequity (People)

Caring for K9s

The students have recognized the need to support rural northern First Nations communities with canine and feline over population. We are collaborating with another class in our school to create art and host an art show to raise funds and awareness to support the local rescue, K9 Advocates Manitoba.

Biodiversity Loss (Animals), Environmental Inequity (People)

Cedar Mulch Replacement

The grade 5 class will replace the cedar mulch in the area that connects our outdoor classroom and forested walkway.

Environmental Inequity (People)

CJBS – Knowledge and Nutrients Farm

The CJBS – Knowledge and Nutrients Farm has been established to promote healthy eating and living, provide access to quality produce, and improve science outcomes from K-12. The produce will be shared with the community in order to address food insecurity in the region.

Coming Together
Biodiversity Loss (Animals), Climate Change (Environment), Environmental Inequity (People)

Coming Together

This project is to help build closer ties between the community of Pincher Creek and the local Blackfoot community to help build a better understanding of Indigenous Ways of Knowing. This project will also help promote a better knowledge of place for our students.

Biodiversity Loss (Animals), Climate Change (Environment), Environmental Inequity (People)

Communities of the Future: Growing Sustainable Food Together

Working with the two grade six classes, we will be participating in the Brilliant Labs The Community of the Future Innovation Challenge! This will inspire our students to explore their empathy and ingenuity to realize how our environment can impact a community’s wellness, economy and longevity.