Connecting for Climate Change Action Highlights - Department of Geography and Environment

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Educate and Empower

“I recommend this course for every Canadian, especially anyone who is in a political leadership role or is seeking election. The course provides important facts about climate change science that must be considered in making decisions now and for the future. The Indigenous principles on climate change are a revelation.”

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Presigious AWARDS received for collaborative and innovative approaches to teaching.

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CBC's podcast interview "What on Earth"

3000+

Students have taken this course

2

Presigious AWARDS received for collaborative and innovative approaches to teaching.

Listen

Hear more about the course!

CBC's podcast interview "What on Earth"

What students are saying about the course…

Profound Learning Experience

"Never have I had such a profound learning experience that has touched so many parts of my life and also those of others with whom I have shared my learnings. A very relevant course at such a significant time in the history of mankind and the world.”

Empowered

“'Empowered' is the word I was looking for when my 34 year old son asked me how I was enjoying C4CCA. I responded almost excitedly 'I'm loving it!' then tried to explain my enthusiasm. It is indeed because I am feeling less depressed about climate change, and a little more 'empowered'.”

Shared Responsibility

“What resonates with me the most is how so many people are working at tackling climate change. From average, ordinary people like me to scientists, to governments, to NGO's and non-profits....we are all wanting to save this planet.”

Interconnectedness

“What resonates and stays with me is how Indigenous traditions, stories, practices and lived experiences were woven into a western scientific perspective. Two very different worlds yet each giving the other respect and recognition. I did appreciate gaining a deeper knowledge of the science but I was really struck by the Indigenous elements of the course. I also liked that this course was practical - leading participants to figure out what action they can take, individually but also collectively.”

Understanding Positionality

“I thought all of this course was very valuable, but I think one of the things that resonated most for me was really thinking about my position in the world and where I'm from specifically. I've always thought that it was important to feel connected to the place you are, but this course made me think much more seriously about that.”

Educational Awakening

“As I learn about [Earth's] interconnectedness, I feel excitement and meaning and natural sense of duty rising within, that I have not felt while learning or in general, in a really long time, maybe ever.”