Climate Strike Canada

Climate Strike Canada is the overarching network of students, young people, activists, and allies, which connects all of the climate action surrounding the Canadian school strike movement. Its initial school strikes were inspired by Greta Thunberg’s “Fridays for Future” movement, in which children of all ages strike from school on Fridays to call for urgent climate action. We are united by a goal of climate justice, and we all empower, train, and equip one another with the goals and means to create change in our communities. Climate Strike Canada’s philosophy is non-partisan and inclusive. Though our most recognizable actions are the school strikes, we are involved in a wide range of climate actions—from lawsuits to die-ins, to education and wellness discussions, to calling for the declaration of climate emergencies in our respective towns and cities! Everything we do is in line with our demands, and our call for climate action. Above everything else, we exist to give a voice to young people and to urge our government to end its legacy of colonization and exploitation and instead act to restore Indigenous rights and counter the climate crisis before the damage to our Earth becomes irreparable. We are fighting for the future.