VIDEO: HANNAH SCHIDLOWSKY

In late March, Calgary Climate Hub brought together diverse community members at the Central Library for Earth Hour, showcasing an inclusive approach to climate activism.

The global event provided residents with an opportunity to engage directly with sustainable practices and community-led initiatives. 

Kevin Christopher Vibat, a volunteer at the Calgary Climate Hub, highlighted the initiative’s inclusive nature.

“We’re a very multigenerational group,” Vibat explained. “From eco elders to Fridays for Future, everyone is involved.”

Performers from the Arusha Centre prepare for a traditional Indigenous dance and song at Calgary’s Central Library during Earth Hour. The performance begins at 7 p.m., highlighting Indigenous culture as part of the evening’s climate action program.
PHOTO: HANNAH SCHIDLOWSKY

Moyin Sanyade, another volunteer with the organization, emphasized the Hub’s dedication to climate justice and education.

“Our climate justice program aims to show Calgarians that protecting the environment also benefits the community directly,” Sanyade said. “It’s all about empowering individuals and communities to see their role in collective action.”

Calgary Climate Hub intends to build on Earth Hour’s success with ongoing initiatives through the year, including educational workshops, community clean-ups, and advocacy campaigns designed to maintain community engagement in climate solutions. 

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