ICYMI: Black History Month and the Environment

ICYMI: Black History Month and the Environment

Author: Sierra Club Canada February 17, 2026 Duration: 50:09

Jessica Murray talks with Juliet Rennick about Black History Month and its multiple meanings. They also discuss environmental racism and the story of Africville in Nova Scotia, how cities consult on environmental matters, the work of environment and social activist Wangari Maathai, how to be a better ally, and what it means for environmental organizations to truly engage in a dialogue on these issues.

(Originally published in February 24, 2024)

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