In this episode we will be speaking with Melissa Poon, an architectural designer on regenerative and circular design in architecture. We explore the ways in which the built environment and its occupants can operate in symbiosis with nature and how that can help in our vision of a more green future. Listen further for our “temp check” segment on relevant leftist news, and actions to take, hosted by CJTO members Chloe Lederman and Freyja Chapman. Finally, learn the movement song “Everything to Gain” originally sung by Allison Beyer, co-written with Devon Sproule from Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ).
EPISODE RESOURCESLand Story Toolkit: TCAN Land Acknowledgement Framework - Google Docs Find Melissa Poon @mmelpoon
TEMP CHECK
- Gitsxan Land Defender Fundraiser. Visit: gofund.me/9899cff5
- Mutual Aid Request. Send e-transfers to: topsey84@outlook.com password: climatejustice
SONGSong called Everything to Gain, originally sung by Allison Beyer Co-written with Devon Sproule for Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ). https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=2yISqAlE1-8&t=4s&link_id=3&can_id=ba64e30f9d18ed8fa028b1eb7debeb4d&source=email-follow-up-to-white-supremacy-culture-characteristics-20-year-anniversary-webinar&email_referrer=email_1176362&email_subject=follow-up-to-white-supremacy-culture-characteristics-20-year-anniversary-webinar
LYRICSWhen you're healed, I'm healedWhen you're whole, I'm wholeWhen you're safe, I'm safeWhen you're free, I'm freeWhen you can breathe, I can breatheWhen you win, I winWhen you're fed, I'm fedWe have everything to gainWhen you're healed, I'm healedWhen you're whole, I'm wholeWhen you're safe, I'm safeWhen you're free, I'm freeWhen you can breathe, I can breatheWhen you win, I winWhen you feel respect, I feel respectWe have everything to gainWhen you're healed, I'm healedWhen you're whole, I'm wholeWhen you're safe, I'm safeWhen you're free I'm freeWhen you can breathe, I can breatheWhen you win, I winWhen you're home, I'm homeWe have everything to gain
CLIMATE JUSTICE TORONTO This podcast is brought to you by Climate Justice Toronto: a youth-led collective building an irresistible movement to confront the climate crisis by addressing its root causes: capitalism, colonialism, and white supremacy. Find us at climatejusticeto.com
CREDITSEditing: Katie Tsang and Stefan HegeratOriginal Music: Stefan HegeratInterviewee(s): Melissa PoonHost: Katie TsangTemp Check: Freyja Chapman and Chloe LedermanSingalong: Dani Michie and Rebecca NelsonProducer: Climate Justice Toronto
