Chiara Padovani is a social worker, tenant organizer and human rights activist running to be the next city councilor in York South Weston, endorsed by Climate Justice Toronto. In this episode, we spoke to Chiara about the leap from grassroots organizing to electoral politics and her ongoing campaign. Chiara talked about her love for her community in York South Weston, the unique challenges it faces, and how she’s working to fight for climate justice on city council.
EPISODE RESOURCES
Land Story Toolkit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IWX5HFjQ34BxaPLvqmqaPMJ1v6NRHqdAe2ntc0M4fEA/edit
Find Chiara Padovani:
https://www.chiarapadovani.ca
https://twitter.com/chipadovani?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
https://www.instagram.com/chipadovani/?hl=en
SONG
Adaptation of “Anthem” by Leonard Cohen
Anthem - YouTube
LYRICS
Forget your perfect offering,
Just ring the bell that still can ring,
There is a crack, a crack in everything,
That's how the light gets in,
That's how the light gets in,
That's how the light gets in,
That's how the light gets in,
Forget your perfect offering,
Just ring the bell that still can ring,
There is a crack, a crack in everything,
That's how the light gets in,
That's how the light gets in,
That's how the light gets in,
That's how the light gets in,
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
CREDITS
Editing: Stefan Hegerat
Original Music: Stefan Hegerat
Interviewee(s): Chiara Padovani
Host: Dani Michie
Singalong: Dani Michie and Chiara Padovani
Producer: Climate Justice Toronto
