Shows
Down to YouIn Pursuit of Meaningful TourismConnection to land and water from Indigenous perspectives
Let’s talk about tourism. In a world focused on travel as the main form of adventure, what can a recalibration of tourism offer those of us fighting for change? How can we create more grounded, connected experiences for people wanting to experience new places? In this episode of Down to You, hear from Shaelynn Trottier in New Westminster, an artistic and active youth involved in changing the conversation when it comes to tours. Part of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, Trottier works with Talaysay Tours, an Indigenous- and woman-owned to...2024-06-1835 min
Down to YouCultivating EarthCreative use for available land
How can we be creative and active in our relationship to the land? How do we create good practices to engage with the earth and each other? In the sixth episode of Down to You, we discuss how we can work together to educate and innovate how we use the land we live on. Our guests address the gaps in access to eco-friendly practices and examine how a thoughtful relationship to the planet is necessary for climate action. Hear from Katie Forsyth in Kamloops, BC, and Tessa Mckamey in Mission, BC, who...2024-05-1539 min
Down to YouEmerging Opportunities for Climate ActionThe potential of AI to help address climate change
In our ever advancing world, there are new technologies and tools made available everyday, transforming our world and our capabilities to enact change within it. AI is one such tool that could alter the fate of civilization and the climate. Most conversations around AI and how it is already affecting work aren’t very positive, but could AI’s story be different regarding conservation and climate change? Join us on the fifth episode of Down to You to discuss the ways software innovation and marine conservation have found a un...2024-05-0133 min
Down to YouClimate Information That's Accessible for AllMaking space for conversation, listening and being heard to create foundation for action.
How do we ensure everyone has the necessary information to engage in a meaningful dialogue and take action on climate change? How do we act and converse with care? In this episode of Down to You, join us for a discussion on creating a foundation for action that’s accessible to all, starting with diversifying the ways we convey climate information to a variety of audiences. Hear from Chloe Nguyễn in Vancouver and Teegan Walshe in Qualicum Beach, who divulge the unique ways they...2024-04-1842 min
Down to YouPersist to Find Your PowerGetting started on your community energy project
In this episode of Down to You, we catch up with amazing young individuals from remote communities in BC to learn about their journeys of implementing sustainable energy solutions in their communities. Some of our guests embarked on their journeys with little or no prior experience in sustainable energy but they were driven by their dedication to climate action and their commitment to protecting the cultural and natural heritage of their surroundings. Reimagining the way we produce and distribute power could be one of the most radical actions our society...2024-03-1849 min
Down to YouWater: The Lifeblood of Our PlanetFrom watersheds to oceans, healthy water affects us all
Are you ready to dive into the story of oceans and water? Beyond being the critical component to all life and ecosystems on this planet, water can be a barometer for the health of a community and society and the effectiveness of our collective efforts toward climate action. In the second episode of Down to You, we speak with two avid conservation activists: Bodhi Patil, co-creator of Ocean Uprise, and Caio Krause Conradt, a high-school student, and a proud community and ocean protection volunteer. These youth share not...2024-02-0844 min
Down to YouThe Future of Getting AroundOvercoming personal and structural barriers to sustainably getting around our communities
What does sustainable transport look like where you live? What steps can be taken to overcome barriers in access to sustainable transport, and how can youth empower themselves and improve their communities by advocating for changes to current transportation systems? In the first episode of the Down to You podcast, we connect with Paolo Bigit, a videographer from El Salvador now living in Kamloops, and Kyle Ross, a university student and community organizer in Prince George, who have challenged themselves to choose and model transportation methods...2024-01-1147 min
Down to YouWhat is DTY all aboutSetting the stage for understanding NetZero and how it relates to our daily lives
In the race to NetZero, what can individuals do to help their communities meet the challenges of the climate crisis? In Down to You, we speak with young leaders across BC on what initiatives they are undertaking where they live to reduce or remove emissions. To help situate these discussions within Western and Indigenous science, we sat down with two esteemed researchers: Janna Wale, an Indigenous policy advisor and scientist at the Canadian Climate Institute, and Simon Donner, a UBC professor working in...2024-01-0924 min