Mission Statement
Climate Action Newmarket-Aurora seeks to engage citizens, institutions and policymakers in actionable and measurable solutions to oppose the course of catastrophic climate change as quickly, safely and equitably as possible.
Our climate advocacy group is made up of volunteers from diverse backgrounds and levels of knowledge who share a passion for learning, collaboration, and advancing positive solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Members participate as and when they can, contributing their interests and strengths, and at times stepping beyond their comfort zones in service of the greater good.
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that we gather and do this work on the traditional territories of the seven Williams Treaties First Nations: the Chippewas of Rama, Georgina Island, Beausoleil, Alderville, Curve Lake, Hiawatha, and Scugog Island. We recognize the enduring presence and rights of these Nations, and the shared responsibilities that flow from the Williams Treaties. We also acknowledge the longstanding relationships of other Indigenous Peoples to these lands, including the Mississaugas, Wendat, Haudenosaunee, and Métis. We are grateful for the knowledge and leadership they continue to share as we work together toward positive climate solutions for present and future generations.
Objectives
Take action to:
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Provide a collective voice to inform policy decisions at the municipal, provincial and federal levels of government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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Bring together diverse people from our community for the common purpose of networking and addressing the threat posed by rapid climate change
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Commit to more fully understand the facts around: climate related concerns and causes, climate action initiatives and opportunities for advocacy
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Inspire the community, targeted groups and policy makers to take action on climate change
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Expand membership to have greater capacity to do the work of CANA.
Values
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CANA will focus on solutions-based climate action at the local, provincial, national and global level.
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Climate change affects all people across the political spectrum therefore CANA shall remain non-partisan and accessible to all using politically respectful terms.
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As CANA members, we will strive to always act with respect, integrity and demonstrate inclusivity.
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CANA will utilize information that is science driven and based on evidence, exploration, open-mindedness and rigor.
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Transparency builds trust and saves time. CANA will focus on creating an environment where we can communicate openly and in a timely manner, be curious to ask why and be accountable for our decisions and actions.
Climate-Action Newmarket-Aurora is a thriving environmental group that began under the name Drawdown Newmarket-Aurora.
Mary Annaise Hegler, All We Can Save
“Walking out is not an option. We don't get to give up. This planet is the only home we'll ever have"
Anonymous
"The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The next best time is today."