In the first 2026 edition of Climate Action Figures, host John Whidden interviews Free Borsey. They discuss the YUKA app for assessing health impacts of food and cosmetics, Free's podcast series on indigenous and western sciences, the Land Back movement, and the importance of inclusive climate action.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:34 QuickFix: Eco-Friendly App Recommendation

01:18 Interview with Free: YUKA App Insights

02:45 Cultural Survival Program and Indigenous Knowledge

05:12 Understanding Indigenous Terminology and Borders

11:01 Land Back Movement and Environmental Stewardship

14:45 Indigenous Wisdom in Climate Crisis

23:32 Personal Connection to Environmental Activism

25:22 Free's Climate Action and Final Thoughts

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https://library.settingsunproductions.org/digital-heritage/plant-philosopher

https://settingsunproductions.org/young-and-indigenous-podcast?offset=1633997737865

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John and creative consultant Kayla talk about audience favourite episodes. Featuring a discussion on pee cloths, COP 29 insights, and community feedback. Ends with a call for suggestions for a potential Season Four.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:54 Kayla's QuickFix: The Pee Cloth

03:07 Audience QuickFix Contributions

03:39 Favorite Episodes and Reflections

08:17 Listener Feedback and Highlights

14:26 Kayla and John's Favorite Episodes

16:26 Hope and Future of the Podcast

21:48 Conclusion and Call to Action

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Join John Whidden as he introduces Julia who delves deep into the complexities of food systems, shares her work with Food Futures in Ottawa, and connects these systems to climate change. Julia also discusses youth activism, sustainable consumption, and finding hope in climate action.

00:00 Introduction to Climate Action Figures

00:29 QuickFix of the Week

00:54 Meet Julia: Youth Activist

01:54 Understanding Food Systems

04:59 Food Futures Initiative

07:19 Youth Engagement and Political Change

11:25 Food Systems and Climate Change

13:23 Can the Climate Crisis Be Solved?

15:58 Julia's Journey and Advice for Youth

19:31 Julia's Climate Action and Final Thoughts

https://justfood.ca/food-futures-youth-council/

https://blogs.dal.ca/openthink/what-is-the-food-system-anyway-and-how-does-it-impact-the-environment/

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