Participatory Action Projects
Community-engaged project showcasing the voices and experiences of diverse communities through participatory approaches.
Change (A participatory action project by Home Base Yellowknife)
Home Base Yellowknife is a non-profit charity dedicated to supporting youth who are in permanent care, unhoused, and within the Yellowknife community. Through their resource centre, they provide a safe space, mental health and addictions support, literacy programs, recreation opportunities, life skills development, and cultural connection. Their vision is simple: no youth left out.
2026, June 23. YouTube.
Seeds of Tradition: Immigrant Indigenous Farming Practices in Ontario's Changing Climate
The Kabenguetan Dance Troupe is an intergenerational collective established in 2022. It is composed of Indigenous immigrants from Benguet Philippines that aims to preserve and revitalize Indigenous Cordilleran culture in Canada. Rooted in the values of interrelatedness and interconnectivity, the group uses traditional dance—such as the Bindiyan and Tayaw—as a living practice for storytelling and passing down ancestral knowledge. Through performances and intercultural exchange, they celebrate Kabenguetan identity while sharing the rich heritage of the Igorot people with the broader Canadian community.
2026, June 23. YouTube.
Infographics
Infographics highlighting impacts and recommendations for the groups most affected by climate change and health risks offering valuable insights for targeted and equitable interventions.
Publications
Highlights our academic publications that examine the intersection of climate, health, and poverty.
Climate Change, Poverty, and Health:
A Scoping Review of the Canadian Context
Authors:
Mariya Bezgrebelna, Emil Aliyev, Yaa S. A. Amoah, Donna Atkinson, Susan Bell Chiblow, Mardi Daley, Julie L. Drolet, Amber Fletcher, Sherilee Harper, Glen P. Kenny, Leanne M. Lacap, Kwame McKenzie, Abhay Sachal, Pierre Valois, Gregor Wolbring, Edward C. Xie, Sean A. Kidd
Year of publication:
2024
Journal:
The Journal of Climate Change and Health
Keywords:
climate change, extreme weather, health, poverty
Abstract
Introduction
The understanding of the role of climate change in worsening health outcomes and social disparities is growing, highlighting poverty as a key factor amplifying exposure to environmental hazards and as a result of such exposure. However, there has been insufficient focus on the unique risks encountered in Canada, highlighting the necessity for targeted understanding to inform and evaluate effective responses. The question guiding the present scoping review is: In the Canadian context, what are the impacts and implications of climate change and weather extremes on the physical and mental health of those experiencing poverty, as evidenced in the peer-reviewed academic literature?
Methods
A systematic search was conducted within the following four databases: Scopus, PubMed, PsycINFO, and Google Scholar, using key terms related to poverty, climate change, and health and well-being in the Canadian context. Primary research and review articles published in English were included (n = 28).
The articles included 23 reports of primary research and five reviews, spanning 2000 to 2022. Six theme areas emerged at the climate change, poverty, and health intersection in Canada: heat, air pollution, food security, pollen, wildfire evacuation, and health systems.
Results
Addressing poverty reduction is identified as a critical lever for reducing environmental risks and enhancing resilience, although challenges remain in implementing evidence-based interventions due to significant gaps in knowledge. Future research should consider exploring outcomes disaggregated by sociodemographic factors, interconnections between heat and air pollution, and interventions targeting vulnerable groups.
