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From the Ground Up Ep. 285: Getting to a just transition: Jamie Kirkpatrick of BlueGreen Canada | 2023.07.05
Jamie Kirkpatrick is the senior programme manager of Blue Green Canada, an organisation set up in 2010 to bring together labour unions, environmental groups and civil society organisations to work for the sort of changes that satisfy industrial workers' needs and aspirations while also radically reducing climate and environmental impacts. In conversation with Mark, Jamie talks about the organisation, the challenges, and the latest piece of federal legislation relevant to his work, the Sustainable Jobs Act (C-15, 2023)
Other FTGU podcasts which address just transition include:
#281 and #282, on the book, The end of this world, and bringing Indigenous wisdom to bear
#266: Julia Levin on the false climate solutions being promoted by the oil industry
#225 and #226: excepts from contributions to the just transition conference which CJS organised in spring 2022
#222 and #223: Ana Guerra Marin on her work with Iron and Earth, enabling fossil-dependent communities to find positive ways forward together
#197: Brahm Enslin on the Canadian Union of Postal Workers' detailed proposals for Canada Post to provide a better, greener and more comprehensive service
#103 and #106 on CJS's own work in pursuing dialogue with coal-dependent communities in southern Saskatchewan
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392. From the Ground Up Ep. 392: Patuanak/English River First Nation Wildfire (Part 2) | 2026.02.25
31:24||Ep. 392This is the second of two episodes in which Candyce Paul, who leads the emergency response team at English River First Nation, talks about the experience of the last few years, the efforts she and local firefighters have made to save lives and maintain people's health, plans for this year, and the challenges inherent in dealing with the provincial government.391. From the Ground Up Ep. 391: Patuanak/English River First Nation Wildfire (Part 1) | 2026.02.18
27:02||Ep. 391Candyce Paul leads the emergency response team at English River First Nation. With major forest fires now dominating the summer in northern Saskatchewan, this is a massive task. This is the first of two episodes in which Candyce talks about the experience of the last few years, the efforts she and local firefighters have made to save lives and maintain people's health, plans for this year, and the challenges inherent in dealing with the provincial government.390. From the Ground Up Ep. 390: World Wetlands | 2026.02.11
27:15||Ep. 390February 2 was World Wetlands Day, and on From the Ground Up we’re joined by Ducks Unlimited Canada's Michael Champion to explore why wetlands matter far beyond wildlife. From flood protection and clean water to climate resilience and carbon storage, we’ll unpack how local wetland projects deliver real benefits for communities across Canada. We’ll also discuss the new documentary Mission to Marsh and how storytelling can inspire conservation action.For more information, please visit:https://www.ducks.ca/https://missiontomarsh.org/en/389. From the Ground Up Ep. 389: Saskatoon Grasslands | 2026.02.04
27:12||Ep. 389From the Ground Up digs into grassroots environmental action, highlighting local voices working to protect grasslands in and around Saskatoon. In this episode, Carmen Gilmore invites listeners to share their own grassland photos and observations by emailing saskatoongrasslands@gmail.com, helping build a community-powered record of these vital ecosystems.388. From the Ground Up Ep. 388: Friends of Saskatoon Afforestation Areas | 2026.01.28
27:11||Ep. 388In this episode, we speak with Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas about why these urban forests matter, the challenges they face, and how local action can shape a more sustainable future. They will share a new upcoming memorial forest for the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy.For more information, please visit:https://www.friendsareas.ca/387. From the Ground Up Ep. 387: The Climate Crisis and the Catholic Church, pt 2 | 2026.01.21
24:53||Ep. 387The Roman Catholic church is maybe the last place that many people would expect leadership in addressing the climate crisis. And yet that is happening, through a series of papal encyclicals (starting with the late pope Francis' Laudato Si') and grassroots action which joins human needs to the world's needs. In a two-part interview, Tashia Toupin and Cindy Wallace talk through the roots of this commitment in Catholic social teaching, and some of the life implications.Prof Cindy Wallace is the Director of the Irene and Doug Schmeiser Centre for Faith, Reason, Peace and Justice at St Thomas More College, University of SaskatchewanTashia Toupin is the Social Justice Coordinator with the archdiocese of Regina.386. From the Ground Up Ep. 386: The Climate Crisis and the Catholic Church, pt 1 | 2026.01.14
34:34||Ep. 386The Roman Catholic church is maybe the last place that many people would expect leadership in addressing the climate crisis. And yet that is happening, through a series of papal encyclicals (starting with the late pope Francis' Laudato Si') and grassroots action which joins human needs to the world's needs. In a two-part interview, Tashia Toupin and Cindy Wallace talk through the roots of this commitment in Catholic social teaching, and some of the life implications.Prof Cindy Wallace is the Director of the Irene and Doug Schmeiser Centre for Faith, Reason, Peace and Justice at St Thomas More College, University of SaskatchewanTashia Toupin is the Social Justice Coordinator with the archdiocese of Regina.385. From the Ground Up Ep. 385: La Siembra (feat. Kelly Storie) PART 2 | 2025.12.24
21:43||Ep. 385Kelly Storie, Executive Director of La Siembra, joins us again in PART 2 to talk about her organization and how it encompasses fair-trade, sustainability, and community. And also... chocolate!For more information, please visit:https://camino.ca/384. From the Ground Up Ep. 384: La Siembra (feat. Kelly Storie) PART 1 | 2025.12.17
27:46||Ep. 384Kelly Storie, Executive Director of La Siembra, joins us today to talk about her organization and how it encompasses fair-trade, sustainability, and community. And also... chocolate! This is PART 1 of a two part episode.For more information, please visit:https://camino.ca/