Introducing UTEA’s monthly ‘How To’ series, these events aim to challenge the current format of traditional zoom webinars. The short and engaging format of these upcoming workshops emphasizes audience participation, and creates a space for both discussion and reflection of our individual roles within the environmental movement.

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This month, we invite U of T alumni Ruvimbo Mutangadura to join us as we delve into the nature of allyship and the BIPOC experience within the climate justice movement. Focusing within the sphere of allyship the workshop is an opportunity to brainstorm and discuss our roles in expanding the reach and accessibility of the climate movement, and issues of climate justice and anti-racism within environmentalism. Join us next Wednesday for an organic and inward-looking conversation about how we can grow, both as allies and activists

For the next instalment of the ‘How To’ advocacy workshop, UTEA presents ‘How to Navigate your Rights as an Environmental Activist’. We will explore how one can utilize their rights to engage in activism at a greater capacity on an institutional scale. This webinar will focus on a discussion of legal rights under Canadian and Ontario law, as well as the legal procedure behind police involvement during direct action.

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In conversation with German climate activist Nelson Butterfield, who will be sharing his personal experience dealing with police involvement during direct action, we shall explore how to best navigate your rights as an individual. Join us on October 29th to learn the basics of your environmental rights, how others have effectively used theirs, and how to go about utilizing them as an advocate.