Our collective is founded on principles of justice, equity, and community.
We take an intersectional approach to the environmental movement, guided by the wisdom of Sankofa.
Sankofa is a symbol and word from the Akan people in what is now known as Ghana. It roughly means, “go back and get it.” It’s represented by a bird who flies forward with an egg—the future—in their mouth while looking back at where they have come from—the past.
It teaches us the importance of taking a holistic view, learning wisdom from history and our ancestors and always taking into consideration the impact on the future.
We use this philosophy to ground our work.
Through our projects, resources, and community, we strive to co-create a sustainable and equitable world for us all.
MISSION
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Sustainability means a liveable world for all of us. We strive to centre communities pushed to the margins to foster sustainability. Through accessible action, knowledge sharing, and community bridging, we work to leave no one behind.
VISION
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We cannot keep relying on the same systems that created our problems. We seek to shift how we view environmental action by centring Indigenous land sovereignty, encouraging new methods of production, and dismantling social inequities.
VALUES
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We recognize our oppressions and liberation as interlinked. We strive to support the liberation of communities pushed to the margins and actively work against all oppressive systems.
Anti: capitalism, racism, colonialism, patriarchy, ableism, sexism, sanism, zionism.
Pro: Indigenous land sovereignty, decolonization, Black liberation, Palestinian liberation, feminism, queer-trans liberation, disability justice, abolition, and liberation movements led by other communities pushed to the margins.
Our Team
Kendred is a social worker, community organizer, and writer who strives to dream and co-create liberation through all they do. They’re passionate about climate justice, abolition, and community care and aim to center youth, particularly Black, queer, trans, and disabled folks in their work. Kendred studied social work, disability studies, and Caribbean studies at Toronto Metropolitan University and now works as a registered social worker.
T is currently studying Psychology and Environmental Studies. They currently live on the unceded Coast Salish territories of the Lkwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples in what’s commonly known as Victoria. Their passions lie in holistic care, food sovereignty, and sustainability.
Aaliyah is a graphic designer with an interest in branding, print and editorial. Driven by community and intersectionality, she believes in the importance of storytelling and accessibility in design. She has a particular interest in the intersections of art, design and activism. Aaliyah currently lives on the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe, Mississaugas, and Haudenosaunee in what’s commonly known as Toronto.