Community Resilience

Dedicated Community Environmentalist Environment North is profoundly saddened by the passing of Scott Harris in January 2024. He was a long-time board member. A recent article in the Chronicle Journal pays tribute to his green legacy.
The Champions Project This project, to be officially launched in 2024, celebrates many of the Canadians who advocate for human rights, including the right to a clean environment. Environment North is a partner in this exciting project which will include an anthology, digital resources and more! July 4, 2023

Environment North AGM - 2022 Environment North was thrilled to have environmental justice lawyer Kerrie Blaise and author and activist Maude Barlow present at the virtual Annual General Meeting. A recording is available. April 22, 2022
Northern Focus Webinar Bora Laskin law students present their research on forestry, sustainability and public engagement - specifically on the two themes of caribou habitat and nuclear waste. The students' work was supported by Environment North, the Canadian Evironmental Law Association and ProBono Students Canada. April 14, 2022
Marathon Palladium Project Environment North made an oral presentation as well as a written submission to the Joint Review Panel. Environment North hopes steps will be taken to address concerns on the climate and socio-economic impacts of this project. March 16, 2022
Nurdles in Lake Superior Petri Bailey, a student at Bora Laskin Law School in Thunder Bay, has reported on the lingering issues surrounding the spill of plastic pellets in 2008 near Rossport. April 9, 2020
Emergency Demands Action Thunder Bay has declared a "climate emergency". This requires action and action will require funding. Read the details in an article by the Board of Environment North February 13, 2020
Proposed Kangas Pit near One island Lake Environment North shares concerns regarding the proposed Kangas Pit. February 9, 2020
Citizen Participation: Bill 4 and Bill 66 Public participation is important and can make a difference. Read the article by board members Karen Peterson and Graham Saunders March 14, 2019
What Makes People Care? What motivates people to make changes? Read the article by board member Scott Harris November 1, 2018
Wendell Beckwith Film Project Join Environment North in supporting this film project about the life of Wendell Beckwith. View the GOFUNDME video for more details. August 25, 2018
Help Save Trout Lake Help the Trout Lake Campers Association keep Trout Lake free from a potential sand and gravel pit. April 21, 2018
Oil and Fresh Water New research at the Experimental Lakes Area is studying the impact of oil spills in fresh water. November 20, 2017
Act or be Acted Upon Dr. Laxer's new report outlines how the Alberta Tar Sands oil production can be phased out by 2040. November 11, 2017
Some implications of Bill 139 - Land Use Decisions This article by Karen Peterson discusses resource capacity of local planning boards for assessing complex social and environmental impacts of resource extraction proposals. September 1, 2017