Cultivating Climate Activism through Storytelling and Art with Guest Speaker Isaac Murdoch  

Join us for an inspiring event centered on Indigenous knowledge, storytelling, and climate activism, with special guest Isaac Murdoch. 

The event will open with a keynote address by  Isaac,  followed by a thoughtful conversation between  Isaac and University of Waterloo’s Elder  Myeengun Henry and Amanda St. Marie. Together, they will explore the vital role of Indigenous perspectives in understanding climate change, shaping climate action, and sustaining community-rooted resilience. Attendees will gain insight into the power of story and art, the urgency of environmental stewardship, and the transformative potential of Indigenous leadership in today’s climate movement.  

Co-hosted by the Waterloo Climate Institute, the Office of Indigenous Relations, and the Faculty of Environment, the evening is part of the University of Waterloo’s commitment to aligning our strengths to support  Sustainable Futures.  

The event will be hosted at the CIGI auditorium (67 Erb Street West Waterloo, Ontario Canada, N2L 6C2) and will close with a reception (to finish at 8:30pm).

This event is intended for  UWaterloo  students, staff  and faculty as well as community members interested in Indigenous knowledge, climate activism, and climate change.