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From the Ground Up
by Climate Justice Saskatoon
From the Ground Up is brought to you by Climate Justice Saskatoon and is broadcast weekly on CFCR 90.5FM, Saskatoon's community radio station. CJS is a growing community of campaigners working for just solutions to the climate crisis on Treaty 6 territory in Saskatoon. Episodes variously address technical and policy issues, highlight local initiatives, discuss philosophical ideas and historical events relevant to the green movement, and present poetry and song: hence content extends beyond areas directly addressed by CJS. Opinions expressed are those of individual presenters and interviewees. Branding by Arcana Creative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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From The Ground Up Ep. 419: Marine Heatwaves and Extreme Event Attribution
Brandon Bourassa of Climate Central speaks about Extreme Event Attribution, with the context of Canada's new climate report, the CCCR2026. Climate Central's website: https://www.climatecentral.org/ and their Climate Shift Index: https://csi.climatecentral.org/climate-shift-index The CCCR2026...
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From The Ground Up Ep. 418: Recycling and the Real Cost of Oil & Gas
This episode has two segments. We also hear briefly about the impacts of oil and gas activities on Alberta farmers who have legal support from EcoJustice, and then we explore recycling in Saskatoon (and area) with Ann Goulding of SK Recycles (skrecycles.ca). She explains the organization’s role…
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From The Ground Up Ep. 417: Looking Back, Moving Forward: Mark's 10 Years with From the Ground Up
Join us for a special conversation with Mark Bigland-Pritchard as he reflects on 10 years of hosting and co-hosting From the Ground Up. Mark shares memories, lessons, and highlights from a decade of conversations about climate, community, and the people working for a more sustainable future. We...
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From the Ground Up Ep. 416: Stratosphere Science | 2026.09.23
This week, Dr. Kimberlee Dubé talks to Daniel about the stratosphere, the science behind it, and what that has to do with climate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From The Ground Up Ep. 415: Climate Psychology
This week, you get two new episodes of FTGU! This episode originally aired on September 16, 2026, but was missed being uploaded on the podcast feed. Our apologies for the delay! In this episode, Michael speaks with Erin Greer, a Saskatoon-based Counsellor, about the psychology of climate change....
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From the Ground Up Ep. 414: Greenpeace
Mark and Bill Darnell talk about the past and present of Greenpeace: "a network of independent organisations that use peaceful, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems, and develop solutions for a green and peaceful future." For more information, please visit:...
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From the Ground Up Ep. 413: Burning Questions - SK Coal and AB Orphan Wells
This episode explores fossil fuel-related issues in Saskatchewan and Alberta. We’ll look at the costs and risks of extending coal-fired power generation in Saskatchewan, including a summary of a recent Pembina Institute report. Then, we’ll hear from Albertans living with the impacts of orphaned…
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From The Ground Up Ep. 412: AI and Data Centres in Saskatchewan
Join us for Part 2 of our discussion on AI and data centres in Saskatchewan. Hear directly from Saskatoon residents as they share their concerns and perspectives about the presence of data centres in our province. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From The Ground Up Ep. 411: Mosquitoes, Climate and Citizen Science
Dr. Victoria Ng of the Public Health Agency of Canada has been monitoring the effects of climate change on mosquitoes - and the diseases they transmit - since 2004. She joined FTGU to talk about some of the changes she's seen over her career, and her work in forecasting the future. For more...
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From The Ground Up Ep. 410: No Data Centres on Treaty Land
Join us for a two part discussion on data centres in Saskatchewan. For part one DiLynn and Taya join us from Regina to talk about their organization No Data Centres on Treaty Land and their work with Saskatoon. In a coming episode we will hear from the residents of Saskatoon. Hosted on Acast. See...
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From the Ground Up Ep. 409: Climate Action Team Manitoba | 2026.08.05
Wanna be a snoopy neighbour? James Wilt is the Policy Development Manager at Climate Action Team in Manitoba, and he shares what is happening with Manitoba's energy policy. Learn about what is being done to improve sustainability in Manitoba. To learn more, please visit…
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From the Ground Up Ep. 408: Saskatoon's Climate Action Strategy | 2026.06.24
Join us to learn from Caylin - a Climate Justice Saskatoon member - about Saskatoon's most recent Climate Action Strategy Engagement report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From the Ground Up Ep. 407: Green Spirit Chaplin | 2026.06.17
Shawn Sanford Beck is a GreenSpirit Chaplain, a Candidate for the Order of Ministry in the United Church of Canada, and a Spiritual Exploration guide at St. Andrew's College in Saskatoon, Treaty Six Territory. Shawn has been involved with eco-spirituality and green theology for the past two...
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From the Ground Up Ep. 406: Keepers of the Water - Part 2 | 2026.06.03
We return with Part 2 of our conversation with Jesse Cardinal, of Keepers of the Water, and Nancy Greyeyes about Indigenous-led water protection, oilsands contamination, climate impacts on northern watersheds, and the growing movement to defend water for future generations. Tune in for an…
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From the Ground Up Ep. 405: Keepers of the Water - Part 1 | 2026.05.27
In this episode, Sherry and Nancy speak with Jesse Cardinal of Keepers of the Water about Indigenous-led water protection, oilsands contamination, climate impacts on northern watersheds, and the growing movement to defend water for future generations. Tune in for an important conversation on...
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From the Ground Up Ep. 404: One Year of Carney - Part 3 | 2026.05.20
We once again join Mark Bigland-Pritchard and Mitchell Beer in the conclusion of this three-part conversation about the first year of a Mark Carney government, and it's influence on environmental policies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From the Ground Up Ep. 403: One Year of Carney - Part 2 | 2026.05.13
Part 2 of a 3 episode discussion with Mitchell Beer, Founding Publisher of the Energy Mix, about the first year of the Mark Carney government and their climate and energy policy changes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From the Ground Up Ep. 402: One Year of Carney - Part 1 | 2026.05.06
To mark a year of the Mark Carney government, (our own) Mark talks with Mitchell Beer of the Energy Mix over 3 episodes about all the changes in climate and energy policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From the Ground Up Ep. 401: The Global Electricity Review 2026 | 2026.04.29
Listen in on the discussion with Mark and Sherry about the most recent report, the Global Electricity Review 2026, from Ember. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From the Ground Up Ep. 400: We Fight Because It's The Right Thing To Do | 2026.04.22
Harold Pexa and Amy Snider are applicants in the court action focusing on climate change, fossil gas, and Charter rights. Meet the Saskatchewan residents who are fighting for people's right to life and the security of the person in an ever changing environment. For more information on this legal...
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From the Ground Up Ep. 399: Prescribing a Greener Future | 2026.04.15
This week Dr. Murray Opdahl of CAPE talks about the impact of coal on community health. For more information, please visit: https://cape.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From the Ground Up Ep. 398: Gender and Climate - Part 2 | 2026.04.08
This is Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Amber Fletcher, a leading environmental sociologist at the University of Regina, about climate change impacts on rural communities, gender equity, and social resilience on the Prairies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From the Ground Up Ep. 397: Gender and Climate - Part 1 | 2026.04.01
Dr. Amber Fletcher, a leading environmental sociologist at the University of Regina, joins us to explore how climate change impacts rural communities, gender equity, and social resilience on the Prairies. Tune in for a two-part conversation on community-driven solutions, climate justice, and what...
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From the Ground Up Ep. 396: Journey To New Zealand | 2026.03.25
Journey to New Zealand and learn about their politics with a Green Party Member of Parliament, Francisco Hernandez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From the Ground Up Ep. 395: Refugees, Migrants, and Climate | 2026.03.18
Rena Namago, Refugee and Migrant Rights Policy Officer with Citizens For Public Justice, joins us today to talk about refugee and migrant rights and how that relates to climate change. Rena Namago is also a contributor to CPJ's new book, which is out this month on March 17th, called: A Renewed...
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From the Ground Up Ep. 394: War, Oil, and Clean Energy | 2026.03.11
Mitchell Beer, founding publisher and managing editor of The Energy Mix, returns to our show to discuss current events and how they are affecting climate policies around the world. Please check out Mitchell's website: https://www.theenergymix.com/author/mitchellbeer/ Hosted on Acast. See...
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From the Ground Up Ep. 393: The National Farmers Union | 2026.03.04
Cathy Holtslander is the Director of Research and Policy for the National Farmers Union, and she joins us today to talk about issues such as seed law, cuts to agricultural research, and the environmental impacts that result. For more information, please visit: https://www.nfu.ca/ Hosted on Acast....
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From the Ground Up Ep. 392: Patuanak/English River First Nation Wildfire (Part 2) | 2026.02.25
This 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…
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From the Ground Up Ep. 391: Patuanak/English River First Nation Wildfire (Part 1) | 2026.02.18
Candyce 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…
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From the Ground Up Ep. 390: World Wetlands | 2026.02.11
February 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…
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From the Ground Up Ep. 389: Saskatoon Grasslands | 2026.02.04
From 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 [email protected], helping...
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From the Ground Up Ep. 388: Friends of Saskatoon Afforestation Areas | 2026.01.28
In 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...
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From the Ground Up Ep. 387: The Climate Crisis and the Catholic Church, pt 2 | 2026.01.21
The 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...
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From the Ground Up Ep. 386: The Climate Crisis and the Catholic Church, pt 1 | 2026.01.14
The 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...
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From the Ground Up Ep. 385: La Siembra (feat. Kelly Storie) PART 2 | 2025.12.24
Kelly 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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From the Ground Up Ep. 384: La Siembra (feat. Kelly Storie) PART 1 | 2025.12.17
Kelly 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/ Hosted on Acast. See...
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From the Ground Up Ep. 383: On The Problem of Nuclear Power (feat. MV Ramana) PT. 2 | 2025.12.10
Physicist and author, MV Ramana, joins us today to talk about the problem with nuclear power. This is Part 2 of a two part episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From the Ground Up Ep. 382: On The Problem of Nuclear Power (feat. MV Ramana) PT. 1 | 2025.12.03
Physicist and author, MV Ramana, joins us today to talk about the problem of nuclear power. This is Part 1 of a two part episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From the Ground Up Ep. 381: Citizens For Public Justice | 2025.11.26
Willard Metzger serves as Executive Director at Citizens For Public Justice. He joins us today to tell us about the organization and the importance of unity in a democratic society. For more information, please check out: https://cpj.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From the Ground Up Ep. 380: Prairies For Africa | 2025.11.19
Edward Agbai, Executive Director of Prairies for Africa, joins us. Prairies for Africa is an organization building connections between communities in Saskatchewan and partners across Africa. Their work focuses on sustainable agriculture, water resilience, and community-driven climate solutions…
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From the Ground Up Ep. 379: Climate Caucus | 2025.11.12
Climate Caucus helps elected officials advance climate action. Find out more about this organization during a conversation with Zoe Grams, an individual listed in the Top 40 Under 40 in Vancouver. For more information, please visit: https://climatecaucus.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
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From the Ground Up Ep. 378: Nova Scotia Energy | 2025.11.05
Badia Nehme joins us from Ecology Action Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to share what is happening within the energy sector there and some ideas for a better way forward. For more information, please visit: https://ecologyaction.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From the Ground Up Ep. 377: SOS Trees Coalition | 2025.10.22
Richard Kerbes from the SOS Trees Coalition talks about the group, the state of Saskatoon's urban canopy, and their efforts to protect it while educating the public. For more information, please check out: https://www.sostrees.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From the Ground Up Ep. 376: Carney's Major Projects and two important reports | 2025.10.15
Mark and Sherry talk about the inadequacies of prime minister Carney's "Major Projects" initiative, and the encouraging news of the dramatic global increase in solar power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From the Ground Up Ep. 375: FTGU This October | 2025.10.08
Today's show connects the dots between policy, community, and personal action. We will talk about civic engagement, climate initiatives, and how everyday choices shape a more sustainable and resilient Saskatoon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From the Ground Up Ep. 374: Dark Skies | 2025.10.01
Rick Huziak is a researching amateur astronomer and environmentalist, addressing light pollution as Chair of the Saskatchewan Light Pollution Abatement Committee. He introduced the City of Saskatoon Dark-Sky Policy. To learn more about the importance of dark skies, join us and listen in! Hosted…
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From the Ground Up Ep. 373: Ducks Unlimited | 2025.09.17
Michael Champion of Ducks Unlimited Canada talks about the program and its history and future in Saskatchewan. For more information, please visit: https://www.ducks.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From the Ground Up Ep. 372: SK Coal Decision Court Applicants | 2025.09.03
Learn about the coal case against the Saskatchewan government and meet Kike, the 12-year-old applicant in the coal case, as they explain why they are involved in the case and why it is important to them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From the Ground Up Ep. 371: Direct Air Capture | 2025.08.27
One of the technologies which the federal government is helping to fund is Direct Air Capture (DAC) - selectively capturing carbon dioxide directly by blowing air through solid sorbents or liquid solvents. In this episode James Wilt (freelance journalist working with Climate Action Team Manitoba)...
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From the Ground Up Ep. 370: For Our Kids | 2025.08.20
In this episode, we talk with Gabrielle Willms from For Our Kids to share why parents taking climate action matters more than ever. Claire Kraatz from For Our Kids also joins the conversation to tell us why parents are stepping up to demand strong methane regulations in Canada. Methane is a…
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From the Ground Up is brought to you by Climate Justice Saskatoon and is broadcast weekly on CFCR 90.5FM, Saskatoon's community radio station. CJS is a growing community of campaigners working for just solutions to the climate crisis on Treaty 6 territory in Saskatoon. Episodes variously address technical and policy issues, highlight local initiatives, discuss philosophical ideas and historical events relevant to the green movement, and present poetry and song: hence content extends beyond areas directly addressed by CJS. Opinions expressed are those of individual presenters and interviewees. Branding by Arcana Creative.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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