Social Justice, Podcast, Environmental Justice
Climate Justice & Inequality: Decolonizing Climate Justice — with Khelsilem
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Squamish Nation Councillor and community leader Khelsilem joins Am Johal on this first episode of Below the Radar鈥檚 Climate Justice & Inequality series. In this episode, they discuss the climate crisis as a result of the colonial project, how climate change hits hardest for those already at a disadvantage, and the spaces where colonialism has existed within climate movements.
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About Our Guest
Khelsilem
Khelsilem is Squamish and Kwakwa瘫ka瘫鈥檞akw raised in North Vancouver, British Columbia. As the Squamish Nation Councillor, his lifelong work has been focused on governance, Indigenous languages, and dreams of progressive social change.
He has served on various committees, including: Governance, Finance & Audit, Human Resources, and Housing Authority Development. He has strived to create good governance practices that enhance transparency, accountability, and ethical governing standards to benefit the Nation鈥檚 members.