Seven Oaks School Division is developing a comprehensive Climate Action Plan in response to the climate emergency declared by the school board December 9, 2019. This declaration followed the efforts of a dedicated group of students who passionately presented to the school board, urging immediate action on climate change. Their advocacy sparked a division-wide commitment to addressing the urgent environmental challenges we face.

Figure: Seven Oaks Student Climate Crisis Collective, which included students from eight schools across SOSD, November 25, 2019.

Priority Areas of the Plan

1. Climate Justice and Ethic of Care in Climate Change Education
2. Indigenous Teachings and Land-Based Learning:
3. Climate Adaptation, Mitigation, Measurement, and Accountability:
4. Student-Led Climate Action Projects:
5. Collaborative Community Action:

Proposed Categories for the Climate Action Plan

1. Climate Change Education- Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning
2. Land Stewardship
3. Building Capacity for Climate Action
4. Building Partnerships for Climate Action
5. Governance
6. Facilities and Operations

Our North Stars in Climate Action

1. Mino Pimatisiwin (Wellbeing for all):
   Promote the holistic wellbeing of students, staff, and communities, as well as the more-than-human world, by integrating mental, emotional, and physical health into climate action initiatives.
2. Planetary Regeneration:
   Commit to practices that restore and revitalize ecosystems through land stewardship, fostering a healthier Earth for future generations.
3. Peace:
   Cultivate a culture of peace through education that emphasizes collaboration, respect for nature, and an understanding of the interconnectedness of all living things.