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Earth Week 2026

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Earth Week 2026 starts on Monday, April 20th, and runs until Sunday, April 26th. All events are free and open to the public. Donations are kindly accepted.

Click on the daily events below for specific details.

Monday, April 20

12:00-1:00pm: Opening Ceremonies – with William Greenland and Bobby Drygeese

Celebrate land and water stewardship by acknowledging Indigenous relationships with the land, led by William Greenland and Bobby Drygeese.

Time: 12:00-1:00pm

Location: Yellowknife Visitor’s Centre – Main Floor Center Square Mall, 5022 49 St

5:30-7:30pm: Paint Your Produce Watercolour Workshop – with Jazmine Gardner

A watercolour workshop for ages 10+ inspired by veggies and the natural world.

Time: 5:30 to 7:30pm

Location: Yellowknife Visitor’s Centre – Main Floor Center Square Mall, 5022 49 St

6:30-8:30pm: Movie Night – Arctic Energy Alliance

A screening of “Strange World”, where a family must save their city of Avalonia by traversing a mysterious, surreal world to restore power from a plant called “Pando”.

Time: 6:30-8:30pm

Location: Arctic Energy Alliance Office: 5102 51 St, #101

Tuesday, April 21

12:00-1:00pm: Medicine Walk with Lila Fraser Erasmus – Niven Lake Trail

Enjoy time outside and learn about traditional medicines from Lila Fraser Erasmus.

Time: 12:00-1:00pm

Location: Niven Lake Trailhead, off Chateau Nova parking lot

12:00-1:00pm: EV Lunch & Learn – YK Car Share Co-op

Come learn about Electric Vehicles (EVs) from YK Car Share Co-op. Meet one of the car share Bolts, and learn how car sharing works!

Time: 12:00-1:00pm

Location: Somba K’e Charging Station – City Hall Parking Lot: 4807 52 St

7:00-9:00pm: Giant Mine: Past, Present and Future – Alternatives North

Sharing various perspectives on Giant Mine with speakers: Jeff Rosnawski, YKDFN; Cynthia Creed, who lived at the townsite; Steve Peterson, a former miner; Branda Le, about site archives; and Dr. Mike Palmer, on arsenic and wildfires.

Time: 7:00-9:00pm

Location: Northern United Place Auditorium: 5403 Franklin Ave

Wednesday, April 22

11:00am-12:00pm: The Wonderful World of Worms – Yellowknife Public Library

Join Ecology North for some wormy activities and discussions. Meet in the kid’s area. All are welcome!

Time: 11:00am-12:00pm

Location: Yellowknife Public Library, Centre Square Mall, in the kid’s area

4:00-5:00pm: Guided StoryWalk – NWT Literacy Council

Join us for an interactive StoryWalk® with the NWT Literacy Council as we explore Over and Under the Snow through a guided outdoor reading experience.

Time: 4:00-5:00pm

Location: Meet at the Niven Lake Trailhead, off Niven Drive

5:30-6:30: Community Litter Pickup

Show your love for our shared spaces by sprucing them up for spring. Bags, gloves and safety vests provided! Meet at the City Hall stairs.

Time: 5:30-6:30pm

Location: Yellowknife City Hall: 4807 52 St

Thursday, April 23

12:00-1:00pm: Découverte du sirop bouleau – Association franco-culturelle de Yellowknife et Fédération Franco-Ténoise

Curieux·se? Venez échanger avec Mike Mitchell! Initiation à l’entaillage (chalumeau inclus) et dégustation sucrée au menu. Apporte ton lunch.

Time: 12:00-1:00pm

Location: Maison bleue 5016 48e rue

3:30-5:30pm: Butter Me Up! – Food Rescue YK

Reduce your food waste and learn how to make your own butter with Food Rescue!

Time: 3:30-5:30pm

Location: École Įtłʼǫ̀: 5700 51a Ave

5:30-6:30pm: Track Your Bills – Arctic Energy Alliance

Learn how to read and track your energy bills to better understand your usage and costs.

Time: 3:30-5:30pm

Location: Arctic Energy Alliance Office: 5102 51 St, #101

6:00-7:30pm: Bike Tune-Up – Makerspace YK

Experts from Overlander Sports, Bikespace and SHIFT NWT will be available for basic tune-ups and simple repairs so you can get your bike road-ready!

Please note that we can only provide basic fixes. This event is first-come, first-serve. We reserve the right to turn people away if the event is coming to a close.

This event is free to the public, though we encourage donations for our hardworking volunteers.

Time: 6:00-7:30pm

Location: Makerspace YK, back deck, 5001 Forrest Drive

Friday, April 24

12:00-1:00pm: Paint and Plot a Pollinator Pot! – Territorial Agrifood Association

Get ready for planting season by decorating your own pollinator pot!

Time: 12:00-1:00pm

Location: Tastes of the North: 5004 Franklin Avenue

4:00-6:00pm: Fireside Chats – Seniors for Climate

Want to know more about social and climate justice? Come out to fireside chats with Seniors for Climate.

Time: 4:00-6:00pm

Location: Yellowknife Visitor’s Centre – Main Floor Center Square Mall, 5022 49 St

5:00-7:00pm: Clothing Swap Drop-off ONLY

Drop off your clothes and books on Friday, April 24 from 5-7pm at Mildred Hall School. Then, come back Saturday, April 25th to shop for free!

Time: 6:00-7:00pm

Location: Mildred Hall School gym

Saturday, April 25

9:00am-2:00pm: Ecology North Coffee House – Mildred Hall School

9:00am-1:00pm – Silent Auction & Raffle
- Bid on donated items from the community. All proceeds go to Ecology North.
9:30am-12:00-pm – Bake Sale
- Purchase some baked goods from Mildred Hall students. Cash only.
10:00am-12:00pm – Musical and stage performances
- Listen to talented local musicians!
12:00-1:00 – Free Co-op barbecue, outside
- Enjoy a free lunch in the parking lot, courtesy of Lakeshore Co-Op Yellowknife!

9:00am-2:00pm: Clothing and Book Swap with A-List Organizing

Come shop for free in the gym! Bring your own bag.

Time: 9:00am-2:00pm

Location: Mildred Hall Gym

10:30am-12:00pm: Something Smells Fishy with Ever Good Medicine

Come learn some traditional fish leather stories and medicines, and how to make and sew with fish leather with Ever Good Medicine. Limited space so please contact info@evergoodmedicine.com or DM @evergoodmedicine on Instagram.

Time: 10:30am-12:00pm

Location: Mildred Hall School – in the tipi

12:00-2:00pm: Electric Transportation Showcase with Arctic Energy Alliance, YK Car Share Co-op and SHIFT NWT

Want to green up your transit? Learn from electric vehicle and bike owners, and maybe even hitch a free ride!

Time: 12:00-2:00pm

Location: Mildred Hall School – outside

Sunday, April 26

10:00am-12:00pm: Cabane a sucre – Sugar Shack

Rejoignez l’AFCY pour un goûter gratuit de sirop d’érable. Join the Yellowknife French and Cultural Association to share culture and a free taste of maple on a stick.

Time: 10:00am-12:00pm

Location: Somba K’e Plaza, Yellowknife City Hall: 4807 52 St

1:00-2:30pm: Talk Treaty to Me – Northwords

A conversation with Crystal Gail Fraser and Sara Komarnisky on treaties, land and Indigenous sovereignty in Canada and what they mean today.

Time: 1:00-2:30pm

Location: Yellowknife Books: 4914 49 St

We’re so excited to celebrate with you!

Young Leaders’ Summit

How do I apply for this year’s Young Leaders’ Summit?

You can apply online through this form.

Need help or have questions? Give us a call at 867-873-6019 or email events@ecologynorth.ca. We can walk you through the application!

What is the Young Leaders’ Summit?

The Young Leaders’ Summit (YLS) on Northern Climate Change is a bi-annual, weeklong on-the-land camp that brings together youth, aged 18-30, from across the North to explore the impacts of climate change in northern Canada. YLS offers a unique opportunity for youth to come together, collaborate, identify effective strategies for mitigation and adaptation, and build essential leadership skills that will empower them to become future climate champions.

This year’s Summit is held at Shakat Tun Adventures in Kluane Lake, Yukon, from August 18-22, 2025.

The Young Leaders’ Summit is free for youth between the ages of 18-30. All associated costs and travel expenses are covered, and food is provided.

At the Summit, youth have the opportunity to learn from Elders, researchers, land-users, policy makers, climate advocates, and each other. Youth participate in a variety of learning opportunities, including on-the-land learning, policy debates, panel discussions, art activities, and more. The Summit aims to equip young leaders with the tools and knowledge needed to drive meaningful change in their homes, workplaces, and beyond.

After the Summit, Ecology North provides mentorship opportunities to help youth draw on their climate leadership skills to develop and implement climate-related projects in their home communities. Previous youth participants of the Summit have gone on to achieve significant accomplishments, including winning Arctic Inspiration Prizes for their adaptation projects, with support from Ecology North staff. Many have also pursued careers in monitoring and research, demonstrating the long-term benefits of engagement in our programs.

More Information:

Learn more about our hosts at Shakat Tun Adventures here.

Read more about past Young Leaders’ Summits here.

Ecology North is an environmental charity operating in Yellowknife, NT. Our mission is to bring people and knowledge together for a healthy northern environment, and we run climate-related educational programming in communities across the NWT all year round. We work closely with organizations whose values align with our own, to ensure that our work is collaborative and enriched by a wide variety of perspectives on the climate crisis.

Earth Week 2025

Earth Week 2025 starts on Tuesday, April 22nd, and runs until Saturday, May 3rd. All events are free and open to the public. Donations are kindly accepted.

We want to hear from you! If you have feedback for future Earth Week events, or had a great time at this year’s Earth Week, let us know here! You can comment on individual events, or the whole week.

Click on the daily events below for specific details.

Tuesday, April 22

12:00-1:00pm: Medicine Walk – Niven Lake Trail

Start off Earth Week by learning about traditional medicines from Lila Fraser Erasmus. We’ll walk the trail and enjoy a hot drink afterwards. Meet behind the Chateau Nova.

6:00-7:30pm: Regenerative Agriculture – TAA Office

Join the Territorial Agri-food Association for a screening of “Common Ground” followed by a discussion on regenerative agriculture in the NWT.

Time: 6:00-7:30pm

Location: 5004 Franklin Avenue

7:30-10:30pm: Open Mic Night – Yellowknife Books

Join us as we reflect on our relationships with our planet, nature, and sustainability! Present your work, someone else’s, or just enjoy the performances! Door prizes available.

Featuring an eco-theatre staged reading from Tin Can Collective and a reading from Laurie Sarkadi.

Time: 7:30-10:30pm

Location: Yellowknife Books

Wednesday, April 23

10:00-11:30am: Wacky Worm Wednesday – Yellowknife Public Library

Join Ecology North’s vermicompost expert for wormy activities and discussions. Meet us in the kid’s area. This event is family-friendly.

Time: 10:00-11:30am

Location: Yellowknife Public Library (Centre Square Mall)

12:00-1:00pm: EV Lunch & Learn – Somba K’e Charging Station

Come learn about Electric Vehicles (EVs) from YK Car Share Co-op. Meet one of the car share Bolts, and learn how car sharing works! A soup lunch will be provided!

Time: 12:00-1:00pm

Location: Somba K’e Charging Station

6:00-7:00pm: Community Litter Pickup – Somba K’e Civic Plaza

Time for some spring cleaning! Enjoy time outside with the Girl Guides and keep our community clean. We’ll provide the bags and gloves. Bring cash or e-transfer as Girl Guide cookies will be available for purchase!

Time: 6:00-7:00pm

Location: Somba K’e Civic Plaza

7:30-9:30pm: Waste Reduction Trivia – Sundog Trading Post

Show off your waste-related knowledge at trivia night! Compete with a team of up to 6 people, and win great prizes! There will be food and drinks available for purchase.

Time: 7:30-9:30pm

Location: Sundog Trading Post, 4 Lessard Drive

Thursday, April 24

10:00-11:30am: Eco-Mindfulness for Families – Yellowknife Public Library

Worried about the future? Join the NWT Literacy Council as we share tools to navigate climate change anxiety for parents (and expecting parents) with their families. We welcome children to this event and will provide art activities for all ages.

Time: 10:00-11:30am

Location: Yellowknife Public Library, Centre Square Mall, in the kid’s area

12:00-1:00pm: NWT Waters 101 – Yellowknife Visitor’s Centre

Wondering about water? Rotate through different stations and learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about northern waters from NWT hydrologists at this interactive event. This is an all-ages event. Snacks provided.

Time: 12:00-1:00pm

Location: Yellowknife Visitor’s Centre, Centre Square Mall

3:30-5:30: Butter Me Up – École Įtłʼǫ̀

Reduce your food waste with YK Food Rescue! We’ll learn how to make our own butter, including apple, maple, and other exciting flavours.

All materials are provided, though we encourage you to bring cream nearing its expiry date and extra flavouring you want to use up, like garlic, syrup, and more.

Time: 3:30-5:30pm

Location: École Įtłʼǫ̀, 5700 51a Ave

6:00-7:30pm: Bike Tune-Up – Makerspace YK

Experts from Overlander Sports, the Yellowknife Mountain Biking Club, and Communities in Motion will be available for basic tune-ups and simple repairs so you can get your bike road-ready!

Please note that we can only provide basic fixes. This event is first-come, first-serve. We reserve the right to turn people away if the event is coming to a close.

This event is free to the public, though we encourage donations for our hardworking volunteers.

Time: 6:00-7:30pm

Location: Makerspace YK, back deck, 5001 Forrest Drive

6:00-8:30pm: ARI event – Makerspace YK

Want to learn more about research happening in the NWT?

Hear from local researchers about shifting snowfall patterns in Yellowknife, and muskox migration from the tundra to the boreal forest.

This is the first of a four-part speaker series presented by Wilfrid Laurier University, the Cold Regions Research Center, and the Aurora Research Institute

Location: Makerspace YK, inside

Time: 6:00-8:30pm

Friday, April 25

12:00-1:00pm: Medicine Fire: Meditation on Earth Philosophies with Cassandra Blondin-Burt – online

Join us for a lunch and learn on transforming our relationship with fire with Cassandra Blondin-Burt.

Time: 12:00-1:00pm

Location: Register at Eventbrite or email ht.comms@tlicho.ca to receive the link.

4:00-6:00pm: Fireside Solidarity Chats with Seniors for Climate – Yellowknife Visitor’s Centre

Interested in social and climate justice? Come to our fireside chat! Connect with community organizers, local groups, and NGOs. There are so many ways to be involved. Snacks are provided – feel free bring some to share!

Time: 4:00-6:00pm

Location: Yellowknife Visitor’s Centre, 5022 49 St.

6:00-7:00pm: Clothing Swap drop-off ONLY

Drop off your clothes and books on Friday, April 25 from 6-7pm at Mildred Hall School. Then, come back Saturday, April 26th to shop for free!

Time: 6:00-7:00pm

Location: Mildred Hall School gym

Saturday, April 26

9:00am-2:00pm: Coffee House – Mildred Hall School

9:00am-2:00pm – Clothing and Book Swap
- Come shop for free in the gym!
9:00am-1:00pm – Silent Auction
- Bid on donated items from the community. All proceeds go to Ecology North.
9:30am-12:00-pm – Bake Sale
- Purchase some baked goods from Mildred Hall students. Cash only.
9:30am-12:00pm – Musical and stage performances
- Listen to talented local musicians and see Mildred Hall students’ performance of The Lorax.
10:30-11:30am – Soil and Skin workshop with Ever Good Medicine (in the tipi)
- Join Ever Good Medicine in the tipi as they detail the intricate ways how we are a part of the Land and leave with tangible next steps to be an ethical medicine gatherer. Limited space so please contact info@evergoodmedicine.com or DM @evergoodmedicine on Instagram.
12:00-1:00 – Free Co-op barbecue, outside
- Enjoy a free lunch in the parking lot, courtesy of Yellowknife Co-Op!
12:00-2:00 – Electric Transportation Showcase, outside
- Want to green up your transit?
- Learn from electric vehicle and bike owners including Arctic Energy Alliance, YK Car Share Co-Op, and Communities in Motion – and maybe even hitch a free ride.

2:00-3:30pm: Tin Can Hill Treasure Hunt

Join us for a treasure hunt! Compete as a team – look for Golden Eggs and help clean up the trails for your chance to win some prizes!

Time: 2:00-3:30pm

Location: meet at the bottom of Tin Can Hill

4:00-5:00pm: Thrifted Fashion Show – École St. Patrick High School, rock area

Enjoy a thrifted fashion show from the stylings of the St. Pat’s students, featuring fits from the Clothing Swap! Bring a donation for the Food Bank in lieu of an entrance fee.

Time: 4:00-5:00pm

Location: École St. Patrick High School, Rock Area

5:00-7:00pm: Community Dinner – École St. Patrick High School

Join us for a free dinner outside as we celebrate the winners of the Tin Can Hill Treasure Hunt!

Time: 5:00-7:00pm

Location: École St. Patrick High School, outside

Sunday, April 27

10:00-11:00am: Queer Nature Hike – Tin Can Hill

Walk and talk with Ecology North and Northern Mosaic Network staff as we discuss queerness in nature. Hot drinks are provided after the walk.

Time: 10:00-11:00am

Location: Meet at the top of Tin Can Hill

3:00-4:00pm: Guided StoryWalk – Niven Lake Trail

Join the NWT Literacy Council for a guided StoryWalk of Cathy Modeste-Short’s book, “Dechı̨tah Náıdı́: Medicine from the Land.” There will be games and prizes provided by the NWT Literacy Council.

Time: 3:00-4:00pm

Location: Meet your guide at Niven Lake Trailhead

Monday, April 28

Get out and vote!

Locate your polling station here:

www.electionsnwt.ca/en/polling-locations

12:00-1:00pm: DIY Seed Paper – Tastes of the North

Join the Territorial Agrifood Association as we turn old paper scraps into new seed paper that’s good to grow! All materials provided.

This event is part of the Territorial Agrifood Association’s “Good to Grow” Earth Week series.

Time: 12:00-1:00pm

Location: Tastes of the North, 5004 50th Avenue

NEW TIME AND LOCATION: 7:00-8:30pm: Documentary “Choosing Earth” – Tastes of the North

Interested in stories of resilience? Join us for a free screening of Choosing Earth: Choosing Life, a documentary exploring hope in the climate crisis. Short discussion to follow.

Brought to you by the GNWT/ Ecology North Speaker Series on Climate Change

Time: 7:00-8:30pm

Location: Tastes of the North, 5004 Franklin Avenue

NEW TIME: 7:00-8:30pm: Movie Night – Wall-E – Capitol Theatre

Join us for a free screening of Wall-E (rated G), everyone’s favourite garbage-cleaning robot! Hosted by Arctic Energy Alliance. Snacks not provided but the concession stand will be open.

Time: 6:30-8:00pm

Location: Capitol Theatre

Tuesday, April 29

12:00-1:00pm: Seed Spiralling – Tastes of the North

Learn how to spiral your seeds in this zero-waste planting workshop. This is a perfect way to get your seedlings started for your summer garden. All materials provided.

This event is part of the Territorial Agrifood Association’s “Good to Grow” Earth Week series.

Time: 12:00-1:00pm

Location: Tastes of the North, 5004 50th Avenue

5:00-6:30pm: Beeswax Food Wraps – Makerspace YK

Reduce your reliance on plastic and upcycle your fabric scraps into reusable beeswax covers to keep your food fresh. Bring your fabric and we’ll provide the wax! Any fabric can be turned into a cover.

Time: 5:00-6:30pm

Location: Makerspace YK, 5001 Forrest Drive

7:00-9:00pm: Giant Mine: Past, Present & Future – Northern United Place

How do we remember Giant Mine?

Alternatives North invites you to presentations by guest speakers giving their perspectives on Giant Mine. Panel discussion to follow. Snacks and hot drinks provided.

This panel builds on last year’s discussion, Communicating the Future.

Time: 7:00-9:00pm

Location: Northern United Place auditorium, 5403 50th Ave

Wednesday, April 30

12:00-1:00pm: Garden Sign-Making – Tastes of the North

Bedazzle your metal mason jar lids and make your own garden markers at this free art workshop. All materials provided.

This event is part of the Territorial AgriFood Association’s “Good to Grow” Earth Week series.

Time: 12:00-1:00pm

Location: Tastes of the North, 5004 50th Ave

6:00-7:00pm: Contes de Mère Nature – Northern United Place

Venez découvrir une histoire inspirée par la force de la Nature! Assistez à la toute dernière création de nos conteuses, Shé & Jo, présentée dans le cadre de la Semaine de la Terre.

Time: 6:00-7:00

Location: Northern United Place auditorium, 5403 50th Ave

6:00-8:30pm: Let’s Jam Together – Northern United Place

Jam with Hotii ts’eeda as we learn how to make jam, sterilize jars, and enjoy delicious bannock. Bring a jar home to share! All materials provided, though we welcome any additions of frozen fruit that you’d like to get rid of!

Time: 6:00-8:30pm

Location: Northern United Place, kitchen, 5403 50th Avenue

Thursday, May 1

6:00-7:00: Critical Mass Bike Ride – Centre Ice Plaza

Reclaim the roads with Communities in Motion and SHIFT NWT!

Meet at Centre Ice Plaza (480 Old Airport Rd) and bike to Somba K’e Park! After the ride, join us for a meet and greet at the park, and get to know your fellow cyclists!

Time: 6:00-7:00pm

Location: Meet at Centre Ice Plaza (480 Old Airport Rd)

7:00-9:00pm: Restorying the Anthropocene – Yellowknife Books

Join researcher and journalist Cassandra Blondin-Burt for a guided arts workshop on what it means to reframe the anthropocene in times of crisis.

We’ll be chatting, drawing, writing, and restorying together!

Time: 7:00-9:00pm

Location: Yellowknife Books, 4914 49 Street

Friday, May 2

7:00-11:30pm: The Green Gala

Let’s celebrate our planet!

Dress up in your finest upcycled outfit and put on your thrifted dancing shoes because it’s time for a party. Enjoy music, dancing, DIY decor, charcuterie, and more!

We’ll be launching our new responsible environmental management website!

Entry is free as long as you have a ticket. Tickets are limited and available HERE. This event is 19+. There will be alcohol available for purchase.

Time: 7:00pm-11:30pm

Location: The Elks Lodge, 4919 49 St.

Saturday, May 3

11:00am-1:00pm: Feeding the Fire Ceremony – Somba K’e Civic Plaza

We will feed the fire, enjoy a drum dance, and celebrate our relationship to the land, ourselves and each other. Enjoy stew and bannock afterwards.

Time: 11:00am-1:00pm

Location: Somba K’e Civic Plaza

We’re so excited to celebrate with you!

SOS – Seasons of Smoke

During Earth Week 2024, we were fortunate to speak with Dr. Courtney Howard about the health effects of wildfire smoke. In her presentation, she outlined the risks of smoke inhalation, and talked to us about staying hopeful in the face of eco-anxiety. We are grateful that she shared her insights with us.

Climate Resiliency in the NWT

As part of Earth Week 2024, we partnered with the GNWT’s Environment and Climate Change department to host a fantastic panel on climate resilience in the North. We heard about a wide range of climate change solutions that are happening all over the NWT. Check it out!

The following panelists shared their stories and projects with us. We are also very grateful to our moderator, Lawrence Nayally, and to the public for their engagement and questions.

Take climate action!

Ecology North teamed up with illustrator, Alison McCreesh, to help you and your community mitigate and adapt to climate change. What climate actions can you check off today? Where can you make changes tomorrow? Print a copy and track your progress! Every big climate action starts with a small step.

Download printable version here.Download

Thank you to the Government of Canada for supporting this project.

Community Sustainable Event Guide

Are you an events coordinator, volunteer, or event sponsor in the NWT?

If so, this Community Sustainable Event Guide is for you! The guide gives practical advice on how to create less waste by making slight recommendations to typical the venues, waste disposal processes, and food and drink options that NWT events planners usually use. You can use this guide to help make all your private and public events, meetings, festivals, parades, races, and public assemblies more sustainable.

Community-Events-Sustainability-Guide Download

Ecology North’s Sustainable Community Events Guide was created with thanks to funding from Environment and Natural Resources, Government of the Northwest Territories.

Renewable Energy Technologies in the NWT – Alternatives North

Alternatives North has written a report on how to best evaluate renewable energy technologies proposed in the Northwest Territories. Their document highlights 3 questions we, and the government, should be asking to ensure that we are tackling the largest greenhouse gas emitters in the NWT rather than focusing on the latest trend in renewable energy technologies.

One of their board members, Karen Hamre, gave a presentation on this topic as part of our 2021 Earth Week celebrations at Ecology North.

Click below to view the report and presentation slides:

Evaluating NWTs Renewable Energy Technologies Report

Earth Week 2021 Presentation Slides

Feature photo by Northwest Territories Power Corporation.

The Northern Building Retrofit Economy

This paper describes an ambitious but achievable program of accelerated energy efficiency retrofits, switching low-carbon fuels, and developing renewable energy resources. This program would reduce local air pollution from the burning of fossil fuels, and would reduce GHG emissions by 121,000 tonnes of CO2e by 2030, taking the territories further toward its emissions reductions goals. It would save building owners a cumulative total of $120 million in utility bills by 2030 – a 9% return on investment – helping to reduce the cost of living.

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Earth Week

Since 2008, Ecology North has established a tradition of organizing a week-long celebration around International Earth Day, which is held yearly on April 22nd. Ecology North hosts a wide variety of Earth-friendly programming, workshops and events each year in Yellowknife, as well as various communities over the years including Inuvik, Enterprise, Hay River, Kakisa, Fort Simpson, and Lutsel K’e in the NWT.

As per tradition, Ecology North also coordinates the Coffee House Live & Silent Auction as our annual fundraising event.

For more details on the next Earth Week event, please check out the calendar of events page on our website.

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