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Shake Up The Establishment

@shakeuptheestab.bsky.social

National nonprofit advancing intersectional climate and environmental justice in what is currently Canada Non-Partisan • Evidence-Informed • Community-Centred https://linkin.bio/shakeuptheestab/

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Shake Up The Establishment@shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 2w ago

The Canadian government is accepting feedback on its first ever National Strategy to Advance Environmental Justice and Address Environmental Racism. Thinking of reviewing the draft strategy, but not sure where to start? Check out SUTE’s five key recommendations to help shape your own feedback. (1/3)

Shake Up The Establishment@shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 3w ago

Last chance to register for our PNW Climate Week event happening this Saturday! Participate in the country’s only community consultation event to give feedback on the National Strategy to Advance Environmental Justice and Address Environmental Racism 🎯 Use code 83SXSQK to waive the event fee. (1/4)

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Shake Up The Establishment@shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 3w ago

This past weekend at Khatsahlano Street Fest we asked community members to write for environmental justice. Canada has released the draft for its first ever National Strategy to Advance Environmental Justice and Address Environmental Racism - but there is still work to be done. (1/5)

Shake Up The Establishment@shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · last mo.

Stop by our booth at Khatsahlano Street Party on Saturday July 11th for: ✨Freebies, prizes and fun games 🛍️ Our ethically and sustainably produced merch 💌 Our letter writing campaign on the National Environmental Justice strategy We hope to see you there 🎉

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Shake Up The Establishment@shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🎉 In April 2026 the Infiltrate the System Network was 1 of 10 honourable mentions for Pivot Green’s Canadian Youth Climate Action Award 🎉 ❤️ This award belongs to every organization in this network. Thank you to Pivot Green for their recognition and support!

Infiltrate the System Network members taking a group picture outside of The Seed Lodge with the Infiltrate the System Logo at the bottom beside text that reads 'Won Honourable Mention for Canada's Youth Climate Action Award by Pivot Green in 2026!
Shake Up The Establishment@shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Curious about how the federal government’s focus on efficiency & economic growth could affect environmental programming? Read our Substack article to learn more about: 🌱The Red Tape Reduction Office & how the anticipated federal public service staffing cuts may affect environment-related ministries

Shake Up The Establishment@shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We are thrilled to be sharing Shake Up The Establishment's 2025 Annual Report! We’d like to take a moment to highlight some of the fantastic achievements made by our team in 2025 that wouldn't be possible without the continued support of our incredible community 💖

Shake Up The Establishment 2025 Annual Report beside the Shake Up The Establishment Logo with a picture of someone wearing a sweater that says 'ITS NOT RADICAL TO WANT A LIVABLE PLANET'Shake Up The Establishment's Mission and Our New Theory of Change 'If Shake Up The Establishment catalyzes systemic policy shifts, cultivates civic engagement and leader, and communicates stories that spark cultural shifts, Then policy decisions and public narratives will better reflect the realities and leadership of those most impacted by environmental, climate and social injustices, Because designing policies to address community-identified needs, resourcing communities with knowledge and power to take action, and investing in movement building efforts is essential to create systemic change.' With a picture of the Shake Up The Establishment team in the top right corner.The Title reads 'Area of Work' underneath it reads 'Piloted in 2025 (and officially launched as of 2026) our Theory of Change is operationalized through three interconnected project streams. Together, these streams strengthen civic participation, influence environmental governance and build durable movement infrastructure across Canada.' Underneath that it reads 'Catalyze Systems Change' 'Advance accountability and justice in environmental and climate governance through community-centred research and non-partisan policy advocacy.' 'Cultivate Community Resilience' 'Lead and collaborate on initiatives to increase public knowledge and capacity to engage in political advocacy, particularly for youth.' 'Communicate to Spark Cultural Shifts' 'Increase public understanding and political will to support environmental and climate justice initiatives by designing effective creative and arts-based campaigns.'The title reads 'Self-Reported Data from Our Members' Underneath it says '90% of leadership positions are occupied by individuals who self-identify as women or gender-diverse people' '72% of members self-identify as belonging to a racialized minority and/or are Indigenous' '94% of members self-identify as women or gender-diverse' '55% of members self-identify as neurodiverse' '75% of members self-identify as 2SLGBTQIA+' '94% of members are under the age of 35' '11 different languages known collectively within members of our community'
BC Climate Emergency Campaign@bcclimateemergency.bsky.social · 3mo ago

B.C. is moving backwards fast on climate, environment & reconciliation. We’re not staying quiet while that happens! But our MLAs keep telling us they’re not hearing from people about climate concerns anymore... help us prove them wrong!💪🏼 Send a letter at the link below👇🏼

Shake Up The Establishment@shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 3mo ago

We are hosting an event as part of Toronto Climate Week! Join us on Monday June 1st from 6-7:30pm at the Centre for Social Innovation to participate in civic engagement with the potential to shape national policy. Everyone is welcome! No prior background knowledge or experience required.

This is a single slide post. The title reads 'Join us for an evening of nourishing food, being in community and engaging in direct environmental policy action!' Underneath it reads ‘Help shape Canada’s first-ever National Strategy to Advance Environmental Justice and Address Environmental Racism. Everyone is welcome! No prior background knowledge required.' Below that is an image of a group of youth seated around a table in discussion. In a rounded rectangular box it reads 'June 1st, 6:00-7:30pm' 'Centre for Social Innovation - 192 Spadina Avenue, Toronto' 'Register at: TinyURL.com/SUTE-TCW-Event' At the bottom is the Toronto Climate Week Official Event Host and Shake Up The Establishment logo.
Shake Up The Establishment@shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 3mo ago

This past week marked Manvi’s return to SUTE as Executive Director. Hear her reflections about the role! “I am so grateful and energized to be stepping back into a role I value so much. This planned sabbatical from SUTE was refreshing, and deeply resetting for me as a leader.

This is a single slide post. The title reads 'Announcing SUTE's Executive Director Return' Underneath that it reads 'MANVI BHALLA has returned to serve in this role starting May 7th, 2026.' The bottom left corner has the Shake Up The Establishment Logo and the borrom right corner has an image of Manvi in a Superbloom shirt'.
Shake Up The Establishment@shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Hear from our Members on why you should join the Infiltrate the System Network! 🌱ITS is a Canada wide youth climate policy network creating in-person and online spaces for activists to strategize and collaborate on policy focused actions to advance climate and environmental justice across Canada.

This is a multi-slide post. Slide #1: The title reads 'HEAR WHAT MEMBERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THE INFILTRATE THE SYSTEM NETWORK' The subtitle reads 'Apply to join by April 17th'. Below that it reads 'Connecting with others has given me amazing motivation for the work we do!' Underneath that it reads 'The solidarity that was developed from collectively imagining, strategizing and encouraging each other made me feel like the work that we're doing matters and I belong in the climate changemaking space.' Below that reads 'Learn more at ShakeUpTheEstab.org/ITS'. The background is an image of tree canopy.Slide #2: The title reads ‘Eligibility Criteria’. In a bullet point list below it reads 'A group or organization with a minimum of 3 individuals' 'Actively community organizing within the last 6 months (organizing at least one campaign, event or action)' 'Doing work to advance climate and environmental justice solutions through policy advocacy' 'Based in Canada' 'Youth-led (aged 18-35) or youth-serving, a significant portion of youth in governance and/or making up the majority of the team (25% minimum)' 'Non-partisan' An illustration of a potted plant is on the right side. The title reads ‘Membership Benefits’. In a bullet point list below it reads 'Opportunities to collaborate with mission-aligned ITS Network member organizations working to advance climate justice through policy advocacy across Canada' 'Multiple exclusive in-person gatherings' 'Access to monthly virtual gatherings & a Slack community space' 'Mentorship from Intergenerational Advisors' 'Resources to provide support with government relations and advocacy as well as leadership development' 'Support with amplifying your group’s work in ITS Newsletter and other communication channels' An illustration of a pink flower is on the left sideSlide #3: With an image of long flowing grass in the background, in a rounded square box the title reads ‘APPLY TO JOIN NOW' Infiltrate the System Network logo below it ‘Canada's first youth climate policy network!’ ‘Visit ShakeUpTheEstab.org/its' in a pill shaped box.
Shake Up The Establishment@shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 4mo ago

🍃 Join us to strengthen the grassroots network to advance climate and environmental justice across Canada! Across Canada, youth-led climate justice groups are doing incredible work–mobilizing communities, pushing for policy change and building a better future. But too often this happen in silos.

This is a multi-slide post This is a multi-slide post Slide #1: The Infiltrate the System Network logo is at the top of the post and below that it reads ‘The Infiltrate the System Network is a Canada-wide network creating in-person and online spaces for youth-led climate justice activists to strategize and collaborate on policy actions to advance climate and environmental justice across Canada. The Network is designed to empower activists to build power to navigate necessary institutional change by leaning into connection, resource-sharing and collective action as Canada’s youth climate policy network.’ In an orange box outline it reads ‘Apply to join now'. In a dark green rectangular box below it reads ‘Visit ShakeUpTheEstab.org/its' The background is an image of a field of grass. Slide #2: The title reads ‘Eligibility Criteria’. In a bullet point list below it reads 'A group or organization with a minimum of 3 individuals' 'Actively community organizing within the last 6 months (organizing at least one campaign, event or action)' 'Doing work to advance climate and environmental justice solutions through policy advocacy' 'Based in Canada' 'Youth-led (aged 18-35) or youth-serving, a significant portion of youth in governance and/or making up the majority of the team (25% minimum)' 'Non-partisan' At the bottom is an image of a curved river/stream flowing between two grassy mountains.Slide #3: The title reads ‘Membership Benefits’ and below that in a bullet point list it reads 'Opportunities to collaborate with mission-aligned ITS Network member organizations working to advance climate justice through policy advocacy across Canada' 'Multiple exclusive in-person gatherings' 'Access to monthly virtual gatherings & a Slack community space' 'Mentorship from Intergenerational Advisors' 'Resources to provide support with government relations and advocacy as well as leadership development' 'Support with amplifying your group’s work in ITS Newsletter and other communication channels' At the bottom is an image of a curved river/stream flowing between two grassy mountains.
Shake Up The Establishment@shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 4mo ago

📣Now accepting applications! 💥Infiltrate the System Network is Canada’s first youth climate policy network creating in-person & online spaces for youth-led climate justice activists to strategize and collaborate on policy focused actions that advance climate and environmental justice across Canada.

This is a multi-slide post. Slide #1: With a river flowing through a mountain valley in the background, in a rounded square box the title reads ‘APPLY TO JOIN NOW' Infiltrate the System Network logo below it ‘A Canada-wide youth climate policy network!’ ‘Visit ShakeUpTheEstab.org/its' in a pill shaped box.Slide #2: The title reads ‘Eligibility Criteria’. In a bullet point list below it reads 'A group or organization with a minimum of 3 individuals' 'Actively community organizing within the last 6 months (organizing at least one campaign, event or action)' 'Doing work to advance climate and environmental justice solutions through policy advocacy' 'Based in Canada' 'Youth-led (aged 18-35) or youth-serving, a significant portion of youth in governance and/or making up the majority of the team (25% minimum)' 'Non-partisan' An image of grass is at the bottom of the post Slide #3: The title reads ‘Membership Benefits’. In a bullet point list below it reads 'Opportunities to collaborate with mission-aligned ITS Network member organizations working to advance climate justice through policy advocacy across Canada' 'Multiple exclusive in-person gatherings' 'Access to monthly virtual gatherings & a Slack community space' 'Mentorship from Intergenerational Advisors' 'Resources to provide support with government relations and advocacy as well as leadership development' 'Support with amplifying your group’s work in ITS Newsletter and other communication channels' An image of tree canopy is at the bottom of the post