
“Climate action!”
“When do we want it?”
“Now!”

16-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg proves that activism can start at a young age. Photo by Alaina Shirt

September 20th was a day off for many Calgary and area school boards, which allowed students to join the strike without missing school. Photo by Alaina Shirt

Climate-concerned youth in Calgary organized a die-in, a protest where participants act dead to create a strong image of what they believe could be the future if there isn’t a stronger action taken against climate change. Photo by Alaina Shirt

Calgarians were among hundreds of thousands of people from around the world who joined together for the Global Climate Strike. Photo by Alaina Shirt