Una Terra

What is Una Terra? We are a social enterprise filling a gap for urban Canadians women, majority of whom have never been formally taught about climate change in their education or through their career development. We are an inclusive space providing non-institutional & accessible education on sustainability in Canada in the next 10 years. Why? It’s a big goal: to reduce Canada’s ecological footprint by 50% by 2030. ... We have lots more information on our website but if you have any questions or would like to get involved please send us a message See more

In December 7 women so far have joined our Pinky Promise Challenge by sharing their public pledge to reduce their ecological footprint in a specific area by 50%! In January we want to see even more Canadians joining in! By posting your photo you are helping Una Terra track tangible & qualitative statistics on our combined ecological impact across Canada (which will be one of our big projects for 2021)! HOW TO PARTICIPATE:... 1 Snap a photo of a pinky promise knot using any waste material you can find 2 Post on social media as a public pledge to reduce your ecological footprint by %50 and increase our positive impact - tag @unaterra.ca & #halvecanadasimpact #canadaspositiveimpact 3 Invite others to follow @unaterra.ca, share the campaign & post their own photo See more

This community has been one of the highlights of 2020! We want to spread the love next year, so please tag your friends, family, fave brands & creatives who you think would be a good match to collaborate with us! Apply through our Contact page on our website before Dec 21 for Q1 https://unaterra.ca/contact

Canada’s Top 5 Plastic polluters Nestle Tim Hortons Starbucks McDonald's ... Coca Cola But what does this actually mean? They are selling plastic to consumers, and these Canadians are not recycling these items. 3 of these photos were taken by me, with garbage I found on the streets. Even waste that gets put in the recycling bin has a 90% chance of not getting recycled. (This can be even higher in other cities across Canada). On top of the other ethical, social, health, environmental & economic issues related to these companies, they do have influence and an ability to create packaging that is made from 100% recycled materials. So why aren’t they? Because it’s cheaper to put the blame on consumers for not recycling properly & not invest in the systems/infrastructure needed to properly recycle (aka keep using new plastics or partially recycled materials). It’s time Canadians stood together to 1. Decrease consumption 2. Reuse items to increase lifespan of these items 3. Recycle properly 4. Keep these companies responsible for what they are doing to our county’s ecological footprint. Thank you to @surfrider & @greenpeace_canada for doing this research and mobilizing Canadians to clean up our trash and create meaningful changes in our society. #canadaspositiveimpact #halvecanadasimpact #breakfreefromplastic See more

Art, collaboration & community will lead the way for Una Terra in 2021. Just over 4 months ago we launched with a goal in mind and lots of questions about how. Since then we have launched our first course (a way for you to financially support Una Terra’s work) and have begun teaching online, consulting & continued our journey of learning and unlearning. What can Una Terra do for you in 2021? Please comment below by @noanoir_

We've been posting a few photos already but I want to formally introduce & thank our amazing team that helped me bring my vision to life! Una Terra's first branded shoot in August was a complete success thanks to: Stylist & Co-Creative Director @jasonpillay Co-Creative Director & Producer @blackberrytrees Photographer @penelope.edgar Hair & Makeup @belleandrebelbeauty_mua Makeup used @elatecosmetics ... Model @babygirlkems Model @talysia Model @vivfull Assistant @karynakd (who has also been interning for UnaTerra for 2 months *wink wink if anyone is looking to hire a SMM or PR assistant) See more

SNEAK PEEK of Una Terra’s first eco-course launching tomorrow: Tip #4 in Practical Steps to Mindset Shift: Build an easy routine & ritual to master the art of showing up, and gain confidence in yourself. ... THE WHY & THE HOW is a PDF course booklet which includes information on: Canada’s Climate Action Plan Your Ecological Footprint Mindset Shift As well as a worksheet, eco wellness activity guide & a mini guide to Una Terra’s Eco Lifestyle Transformation Method. BONUS: For all the visual and audio learners out there, participants are invited to a private 30 minute weekly live video Q&A! If you are interested in all the other details and what’s included in the course, click this link to pre-register: https://unaterra.ca/product/the-why-the-how See more

In January 2020, Una Terra surveyed over 300 Canadians from across the country. Majority said that learning more about sustainability makes them feel: proud, happy, accomplished & hopeful. THIS is the power of learning. Buying gives us short term feelings, but contributing in a positive way brings lasting impact into our lives & into our communities. ... THE WHY & THE HOW is available for purchase through the link in bio for yourself or as a gift. #CanadasPositiveImpact #HalveCanadasImpact

Majorly inspired by @fionazengg’a commitment to sustainability in her area of expertise! I pinky promise this tree to always incorporate sustainable longevity towards the United Nations' Social Development Goals as part of the design thinking process. Like this tree, our life's work is rooted in so many other elements of life.... As Global Citizens, it's important to consider both the causation and correlations that could result from our decisionsbig or smalland to recognize the responsibility that's contributed by the privilege of our individual power. I was challenged by @unaterra.ca to the Pinky Pledge. Join the challenge by posting a public pledge to reduce your ecological footprint by 50% and/or to increase your positive impact! Be sure to tag to get recognized for your pledge: #halvecanadasimpact #canadaspositiveimpact See more

Concrete jungles can be such a bummer - so we are creating a positive impact with urban reforestation projects! Every course completed with Una Terra is awarded a tree through our partnership with @thesequoiasolution How it works? ... 1 - You purchase THE WHY & THE HOW though our website 2- We will follow up with you after a month to collect some statistics (so we can keep track of our collective impact) 3- A digital post card will be sent to you by email with your tree’s geotag information - so you can go visit your tree one day Canadian concrete jungle photo credit & groovy vibes from @evmmoreau See more

Una Terra's first eco course is launching FRIDAY! Email subscribers got notified early (and got an exclusive discount code too)! If you want to learn more, click here: https://unaterra.ca/product/the-why-the-how! ... Pre-registration is available but everyone will get the course sent to them on Friday! Stay tuned for sneak peeks this week & tag a friend who might be interested in learning with us See more

Una Terra's First Course is finally here! https://unaterra.ca/product/the-why-the-how This 2 hour, self-paced & downloadable course is available to buy for yourself or as a gift. ... What you can expect to learn: - Why urban Canadians will play a big role in Canada’s climate targets in the next 10 years - How to track your Ecological Footprint & implement changes that are in alignment with your current finances & time availability - Walk you through an intersectional approach to an ecological mindset shift beyond less impact and towards thriving 1 tree awarded to every participant who completes the course content through our partnership with Sequoia Solution Please share with your friends or family who are interested in learning more about sustainability in Canada.

THE WHY & THE HOW What you can do personally to reduce your ecological footprint & become more eco friendly. THIS is the community that will bring Canada to where it needs to go in the next 10 years. We are stronger because of our unique diversity of identities! ... What can you gain from this course? - Education - Community - Feeling proud & accomplished - Practical skills - 1 tree awarded to every participant who completes the course Launching TODAY through our website!! See more

"From blood quantums, to distinctions between mental and physical health, to separating art from scienceThe Man encourages us to go to extreme lengths in order to prove our individual superiority." Quote from this week's blog post written by Rachael @thalassophili.a Link to read: https://unaterra.ca/decolonizing-eco-flex-culture... by @cayliewarkentin

We are determined to make teamwork an essential part of our success as we grow across Canada. BIWOC & minority groups, have been the most vulnerable to effects of Climate Change in Canada, but they have also been leading and living the solutions for decades! So yes, we aren't starting a movement, we are just bringing it to average women across the country.... Connect us with your networks, friends, family and local businesses who care. We will amplify the work being done and we will make it happen in 10 years. #halvecanadasimpact #canadaspositiveimpact See more

"While I began this journey a while back, I still have far to go and this campaign inspired me to re-commit to my promise to myself. I encourage everyone to take part in this challenge, especially if you're someone that hasn't thought about how you could reduce your own personal footprint. While we all know (well, I hope we all know by now, but anyways) that it's mostly large-scale corporations contributing to climate change & ecological destruction, I believe that... committing to a greener lifestyle on the individual level is still hugely important, if it is within your means to do so." We are so inspired by the passion and commitment of urban Canadian women like @pineco_nes. Thank you for accepting the challenge! Who's next? Share this post with someone you'd like to see accept the challenge. #halvecanadasimpact #canadaspositiveimpact See more

Despite knowing the future impacts of Climate Change since the 1970s/80s/90s, our federal and provincial governments did nothing to educate youth on the issue. RESULTS: Millennials and older generations have all entered into and formed the work field in Canada without any formal education on the environmental issues Canada is facing and how it connects with the rest of the world. PROBLEM: ALL of Canada’s top industries will be impacted by Climate Change by 2030. Wether... you work in retail, at a restaurant, as a nurse, orthodontist or construction professional, all our jobs will face challenges not yet seen before. SOLUTION: Una Terra is filling an education gap for urban Canadian women of working age by providing non institutional, science & cultural knowledge education that is fun, accessible and to the point. We go beyond media headlines and teach how YOU can participate as an individual to create tangible changes in Canada’s ecological footprint. Our blog is full of free resources and articles written by women just like you. Link in bio to read more. Support by commenting, sharing & following along while we grow across Canada together See more

We are mobilizing average Canadian wom*n across 5 cities to bring their perspectives to our platform. Una Terra is not creating a movement, we are working to uplift the voices, skills and words of those who have been living the solutions already - and bringing this to everyday people. This education was not provided at the high school level, so now we are all trying to get a crash course (but we know you care about who is writing and for what purpose), so here we are! ... 10 years to reduce our ecological footprint as a country by 50%. It’s a big goal, the solutions exist. It’s time to transform our society together. Stay tuned for our first course launching this fall. In the meantime, you can support Una Terra by following our social media, reading our blog for free on our website, and sharing our posts and inviting others to check it out. See more

Eco tip: try one traditional (pre-colonization) recipe from your culture every month. This is especially helpful for those looking to eat more plant based. If this sounds like you, please read our first blog post through our link in bio "5 Tips to Decolonize Your Food" by Glauce Fleury... https://unaterra.ca/5-tips-to-decolonize-your-food See more

It’s important to share my story as a more average example of a Canadian girl, but it’s also important to share a diverse set of stories that are far more compelling than my own, that exemplify the same journey. From people who embody this philosophy without even having consciously joined. These are the leaders of our way forward. And here are a few of our favourites to follow: @sundanceharvest @shayla0h ... @oceanic.elizabeth Tag your favourites below as we will be compiling a list for our blog

We belong to the earth, and she gives us everything that we need to survive. How could we feel nothing but deep gratitude for this? Indigenous philosophy teaches of the 4 Rs: respect, relationship, reciprocity, and responsibility. Our relationship with the land should be built on respect, and reciprocity is our inherent responsibility. New blog post written by @raisedbythesea is up on UnaTerra.ca/blog Click the link in bio to read or save this post for your Saturday morning read.

Get on the groovy train by posting an action or habit that you are changing to reduce its impact by half! 1 - Snap a photo of a pinky promise knot using any waste material you can find 2 - Post on social media as a public pledge to reduce your ecological footprint by %50 and increase our positive impact... 3 - Challenge a friend or two to follow @unaterra.ca, share the campaign & post their own photo. Sample Caption: I accept the @unaterra.ca pinky promise promise challenge to reduce my ecological footprint by half in See more

What does our name Una Terra mean? UNA Latin - unity, togetherness, intersectionality, harmony TERRA... Latin - heritage, settlement, land, home We are still learning the ways in which our name connects with women of Canada and this has been on our minds a lot this past week. We would love to hear from other urban Canadian women and the ways you identify with or reject these labels and names. Please comment below so we can all learn more together Ps: image 2 is from Aug 2019 when @friendly.collective helped choose the Una Terra name See more

Accepting submissions for blog posts from educators, researchers and leaders in their field, who are guiding others into the path and mindset of sustainable development, true equity and connectedness for Canada in the next 10 years. We are going beyond media headlines and superficial topics like reduce reuse recycle. More information on our website at UnaTerra.ca/contact Please look through our blog categories and choose a topic that you’d like to write about and su...bmit applications by email to [email protected] or directly through the contact page on the website. Include in your submission: - name, and city of residence - if you fit our priority hiring demographic - your selected topic from our blog - your article idea Applications accepted until October 9th. Please share with your femme friends See more

The western environmental movement began to gain mainstream popularity in the late 60’s. In particular, Silent Spring is often attributed as the catalyst and turning point for this conversation which was previously only discussed in academic & political circles. At this time, economic circles would have spoken about the environment but only in terms of value, demand and commodification. Want to add a few books to your reading list from this era and some of the most discus...sed topics of the time? Silent Spring by Rachel Carson The Bet by Paul Ehrlich & Julian Simon Also 100’s of other books published between 1960-2000. So why is our country still not fulfilling our international commitments and targets? Too many reasons to list in 1 IG post but we do know the next 10 years of the eco movement will be radically different. Una Terra is educating to help you get involved and increase #Canadaspositiveimpact Note: these 2 books are both written based on Eurocentric & western views. For books from different perspectives & more representative of current issues, we recommend looking through @strong_nations collection online. See more

Thank you @ecoinprogress for participating in our Pinky Promise Campaign and making a public pledge to reduce your ecological footprint. Our blog is a free resource available to Canadians who are unlearning, with information and knowledge provided from wom(x)n who have typically been excluded from the environmental movement. This campaign aims to get more Canadians involved from our top 5 cities (Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Halifax), so please tag your friends a...nd challenge them to participate. #halvecanadasimpact #canadaspositiveimpact

UNITY is one of our top values and this is how we define it: "To unify our community, gather and feel collected around a common idea or challenge. We help people feel supported, nourished, and well connected." Share one of your top values with us in a comment below.

Volunteering for environmental causes definitely gives you that groovy feel-good energy, but how much good does it actually do? In our latest blog post, V.S. Wells compared the CO2 numbers for the commons eco volunteer categories from across Canada: planting trees, promoting cycling/walking, shoreline cleanups & growing local food. Read the blog post through the link in bio

We are so excited to launch the "Una Terra Pinky Promise Campaign" today! The aim of this campaign is to grow our community, challenge people to get involved by doing something tangible and for Una Terra to track participation in reducing our ecological impact. As this week is the launch campaign, we are asking people to share this photo, invite your friends to join the challenge and create your own pledge photo. For more information please visit our Movement page on our website at UnaTerra.ca/movement

"Colonization of food systems is the imposition of European control power and European norms over our food system." - Leah Penniman We couldn’t agree more

Our vision is to unite urban Canadian Women to transform our legacy through a common goal of harmony & equality between each other and our relationship to our home. Comment below your passion that is transforming our society. How are you helping create #canadaspositiveimpact

@vanessaprescott A Canadian Métis womxn who wrote a piece for our blog that is really profound. Read this through the link in our bio if you are seeking peace, a sense of purpose and belonging on your journey with environmental sustainability. Decolonization comes from the heart... #halvecanadasimpact #canadaspositiveimpact #feedyourgoodwolf #girlswithbraids #decolonization #truewellness

A normal business in Canada sells a service or product and the main purpose is to earn income. Spoiler alert: there is no normal business anymore. So how will Una Terra operate as a social enterprise? Swipe to read more and find out some easy ways to get involved! Have any questions? Send us an email or a dm @ Canada

Are you that eco friend? Us too! We need your networks and connections to help take our movement to our 5 target cities: Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto & Halifax. Tomorrow we are publicly launching our website Please share our platform with at least 1 friend who needs this information & wisdom in their life or your online community (social media or email). We are bringing education on why act...ion is important and how to get involved to urban Canadian womxn, with a focus on credible, accessible and action focused steps to participation in reducing Canada’s ecological footprint.... by %50 It’s a big goal. The solutions exist. It’s time to transform our society together. Visit unaterra.ca to learn more and follow along on IG & FB @unaterra.ca #halvecanadasimpact #canadaspositiveimpact See more

We are on a mission: Teaching Canada’s urban working womxn our accessible, science-based & cultural wisdom, eco-lifestyle transformation method through a convenient online platform, workshops, and events in a non-institutional & intersectional setting. Our impact is both in the services we provide and who is providing the services. If you are interested in joining our team or learning more about what we are offering, please reach out by email. ... #halvecanadasimpact #canadaspositiveimpact

Reducing our individual and corporate impact (waste, water use, energy use, land use, consumer goods purchasing & overall ecological footprint) to 50% of the 2003 levels by 2030 will be in line with our Paris Agreement in which Canada is currently failing its side of the bargain. If you are already doing this in your own life or want to learn how, please follow and share so we can amplify this goal, as we prepare to launch our website on July 28th, 2020. #halvecanadasimpact #canadaspositiveimpact