West Coast Climate Action Network

An empowered network of nearly 300 organizations urgently addressing the climate emergency in BC.

Membership Spotlight

Championing Climate Action in Colwood

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Clean Energy Canada: A Revolution in the Making!

The Timeless Promise: Meet the Berwick Climate Action Committee

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Building a Healthier Ecosystem

Explore stories from the front lines of climate action in B.C.

From campaign updates and community reflections to tools and ideas for change, our News and Events Page connects our network and amplifies the work of people building a healthier, more resilient future.

Events

Register Now for the Film Screening – Ninan Auassat: We the Children

Join WE-CAN at 6:30 pm Friday October 2 for a Virtual Screening of Kim O’Bomsawin’s Ninan Auassat: We the Children. Known for her intimate and riveting films, O’Bomsawin invites us to experience the vibrant universe of Ninan Auassat: We the Children. Shot over more than six years, the film brings us the moving stories of three groups of children from three different Indigenous nations: Atikamekw, Eeyou Cree and Innu. In following these young people through

Slade Williams Sqwa First Nations Solar Energy

Events

Register Now for the Lunch & Learn: Sqwa First Nation Solar

Join Us on Zoom Friday, July 3, from 12 – 1pm! Sqwa First Nation Solar We invite you to join us for our Indigenous Engagement Lunch ‘n Learn with Slade Williams, Energy Champion for the Sqwa First Nation, in Stólo territory near Chilliwack, who is leading the nation’s mission to shrink its carbon footprint. Come learn with us, and ask all the questions you want!

Member Spotlight

Championing Climate Action in Colwood

Championing Climate Action in Colwood – Citizens’ Environment Network in Colwood (CENIC) By Joslin Jose, WE-CAN Volunteer, with Avi Dolgin and Carol Brown (CENIC). The municipality of Colwood has so much to offer its residents, in so many ways. Colwood’s 22,225 residents often take the opportunity to enjoy its 227 acres of parkland – 69 parks, 7.6 acres of oceanfront, 16 km of bike lanes, a national migratory bird sanctuary, and 3 National Historic Sites.

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AGM Reports

AGM 2025 Report to Members

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Indigenous Engagement

Quatsino First Nation Powers a Sustainable Future with Solar and Tidal Energy

Quatsino First Nation Powers a Sustainable Future with Solar and Tidal Energy April 22, 2026 At a Lunch and Learn on April 22, Quatsino First Nation shared its inspiring journey toward energy independence, led by Kara Wilson, the Nation’s Energy Champion. By harnessing solar, wind, and tidal power, the community is building a more sustainable and resilient energy future for its approximately 246 on-reserve members. This work also supports a broader vision: creating the infrastructure

CAPA

Register Now – Talking Climate: We Need a New Narrative

Join Us on Zoom on Tuesday, May 19, at 6 pm for Talking Climate: We Need a New Narrative Everyone is NOT talking about climate – but the crisis has not gone away. What’s our new language, our new narrative, that can keep people’s attention? How do we link climate to affordability, housing, and nature? Join us for an important interactive discussion with Amber Bennett, Guy Dauncey, and others. Amber is the Executive of Re.Climate,

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Events

Register Now – Film Screening of Our Nationhood

Join WE-CAN Friday, May 29, at 7 pm for a free virtual screening of Indigenous filmmaker and artist Alanis Obomsawin’s Our Nationhood In this feature-length documentary, Obomsawin chronicles the determination and tenacity of the Listuguj Mi’kmaq people to use and manage the natural resources of their traditional lands. The film provides a contemporary perspective on the Mi’kmaq people’s ongoing struggle and ultimate success, culminating in the community receiving an award for Best Managed River from

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Events

Registration is Open for the Launch of the Public Transit Alliance of BC – Register Now!

Join us on Zoom Tuesday April 28, 2026 at 6 pm! Please join us for the launch of the new Public Transit Alliance of BC, a coalition of 18 advocacy groups from all across BC. This is BIG. For the first time, BC will have a strong group that is arguing for better transit all across BC, from Atlin to Zeballos. Better in our towns and cities, and better across BC’s rural and remote areas,

300 Member Groups

(and growing!)

Should Your Organization Join WE-CAN?

Joining the WE-CAN network enables environmental organizations to leverage collective strengths, achieve greater impact and drive positive change for the planet and future generations.

What Criteria Are Needed to Become a Member?

It is very easy to become a Member. Any group, organization or business with three or more members whose leaders or Board agrees with our Members’ Agreement can apply to become a Member. »» Learn more

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We are dedicated to fostering unity among environmental organizations, amplifying their impact, and mobilizing collective efforts for a sustainable future.

By bringing together diverse environmental organizations, we create a stronger, more resilient network capable of achieving far-reaching results.

We invite environmental organizations, big and small, to join us on this transformative journey. Whether you’re a grassroots movement, a research institution, or an advocacy group, your unique perspective and skills are invaluable.

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