Climate justice advocate joins race for B.C. Greens leadership
- Emily Lowan, a 24-year-old climate justice advocate, has entered the B.C. Green Party leadership race as the second candidate, following Jonathan Kerr.
- Lowan's campaign will focus on 'stopping major projects that ignore Indigenous rights,' among other issues, according to her news release.
- She believes it's time for a new generation of leadership that embodies resistance and support for diverse communities.
- Lowan expressed excitement about building a movement among young people, workers, Indigenous communities, and allies against corporate greed.
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Climate justice advocate joins race for B.C. Greens leadership
The B.C. Green Party says a 24-year-old advocate for climate justice and Indigenous solidarity has joined the party's leadership contest. Emily Lowan is the second person to announce their candidacy in the race after Comox town councillor and physician Jonathan Kerr. The candidates are seeking to re...
Climate advocate joins B.C. Greens leadership race : My Comox Valley Now
The B.C. Greens have added 24-year-old climate advocate Emily Lowan from Victoria to the slate of candidates in the party’s leadership race. “British Columbians are facing unprecedented challenges—from a crushing affordability crisis to the accelerating climate emergency,” said Lowan in a statement. “It’s time for people-powered resistance to confront corporate greed and government complacency.” Lowan’s bio said she currently works at Climate Ac…
Climate justice advocate joins race for B.C. Greens leadership – Energeticcity.ca
VICTORIA — The B.C. Green Party says a 24-year-old advocate for climate justice and Indigenous solidarity has joined the party’s leadership contest. Emily Lowan is the second person to announce their candidacy in the race after Comox town councillor and physician Jonathan Kerr. The candidates are seeking to replace Sonia Furstenau, who had been leader since 2020 but announced she would step down after failing to be re-elected in the last provinc…
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