Roots
Environmentalist. Feminist. Activist. 20 year-old Tina Yeonju Oh from Edmonton, Alberta is all of these things. Surrounded by family from whom she learned from a young age that advocacy is necessity and non-negotiable is what fueled her want for constant improvement.
50 Years
Most people when asked what they expect and would like to see happen in 50 years, they reply with some sort of technology based answer such as flying/driverless cars. “I imagine a future where Canada will thrive in the era of clean energy.” This is what environmentalist Tina Yeonju Oh, only 20, answered when questioned about how she envisions Canada in the next 50 years. Also, she hopes that Canada will be able to show both ourselves, and all other countries that we are a strong, buoyant climate leader regarding climate change and justice. Tina continues to work towards achieving this change (named one of Top 25 Environmentalists Under 25, delegate for the Canadian Youth Climate Coalition, formal for the Canadian Youth Climate Coalition in 2016).
Arrested For A Cause …show more content…
On October 24th 2016, 99 youths were arrested for participating in an organized march and civil disobedience action, including Tina Yeonju Oh. Tina, along with many others, were calling upon Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to reject the Kinder Morgan Pipeline. The tar sands pipeline not only posed danger against the environmental, but also went against Indigenous rights involving their communities. Much to the of dismay of Tina and so many other youths, Trudeau’s cabinet approved the pipeline, however, the fight against the Kinder Morgan Pipeline continues
Environmentalist. Feminist. Activist. 20 year-old Tina Yeonju Oh from Edmonton, Alberta is all of these things. Surrounded by family from whom she learned from a young age that advocacy is necessity and non-negotiable is what fueled her want for constant improvement.
50 Years
Most people when asked what they expect and would like to see happen in 50 years, they reply with some sort of technology based answer such as flying/driverless cars. “I imagine a future where Canada will thrive in the era of clean energy.” This is what environmentalist Tina Yeonju Oh, only 20, answered when questioned about how she envisions Canada in the next 50 years. Also, she hopes that Canada will be able to show both ourselves, and all other countries that we are a strong, buoyant climate leader regarding climate change and justice. Tina continues to work towards achieving this change (named one of Top 25 Environmentalists Under 25, delegate for the Canadian Youth Climate Coalition, formal for the Canadian Youth Climate Coalition in 2016).
Arrested For A Cause …show more content…
On October 24th 2016, 99 youths were arrested for participating in an organized march and civil disobedience action, including Tina Yeonju Oh. Tina, along with many others, were calling upon Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to reject the Kinder Morgan Pipeline. The tar sands pipeline not only posed danger against the environmental, but also went against Indigenous rights involving their communities. Much to the of dismay of Tina and so many other youths, Trudeau’s cabinet approved the pipeline, however, the fight against the Kinder Morgan Pipeline continues