Advocacy
This page remains your portal for taking simple, meaningful steps: you’ll find template letters to help you speak out, as well as copies of letters we’ve sent on behalf of our community, and the responses we receive. Advocacy doesn’t have to be overwhelming. We promise to keep it accessible, aligned with our values, and grounded in the belief that many small actions, joined together, can shape a better world.
A Global Awakening: Ontario’s Opportunity to Lead Crustacean Welfare
Read this article in PEN, authored by Gentle Ways for Our Planet.
Incineration is not the answer
A scary, backwards way of managing our solid waste is being considered by our city council. Other cities have tried and abandoned this dangerous, costly method.
Join Us in Shaping a Brighter Future for Ottawa: Your Voice for Climate Action
Dear Ottawans, As members of our vibrant Ottawa community, we come together once again to address a pressing issue that offers us an opportunity for positive change – climate action. While the climate news has been concerning since the launch of Ecology Ottawa’s...
Petition to End Fossil Fuels
Sign the petition GentleWays is supportive of our friends at Fridays for Future Ottawa who have organised a rally at Parliament Hill in Ottawa is this Friday September 15. This is a family and dog-friendly event on from 1pm to 3:30pm. There will be youths...
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