In this final episode of the series, Silla Watt-Cloutier reflects on the meaning of conscious climate leadership and how leading from the heart is a radical act of hope, especially when faced with the urgent and enduring threats of climate change and colonialism.

She’ll explore how to stay rooted in the healing power of Indigenous Knowledges with planetary health leader Dr. Nicole Redvers. And, former premier of Greenland, Aleqa Hammond, joins Siila for a discussion on navigating the increasing global interest in the Arctic while maintaining a deep sense of responsibility to Indigenous values, Knowledges, communities and lands.

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In Episode 3 of A Radical Act of Hope, we’ll dive into Siila’s work on the landmark petition to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, which changed the discourse around climate change by framing it as a violation of the human rights of Inuit.

And Janna Wale pivots from narrator to subject as we hear more about her story, the importance of healing our relationship to the land, and the experiences that shaped her path toward climate work.

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In Episode 2 of A Radical Act of Hope, we trace Siila’s childhood in the Arctic and explore the experiences that shaped her unique approach to leadership, from her earliest memories of traditional Inuit life, to her early career and important contribution to the Stockholm Convention, to meeting one of her heroes––Nelson Mandela.

We’ll also meet another Inuk leader who has inspired and strengthened Siila’s work––her long-time friend and fellow journeyist, Leena Evic. Leena is a visionary educator and the founder and president of the Pirurvik Centre in Iqaluit––an institute of Inuktut higher learning dedicated to the preservation and celebration of the Inuit culture and language.

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