Clean Air Day English - Mahihkan Management

We’re excited to invite you to be part of Clean Air Day 2025, happening on Wednesday, June 4th! This national day is more than a celebration—it’s a call to action to protect the air we all breathe and uplift the knowledge, leadership, and traditions that guide us toward environmental and community health.

This year, we are especially focused on supporting community-led, youth-driven, and Indigenous-informed events that speak to the deep connections between air, land, culture, and health.

Clean air is essential to health, well-being, and cultural practices for our Indigenous communities. From land-based activities to seasonal gatherings, the quality of the air we breathe directly impacts our ways of life. Yet many Indigenous communities face ongoing challenges from nearby industry, wildfires, and lack of air quality monitoring. This gathering is a space for youth to explore these issues, share their experiences, and help shape the path forward.

To make your planning easier and more impactful, we’ve created a full set of free tools and ready-to-use resources, including:

Event Planning Toolkit

Customizable Posters & Social Media Kit

Event Promotion Form

Event Planning Toolkit — with guidance on incorporating Indigenous teachings, community engagement ideas, and how-tos for in-person or virtual formats.

Customizable Posters & Social Media Kits — for sharing across your networks.

Event Promotion Form — so we can feature your event on our website and social media.

Find the Program that Suits Your Organization

EcoAction Community Funding Program – Supports community groups in taking action to address environmental issues. (Apply Here)

Indigenous Guardians Pilot Program – Provides funding for Indigenous communities to protect the environment. (Apply Here)

Climate Action and Awareness Fund – Supports youth climate awareness and community-based climate action. (Apply Here)

Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program – Provides funding for localized charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure. (Apply Here)

Environmental Damages Fund – Funds environmental restoration and education projects. (Apply Here)

Innovative Communities Fund: invests in strategic projects that build the economies of Atlantic Canada's communities. Working in partnership with Atlantic communities and stakeholders, ICF builds on the strengths of communities and provides the tools needed to identify opportunities available for their sustainable economic growth. (Apply Here)

Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund - Fund supports food and agriculture businesses, as well as other public and private organizations. Investments from NICI support new and existing food initiatives aimed at strengthening and diversifying economic activity in the North. Projects that address food security in Indigenous communities or with other vulnerable people will be given priority. (Apply Here)

Energy Insites – Accelerating Indigenous Community Energy Retrofits (AB,SK,MB,NT) The Energy InSites program offers support to Indigenous communities to find and secure funding to modernize community buildings (Apply Here)

Planning something? Let us know so we can:

Promote your event on our platform
Highlight your work in our social media channels
Help build momentum across communities

Reach out here!

If you can’t plan an event for your community, you can still participate by joining our “Winds of Change: Indigenous Youth Circle for Clean Air”, a national virtual gathering on Clean Air Day, bringing together Indigenous youth to share, learn, and lead conversations on the importance of clean air for our communities and future generations.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM PST
(4:00 PM MST | 5:00 PM CST | 6:00 PM EST | 7:00 PM AST | 7:30 PM NST)
Location: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Honoraria: $50 for participating youth
Door Prizes: Includes a tablet and other giveaways

What to Expect

This two-hour session will include:

Interactive discussions and breakout groups
Youth and Elder speakers sharing stories and knowledge
Creative expression activities (art, storytelling, spoken word)
Space for connection, reflection, and action

This is an opportunity for Indigenous youth to connect with peers from across the country, build knowledge around air and environmental justice, and make their voices heard.

RSVP by Monday, June 2nd, 2025: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winds-of-change-indigenous-youth-circle-for-clean-air-tickets-1345624792979?aff=oddtdtcreator

Reach out anytime: events6@mahihkan.ca

Let’s work together to make Clean Air Day 2025 the most powerful, inclusive, and inspiring yet. Your voice, your traditions, and your leadership are essential to creating a future with clean air for all.

Thank you for your commitment and collaboration. We look forward to celebrating with you on June 4th!

Questions?

Please contact Mahihkan Management at events6@mahihkan.ca.

Thank you,

Mahihkan Management