Laura Hamilton of Divest Waterloo
One of the original partners of the Civic Hub, Divest Waterloo educates about climate change, and moving investments away from the 200 most egregious fossil fuel industries and into climate solutions. Not just renewable energy, but solutions to help us transition into a low-carbon economy and a more just world. Laura Hamilton, the founder of Divest Waterloo, speaks with Bob Jonkman.
About Divest Waterloo
- Contact: Laura Hamilton
- Website: http://divestwaterloo.ca/ — Promoting fossil-free investing for a better future.
- Twitter: @DivestWR
- Facebook: Divest Waterloo | Facebook
- YouTube: Divest Waterloo | YouTube
- E-mail: info@divestwaterloo.ca
Events
The Civic Hub was closed during the Covid-19 pandemic, and so the events mentioned in the podcast were not held.
Podcast
Download welcome-to-the-civic-hub-006.mp3 (Episode 006, 26m22s, 24 MBytes)
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The Civic Hub is online at https://civichubwr.org You can reach the Civic Hub by e-mail at info@civichubwr.org, or by phone at +1‑519‑579‑3800 option 3. Welcome To The Civic Hub is produced at the studios of CKMS-FM 102.7 Radio Waterloo, and airs on Fridays from 10:00am to 11:00am. The show is sponsored by the Social Development Centre of Waterloo Region, the executive producer is Aleksandra Petrovic, and it is hosted by Bob Jonkman. Some funding for the Civic Hub is provided by Heritage Canada through the Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program.
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The theme music is A Good Bass by Komiku from the Free Music Archive, and used under a 
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Connecting Hubs for Collective Impact is a new year long project made possible through the funding from the Waterloo Region Community Foundation. Connecting grassroots community hubs and hub-like initiatives was our dream! We cross paths with may mutual-aid entities, some are formal organizations and some are unique grassroots hubs. Most are struggling with resources. We hope to join our minds and hearts and envision our common future, while supporting Indigenous leadership and land-based being in the world to amplify the impact of joint advocacy and mutual aid.
“Being part of the Civic Hub has connected us with many people and groups, allowing us to collaborate, support one another, and better understand challenges in housing, settlement, diversity, the environment, food security, Indigenous issues, and more. It’s an invaluable gift, offering space, support, and true community connection.” Mo Markham, Waterloo Region Climate Initiatives
“Women of Dignity International (WODI), a Black women-led organization, partnered with the Civic Hub in 2024 and it’s been the best step for our community. With space for training, food programs, youth services, and our Cookcraft Summer Session, the Hub has helped us thrive and serve over 500 members.” Mercy Itohan Osayi, Women of Dignity International
