By Barbara Latkowski Writer HAMILTON,ONT-In an ongoing effort to help strengthen First Nations climate initiatives, The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) hosted its 4th National Climate Gathering last week. With the theme “Strengthening First Nations Climate Leadership: Braiding Relationships, Knowledge Systems, and Inherent Responsibilities,” Indigenous leaders, elders and youth met at the Hamilton Convention Centre from October 5-8. First Nations community members, experts, leaders, elders and youth were able to share their ideas, knowledge and possible solutions concerning climate leadership from local, regional, national, and international perspectives. For youth, from across Canada, it was a chance to bring their voices and perspectives to the table. Katherine Jeremiah-Grenier, 26, from Missanabie Cree First Nation and North Caribou Lake First Nation spoke at the gathering representing her own youth movement from Timmins,…
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