Arts-based Approaches to Climate Justice

Photography can be a great medium to redirect efforts towards wellness for personal and community care. This session explores how art, photography, and climate justice intersect to promote wellness, social justice, and community.

Facilitator(s) – Ryan Osman, Photographer

Ryan is a Mauritian Photographer and Water Resources Specialist based out of Wasaga Beach, Ontario. His work sits at the intersections of environmentalism and photojournalism. Ryan works as a Field Photographer and Water Resources Specialist for the NGO Water First, which collaborates with Indigenous communities in Canada to address local water challenges through education and training. He is a member of the Board of Directors and the Artist Collective of Uplift Black, a non-profit and a Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion in Simcoe County. He is also a community ambassador for the outdoor brand Salomon. In 2022, Ryan joined the Call to Action #83 Project. Inspired by Canada’s Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Call to Action #83 brings together 14 Indigenous and non-Indigenous Simcoe County artists to share stories, gain understanding and collaborate on a linked series of artworks related to the theme of Truth and Reconciliation.