Kingston Community Credit Union (KCCU) joins the City of Kingston to support the fourth year of the Kingston Community Climate Action Fund (KCCAF) with a new project announced earlier today at a kick-off event.
All Our Relations Land Trust project was selected as the focus of the Kingston Community Climate Action Fund (KCCAF) in 2024. The project will allow All Our Relations Land Trust to curb greenhouse gas emissions by installing solar panels and a new rainwater collection structure. “Your support allows us to honour all our relations by restoring forests and habitats in urban spaces,” explains Dr. Kaitlyn Patterson of All Our Relations Land Trust. “The work begins with an understanding that the ecological web of life is also a web of Kin. Land stewardship is done by all ages, in many ways and with love. Chi miigwetch for your support.”
The project, situated on a 2.86-acre pasture on Hwy 15 in Kingston, will provide essential power and water resources, supporting the Indigenous food sovereignty garden, medicine gardens, a pollinator garden, and little forests. All these initiatives are carefully stewarded by All Our Relations Land Trust, in collaboration with members of the urban Indigenous community, allies, and partner organizations, including Little Forests Kingston. All Our Relations Land Trust fundraising goal is $27,179.
KCCU has supported the promotion and fundraising of the fund since its inception and has agreed to match donations made at their branches up to $5,000 again this year.