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Rae Steeves (Also known as Abigail-Rae Steeves), is a Canadian author and activist born on November 30th, 2005. She has been involved with climate advocacy from the age of twelve when she delivered presentations to politicians on sustainability. Since, she has authored two books, made several award winning short films, and continues to advocate for justice.
Activism
[edit]Climate
[edit]Steeves begun her activism career by founding and leading her own Environmental Non-Profit organization, which helped deliver sustainable products to local non-profits, organize fundraising events, and more. Shortly after, she became involved with Climate Strike Canada and School Strike 4 Climate Halifax, where she helped organized global climate protests. In 2020, she independently started a campaign to sit outside of city hall every Friday in solidarity with Greta Thundeberg. She went on to represent Canada at a global climate conference called MOCKCOP26, speak at the Nova Scotia legislature, lead webinars, collaborate with climate activists from around the world, and more. On the provincial level, Steeves has been advocating for the Coastal Protection Act, adding climate change to the Nova Scotia educational cirriculum, respecting Indigenous sovereignty, adding a youth climate council to the provincial government, among many other things. On a national level, she helped organize Climate Live Canada (a youth-led movement hosting concerts around the world to spread awareness of climate change), and Bank for a Better Future (a movement to pressure banks across the country to divest from fossil fuel companies and weapon manufacturing). Additionally, Rae Steeves has delivered presentations to activists and world leaders on climate anxiety, the role young people play in the climate movement, and how other young people can become involved in activism.
Children's Rights
[edit]Rae Steeves has been a spokesperson and a member of Children's First Canada, serving on the Youth Advisory Board, and facilitating conversations with youth across the country on important world issues. She presented at the Top 10 Threats to Childhood in Canada panel], spoke on the Weather Network on climate change and children's rights, made the front cover of the Chronicle Herald on youth mental health admist COVID-19, among other things. Steeves also is involved with the Vote 16 movement as a co-leader of Vote 16 Ottawa, a campaign to lower the voting age in Canada to 16.
Feminism
[edit]In 2022, Steeves co-authored and published a children's book on intersectional feminists called The Women's Issue with Kate James and Anne-Sophie Bartenstein. This project was completed with funding from Rising Youth Canada, and ended up earning a Certificate of Canadian Service from the Prime Minister at the time. Steeves currently serves on the Canadian Council of Young Feminists, a youth advisory committee for the Hon. Marilou McPhedran. She also wrote and directed a short film "Roses: A Visual Poem", on intersectional feminism, which has since premiered at global film festivals winning several awards.
Nuclear Disarment
[edit]Steeves is a member of the Nuclear Peace and Disarment sub-committee of the Canadian Council for Young Feminists, advocating for Canada to stop investing in Nuclear weapons, and advocate for other countries to do the same. She also attended the Youth Parliament Nuclear Summit in February of 20205 at Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario.
Writing
[edit]The Art of Resistance
[edit]Rae Steeves wrote a book called "The Art of Resistance", coming out in June of 2025. It is a series of essays on the inherent intersections of the creative arts and society, arguing that the preservation of truthful art is essential for maintaining a true democracy. This project was made possible with support from the Nova Scotia Talent Trust.
The Women's Issue
[edit]In 2022, Steeves co-authored and published a children's book on intersectional feminists called The Women's Issue with Kate James and Anne-Sophie Bartenstein. This project was completed with funding from Rising Youth Canada, and ended up earning a Certificate of Canadian Service from the Prime Minister at the time.
Articles
[edit]Steeves has written several articles all on topics ranging from climate justice to intersectional feminism and human rights.
→Hurricane Milton: What This Means for Coastal Provinces →Youth's need adults' help to fight climate change →With one voice: The world's youth speak out in frustration over climate inaction
Filmmaking
[edit]Roses: A Visual Poem
[edit]Roses: A Visual Poem] depicts the tragedies and beauty of girlhood, written, directed, produced, and edited by Rae Steeves.
Judges have described this film as: →"A film that celebrates the unbridled creativity and artistic vision of its director" →"The film is a shining example of the magic of cinema, transporting viewers to new worlds and igniting their imagination" →"The attention to visual details is remarkable, with small nuances that add depth and richness to the visuals"
Text Me Back
[edit]Text Me Back] is a short film about the ups and downs of childhoood friendship. It is written and directed by Amelia Penney-Crocker, and produced by Rae Steeves.
Audrey & Stella
[edit]Audrey & Stella] is a short film about young romance, written, directed, edited, and produced by Rae Steeves.
Festivals
[edit]Toronto Lift-Off Film Festival New York Lift-Off Film Festival Lift-Off Filmmakers Session First Time Filmmaker Sessions Student World Impact Film Festival Max Sir International Film Festival Youth Atlantic Film Festival Women's Freedom Song Contest
Awards
[edit]Best Short Film - Roses: A Visual Poem - Youth Atlantic Film Festival People's Choice Award - Roses: A Visual Poem - Youth Atlantic Film Festival Semi-Finalist for Best Short Film - Roses: A Visual Poem - Student World Impact Film Festival Honourable Mention - Roses: A Visual Poem - Women's Freedom Song Contest
Interviews and Speeches
[edit]Newspaper Interviews
[edit]→"I was 12 and already felt betrayed by the people in power" - The Chronicle Herald →Students will rally through Halifax streets Friday to push for climate justice - PNI Atlantic News →Halifax's student climate strike is happening, rain or shine or hurricane - The Coast →How climate change turns summer into a real bummer for Canada's youth - The Weather Network →Government leaders urged to prioritize children during N.S.'s reopening - CBC News →Students take to Halifax streets in climate strike - PNI Atlantic News →Climate strike delayed by historic hurricane - Rabble →As Atlantic Canada 'wakes up' to the climate crisis, young people sound the alarm - Canada's National Observer →How Climate Change Affects Children - Children's First Canada →'We need urgent action': Climate change rally to be held in Halifax - CTV News →Eco Anxiety, Climate Change, And BIPOC Mental Health - Supportiv →Ottawa pumping $4.5 million from polluters' fines into climate action program for Atlantic Youth - PNI Atlantic News →Net Zero: Wilkinson gives updates on climate-financing efforts - Net Zero →Ottawa's potential protest bubble bylaw: What you need to know - The Charlatan →'Let's hope everyone hears us': Students take climate strikes to the streets of N.S. - CBC News →With one voice: The world's youth speak out in frustration over climate inaction - The Globe and Mail →Action urged on threats to children's well-being - PNI Atlantic News
TV Interviews
[edit]→Youth Climate Strike Planned for Halifax - Global News →'We need urgent action': Climate change rally to be held in Halifax - CTV News →School Strike 4 Climate Halifax frustrated with province over scrapping Coastal Protection Act - Global News →How climate change turns summer into a real bummer for Canada's youth - The Weather Network
Other
[edit]→Kids with Superpowers Podcast →Film Sessions Podcast
Awards
[edit]Gary Burrill Award for Community Service Canadian Parents for French Award Literary Arts Scholarship - Nova Scotia Talent Trust Excellence in the Creative Arts - The University of Ottawa Student Union Certificate for Canadian Community Service - The Federal Government of Canada Best Activist - Nominee - Halifax Coast Choice Awards Best Up-and-coming Community Leader - Halifax Coast Choice Awards