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MEDIA ENGAGEMENTS

Vancouver Sun

Dec 31, 2023

Featured in Vancouver Sun's 16 Positive News Stories of 2023

CBC

Jun 1, 2023

Interviewed as leader of a letter-writing campaign to support Youth Climate Corps initiative

Delta Optimist

May 14, 2023

Youth petition Delta MP for good, green work

Hillfield Strathallan College

Mar 20, 2023

Profiled in Hillfield Strathallan College Magazine's Ones to Watch

Generation Net Zero, Leading Change Canada

May 27, 2022

Interviewed on Generation Net Zero Podcast

Future of Good

Feb 11, 2022

Featured Interview on Creating and Launching Shake Up The Establishment's Rest, Recovery and Resistance (3RS) Initiative for Black, Indigenous and other activists of colour

Future of Good

Dec 22, 2021

Selected to Share Book Recommendations Centring Social Impact

Ecopolitics Podcast

Nov 13, 2021

Interviewed as featured guest on Episode 3.1: What does it mean to be an eco-citizen?

CTV News

Oct 7, 2021

Interviewed for article entitled, "Eco-anxiety: Young Canadians report climate change impact on their mental health"

Establish Podcast

Sept 11, 2021

Special Episode of Establish for 2021 Federal election: "taking the scaries out of politics"

CityTv News Toronto

Aug 15, 2021

TV interview on the health impacts of climate change

The Starfish

Jul 1, 2021

25 Under 25 Startup Changemaker - What five founders from Starfish’s Top 25 Under 25 are doing to drive change across Canada and what they recommend for young change-makers

University of Guelph

Jun 6, 2021

Q&A with University of Guelph on my time at U of G as an undergraduate student.

CTV News

May 3, 2021

Interviewed live on CTV News by Your Morning show host, Anne Marie Mediwake, as part of their Young Canadian Difference Makers segment during Asian Heritage Month.

Sustainability in Business Laurier, Laurier University

Mar 30, 2021

Mentioned in article entitled, "BIPOC Women in Sustainability"

Portico Magazine, University of Guelph

Mar 20, 2021

Profiled in University of Guelph's Portico Magazine in an article titled, "U OF G GRADS AIM TO SPARK ACTION ON CLIMATE JUSTICE AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE"

Omni Television

Feb 18, 2021

Local climate advocates in solidarity with Disha Ravi (EN clip)

Nova Scotia Advocate

Nov 25, 2020

Endorsed establishment of National Anti-Environmental Racism Strategy (Bill C-230) with Dr. Ingrid Waldron (The ENRICH Project) and Naolo Charles (Black Environmentalists Initiative)

Organized by Fridays for Future Toronto

Sept 25, 2020

Speech at Climate Strike 2020 in Toronto, Ontario

Vancouver Sun

Dec 2, 2023

Interviewed for article in support of Youth Climate Corps, titled, "Meet some of the B.C. youth trying to nudge Ottawa to create a Youth Climate Corps"

Mapleridge News

May 17, 2023

Coverage for Youth Climate Corps demonstration in May in Delta

Abbotsford News

May 9, 2023

B.C. youth send feds 90 cover letters for ‘good, green jobs’ to fight climate crisis

Clear the Air Podcast

Jan 27, 2023

Clear the Air Podcast Interview with Jenna Philips on climate justice advocacy

CBC News

Apr 23, 2022

Interviewed as an Expert on CBC National on Eco-Grief and Anxiety Surrounding the Climate Crisis

British Columbia Council for International Cooperation (BCCIC)

Feb 10, 2022

Article Announcing my being a Delegate to the 66th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW66)

National Observer

Dec 2, 2021

Interviewed on Policy Perspectives Surrounding Dropping the Voting Age in Canada

Toronto Star

Oct 27, 2021

Interviewed on my new initiative Righting History, in article entitled, "Youth asked to challenge Canada’s history — one story at a time"

National Observer

Sept 22, 2021

Interviewed for article entitled, "What did young voters get out of the 2021 election? That our leaders need to work together"

Future of Good

Sept 9, 2021

20 Tough Questions Social Sector Leaders Would Ask Federal Candidates In An Election Debate

OMNI Television

Aug 13, 2021

Television interview on how missINFORMED's vaccine confidence campaign is making COVID-19 related information more accessible, particularly to the South Asian community

Future of Good

Jun 23, 2021

6 big ideas to modernize Canada's charitable and non-profit sector

CBC News

May 10, 2021

Interviewed on CBC KW about the non-profit I helped found, missINFORMED, an online platform that helps women and gender-diverse people with scientifically-backed answers to health-related questions.

Future of Good

Apr 23, 2021

"SCORECARD: DOES BUDGET 2021 GIVE US THE SOCIAL SAFETY NET WE NEED? SOCIAL IMPACT LEADERS WEIGH IN"

Future of Good

Mar 24, 2021

"ACTIVISTS SAY CLIMATE JUSTICE IS THE NEW CLIMATE ACTION. HERE’S WHAT THAT MEANS — AND HOW TO SWITCH."

Article chronicling how I transitioned my organization, Shake Up The Establishment, from being climate action-oriented to centring climate justice, and how enablers of change can focus efforts to support young leaders in this movement

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society Ottawa Valley Chapter

Mar 8, 2021

Mentioned in article entitled, "9 Inspiring Women Protecting Our Environment"

Omni News

Feb 18, 2021

Local climate advocates in solidarity with Disha Ravi (Hindi/Punjabi video)

University of Waterloo

Nov 13, 2020

Interdisciplinary Centre on Climate Change (IC3) Recognizes 30 under 30 Award Accomplishment

The National Observer

Sept 15, 2023

Featured interview for National Observer coverage on Vancouver Climate Strike

CBC's What On Earth with Laura Lynch

May 14, 2023

Interviewed on CBC's What On Earth with Laura Lynch on the Youth Climate Corps initiative (policy intervention supporting the creation of more ethically compensated green jobs for youth)

The Georgia Strait

Apr 5, 2023

Featured Interviewee on Coverage for Sue Big Oil campaign

Toronto Star

Jun 11, 2022

Featured and Interviewed in the Toronto Star for Coining Rest, Recovery and Resistance (3RS) Initiative

Y Talk Climate Podcast

Feb 17, 2022

Interviewed on Expert Podcast Series, Y Talk Climate in Episode Titled, "Finding Hope Amidst a Climate Crisis"

Stylecaster

Jan 19, 2022

Interviewed as Experienced Environmental Activist on Opinions Towards Media Representation of Climate Crisis in Netflix Film, "Don't Look Up"

Establish Podcast

Nov 14, 2021

Host of Episode 4, Part 2 ("Women in the Climate Movement") on Shake Up The Establishment's Podcast, Establish

Establish Podcast

Oct 26, 2021

Hosted Episode 4 of Establish: "women in the climate movement pt. 1"

National Geographic

Sept 13, 2021

Starred in short documentary on fresh water conservation entitled, "Wade in the Water"

Lifestyles Magazine

Sept 6, 2021

Profile in Lifestyles Magazine (Read full article here: https://twitter.com/ManviBhalla/status/1434952200724234241?s=20)

Future of Good

Aug 11, 2021

Interviewed on how Canada should proceed with its Just Transition political and economical strategy

The Starfish

Jun 17, 2021

Recognized as one of Canada's Top 25 Under 25 Environmentalists

CTV News

May 4, 2021

Profiled in CTV News in article entitled, "This environmentalist is shaking up how young Canadians tackle climate change".

Establish Podcast

Apr 18, 2021

Guest on "Ep 1: troublesome twos & pivoting towards climate justice" of the podcast, Establish.

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: This first episode of Establish brings us and our listeners together for a frank conversation about youth climate justice activism and shares a sneak peek of some exciting new projects we have coming your way.

Environmental Defence

Mar 24, 2021

"Broad-spectrum of groups welcome federal vote on environmental racism bill"

Signatory in support of Bill C-230, and quoted alongside fellow members of the National Anti-Environmental Racism Coalition.

National Observer

Feb 22, 2021

Young health researcher wants to shake up how we view climate change (Profile)

University of Waterloo's Faculty of Applied Health Sciences

Dec 7, 2020

Statement of Recognition entitled, "Master's student named one of Top 25 Environmentalists Under 25"

Corporate Knights

Nov 9, 2020

Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 30 Under 30 Sustainability Leaders

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