Fridays For Future Climate Strike

September 27, 2019August 28, 2020 Aaron Sousa Aaron Sousa, Climate Strike, Fredericton, Friday's For Future, Journalism, St. Thomas University, UNB Fredericton, University of New Brunswick

Student reactions to climate change statistics and poetry. (Aaron Sousa/STU)

Student reactions to climate change statistics and poetry. (Aaron Sousa/STU)

One of the youngest supporters for the strike. (Aaron Sousa/STU)

One of the youngest supporters for the strike. (Aaron Sousa/STU)

Students made attention-grabbing signs to show off to passing vehicles. (Aaron Sousa/STU)

Students made attention-grabbing signs to show off to passing vehicles. (Aaron Sousa/STU)

"Stand up for the planet we stand on." (Aaron Sousa/STU)

“Stand up for the planet we stand on.” (Aaron Sousa/STU)

Protesters took the day off school and work to support the cause. (Aaron Sousa/STU)

Protesters took the day off school and work to support the cause. (Aaron Sousa/STU)

Friday's For Future has become a global sensation thanks to Swedish activist Greta Thunberg. (Aaron Sousa/STU)

Friday’s For Future has become a global sensation thanks to Swedish activist Greta Thunberg. (Aaron Sousa/STU)

Students gathering outside city hall, waiting to be let inside. (Aaron Sousa/STU)

Students gathering outside city hall, waiting to be let inside. (Aaron Sousa/STU)

One supporter inside Blaine Higgs lobby, hoping to catch the Premier. (Aaron Sousa/STU)

One supporter inside Blaine Higgs lobby, hoping to catch the Premier. (Aaron Sousa/STU)

Fredericton youth march to Blaine Higgs office demanding change. (Aaron Sousa/STU)

Fredericton youth march to Blaine Higgs office demanding change. (Aaron Sousa/STU)

Aaron Sousa

Aaron Sousa is a New Brunswick-based reporter and photographer with experience working in print and radio news. His credits include The Canadian Press, The Aquinian, Huddle, Telegraph-Journal and CBC.