GENESIS BUTLER

First up, we are THRILLED to welcome Genesis Butler (@genesisbutler_) to Winnipeg VegFest 2023! Genesis is a 16-year-old Afro-Indigenous animal, climate, and environmental activist. Genesis became one of the youngest people to give a TEDx talk at the age of 10. She has spoken at many events worldwide including the Seeds and Chips Global Food Summit and the Environmental Media Association Impact Summit.

Genesis is on the board of Social Compassion in Legislation and the Environmental Media Association. She was featured in the Marvel Hero Project on Disney+ where Genesis was named a real-life superhero. She is the founder of the non-profit organization, Genesis for Animals (@genesisforanimals). In 2019, Genesis wanted to continue her activism despite quarantine, so she started a global youth-led climate organization, Youth Climate Save (@youthclimatesave), which raises awareness on the connection between animal agriculture and climate change. Genesis’ activism has been featured by Harvard University, Time for Kids, People, Nickelodeon, Marvel, Crate and Kids, The New York Times, Washington Post and many more!

And on Saturday, September 9, you’ll get to meet Genesis in person at VegFest!