About Maggie Hope Braun
Maggie Hope Braun is a Canadian civic advocate and the founder of the KICLEI Canada Initiative, a movement dedicated to promoting localism over globalism by empowering communities to reclaim their autonomy. With a focus on practical environmental stewardship and the defense of Canadian sovereignty, Maggie’s work encourages municipalities to withdraw from global programs like the FCM ICLEI Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) in favor of locally driven solutions that respect the needs and values of their communities.
Maggie’s journey began in her formative years, shaped by living in a jungle village in New Guinea and traveling to St. Lucia in the Caribbean. These experiences gave her a profound appreciation for nature and the importance of preserving diverse cultural perspectives. Initially inspired by the idea that the United Nations could protect these perspectives while fostering cooperation, her views evolved after studying ecosystem management in 2007. She discovered that many UN-promoted climate narratives were misaligned with basic scientific principles and began questioning why these narratives were being so strongly advanced.
After moving to British Columbia in 2009, Maggie encountered local municipal plans that closely mirrored UN Sustainable Development Goals, including aspects of Agenda 21. This revelation prompted her to dig deeper into how global agendas were being subtly integrated into local planning and governance. Over time, she developed a unique ability to identify the influence of global directives in municipal documents, break down their supporting rationales, and propose practical alternatives that prioritize community well-being and autonomy.
Today, Maggie is recognized for her strategic and collaborative approach to advocacy. She produces reports, scripts, and meeting frameworks that foster productive dialogue and minimize divisive language, helping communities engage constructively with their local governments. Through her platform, KICLEI Canada, she educates citizens on the voluntary nature of UN-directed programs and equips them with tools to promote policies that protect their local interests.
Her work is driven by a desire to restore the noble ideals she once associated with global cooperation—representing the unique, cultural, and local perspectives of communities—while holding international organizations and corporations accountable for overreach. She believes that Canada, with its strong traditions of peace-keeping and environmental stewardship, has a critical role to play in demonstrating how communities can thrive without sacrificing sovereignty or freedoms.
Maggie sees the challenge of reclaiming local autonomy as the defining work of our generation, emphasizing that by prioritizing local voices and practical solutions, we can protect Canada’s identity and inspire others around the world to do the same.
Important Update
Maggie is currently fully booked for consultations and interviews. However, she remains accessible through email and hosts a monthly Zoom meeting where she answers questions, shares updates, and connects with communities.
Email: Reach out at info@kiclei.ca for inquiries.
Monthly Zoom Meeting: Register Here to join the next session and engage directly with Maggie.
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