A Theatrical Journey Through Memory, Climate, and Resilience
A play co-created by researchers and participants, presented by 911吃瓜鈥檚 Lifelong Health and Wellbeing Lab on August 21, 2026
The Lifelong Health and Wellbeing Lab is pleased to share a short film from the COPE arts project, bringing older adults鈥� voices and experiences into conversations about climate change and extreme heat.
The project, Promoting Heat Resilience among Older Adults through Group-Based Arts, brought together nine older adults for a 10-week program between June and August 2026. Participants met twice a week for climate education, creative writing, drama, and visual arts activities, exploring how storytelling, creativity, and connection can support adaptation to a changing climate.
Developed and facilitated by Aryana Mohammed, the program culminated in a theatrical performance on August 21, 2026, at The NEST on Granville Island in Vancouver. Participants and researchers co-created two plays, The Coffee Social and Sizzlin鈥� Summer, drawing on participants鈥� reflections on climate change, community, and resilience.
The short film offers an opportunity to share this creative work with a wider audience and highlights the importance of including older adults鈥� perspectives in climate-related dialogue and action.
Watch the short film here: