Reason for running:

I do not come from a political background. My father was a butcher and meat cutter from Germany, and my mother, a hairdresser and barber from Chile. My path in life was shaped by time and experience. An avid reader, I was fortunate that my parents subscribed to Chickadee and Owl—children’s magazines that introduced me to animals from around the world. My father often took us to Gatineau, Quebec, one of the most beautiful regions on Earth, where we hiked and explored. Our family vacations never included hotels; instead, we camped, immersing ourselves in nature. These experiences instilled in me a deep appreciation for the environment and a passion for protecting our planet.

Biography

I do not come from a political background. My father was a butcher and meat cutter from Germany, and my mother, a hairdresser and barber from Chile. My path in life was shaped by time and experience. An avid reader, I was fortunate that my parents subscribed to Chickadee and Owl—children’s magazines that introduced me to animals from around the world. My father often took us to Gatineau, Quebec, one of the most beautiful regions on Earth, where we hiked and explored. Our family vacations never included hotels; instead, we camped, immersing ourselves in nature. These experiences instilled in me a deep appreciation for the environment and a passion for protecting our planet.

Many of the natural places I explored in my youth no longer exist.

Traveling to different countries exposed me to diverse cultures and people. My father strongly believed in the power of this experience, and it became one of the most valuable educations of my life.

As a first-generation Canadian, my interests expanded to human rights, beginning with gender equality and later advocating for LGBTQ2S+ rights. While raising my children, I pursued my education and entered the field of teaching. Eventually, my love for Canada’s mountains brought me to Calgary.

Upon arriving, I began volunteering—organizing social events for vulnerable community members, contributing to the Wish Foundation through the Calgary Stampeders, serving as a board member for the Banff Trail Community Association, and editing their monthly newsletter, The Banff Trail Howler.

The world has changed since my youth, and I realized that in order to take action, I had to do something. With my children now grown, that time is now. In 2023, I decided to run as the Green Party’s federal candidate for Calgary Heritage—the first neighborhood I called home in Calgary.

Over the coming weeks, my team and I will be reaching out to Calgary Heritage residents, knocking on doors, and listening to those who, like me, are struggling with the economy and the rising cost of living. The stories I’m hearing reflect the same frustrations I have felt. I appreciate your honesty, and I’m ready to fight for you.

I have faced many of the same challenges: repaying student loans, experiencing poverty and homelessness, working multiple jobs, struggling to afford housing, chasing a down payment, and making difficult choices about food security while trying to balance time with my children. These hardships were difficult then, but they are even worse for today’s young people. We are in crisis. Enough is enough. I had to #DoSomething.

Why the Green Party?

People often ask me why I chose the Green Party. The answer is simple: I am inspired by the people within this movement. Their dedication, volunteerism, and shared vision for a better future are unmatched. I have never seen a group so committed to collective success, willing to rise to the challenge.

I also refuse to run my campaign like others. No finger-pointing. No mudslinging. While I may not agree with other parties or candidates, I respect the time, dedication, and sacrifices it takes to step up and work toward change. The Green Party allows me to campaign with respect and dignity.

When I was attending Trent University, the Green Party was already advocating for municipal composting, a practice widely adopted today. They warned about rising carbon emissions and the risk of increasing wildfires—at a time when other parties focused on scapegoating single mothers on welfare. In 2023, Alberta experienced its worst air quality crisis in history due to wildfires, with Quebec and Ontario also affected. Now, decades later, other parties are finally addressing what the Green Party identified as urgent long ago.

From my own experience of homelessness, I understand the importance of safety—especially for women. The lack of affordable housing is forcing seniors, disabled individuals, veterans, and young people into homelessness. The dream of homeownership is slipping further away. Our most vulnerable citizens lack access to addiction treatment, mental health services, and safe facilities. The result? A nationwide crisis of safety, skyrocketing overdose deaths, and people freezing to death on the streets—while our government continues to subsidize fossil fuel corporations instead of helping its people.

Why are so many of our Indigenous sisters still missing or murdered? How long must this continue?

I believe we can change for the better. I see more and more people sharing in this hope. We need a revolutionary shift—new leadership that is progressive, proactive, and people-driven.

It’s time to #DoSomething.

I look forward to meeting you when I come to your home as I go door-to-door to hear your concerns. Thank you, my brothers and sisters. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Political Resume:

1. Your Green Party Candidate for Calgary Heritage, By- Election 2023.
2. Your Green Party Candidate for Calgary Heritage, Federal Election 2025.

Your Green Party Federal Candidate for Calgary Heritage,

Ravenmoon Crocker