Indigenous Voices |
Indigenous Peoples are Canada’s original forest and conservation professionals, and today, they shape every facet of the sector.
The stories below profile both established Indigenous professionals in the forest and conservation sector and young people who have just begun their green career pathway. They’ve tried different jobs, studied at various levels, and had diverse experiences that have led them to where they are today.
The profiles of Indigenous professionals can also be found in PLT Canada’s A Guide to Green Jobs in Canada: Voices of Indigenous Professionals.
And the Voices of Indigenous Youth can be viewed on this map as well.
Amarah Jacob – Webequie First Nation
Amarah Jacob Webequie First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Arborist, Ranger, or Gardener A typical day in Amarah’s Green Job in 2021 included maintenance, camp duties, and tree planting, but she enjoyed being outdoors, meeting new people, and taking in the scenery the most. In 2021, she was planning to finish high school, take a gap year, and then attend post-secondary education. Amarah aspires to be an arborist, a ranger, or a gardener. Amarah shared the following…
Ayden Bois – Lac Seul First Nation
Ayden Bois Lac Seul First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Unsure Ayden enjoyed tree planting the most during his time as an Outland Youth Employment Program participant in 2021. His advice to other youth is to “hang in there.”
Antoine Moonias – Neskantaga First Nation
Antoine Moonias Neskantaga First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Content Creator Antoine planted trees and enjoyed having fun with his peers during his Green Job experience in 2021. He hopes to become a content creator on YouTube. His advice for other youth is to “enjoy every moment.”
Sheldon Childforever – Pic Mobert First Nation
Sheldon Childforever Pic Mobert First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Mining or Ojibwe Teacher Sheldon said that helping the environment was the most rewarding part of his Green Job in 2021. He advised his peers to enjoy their youth years as they can. In 2021, Sheldon was planning to attend further education with hopes of getting into mining or teaching Ojibwe.
Elli Fitzpatrick – Ojibways of the Pic River First Nation
Elli Fitzpatrick Ojibways of the Pic River First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Unsure Elli enjoyed being in the bush during his Green Job experience in 2021. In 2021, he was unsure about his career path and plans to finish high school before figuring it out.
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