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.
Kiarra Keeskitay – Eabametoong First Nation
Kiarra Keeskitay Eabametoong First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Unsure Kiarra’s daily duties included bush work and training, but being out on the land is what made her Green Job the most enjoyable in 2021. She’s unsure of what her future holds, but she knows she wants a career that allows her to spend time outside.
Jasper Beaver – Summer Beaver (Nibinamik) First Nation
Jasper Beaver Summer Beaver (Nibinamik) First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Unsure Jasper said she loved being outside during her time at the Outland Youth Employment Program in 2021. In 2021, she was in high school and didn’t know what the future holds. Her advice is to not be shy and to be yourself.
Cherish Johnson – Seine River First Nation
Cherish Johnson Seine River First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Unsure Meeting new people, being outside, and completing certifications are what Cherish loved most during her Green Job experience in 2021. She said she was also excited to plant trees. She advises other young adults to stay focused and positive.
Daisha Sugarhead – Summer Beaver (Nibinamik) First Nation
Daisha Sugarhead Summer Beaver (Nibinamik) First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Medical, Green, or Traditional Job Daisha enjoyed her time in a Green Job in 2021, especially the learning and job opportunities and the community her cohort fostered. In her Green Job, Daisha completed training, did bush work and earned certifications. In the future, Daisha hopes to pursue a career in the medical field or get into a Green or traditional job, and she looks forward to…
Jacob Cheesaquay – Whitesand First Nation
Jacob Cheesaquay Whitesand First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Green Job, Construction, or Cooking Jacob said he loved being outdoors and making new friends in his Green Job in 2021, but he also hiked, went on field trips to mines and mills, and completed First Aid training. In the future, Jacob aspires to work in a Green Job, but he might get into construction or cooking. He hopes other youth give Green Jobs a try because of…
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