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.
Ashmckile Bottle – Sachigo Lake First Nation
Ashmckile Bottle Sachigo Lake First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Goaltender for the Toronto Maple Leafs Ashmckile planted trees and camped as an Outland Youth Employment Program participant in 2021. His dream job is to be a goaltender for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and he said other young adults should do what they love.
Anna Cochrane – Grassy Narrows First Nation
Anna Cochrane Grassy Narrows First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Unsure During her Green Job in 2021, Anna enjoyed putting her body to work and being out in nature. She also planted trees, saw cut, and did bush work. She doesn’t know what her future holds yet, but she advises other young adults to try Green Jobs.
Stephanie Ooshag – Fort Hope First Nation
Stephanie Ooshag Fort Hope First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Unsure In 2021, Stephanie spent her time at the Outland Youth Employment Program performing camp duties and completing certifications.
Justine Cochrane – Grassy Narrows First Nation
Justine Cochrane Grassy Narrows First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: In the Medical Field Justine spent her time tree planting and training in her Green Job in 2021, but she enjoyed tree cutting the most. She hopes to work in the medical field, and her advice for other youth is to keep working hard.
Kego Wigwas – Gull Bay First Nation
Kego Wigwas Gull Bay First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Computer Science Kego enjoyed meeting new people and learning more about them during his Green Job experience in 2021. He spent his days planting trees and completing training. He plans to attend university to pursue a career in computer science. Kego’s advice to youth is to “reach out for help if you are having trouble.”
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