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.
Alayah Kwandibens – Whitesand First Nation
Alayah Kwandibens Whitesand First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Surgeon or Doctor Alayah said she looked forward to connecting with the land and planting trees during her Green Job experience in 2021, and her favourite parts were training, bush work, and earning certifications. In 2021, Alayah was planning on graduating high school and attending a post-secondary institution. She aspires to work in the medical field as a surgeon or a doctor. Her advice to youth is to…
Ashleigh Fiddler – Summer Beaver (Nibinamik) First Nation
Ashleigh Fiddler Summer Beaver (Nibinamik) First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Police Officer Ashleigh said she loved tree planting with the Outland Youth Employment Program in 2021 and enjoyed the First Aid training she received. She hopes to become a police officer in the future.
Blayne Shewaybick – Webequie First Nation
Blayne Shewaybick Webequie First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Unsure Blayne said he enjoyed being outdoors and meeting new people the most during his Green Job experience in 2021. He did a lot of bush work and some cooking, too. In 2021, Blayne had finished school and was looking for more work. He also hopes to become a better cook.
Bethany Kamenawatamin – Bearskin Lake First Nation
Bethany Kamenawatamin Bearskin Lake First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: A Green Job Bethany’s favourite part of their Green Job experience in 2021 was the spectacular views. Their primary duties were bush work and training, but they still made time to complete schoolwork. They are unsure where their Green Job experience will lead them, but they plan to pursue further education and training. Bethany’s advice for other youth in Green Jobs is to “keep trying.”
Catherine Langille – Seine River First Nation
Catherine Langille Seine River First Nation Crew Leader in Training, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Biologist/Conservationist Catherine’s favourite part of her Green Job was being outside and being paid to camp. As a crew leader in training, her main duties were tree planting, canoe trips and collecting data. After she completes her diploma in Environmental Science & Natural Resources at Fleming College, she wants to transfer into Biology Conservation—a joint program with Fleming and Trent University–and obtain a new certification in…
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