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.
Jordan Dubois – Sucker Creek Cree Nation
Jordan Dubois Sucker Creek Cree Nation Student Ranger, BC Parks Dream Job: Park Ranger As a student ranger, Jordan would check wildlife cameras; install signs; and pull invasive species like ivy, holly and buttercups. The best part of Jordan’s Green Job was the final assignment. They flew in a helicopter to a panorama ridge and spent the weekend fixing up tent pads and hiking down. Jordan studied Indigenous Land Stewardship before participating in the student summer ranger program, and is now…
Tyler Bruyere – Couchiching First Nation
Tyler Bruyere Couchiching First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Diamond driller and mining Tyler enjoyed tree planting and making new friends at OYEP. He said it had a huge impact on him: he still talks to a lot of the friends he met there, and the experienced helped him grow as a person. Tyler spent most of his days cutting brush, planting trees and doing schoolwork.
Gage Young – Chemawawin
Gage Young Chemawawin Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Construction As an OYEP participant in 2020, Gage learned how to operate a brush cutter and spent most of his time cutting brushes and planting trees. He also completed his firefighter and first aid training. Gage enjoyed the engaging activities, where they would learn how to use a compass or identify different plants. OYEP taught him how to be more open and accepting of others. He also learned that positive…
Demi Abraham – Long Lake #58
Demi Abraham Long Lake #58 Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Midwife Demi had the opportunity to go out in the bush and meet new people, which she said was the best part of her Green Job. Her duties as an OYEP participant included planting trees and keeping campsites safe and clean. Demi is currently enrolled in the Native Nursing Entry Program (NNEP) at Lakehead University.
Dakota Boucher-DeCorte – Fort William First Nation
Dakota Boucher-DeCorte Fort William First Nation Production worker, Resolute Sawmill Dream Job: The sky is the limit At the Resolute Sawmill, Dakota made sure to keep safe work practices and a clean working area. He also maintained the flow of lumber going through the mill. Dakota enjoyed the teamwork and communication that kept things working properly. He has plans to go back to school in the near future.
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