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.
Kaylon Quachegan-Edwards – Moose Cree First Nation
Kaylon Quachegan-Edwards Moose Cree First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Detective or Social Worker Kaylon said she loved making new friends during her Green Job in 2021. She tree planted and did chores at the Outland Youth Employment Program. In 2021, she was still in high school, but she plans to attend college to pursue her dream of becoming either a detective or social worker.
Ava Edwards – Taykwa Tagamou Nation
Ava Edwards Taykwa Tagamou Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Accountant Ava said she loved being outdoors all day for her Green Job in 2021. She also planted trees and did chores while following safety precautions at the Outland Youth Employment Program. In 2021, she planned to attend college to study accounting.
Zack Bender – Bear Island/Temagami First Nation
Zack Bender Bear Island/Temagami First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Computer Science Zack’s favourite parts of his Green Job in 2021 were tree planting and being productive, but he also did bush work and chores. In 2021, he was planning to attend college or university for computer science.
Evan Crawford – Attawapiskat First Nation
Evan Crawford Attawapiskat First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Heavy Equipment Mechanic In 2021, Evan did bushwork during his time at the Outland Youth Employment Program. He was attending college to become a heavy equipment mechanic in 2021. Evan’s advice to other young adults is to be happy.
Jacy Jolivet – Brunswick House First Nation
Jacy Jolivet Brunswick House First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Ontario Provincial Police Office Jacy was connected to OYEP through Wahkohtowin Development GP Inc. in 2020, where he was working with a close team of Indigenous Stewards of the land as a Seasonal Guardian. Jacy was keen to see youth empowered to lead future stewardship initiatives and achieve sustainability goals, and he enjoyed sharing his gift of drumming with his co-workers. At OYEP in 2021, Jacy did…
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