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.
Braydon Crawford – Attawapiskat First Nation
Braydon Crawford Attawapiskat First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Power Line Technician Braydon did bush work and helped others during his Green Job in 2021. “It’s great to give back to the land,” he said. In 2021, he was attending a power engineering technology program, and on the wait list for a power line technician program, which is his dream job. Braydon’s advice for other youth is to get in there and have fun because life is…
Cree-River Gustafson – Whitesand First Nation
Cree-River Gustafson Whitesand First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: A job that involves creativity Cree-River’s favourite part of her Green Job in 2021 was being at the campsite; she said it feels nice being in the bush. She also washed dishes, cleaned the camp, and did chores. In 2021, she was going to college in North Bay for graphic design, and her dream job involves creating or being creative. Cree-River’s advice is to be kind to others…
Wade Koostachin – Attawapiskat First Nation
Wade Koostachin Attawapiskat First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Unsure During his time with the Outland Youth Employment Program in 2021, Wade did chores. He’s not sure what his dream job is yet, but he shared advice for other young adults: “Just be yourself.”
Tara Cachagee – Chapleau Cree First Nation
Tara Cachagee Chapleau Cree First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Unsure Tara managed chores, followed camp safety precautions, and treated people kindly during her time in a Green Job in 2021. Her favourite part was making new friends. And she advised other youth to not restrict themselves from meeting new people. In 2021, Tara was unsure about what her future holds, but she wants a career that allows her to be outside and in the forest. Tara…
Max Kakekagumick – Eabametoong First Nation
Max Kakekagumick Eabametoong First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Forestry Max managed chores, followed camp safety rules, and fostered respect in the workplace at the Outland Youth Employment Program in 2021. His favourite part of his Green Job was meeting new people and being out in the wilderness. In 2021, he planned to complete a forestry program to pursue a career in the forest and conservation sector. His advice for other youth is to “Push yourself! Get…
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