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.
Lylas Paul – Bear Island/Temagami First Nation
Lylas Paul Bear Island/Temagami First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Carpenter or Roofer Lylas did tree planting, thinning, and cleaning during his Green Job in 2021, and his favourite part was tree planting. In 2021, he was finishing high school and planned to be a carpenter or a roofer. Lylas hopes other youth “work hard, work smart, (and) have fun.”
Keyra Fox-Latto – Mishkeegogamang First Nation
Keyra Fox-Latto Mishkeegogamang First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Unsure Keyra liked keeping the camp clean during her Green Job experience in 2021, but she also did tree planting, camp chores, and bush work. In 2021, she was still in high school and unsure about her future.
James Nash – Pays Plat First Nation
James Nash Pays Plat First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Animal Rehabilitation Centre and Sanctuary James did production work, tree planting, camp maintenance, and bush work in his Green Job in 2021, and he felt being outdoors and making a difference was the most enjoyable part. He said his dream job is to own and operate an animal rehabilitation centre and sanctuary, and in 2021, he was attending high school with plans to go to university for…
Albert White – Lac Seul First Nation
Albert White Lac Seul First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Unsure Albert’s Green Job experience in 2021 included general maintenance, working in a team, and tree planting, but the best part of the job was the satisfaction he felt at work. In 2021, he didn’t know what his future career would be, but he plans to go to college.
Adarez Britt – Long Lake #58 First Nation
Adarez Britt Long Lake #58 First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Unsure In 2021, Adarez’s Green Job experience included camp duties, brush cutting, and tree planting, and she said her favourite part was learning new skills.
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