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Truth and Reconciliation Week 2024

September 23, 2024

By Paul Robitaille, Senior Advisor, Indigenous Relations At the end of September, Canada commemorates Truth and Reconciliation Week 2024, culminating in the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on September 30. Orange Shirt Day is an initiative started by residential school survivor Phyllis Webstad, Northern Secwepemc (Shuswap) from the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation, to raise awareness of residential schools and spread the message that every child matters. It’s estimated that over 150,000 Indigenous children were taken…

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Use Nature as a Learning Tool

September 04, 2024

What do trees, bugs, and animals have in common? STEAM! Yes, you read that correctly. But we’re not talking about the scalding hot kind of steam. We’re talking Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Plus, Language Arts and Social Studies! Nature allows learners from early childhood to young adults to better understand theoretical concepts in the form of real-life scenarios. We’ve compiled a list of some fun hands-on activities and lessons to do with learners of every age. For Early…

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Test drive forestry careers with Ontario’s heavy equipment simulator

August 21, 2024

By James Thordarson, Senior Coordinator, Forest Education, SFI In the face of growing labour shortages in Ontario’s forest sector, the province is stepping up to inspire and develop its workforce. A key technological aspect of this is a heavy equipment simulator that provides an engaging, hands-on way for Ontario youth to explore diverse career opportunities in forestry. “The simulator is designed to give students a real sense of what operating forestry equipment is like. It’s not just about learning how…

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From Passion to Profession: My Journey in Green Careers

July 31, 2024

I turned my passion into a green career. Now I help others do the same!

May 31, 2024

By Madhuri Jani, Senior Coordinator, Green Jobs with PLT Canada   As a little girl growing up in India, I was always keen to learn about the environment and was fascinated by the interconnected natural world we share. Today, I’m channeling my passion for nature into connecting employers and youth through green careers.  Overcoming barriers   My academic career took me from India to ​​Dubai and finally to Canada, where I earned my Master of Environment and Sustainability from Western University…

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