Sarah Dixon Esk’etemc First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program (OYEP) Sarah said that her time at OYEP in 2019 changed her life—it helped her build more confidence and believe that she can do anything she puts her mind to. Her goal is to finish her Bachelor of Arts and continue doing what she loves.
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.
Jasmine Hardy-Morrison Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Counsellor As a first-year OYEP participant, Jasmine enjoyed meeting new peers and participating in the program, which she deems “terrific.” Her main duties were trail cutting, general labour and tree planting.
Kiarra Keeskitay Eabametoong First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Unsure Kiarra’s daily duties included bush work and training, but being out on the land is what made her Green Job the most enjoyable in 2021. She’s unsure of what her future holds, but she knows she wants a career that allows her to spend time outside.
Sheldon Childforever Pic Mobert First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Mining or Ojibwe Teacher Sheldon said that helping the environment was the most rewarding part of his Green Job in 2021. He advised his peers to enjoy their youth years as they can. In 2021, Sheldon was planning to attend further education with hopes of getting into mining or teaching Ojibwe.
