Tag Archives: OYEP
Mya Beardy – Big Trout Lake (Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug) First Nation
Mya Beardy Big Trout Lake (Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug) First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Unsure Mya’s daily duties in her Green Job in 2021 were bush work, tree planting, and camp duties. She enjoyed being outside the most. In 2021, she was in high school and was still deciding what her future career will be. Mya’s advice for other youth is to not be scared to join programs—they’re fun and there are good people there.
Amarah Jacob – Webequie First Nation
Amarah Jacob Webequie First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Arborist, Ranger, or Gardener A typical day in Amarah’s Green Job in 2021 included maintenance, camp duties, and tree planting, but she enjoyed being outdoors, meeting new people, and taking in the scenery the most. In 2021, she was planning to finish high school, take a gap year, and then attend post-secondary education. Amarah aspires to be an arborist, a ranger, or a gardener. Amarah shared the following…
Sheldon Childforever – Pic Mobert First Nation
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.
Elli Fitzpatrick – Ojibways of the Pic River First Nation
Elli Fitzpatrick Ojibways of the Pic River First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Unsure Elli enjoyed being in the bush during his Green Job experience in 2021. In 2021, he was unsure about his career path and plans to finish high school before figuring it out.
Pacey Whitehead – Neskantaga First Nation
Pacey Whitehead Neskantaga First Nation Participant, Outland Youth Employment Program Dream Job: Playing hockey Pacey planted trees during their time with the Outland Youth Employment Program in 2021 and hopes to pursue a career in hockey.
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