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By: Emilie DeRochie I had the great pleasure of meeting SOI Foundation’s Blue Futures Pathways team back in the spring of 2022 when they visited the River Institute on their journey across the country to learn about Canada’s Sustainable Blue Economy. After learning about the Blue Futures Pathways program, I took part in a project … Continued
Meet Amanda Horn from Burlington, ON. She’s a divemaster, marketer, ocean advocate, and the founder of Loless Blue Beauty, a sustainable shave and body care brand rooted in ocean literacy and water conservation. Inspired by the impact of the beauty industry and our personal care routines on the environment, the ocean and fresh water resources, … Continued
The Water Canada Summit will take place June 7-9, at Delta Hotels by Marriott Ottawa City Centre. This year’s theme, Water Connects, will explore people, projects, technologies, and innovations that are driving Canada’s water sector. As part of the summit, young professionals can attend the Downstream networking event in Ottawa for free. Connect with peers … Continued
Did you know, March 21 has been designated the National Indigenous Water Operators Day? This is in recognition of the vital work and dedication of those who help provide safe drinking water in Indigenous communities. Watch the video below by the organization Water Movement to learn more about the importance of Indigenous water operators.
By: Inda Intiar In February, the Blue Futures Pathways team attended The Fifth International Marine Protected Area Congress (IMPAC5) in Vancouver, on the territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) nations. The event was co-hosted by provincial and federal governments, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and Canadian Parks and … Continued
Meet Jackson Pye Rogers from Vancouver, B.C. He is Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin, whose family lineage comes from Yukon. He’s just completed an internship as Marketing and Indigenous outreach officer for 7 Leagues, a company that makes leather from fishing industry waste, tanned with waste from the forestry sector. Jackson first got involved with 7 Leagues when … Continued
Meet Alissa Sallans. The Inuvik, NT-based student is in Ottawa for a few months, pursuing a master’s degree in environmental sustainability focusing on food systems in the North. This past summer, Alissa completed an internship through Ocean Wise’s Direct Action Program, which connects youth with internships to learn about aquatic conservation work across Canada. Her … Continued
Meet Kumau Qavvik, Carter Lear, and Michael Aqilriaq. These youth from Kugaaruk, Cambridge Bay and Gjoa Haven, respectively, are among six young Nunavummiut who spent the summer working as field technicians for the Arctic BIOSCAN (ARCBIO) project in the Kitikmeot region. The ARCBIO project seeks to bridge biodiversity science, DNA technology and Inuit knowledge in … Continued
It was early September and I was on board the Polar Prince, an Indigenous-owned ship and my home for the next eight days as a participant in SOI Foundation’s first-ever Ocean Conservation Expedition. I sat on a chair under the shade of the steel hangar that protected me from the warmth of the bright sun … Continued
