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November 7, 2022 From Indigenous Clean Energy: “We are excited to share that we are currently accepting applications for the 2023 cohort of the 20/20 Catalysts Program! The 20/20 Catalysts Program is a hands-on program designed to support Indigenous communities embarking on clean energy projects. Working collaboratively with the guidance of Indigenous leaders and clean … Continued
Meet Matt Lyon, an ocean technologist currently based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Matt is currently working as a Marine Operations Manager at Sma’knis Maritime Safety and Security. He joined SOI’s Ocean Conservation Expedition as a Zodiac driver in September. “The expedition was incredible,” he said. “It was a lot of firsts for me. First whale sighting, first time seeing … Continued
By: Ronnie Noonan-Birch The Blue Economy is generally thought of as the sustainable version of the regular ocean economy because it includes ocean health as a key pillar. But it’s also criticized for being ambiguous because it lacks clear criteria to determine which ocean operations and activities are “sustainable” enough. This vagueness could lead to … Continued
September 20, 2022 By: Siobhan Takala Attending the United Nations Oceans Conference (UNOC) in Lisbon, Portugal was an unexpected opportunity! As a member of the Ocean Bridge Alumni delegation, it was an honour to experience the conference with other passionate youth. As a first timer at an international conference there was so much to prepare … Continued
Meet Kennedy Sittler, a marine technician at the Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship in Dartmouth, N.S. Watch the video below to learn how Kennedy went from being an intern to gaining a full-time role working on the Stella Maris project, Eastern Canada’s most versatile seabed technology platform.
The Blue Futures Pathways Expedition was designed to introduce youth to career paths in the Sustainable Blue Economy and learn more about marine conservation, with an emphasis on Indigenous-led conservation. Like all SOI expeditions, this journey also aimed to help youth learn more about themselves, uncover their passions and build confidence. We partnered with National … Continued
Meet Jasmine Saunders, a Business Manager with Miawpukek Horizon Marine Services. Based in St. John’s, N.L., Jasmine initially joined Miawpukek Horizon in 2021 as part of the Indigenous Career Pivot Project funded by Canada’s Ocean Supercluster. She was exposed to the marine industry when she was completing work terms with public and private sector employers … Continued
By: Inda Intiar Ever thought about going on a two-week road trip with your boss in a cramped, 2014 hybrid Toyota Prius? Yeah, me neither. But that’s what happened in June! As Outreach Coordinator of SOI Foundation’s Blue Futures Pathways program, I travelled nearly 2,500 km with our Director of Programs Tara Mascarenhas and Program … Continued
By: Una Isherwood My name is Una Isherwood, I’m 20 years old, and I recently graduated with my degree in Fish and Wildlife Conservation Technology from Sault College. When I was a kid, I was always endlessly fascinated by the underwater world and what creatures lived there. As I grew older, that passion never changed, … Continued
