Programs for Youth
Current PROGRAMS
WE ARE OFFERING A FULLY FUNDED CANOE TRIP FOR MOOSE CREE YOUTH
We have an exciting summer planned, and we will be offering a fully funded guided canoe trip for Moose Cree Youth within the Moose Cree Homeland. This program is intended for Moose Cree youth to strengthen connections with the Moose Cree Homeland and culture, while also learning valuable skills and practices of environmental conservation.
LEARNING FROM LAKE STURGEON YOUTH PROGRAMS OFFER A Unique Opportunity to Get Out In Nature
As we continue to build our program over time, our goal is to enable the community to engage with our research, and to help young people find opportunities for learning outside of the classroom. We hope to empower youth to connect with Elders, and become passionate stewards of their lands and waters — now and into the future.
WCS Canada and Moose Cree First Nation (MCFN) partners and youth on the shores of the Lower Mattagami River. From left to right: Jacob Seguin (WCS Canada), Jennifer Simard (MCFN, above), Claire Farrell (WCS Canada, below), Jonathan Rickard (MCFN), Ocean Phillips (youth program), Denika Quachegan (youth program). Photo credit: Claire Farrell.
Programs for Youth
Rachel shares her experience engaging in the Learning from Lake Sturgeon youth program.
Since 2018, we’ve included Moose Cree youth in our lake sturgeon fieldwork on the North French and Mattagami Rivers. The youth program experience includes learning important fieldwork skills, like fish sampling, using a GPS, and other research technology from the lake sturgeon team — all while out on the land in the Moose Cree Homeland.
PHOTOS From the Field
We many offer in-the-field opportunities for youth, but we also offer other youth programming! An example was a virtual gathering with Elders and youth in 2021, when we weren’t able to gather in person. This graphic record from Sam Hester shares some of what we shared during that gathering.