The Arctic Youth Network (AYN) is a global network of youth making change in the Arctic, focused on international cooperation and capacity-building.
Category: Student Initiatives
SFU Student Coalition Hosts “Reinvest in our Future” Week
SFU community pushing for investment in renewables and climate justice on campus.
Canada’s Greenest Home lives up to its high standards
Compared to more conventional homes in the marketplace, the Endeavour Centre’s greenest home is a true winner.
Keynote by Chad Park at The Co-operators 2014 IMPACT! Youth Conference for Sustainability Leadership
Shared by The Natural Step Canada. (Guelph, Ontario) – The 2014 IMPACT! conference took place in Guelph, Ontario from May 23-26 and brought together 175 student sustainability leaders from across Canada. Youth worked alongside leading sustainability experts to deepen their understanding of sustainability challenges and network with like-minded individuals. The Natural Step Canada is a proud…
Alberta citizens wanted for dialogue on water and our changing climate
Alberta Climate Dialogue is recruiting participants for February 22 event at the University of Lethbridge.
Are you the Greenest Student on Earth? Green School
The competition is open to students around the world ages 3-18. All you need to do is visit their website and submit a 2-3 minute video of the green projects you are a part of and why you are the “greenest student on earth.”
Exploring Green: Ontario’s Green Careers Resource Guide
With the support of Service Canada, Youth in Motion has developed Exploring Green: Ontario’s Green Careers Resource Guide.
Ontario Farm to School Challenge
From November 2012 to February 2013, Ontario schools are being challenged to focus on local food and farms.
VIDEO – Earth Rangers: Bring Back the Wild conservation project
Earth Rangers partners with children across Canada to “Bring Back the Wild” by launching four new kid-powered conservation projects! Related articles The Earth Rangers’ National Tour
Let’s Do Local – University of Saskatchewan – September 24-29
Let’s Do Local is an event promoting and highlighting both on and off campus sustainability initiatives at the University of Saskatchewan.
IMPACT! Sustainability Champions Training in Guelph!
The Co-operators and The Natural Step Canada are partnering to offer the IMPACT! Sustainability Champions Training in Guelph! This 4-month program for students aged 19-25 focuses on realizing the leadership potential of youth and helping them develop meaningful sustainability projects in the community. Participants will build their sustainability leadership, competence, confidence, and communication skills. They…
Environmental Stewardship Assistant – City of Surrey Environmental Programs
Become an Eco Ranger with Surrey’s Natural Areas Partnership.
Applications are Now Open for the Canadian Youth Delegation to COP 18
Applications are due Monday, April 9 at 5PM Eastern Standard Time. We will get back to you with next steps in late April.
A Youth Perspective – McIntyre Creek Restoration Project, Whitehorse Yukon
The following video is part of a series related to the 2011-2012 McIntyre Creek Restoration Project in Whitehorse, Yukon.
Video: Cool Job – Service Planning at the TTC
Fourth year co-op student Eric talks about his position as a Student Transportation Planning Technician for the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC).
Power Summer Prairie, July 15 – 17
Power Summer Prairie is a 3 day training camp for young people from across the Prairies concerned about climate change and other environmental issues.
Power Summer Prairie, July 15 – 17
Power Summer Prairie is a 3 day training camp for young people from across the Prairies concerned about climate change and other environmental issues.
Team Hot, Cold – FortisBC Community Energy Challenge Community Consultation
Teams are competing in a 5 part challenge centered around building a District Energy System for the imaginary town of Sustainaville as part of the FortisBC Community Energy Challenge.
