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Thursday, February 20 • 9:00am - 12:00pm
D2 - Youth Leadership & Community Engagement in Env. Science.

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There is a disparity in the representation of Indigenous peoples in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields in Canada. As educators, we have the ability to foster a sustained passion in these subject areas from a young age. Through a combination of STEM educational resources, land-based learning and community collaboration, our educational programs provide students with opportunities to strengthen their leadership skills and environmental science knowledge, primarily through student-led, environmental restoration/conservation projects. This presentation will explore our approach to experiential project-based learning, community integration and STEM education.
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Dillon Koopmans

Educational Programs Manager, Water First
Dillon Koopmans is the Educational Programs Manager for Water First. Water First addresses water challenges in FNMI communities in Canada through education, training and meaningful collaboration. Dillon has facilitated water science programs and youth watershed restoration projects... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2020 9:00am - 12:00pm CST
Delta B
  Gr 4 - 8, Tech/Science