BCEIA Webinar: Territorial Acknowledgement Training

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Proceeds support the BCEIA's annual scholarship to an Indigenous student pursuing an education in environmental studies in British Columbia.

Workshop led by Kear Porttris, B.Eng. MASc - Porttris Consulting Group Ltd.Territorial acknowledgements have been embraced as a formal way to recognize and pay respect to the original peoples of a specific territory, their ancestors, and communities. They are a first step towards Truth and Reconciliation in consideration and acknowledgement of Indigenous people’s rightful place, leadership, and stewardship of the land.Over the course of an hour, attendees will learn the points to take into consideration when crafting land acknowledgements that espouse genuine care and respect for the original peoples of Canada and the lands we inhabit.Proceeds from this webinar support the BCEIA&#x27;s annual Indigenous post-secondary scholarship .Kear Porttris is Métis/Chinese, born and raised in the Canadian Prairies. His family was an active member of their cultural communities throughout his childhood, and these connections remain important to him today. He has lived in Victoria, BC since 2008 and is passionate about helping Indigenous communities grow. He wants to see more Indigenous inclusion in Industry and works every day to increase these opportunities. He has a graduate degree from the Civil Engineering Department at the University of Victoria and has experience working in the environmental industrial, in contracting and consulting.

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