ECC Speaker Spotlight – Prairies, Oceans, and Youth: Connecting the Drops

About this event

Everyone has a role to play in ocean conservation, even here in the prairies!

On January 14, join us for the Prairies, Oceans, and Youth: Connecting the Drops Speaker Spotlight. This webinar will run from 6:00 p.m.– 7:30 p.m. MST and explores the deep connection between prairie stewardship and ocean conservation.

Participants will hear from youth leaders who are developing innovative, community-based solutions that bridge land and water. They will also gain tools to manage water-related anxiety and enhance their knowledge of freshwater and ocean issues.

The session will highlight the voices of youth from the Prairies, celebrate their impact, and provide a space for reflection, dialogue, and shared learning.

For more information, please reach out to climate@metis.org

About the Environment & Climate Change Speaker Spotlight

The Environment and Climate Change Department’s (ECC) Speaker Spotlight is an initiative that invites Métis community members and industry professionals to share their skills and knowledge.

Through the Speaker Spotlight, ECC aims to create community spaces where Métis people can learn and share information on climate change, climate action, and environmental protections. Each spotlight will offer a new topic based on previous Otipemisiwak Métis Government Citizen feedback.

If you have any questions, please reach out to climate@metis.org

About the speakers

Amy Charles

Amy Charles is Métis and serves as the Indigenous Knowledge Specialist at Ocean Wise. She is originally from Red Deer, Alberta, and currently works remotely from her home in central Alberta.

In her role, she weaves Indigenous Knowledge into ocean conservation and environmental education while integrating it with Ocean Wise’s organizational practices and program design. Through this work and her dedication to community collaboration, she ensures that community insights and lived experiences are respected.

Amy is committed to supporting learning that deepens understanding of our connections with land and water and how these relationships inform sustainable, shared futures.

Youth speakers

This Speaker Spotlight features additional youth leaders who work with Ocean Wise and live in Alberta. Tune in to get to know them and their incredible work in ocean conservation!