Us here at United Spirit Nature Network (USNN), in collaboration with the New Brunswick Indigenous Career College (NBICC), Indigenous Climate Action, and the New Brunswick Environmental Network (NBEN), invites you to join a three-part webinar series exploring the intersections of youth leadership, Indigenous knowledge, and environmental stewardship.
Facilitated by NBEN, these engaging sessions bring together diverse voices to share experiences, stories, and solutions for building a more just and sustainable future. From empowering youth as climate leaders, to integrating Indigenous perspectives in green energy transitions, to protecting sacred habitats like the Black Ash, this series highlights pathways of hope, responsibility, and resilience.
Open to educators, community members, students, and anyone passionate about the environment, these conversations will spark dialogue, inspire action, and strengthen our collective vision for a healthier planet and future generations.
To register for the webinar series, please note that you will need to register separately for each session. The dates are:
- October 20th, 2025: Rising with the Earth – Youth Leading the Circle of Change
- November 3rd, 2025: Powering the Land, Honouring the People – Green Energy and Indigenous Knowledge
- November 10th, 2025: Sacred Spaces, Living Relations – Protecting What Sustains Us
Agenda:
- Welcome & Opening (10 min)
- Territorial acknowledgement
- Introduction of panellists
- Brief overview of the webinar goals
- Panellist Introductions (15 min)
- Each panellist shares their background and connection to youth leadership & climate action
- Guided Panel Discussion (40 min)
- Audience Q&A (15 min)
- Closing Reflections (5 min)
- Wrap-up & Next Steps (5 min)
- Registration reminder for next session
- Invitation to complete the youth questionnaire
Speakers
Sama AlMaarofi, Executive Director
Environmental Educator and Consultant
United Spirit Nature Network
Starla McDougall, Principal
Environmental New Brunswick Career College
Educator and Advocate for Indigenous Education and Cultural Revitalization, Passamaquoddy First Nation
Jill Young, Program Coordinator
Youth Environmental Action Network
Youth Programs Coordinator
Slade Williams
Indigenous Climate Action
Community Energy Champion
Energy Peers in Indigenous Communities (EPIC), Sqwá First Nation
Willo Prince
Indigenous Climate Action
Education Coordinator, Dakelh First NationAction climatique Autochtone Coordonnateur de l’éducation
Chevaun Toulouse
Indigenous Climate Action
Species at Risk Technician
Ojibwe Sagamok Nation
Technicien en espèces en péril
