The Starfish Canada

'Tis the season to rest, recharge, and gear up for next year’s environmental work. That’s why we’re extending the deadline a final time for BOTH positions to January 10th, 2025! Take time to reflect and rejuvenate as the year comes to an end. When you’re ready, come back and apply for these unique opportunities and join us in making waves 🌊🌊🌊 1️⃣ Program Lead – Six Nations Engagement 📍 Hybrid (Six Nations Reserve & nearby areas) 💸 $30/hour | ⏳ 20 hours/week | 🗓️ 3-year term 🔗 Apply here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g9jhuQJs 2️⃣ Videographer (Hamilton & Six Nations Region) 💼 Capture and document the creation of an Indigenous-led, Two-Eyed Seeing environmental curriculum. 💸 $15,000 budget (project-based) 🎥 Create videos showcasing community-level impacts and the curriculum co-design process. 🔗 Apply here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ggrm3Fyj 💡 Indigenous individuals and local applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for both roles. #ClimateCareers #GoodWork #HamiltonON

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Final Reminder: Applications Close December 20th! 📅 We’re hiring for two impactful positions: 1️⃣ Program Lead – Six Nations Engagement 📍 Hybrid (Six Nations Reserve & nearby areas) 💸 $30/hour | ⏳ 20 hours/week | 🗓️ 3-year term 🔗 Apply here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g9jhuQJs 2️⃣ Videographer (Hamilton & Six Nations Region) 💼 Capture and document the creation of an Indigenous-led, Two-Eyed Seeing environmental curriculum. 💸 $15,000 budget (project-based) 🎥 Create videos showcasing community-level impacts and the curriculum co-design process. 🔗 Apply here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ggrm3Fyj 💡 Indigenous individuals and local applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for both roles. These positions offer the chance to make a difference in youth education and climate action while supporting meaningful community partnerships! Join our team in making waves! 🌊🌊🌊 #ClimateCareers #GoodWork #HamiltonON

This week’s edition of The Starfish Digest covers five major climate stories from 2024, eco-friendly holiday ideas, and much more! #environmentalnews #youthenvironmentalism #environmentalwriting #environmentalarticles #youthenvironmentalleadership #climateaction #sustainableholidaytips #sustainability #ecofriendlytips #climatestories #sustainablecrafts #environmentalpeotry #accessibiltiy

Big news for 2025! The Women4Climate Vancouver program, powered by Zero Emissions Innovation Centre, is gearing up to empower climate action leaders through mentorship, training, and networking. ASI is proud to be part of this initiative, helping shape the program design and leading the training component. Training will consist of in-person workshops, online webinars, and learning grounded in ASI’s six Transition Leadership competencies. Both mentors and mentees will earn a Transition Leadership Certificate from ASI at the end of their journey! Applications are now open for the program, please be sure to apply by January 16, 2025! W4C Program Details: https://lnkd.in/gff3wPAb ASI’s Transition Leadership Competencies: https://lnkd.in/gqQqhuTm

🌊 Making Waves! 🌊 We’re still recruiting for two unique roles, and we’d love to see your applications or connections: 🎥 Videography RFP: Help us document the development of Two-Eyed Seeing environmental education workshops that blend Indigenous and Western knowledge systems. Proposals are due December 15, 2024. Explore the details here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ggrm3Fyj 🌱 Program Lead – Six Nations Engagement: Join us in co-designing environmental literacy workshops rooted in Haudenosaunee cultural perspectives. This role involves fostering partnerships, guiding strategic initiatives, and empowering youth to lead climate action in the Six Nations and Hamilton communities. Applications are due December 20, 2024. Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g9jhuQJs Tag someone who might be interested or reach out to us with any questions -- we can't wait to hear from you! 🌍 #ClimateWork #HamiltonON #GoodWork #GreenJobs #ClimateFuture

🥁 Roulement de tambour, s’il vous plaît... Nous sommes ravis d’annoncer les lauréats de notre Top 25 des environnementalistes de moins de 25 ans de 2024! 📣🌟 Quel honneur de célébrer 25 jeunes leaders incroyables qui font une différence dans leurs communautés grâce à leur créativité, leur passion et leur engagement envers un changement positif. Sélectionnés parmi 122 candidatures inspirantes, ces acteurs du changement se sont démarqués par leur intégration communautaire, leur passion et engagement, leur créativité et leur impact positif. 🌎 Un immense merci à TOUS ceux et celles qui ont partagé leurs histoires avec nous—chaque candidature a rempli notre équipe de juges d’espoir pour un avenir meilleur 💫 🎁 Mention spéciale à nos partenaires, dont Eclipse Awards | maker of fine custom trophies, qui nous ont aidés à reconnaître ces leaders avec un prix physique et des surprises dans leurs colis de reconnaissance! Nous avons hâte de voir ces acteurs du changement continuer à grandir, s’épanouir et façonner un avenir meilleur. Découvrez les histoires inspirantes de nos 25 lauréats de cette année ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gJSWUm24 Célébrons ensemble la prochaine génération de leaders environnementaux! 👏

🥁 Drumroll, please... We’re excited to announce the winners of our 2024 Top 25 Environmentalists Under 25! 📣🌟 What an honour to celebrate 25 incredible youth leaders who are making a difference in their communities, through creativity, passion, and a commitment to positive change. Chosen from 122 inspiring nominations, these changemakers stood out for their Community Integration, Passion & Engagement, Creativity, and Positive Impact. 🌎 A big thank you to EVERYONE who shared their stories with us—each and every nomination filled our team of judges with hope for a brighter tomorrow 💫 🎁 Special shoutout to our sponsors, including Eclipse Awards | maker of fine custom trophies, who helped us recognize these leaders with a physical award and other care package surprises! We can’t wait to see how these changemakers continue to grow, thrive, and shape a better future. Learn more about this year’s Top 25 winners and their stories ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gys5wGCs Let’s celebrate the next generation of environmental leaders! 👏🌱

✨ Nous apportons des changements à notre Youth Journal! ✨ Grande nouvelle: notre Journal propose désormais des versions audio de tous les nouveaux articles! Que vous soyez en déplacement, préfériez une expérience d’écoute immersive, ou rencontriez des obstacles pour lire sur un écran, nous rendons les récits environnementaux accessibles à tous. 🌟 Mais ce changement ne concerne pas seulement la commodité—il s’inscrit dans une démarche d’équité et de justice au sein du mouvement environnemental. L’audio permet aux personnes ayant une déficience visuelle, une dyslexie ou des préférences d’apprentissage spécifiques d’accéder au contenu plus facilement. Et oui, c’est disponible en anglais et en français! Curieux d’en savoir plus? Consultez notre dernier article: Listening to Change: Empowering Diverse Voices through Audio and Equity, écrit par notre gestionnaire de l’Équité, de la Diversité et de l’Inclusion, Shaniqua Mayers. 👉 Découvrez-le ici ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gAH-GfFs #Accessibilité #JusticeClimatique #SansBarrières #DesignInclusif

✨ We’re making ch-ch-ch-changes to our Youth Journal! ✨
 BIG news: our Journal now features text-to-audio recordings for every new article! Whether you’re on the go, love an immersive listening experience, or face barriers to reading on a screen, we’re here to make environmental storytelling accessible to all. 🌟
 This isn’t just about convenience—it’s about equity and justice in the environmental movement. Audio helps folks with visual impairments, dyslexia, or unique learning styles to access content with greater ease. And yes, it’s available in English and French!
 Curious to learn more? Check out the latest article Listening to Change: Empowering Diverse Voices through Audio and Equity, written by our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Manager, Shaniqua Mayers.
 👉 Dive in here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gAH-GfFs
 #InclusiveStorytelling #ClimateJustice #AccessibilityMatters