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Saturday, May 11 • 9:45am - 11:00am
Red River Métis Environment and Climate Change Education

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The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), the National Government of the Red River Métis, will engage delegates in a hybrid workshop to, first, gain a deeper understanding of the Red River Métis and their unique history in Canada. Then, showcase hands-on, cultural activities as part of the MMF’s Métis Environmental Leaders of Tomorrow (MELT), Métis Community-Based Climate Monitoring (MCBCM), and Stewards of the Homeland (SOHP) Programs in an outdoor setting; MELT has a focus on environment and climate change education for Youth in grade school (K-12), MCBCM has a focus on environment and climate change education and monitoring for Citizens, and SOHP has a focus on environment and climate change education, training, and action through stewardship activities for Citizens. This workshop will stimulate great discussion on the Red River Métis and the Nations unique place in Canada, Indigenous Ways of Knowing, and Environment and Climate Change Education.
Speakers
avatar for Tayler LeClaire

Tayler LeClaire

Stewardship Coordinator, Manitoba Métis Federation
Tayler LeClaire, Stewardship Coordinator with the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), holds a Diploma from Assiniboine Community College specializing in land and water technologies and a BSc from Brandon University specializing in environmental science. She was awarded two medals through... Read More →
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Phoenix Combe

Métis Climate Monitoring Coordinator, Manitoba Mètis Federation – National Government of the Red River Mètis
Phoenix Combe, Métis Climate Monitoring Coordinator with the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), holds a B.Sc in Biology and B.Env.Sc in Forest Ecology from the University of Winnipeg, which is a Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF) recognized program. Through her work at the MMF, Phoenix is responsible for the coordination of the Red River Métis Citizen Science programs, which engages Red River Métis Citizens in t... Read More →
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Amber Chambers

MELT Coordinator, Manitoba Métis Federation - National Government of the Red River Métis
Amber Chambers, MELT Coordinator with the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), holds a Diploma from Assiniboine Community College in land and water management.  Through her work at the MMF, Amber is responsible for the planning and implementation of the MELT program, which aims to provide... Read More →

Saturday May 11, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am MDT
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