A career in Indigenous environmental stewardship

What can you do with a degree in… Indigenous Studies and Environmental Studies? Learn all about a career in ecological restoration work in British Columbia waterways. Katy and Emma talk with guest Hannah Gentes about her role with Coastal Restoration Society. Hannah Gentes is a Saulteaux-Metis woman currently living in Lekwungen territory. She is a Senior Project Manager and Indigenous Initiatives Lead with the environmental non-profit Coastal Restoration Society. She has a bachelor’s degree in Indigenous Studies and Environmental Studies from the University of Victoria. She will be starting a master’s project in Indigenous-led restoration at the School of Environmental Studies at the University of Victoria in September 2023. She is passionate about Indigenous Environmental Stewardship, community building, and land-based learning. Outside of work and school, Hannah enjoys hiking, paddling, making art, and music.  Join us as we chat about: ·      Working in ecological restoration and the environmental sector·      Centering Indigenous communities in ecological restoration work·      Finding workplaces that align with your personal values·      Self-care and avoiding burnout at work·      Getting started in a career in the environmental sector Resources from this episode ·      uvic.ca/coop·      uvic.ca/career-services·      https://www.coastrestore.com/·      https://acewilbc.ca/projects/indigenous-wil-resource-hub/Read a transcript of this episode Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter Follow UVic Co-op and Career on social media