A career in Indigenous environmental stewardship

Work It: A UVic career exploration podcast

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/

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