Education Assistant at Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society

The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is an organisation that is dedicated to the conservation and preservation of Canada’s wilderness. Through their advocacy they aspire to protect 50% or more of Canada’s wilderness for future generations. Sharing knowledge about the importance of Canada’s wilderness and the challenges that conservation efforts are facing is one of the most important aspects of their work. Through the outdoor learning program, the organisation will teach children and youth about the importance of Canadian Wilderness. As an intern with CPAWS, I will be creating and delivering programming to children and youth in outdoor settings in order to foster life-long appreciation for nature and science. CPAWS is piloting their after school outdoor learning program to increase accessibility and broaden the scope of their unique and inspiring program. This will bring instructors and programming directly to students in their learning environment in order to achieve this goal.

Faculty Supervisor:

Shauna MacKinnon

Student:

Partner:

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education; Social Innovation; Sustainability & the Environment

University:

University of Winnipeg

Program: