Building an economy that provides for life

This summer, Ecotrust Canada brought Amanda Albers on board to support the Food Systems team on Metlakatla First Nation’s regenerative ocean farm. During her eight-week internship supported by the Canada Summer Jobs program, she assisted in hands-on farm operations and applied her graduate studies in environmental practice to the project. Discover what she packed in over her tenure. Introduction I’m an engineer and master’s student in the Environmental Practice and Climate Change program at Royal Roads University, driven by a passion for creating innovative solutions to combat climate change. Growing up in Northern BC, I developed a deep connection to the environment and an awareness of the unique challenges faced by remote and rural communities. Securing a master’s placement in ...