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Indigenous Employment in the Ocean Sector
Meaningful participation in Canada’s marine sector for Indigenous people – what will it take?
Meaningful participation in Canada’s marine sector for Indigenous people – what will it take?
Come aboard a Canadian Coast Guard research vessel for a day in the life at sea, collecting data to reduce underwater noise and protect marine mammals.
The Blue Economy offers many career paths. From marine biologists studying ecosystems to data scientists analyzing large datasets and engineers creating innovative solutions for renewable energy, the opportunities are endless. It is crucial to balance this growth with the conservation efforts of Indigenous people whose communities are intertwined with the ocean to address and mitigate climate change.
Indigenous research is being led by a new generation of Indigenous students who are redefining the field and tackling important topics that are addressing environmental social, and cultural challenges in First Nations across Canada.
On August 30-31, 2022, the Ocean Frontier Institute and Clear Seas hosted a pioneering 2-day workshop exploring shipping risk mitigation research and practice in Canada.
Exploring how Indigenous perspectives and traditional knowledge have been applied to mitigate the impacts of underwater noise on marine mammals
October 24, 2022, (Virtual) – The Canadian Marine Shipping Risk Forum (CMSRF) hosted the webinar Applying AIS Data for Community Benefit