🌊 Master Carver Joe Martin
Martin has been dedicated to mastering the art of traditional ƛaʔuukʷiatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht) canoe carving for decades & speaks to transferring his knowledge to future generations, taking on apprentices and leaving a legacy of over 70 carved canoes.
#IPMEN2023 features a host of inspiring speakers from around the globe to conserve, manage and restore the integrity of ocean ecosystems in the #Pacific.
Learn more about the conference 👉 https://t.co/4WIghLbYd3
#KnowTheOcean#OceanLiteracy#TEK
A big thank you to the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea and friends for joining us in celebrating the Ocean at Sidney's Beacon Park! The event was a huge success, bringing together the community for interactive booths, beach exploration, art, games, and more.
3/3 Her advice for women and girls pursuing a career in #STEM -
"I didn’t really listen to others saying what I can or can’t do because it never occurred to me that there was another option or way to think about who should be in my profession."
#IWD2023
2/3 Her fav. projects involve working with Community Fishers which allows her to work w/ communities across Canada.
"I get to experience the environment through their lenses, often with an eye to bridging science and Indigenous knowledge."
#knowtheocean#IWD2023#WomenInSTEM
1/3 Meet Kiyomi Holman, one of our Community Support Specialists. With a BSc in Physical Geography & GIS and an MSc in Remote Sensing, Kiyomi works on a wide range of projects, including #oceanacoustics, environmental monitoring, & vessel monitoring. #IWD2023#womeninstem
3/3 Her advice to women & girls pursuing a #STEM career:
“Stay curious and follow the opportunities! Drop the idea of perfection and lean into new situations with a focus on learning. Watch those around you not with envy but with excitement for what we can accomplish together.”
2/3 “I love what I do because I get to combine my love of both science and education! Classroom visits, conferences and events when I engage youth in understanding the ocean make each work week so varied and unique.”
#IWD2023
1/3 Meet Lauren Hudson, a teacher with a passion for science education who joined ONC's Learning and Community Engagement department as a K-12 Education Coordinator in 2019.
#KnowtheOcean#IWD2023
ONC's Nick & Monika (@temptexcellence) is in Prince Rupert, attending the @NativeAll!
#DYK we have #underwater cameraa at Digby Island & Kitamaat Village?
Check out the cameras between games 🎥 https://t.co/GuanY25por
#knowtheocean