Youth Leadership in Sustainability (YLS)

– to provide experiences and opportunities for students to develop the skills, relationships and knowledge base that will allow them to play a leadership role in protecting our planet
– to better understand sustainability from Indigenous perspectives then consider how to incorporate this learning into western environmental decision-making
– to center learning in authentic, land-based learning with a wide range of community partners
– to connect students with sustainability practitioners so that students can see opportunities for meaningful work beyond high school and post secondary;
– to make kids want to learn