Species at Risk: Conservation Conference

Species at Risk: Conservation Conference

The Chiefs of Ontario Environment Sector & OFNYPC will host the Species at Risk (SAR) Conservation Conference from March 19-21, 2025, in Sault Ste. Marie, ON.

This event will provide an opportunity for First Nation Youth in Ontario for hands-on training regarding the identification and assessment/monitoring of Species at Risk that incorporates Indigenous Knowledge and languages. Participants will also explore the importance of developing a network of First Nations and external agencies working in the environmental/conservation field and educational opportunities in the sciences for college or university.

Date: March 19-21, 2025

Where: Delta Hotels Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront: 208 St Mary's River Drive, Sault Ste. Marie ON P6A 5V4.

Registration: http://coo.smudging.ca/Meeting/Register/1f9ae7af-a003-426b-8f21-e67c53c0d7b2

Deadline to register is: February 21st

Accommodations: Sault Ste Marie Hotel | Delta Hotels Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront

Deadline to book is: February 28th

Important notice: Any youth attending under the age of 18 must have a chaperone.

To complete your application, please email charlotte.croft@coo.org with a brief paragraph about your interest in species conservation and why you would like to attend the conference.
Your registration will not be considered complete until this email is received. If you have any questions, please reach out to us. We look forward to your participation!