Young Adults

A changing climate brings with it a lot of challenges and oppurtunities for young people in Saskatchewan.
Here are some great ways for young people with an interest in environmental issues to get involved and make a difference.

Get Involved

Canadain Youth Climate Coalition - is a not for profit youth organisation in Canada.

Energy Action Coalition - is a coalition of more than 50 organizations from across the US and Canada, founded and led by youth to help support and strengthen the student and youth clean energy movement in North America.

Environmental Youth Alliance - EYA is a local youth driven non-profit organization dedicated to the health of our urban environment, our planet & the wellbeing of its people.

Flick Off - A movement to fight climate change by getting Canadians to use less energy.

Global Exchange - a membership-based international human rights organization dedicated to promoting social, economic and environmental justice around the world

Indigenous Environmental Network - a network of Indigenous Peoples empowering Indigenous Nations and communities towards sustainable livelihoods, demanding environmental justice and maintaining the Sacred Fire of traditions.

It’s Getting Hot in Here - is the strong voice of a growing movement, a collection of voices from student and youth leaders of the global movement to stop global warming.

Sierra Youth Coalition - a Canadian organization run by youth for youth, serving as the youth arm of the Sierra Club of Canada.

Youth and the Environment - Environment Canada - Connect to youth and organizations in environmental fields to get involved, expand your knowledge, and be inspired!

Youth Climate Movement - Facebook page to get connected.

Youth Environmental Network - strives to connect Canadian youth environmental groups from coast to coast to coast so that they can empower each other and have more successful local, regional and national environmental action based projects and campaigns.

Have a Climate Change project that you would like to get off the ground?

DreamNow - Do you have an idea that will change the world? Are you tired of hearing all the problems and want to do something? Are you ready to get involved and take action? DreamNow is your first step.

Taking it Global - is an online community that connects youth to find inspiration, access information, get involved, and take action in their local and global communities.

Thinking of pursuing a green education?

Natural Resource and Technology Programs - SIAST - Woodland Campus

Environmental Studies - University of Regina

Resource and Environmental Studies - First Nations University of Canada

School of Environment and Sustainability - University of Saskatchewan

Looking for a green employment opportunity?

Eco Canada - develops programs that meet both the demand of employers and facilitates the supply of labour by providing practitioners and students with career resources, internships, and certification.

Good Work Canada - job listings, contracts, requests for proposals, internships, networking & training opportunities, resources, tips, green/ethical business opps., and eco/organic real estate for sale or rent.

University of Saskatchewan Students - the University of Saskatchewan offers a number of services to thier students to help them find "green" employment opportunities.

SEiMA - Green Team Student Summer Employment Program