How Canada has practiced environmental protection and care needs to be challenged. Together we must create a better future for all beings, and that future starts with you. Our existence is intertwined with the rocks, the plants, the finned, the furred, the feathered, the four-legged, two-legged, many legged and no-legged, those who creep and walk and swim and fly - all our relations.
Support a world that is more respectful and responsive to all beings. In this degree, you will consider and embrace Indigenous methodologies and world views while studying Western environmental science to appreciate how the two knowledge systems can be braided together. This combination allows you to make an impact through skills and experiences grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing and being. Pursue a career in environmental science with a unique combination of perspectives to make an impact throughout Canada.
Gain Valuable Experience Through Co-op
Our BIESP co-op is a five-year program, with four co-op work terms, providing opportunities to work with a wide variety of employers, including First Nation communities, consulting firms, municipal, provincial, and federal organizations. Co-op is designed to facilitate the transition of students from academic studies to a professional career improving students’ job search skills, work performance and networking abilities, and boosting resume experience.