The Starfish Canada

Canada
The Starfish Canada
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The Starfish Canada celebrates young environmental leaders by connecting them with a platform for storytelling and a community of change-makers.

About

The Starfish Canada

The Starfish Canada is a national organization celebrating and empowering young environmental leaders across Canada. Founded 15 years ago, it connects youth changemakers with a platform for storytelling and a vibrant community of environmental advocates. The organization serves Canadian youth and provides multiple pathways for engagement, including the Climate75 fellowship program, Sea Smart summer camps, workshops, speaking opportunities, and editorial platforms. Through high-quality programming delivered to schools and communities, The Starfish Canada helps young people understand key environmental issues, develop their voices as advocates, and take action on the environmental challenges that matter to them.

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Programs

Program Climate75 An 8-month fellowship program empowering young leaders for a climate-resilient future. Open to young environmental leaders across Canada. Visit program page Program Sea Smart Summer Camps Summer camps focused on ocean and environmental education delivered in an outdoor, hands-on format. Open to youth interested in diving into environmental learning. Visit program page Program Learning and Development Educational workshops and programs delivered to schools and communities to help Canada's youth understand key environmental issues. Visit program page Program The Starfish Canada's Speakers Bureau A program that provides a platform for young environmental leaders to speak and advocate across Canada. Visit program page Program The Editorial Program Engages volunteer writers, content creators, and editors from across the country to contribute to The Starfish's storytelling and content creation platform. Visit program page Program Sea Smart Programs Connects people of all ages to the ocean through hands-on and engaging experiences. Visit program page Program Youth Advisory-Action Committee A team of young leaders helping to direct change and guide strategic decisions within The Starfish Canada. Bilingual (English and French). Visit program page Program Youth Environmental Changemakers Summit A five-day in-person gathering uniting youth climate leaders across Canada for learning, celebration, and sharing. Visit program page Program Seeds of Hope: A Climate Storytelling Podcast A podcast featuring climate storytelling hosted by Claire Marshall, exploring why there is hope in building a better tomorrow. Visit program page Program The Journal A publishing platform giving voice to Canada's youth to engage in conversation and education about environmental topics. Visit program page

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