ECO Canada's BEAHR Training Program

ECO Canada's BEAHR Training Program BEAHR Indigenous Training Programs | Supporting The Codes Acceleration Fund Program for Indigenous Communities - Towards Sustainable Buildings Practices

BEAHR Training Programs are a series of culturally relevant, skills-based environmental training programs for Indigenous learners (First Nation, Métis, and Inuit). Each program is community-based and inclusive of Indigenous culture and local knowledge. Programs are designed to be short-term, community-based, and employment focused. They offer a unique learning atmosphere incorporating practical, h

ands-on instruction with fieldwork, exercises, and group interaction. Program list:

• Environmental Monitoring Coordinator
• Environmental Site Assessment Assistant
• Contaminated Sites Remediation Coordinator
• Solid Waste Coordinator
• Land Use Planning Coordinator
• Local Environmental Coordinator
• Certificate of Applied Environmental Techniques
• Certificate of Environmental Planning and Administration

We license trainers across Canada to deliver our curriculum and the programs are delivered right in your community. Programs vary in length and graduate skills, however the goal of each program is to provide environmental training for the graduate to gain employment at an assistant level.

What does meaningful Indigenous participation in the blue economy look like?The Building Indigenous Economic Partnership...
08/19/2026

What does meaningful Indigenous participation in the blue economy look like?

The Building Indigenous Economic Partnerships panel at the Sustainable Blue Economic Summit explores the financing, ownership, and collaboration models that are helping strengthen Indigenous enterprise and create lasting economic opportunities across Canada’s ocean industries.

Hear from industry leaders:

- Laura E., Economic Development Manager | Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI)
- Geniene McCarthy, Natural Resources & Policy Advisor | Elmastukwek Consultant | Indigenous Fishers First
- Justin Martin, Director of Fisheries | Millbrook First Nation, CEO & Co-Founder | First Spear Group
- Christine Penney, VP Sustainability & Public Affairs | Clearwater Seafoods LP

📅 September 18th | 11:35 AM – 12:25 PM
📍 The Westin Nova Scotian, Halifax, NS

You won't want to miss this critical conversation. Register for today: https://bit.ly/4xuQEAs

08/04/2026

The ocean begins upstream.

When most people think about ocean stewardship, they picture coastlines and beaches. But during Bilijk's Water Week, youth in Bilijk (Kingsclear First Nation) discovered that protecting the ocean starts much closer to home, along the banks of the Wolastoq (Saint John River).

Through the Indigenous Ocean Futures Project, ECO Canada partnered with Bilijk's Employment and Training Office to introduce youth to environmental stewardship, watershed health, climate adaptation, and career opportunities within Canada's growing Blue Economy.
Through field visits to the Wolastoq watershed and the Mactaquac Dam, participants explored how rivers, wetlands, and watersheds are connected to ocean health. They learned through observation, discussion, and hands-on activities that linked Indigenous Knowledge with environmental science.

For many participants, the experience was an opportunity to learn something new while spending time outdoors:

"I was interested in nature and stuff, and I just wanted to learn about it a little bit. We just wanted to know about the ocean."

Another participant shared:

"It was fun to learn about observation in the water more and about Coast Guards and things."

A highlight of the week was a visit from the Canadian Coast Guard, where youth had the opportunity to explore marine equipment, learn about career pathways, and see firsthand how environmental stewardship can translate into meaningful careers.

By the end of the week, participants had gained a deeper understanding of their role as stewards of the Wolastoq and how caring for local waters contributes to the health of oceans far beyond their community.

Interested in bringing Indigenous Ocean Futures training to your First Nation or community? We'd love to connect: [email protected]

The ocean begins upstream. When most people think about ocean stewardship, they picture coastlines and beaches. But duri...
08/04/2026

The ocean begins upstream.

When most people think about ocean stewardship, they picture coastlines and beaches. But during Bilijk's Water Week, youth in Bilijk (Kingsclear First Nation) discovered that protecting the ocean starts much closer to home, along the banks of the Wolastoq (Saint John River).

Through the Indigenous Ocean Futures Project, ECO Canada partnered with Bilijk's Employment and Training Office to introduce youth to environmental stewardship, watershed health, climate adaptation, and career opportunities within Canada's growing Blue Economy.

Through field visits to the Wolastoq watershed and the Mactaquac Dam, participants explored how rivers, wetlands, and watersheds are connected to ocean health. They learned through observation, discussion, and hands-on activities that linked Indigenous Knowledge with environmental science.

For many participants, the experience was an opportunity to learn something new while spending time outdoors: "I was interested in nature and stuff, and I just wanted to learn about it a little bit. We just wanted to know about the ocean."

Another participant shared: "It was fun to learn about observation in the water more and about Coast Guards and things."

A highlight of the week was a visit from the Canadian Coast Guard, where youth had the opportunity to explore marine equipment, learn about career pathways, and see firsthand how environmental stewardship can translate into meaningful careers.

By the end of the week, participants had gained a deeper understanding of their role as stewards of the Wolastoq and how caring for local waters contributes to the health of oceans far beyond their community.

Interested in bringing Indigenous Ocean Futures training to your First Nation or community? We'd love to connect: [email protected]

What if the future of coastal resilience was being shaped by Indigenous communities themselves? From June 21–27, 2026, E...
07/22/2026

What if the future of coastal resilience was being shaped by Indigenous communities themselves?

From June 21–27, 2026, ECO Canada delivered Indigenous Ocean Futures training in Digby, Nova Scotia, in partnership with the Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq (CMM) and METS (Mi'kmaq Employment Training Secretariat).

Throughout the week, participants explored ocean technologies such as GIS mapping, remote sensing, drones, environmental sensors, and coastal monitoring tools, while connecting these approaches to generations of Indigenous knowledge and environmental stewardship.

But what made this training truly impactful wasn't just the technology. It was the conversations, the knowledge sharing, and the confidence that participants gained in their ability to make a difference in their own communities.

As one participant shared:

"Our trainer was amazing and I absolutely adored her. She was thorough and engaging the whole way through. We had many conversations throughout the course that meant a lot to each of us. She was able to make us laugh and drove the message home that we are each capable of making a difference."

Participants shared their observations of changing shorelines, fisheries, and local ecosystems while exploring concepts such as Whole Body Knowing and planning for seven generations. Together, these perspectives showed that effective coastal resilience is built by bringing Indigenous knowledge and modern tools together.

Through the Indigenous Ocean Futures Project, ECO Canada is proud to support Indigenous leadership in the Blue Economy and help communities build the skills, confidence, and capacity needed to shape their own environmental future.

Interested in bringing Indigenous Ocean Futures training to your First Nation or community? Let's start the conversation. Connect with us at [email protected]

Gitxsan Development Corporation is seeking a Operations Manager to to oversee field and office-based environmental proje...
07/22/2026

Gitxsan Development Corporation is seeking a Operations Manager to to oversee field and office-based environmental projects across Northern BC 🌲

This key leadership role is responsible for overseeing daily operations, managing field and office-based environmental projects, driving technical quality, mentoring teams, and supporting client and business development.

Location: Based in Smithers, Hazelton, or Terrace, BC (with flexible BC options).

Click here for more information on this opportunity, including salary details: https://bit.ly/44K8W3l

A few weeks ago, individuals from the Mi'kmaq Community completed three micro-courses covering Coastal Restoration & Blu...
07/17/2026

A few weeks ago, individuals from the Mi'kmaq Community completed three micro-courses covering Coastal Restoration & Blue Carbon, Coastal Planning & Climate Adaptation, and Digital Tools & Mapping, culminating in a capstone project that applied their learning to real-world challenges.

Rachel, a participant of the training, explored a hypothetical scenario focused on expanding the opening of the old tidal power plant in Annapolis, examining the opportunities, considerations, and impacts involved.

“I loved the course, loved the instructor, and learned so much. I have so much more confidence in future project ideas.” – Rachel

Hands-on learning experiences like these help build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to advance coastal resilience and restoration initiatives.

What does it really take to build safe, energy-efficient homes in Indigenous communities across Canada? That was the hea...
06/30/2026

What does it really take to build safe, energy-efficient homes in Indigenous communities across Canada?

That was the heart of this candid, community-centred conversation, hosted by ECO Canada as part of its Code Acceleration for Indigenous Communities project.

Click here to read the full blog: https://bit.ly/4oWgOIh

06/29/2026

“It’s mind blowing.”

That’s how one participant described their experience learning about blue carbon and coastal restoration during training in Benoit Cove.

From May 18–24, 2026, ECO Canada delivered a series of Indigenous Ocean Futures trainings in Benoit’s Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador, in partnership with the Benoit’s Cove Indian Band / Elmastukwek First Nation.

Over the week, participants explored:
- Nature-based Coastal Restoration & Blue Carbon
- Coastal Vulnerability & Adaptation Planning
- Digital Tools for Coastal Intelligence

Through hands-on learning and discussion, participants gained a deeper understanding of how coastal ecosystems store carbon, how climate impacts are shaping shorelines, and how tools like mapping and monitoring support real-world projects.

For many, it also opened the door to something bigger, greater awareness of the wide range of careers in the blue economy, from guardians and watchmen programs to field monitoring and environmental planning.

Delivered as part of the Indigenous Ocean Futures Project, funded by the Future Skills Centre and in partnership with the Ocean Alliance Canada(OAC), this training helps expand access to ocean and coastal skills development in communities.

We’re excited to continue working with coastal communities to bring more of these opportunities forward, before September 30th.

Interested in bringing training like this to your community? Connect with us: [email protected]

🧊 Cold From BelowBasements and crawl spaces are major pathways for heat loss.Insulating these areas can:✅ Improve comfor...
06/29/2026

🧊 Cold From Below

Basements and crawl spaces are major pathways for heat loss.
Insulating these areas can:
✅ Improve comfort
✅ Reduce drafts
✅ Lower energy bills

👉 Is your basement insulated? If yes, do you know where (walls, ceiling, slab)?

🌬️ Ventilation vs. Insulation BalanceMore insulation isn’t helpful if moisture becomes trapped.Attic ventilation helps r...
06/29/2026

🌬️ Ventilation vs. Insulation Balance

More insulation isn’t helpful if moisture becomes trapped.
Attic ventilation helps remove moisture and prevents:
❄️ Ice dams
🦠 Mold growth
🪵 Wood rot

👉 Have you seen signs of moisture or ice buildup in attics in your community?

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