Misko-Namegoz Ogichidaa (Salmon Warriors)
June 3
3:30 – 4:30pm
Room 519B
In this interactive escape room, participants work together to tackle the major threats facing salmon today, including overfishing, water pollution, and invasive species. Through hands-on problem-solving and collaboration, teams will explore real-world solutions to these ecological challenges while learning about the importance of salmon to Indigenous people across Canada.
Bio:
LAURIE LABRECQUE (Dokis First Nation) teaches Land-based Learning and Physical Education at Kâpapâmachakwêw – Wandering Spirit School in Toronto. She is passionate about creating opportunities for students to connect with culture by building meaningful relationships with the land. Her work focuses on Indigenous food sovereignty, traditional foodways, and environmental and sustainability education, engaging students through hands-on learning. Laurie is currently pursuing a master’s degree at the University of Toronto.