Listening to Water: Indigenous Knowledge, Youth Leadership, and the Future of Stewardship in a Changing Climate
Presenter: Justin R. Langan
Justin R. Langan is a Métis youth leader from Manitoba and the Executive Director of O’KANATA, a nonprofit organization that empowers Indigenous youth through education, cultural revitalization, and sustainability. His work brings together Indigenous knowledge, digital innovation, and community-based climate action, with a focus on rural, northern, and underrepresented communities. Justin has led initiatives in eco-literacy, youth employment, and digital storytelling, and has shared his work at international forums including the World Economic Forum, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and Arctic policy dialogues. His work centres on creating pathways for Indigenous youth to lead in shaping more equitable and sustainable futures.
