Emily Eckloff, an intergenerational survivor from Waywayseecappo First Nation in Manitoba, is forging new paths in Indigenous education and environmental science. Supported by the FG Foundation scholarship, she is studying Indigenous Environmental Studies and Science at Trent University to help address critical environmental issues impacting Indigenous communities.

In high school, Emily served as an Indigenous Student Trustee for the Limestone District School Board, creating spaces for Indigenous youth to engage in leadership, culture, and academic support. This strengthened her commitment to making education more inclusive for Indigenous students.

At Trent, Emily focuses on environmental challenges like drinking water contamination and food security, aiming to integrate Indigenous knowledge into education and sustainable development. With FG Foundation’s support, she is helping bring Indigenous perspectives to environmental advocacy and sustainability.