Speaker Series Archive: Megan Paavola
Megan Paavola is from Winnipeg, Manitoba. In 2005, she was selected by Manitoba Conservation to travel far north to Churchill Manitoba, on the border between Nunavut and Manitoba. There, she participated in the Polar Bear Science Leadership Camp, and you can read all about her travels in her journal (1).
Inspired by the arctic, and the plight of the Polar Bear, began returned home as an Ambassador of the Arctic. She co-organized a
two day Polar Bear Awareness event at the Winnipeg Children?s Museum, where she delivered presentations to school and community groups, emphasizing how local actions can have global consequences. This initiative, and Megan?s commitment to educating her peers and younger children about environmental issues did not go unnoticed. Global and City TV, as well as CBC radio showcased her work. At school, Megan established her environmental club and initiated a recycling program. Megan has a passion for the arts as well, and is a Youth Ambassador for Winnipeg?s Folkorama ? celebrating cultural diversity. She is an avid Irish Dancer, with over ten years of experience under her belt.
(1) Polar Bears International - Student Journals
Megan was the fourth speaker in our PEYA Online Speaker series. She joined us live from Winnipeg, Manitoba and talked to us our her experience in Churchill, with Polar Bears International. After participating in the Polar Bear Science Leadership Camp in 2005, Megan co-organized a two day Polar Bear Awareness event at the Winnipeg Children's Museum, where she delivered presentations to school and community groups, emphasizing how local actions can have global consequences.
If you missed Megan and would like to watch a recording from Tuesday June 3rd,
click here!
