Who We Are
- The Story
  
  On a dark, windy night, a great storm blew across the ocean. Gigantic waves crashed against the shores as the waters showed their rage.
  Learn More
- Meet Our Team
  Learn More
- Get Involved
  Learn More
- Representation, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
  Learn More
- Start a Fundraiser
  Learn More
- Partner With Us
  Learn More
What We Do
- Top 25 Environmentalists Under 25
  
  Meet Canada's youngest environmental leaders.
  Learn More
- Learning and Development
  
  Helping Canada's youth understand key environmental issues.
  Learn More
- The Starfish Speakers Bureau
  
  Speaking truth to power across Canada.
  Learn More
- The Editorial Program
  
  Engaging volunteer writers, content creators and editors from across the country.
  Learn More
- Youth Advisory-Action Committee | Comité Consultatif Jeunesse
  
  A team of young leaders helping to direct change within The Starfish Canada.
  Learn More
- Youth Leadership Labs
  
  Opportunities for youth to connect and engage in positive placemaking initiatives in their communities.
  Learn More
- Youth Environmental Changemakers Summit
  
  Uniting youth climate leaders across Canada for an epic five days of in-person learning, celebration and sharing.
  Learn More
- The Starfish in the Media
  
  See our community in the news; from news articles to podcasts!
  Learn More
Read Our Journal
Donate
FR
Contact Us

Connecting Youth Environmental Changemakers through Storytelling and Community

Get involved with us today through empowering workshops, programming, and leadership opportunities in your community.

Our Mission

We Connect Environmental Changemakers

Map of Canada

The Starfish Canada celebrates young environmental leaders by connecting them with a platform for storytelling and a community of changemakers.

Support Our Mission

Our Impact

Throughout Canada, we deliver high-quality programming and workshops to schools and communities. We connect environmental changemakers through our Top 25 Environmentalists Under 25 program, and give Canada’s youth a platform to make their voice heard through our Journal.

Our Journal

Hear the voices of Canada's youth engaging in conversation and education about a range of environmental topics.

Top 25 Environmentalists Under 25

Meet Canada's youngest environmental leaders.

The Starfish Speakers Bureau

Speaking truth to power across Canada.

Learning and Development

Helping Canada's youth understand key environmental issues.

Newsletter

Stay up to date with all
things The Starfish

Latest Journal Entries

by Nicole Howes

in Campaigns and Community

En collaboration avec l’Alliance 2030 – Qu’advient-il des microplastiques dans l’océan ?

by Nicole Howes

in Campaigns and Community

In Partnership with Alliance 2030 – What Happens to Microplastics in the Ocean?

by Samira Hussein

in Campaigns and Community

In Partnership with Alliance 2030 – Music Merch and the Touring Practice Bleeding Musicians (and the Environment) Dry

Go to The Journal

Explore Our Range of Programs

Top 25 Environmentalists Under 25

Meet Canada's youngest environmental leaders.

Youth Leadership Labs

Opportunities for youth to connect and engage in positive placemaking initiatives in their communities.

The Starfish Speakers Bureau

Speaking truth to power across Canada.

Learning and Development

Helping Canada's youth understand key environmental issues.

Youth Advisory-Action Committee | Comité Consultatif Jeunesse

A team of young leaders helping to direct change within The Starfish Canada.

Youth Environmental Leaders Learning Lab

Learn More

Youth Environmental Changemakers Summit

Uniting youth climate leaders across Canada for an epic five days of in-person learning, celebration and sharing.

Le sommet des jeunes leaders environnementaux

Learn More

Le Top 25 des environnementalistes de moins de 25 ans

Rencontrez les plus jeunes leaders environnementaux du Canada.

Follow The Starfish Canada on Social Media

🏔️✨ Resilience in Qat’muk 🐻🌿 A 30

🏔️✨ Resilience in Qat’muk 🐻🌿

A 30-year battle against the Jumbo Glacier Resort threatened the sacred land of Qat’muk. Today, we celebrate unity, triumph, and the enduring spirit of ‘Keep Jumbo Wild.’

Read more from Indigenous Youth Ambassador for Living Lakes Canada, Trinda Cote in the link in our bio! Big thanks to @livinglakesca for co-publishing!

🌲🙌 #QatmukStrong #KeepJumboWild #natureforall

THAT’S A WRAP! 🎉 During the last two weeks,

THAT’S A WRAP! 🎉

During the last two weeks, we hope you enjoyed reading a few of the submissions for Volume 2 of @gensolastalgia Zine on The Starfish Canada’s Youth Journal! 📖

Check out the entire published work in the link in our bio! Big shout out to our Starfish writers: Marina Charbonneau, Lotte Kaija, and Jacob McFaull who have featured work in the Zine! 💫

#solastagia #zine #artwork #climatestorytelling #climatechangeart #poetry #youthjournal

The Starfish Canada is thrilled to announce our in

The Starfish Canada is thrilled to announce our inaugural Youth Environmental Changemakers Summit happening this March 27-31st in Squamish, British Columbia! 🌲

This event will showcase the spectacular accomplishments of our youth, bringing folks together (in person) from coast to coast to coast.

In accordance with our mission to make youth leadership opportunities accessible; all food, accommodation and travel expenses will be covered by the Starfish Canada for participants between the ages of 14-25. Participants between the ages of 25-30 are also welcome to attend but will be responsible for their own travel expenses.

During the summit, participants will partake in networking, roundtable sessions, workshops on truth and reconciliation, outdoor activities, Indigenous-led storytelling and panel discussions to strengthen their connections with each other and their environment.

For more details about the event and how to register, visit the link in our bio! 🌟

Are you interested in learning about sustainable c

Are you interested in learning about sustainable city planning and designing spaces that bring the community together?

Don’t worry if you missed our initial deadline – The Starfish Canada is happy to share that the 2024 Youth Leadership Labs application deadline has been EXTENDED until January 18 at 11:59 PM PST for youth between the ages of 13 and 30 in Victoria or Saanich. 🌳🏙️

Join like-minded youth for 8 weeks of hands-on workshops at the University of Victoria and unleash your potential as an environmental leader in your community. Plus, enjoy a $200 honorarium! 🍎💰

To apply, fill out the form via the link in our bio.

#SustainableCities #EnvironmentalLeadership

🚀 WE’RE HIRING – NOUS EMBAUCHONS 🚀 Read

🚀 WE’RE HIRING – NOUS EMBAUCHONS 🚀

Ready to leverage your unique skills and experiences to support youth in the environmental movement? Great news! The Starfish Canada is seeking passionate individuals for various paid, full-time opportunities. Learn more about the jobs listed and discover which opportunity is right for you via the link in our bio. 🔗

Vous êtes prêt à mettre à profit vos compétences et expériences uniques pour soutenir les jeunes dans le mouvement environnemental ? Bonne nouvelle ! The Starfish Canada est à la recherche de personnes passionnées pour divers postes rémunérés à temps plein. Pour en savoir plus sur les emplois proposés et découvrir quel poste vous convient le mieux, visitez le lien dans notre bio. 🔗

💚 Bilingual Development Manager - Responsable du développement bilingue

💚 Social Media & Community Manager - Responsable des médias sociaux et des communautés

💚 Senior Education Manager - Gestionnaire du programme éducatif

Alt-text is available – Alt-text est disponible.

#hiringnow #youthleadership #climatejobs #youthclimatejobs #TheStarfishCanada #TheStarfish #greenjobs #recruiting #recruitment #apply #applynow #joinourteam #jobopening #jobalert #youthopportunities #remotework #studentopportunity #paidopportunity #bilinguisme

🎉Solastalgia Zine Volume II Launch🎉 We’re

🎉Solastalgia Zine Volume II Launch🎉

We’re excited to announce that The Starfish Youth Journal has collaborated with @gensolastalgia to publish 6 submissions from their newest issue! We will be featuring the work submitted by The Starfish’s very own writers as well as the artwork, poetry, and writing of other young artists from across Canada on the theme of Eco-Empowerment and Climate Action. Check out the link in our bio to see the newest issue and read the featured submissions in the journal over the next 2 weeks 🌟

Solastalgia is a youth-led community initiative that actively creates a series of zines and arts-based events focused on amplifying intergenerational and youth voices around climate justice themes, eco-anxiety and eco-emotions. Their aim is to empower more youth to become engaged environmental leaders and build a community platform encompassing zines, interactive eco-workshops, and eco-anxiety support resources. ❤️

Instagram

Tweets by thestarfishca

Twitter