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BEAHR Articulation for Post-Secondary Education

A Pathway to Earn Environmental Education Credit for BEAHR Indigenous Training Graduates

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ECO Canada’s BEAHR (Building Environmental Aboriginal Human Resources) training programs are designed specifically for Indigenous learners, combining western science with Indigenous Knowledge and the participation of Elders and Traditional Knowledge (TK) holders. These culturally relevant, community-based programs provide practical, field-ready environmental skills alongside classroom theory to prepare graduates for immediate employment in local labour markets.

BEAHR programs serve as a bridge to both employment and post-secondary education. Our articulation partnerships with colleges across Canada enable BEAHR graduates to earn credit towards environmental diplomas and degrees, supporting continued education and career advancement.

These partnerships reduce barriers to educational access, empower lifelong learning, and help Indigenous learners move into advanced environmental roles—such as Land Guardians, Environmental Development Officers, and even leaders within their communities.

Why Partner with BEAHR?

Increase Diversity

Empower learners through culturally grounded training

Career-Ready Skills

Equip graduates with practical environmental job skills

Education Pathways

Offer college credit opportunities through articulation

Grow Local Leadership

Support future Land Guardians and community leaders

Foster Inclusive Education

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To learn more, review our BEAHR Course Curriculum.

Indigenous Environmental Education Articulation​

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We are committed to working with academic institutions to create more pathways for Indigenous students to access post-secondary education. The BEAHR training program produces graduates year-round, offering ample opportunities to increase Indigenous representation within your program portfolio.

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Paths To Success

We’ve Partnered with Lakeland College to Support Indigenous Learners​

Mal Dissanayake, PhD, P.Eng. and Dean-School of Environmental Sciences, declared:

“I am pleased to state that last month Lakeland College entered into an agreement with ECO Canada to provide Indigenous Communities further opportunities to develop technical skills in environmental sciences and foster exciting careers through the “Building Environmental Capacity within Indigenous Communities (BEAHR)” program of ECO Canada.

Providing pathways and support for Indigenous students is an ongoing priority for Lakeland College. In this context, these graduates who successfully complete the BEAHR programs will have the opportunity to enroll in Lakeland College Diploma programs in Environmental sciences. This will create a path for the students to seek undergraduate studies through the applied degree and diploma programs offered by the environmental sciences department, if the students wish to pursue formal post-secondary education.”

Reconnaissance des terres

Dans un esprit de respect, de réciprocité et de vérité, nous honorons et reconnaissons Moh’kinsstis, le territoire traditionnel du Traité 7 et les pratiques orales de la confédération des Pieds-Noirs : Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, ainsi que les nations Îyâxe Nakoda et Tsuut’ina. Nous reconnaissons que ce territoire abrite la Nation métisse de l’Alberta, la région 3 au sein de la patrie historique des Métis du Nord-Ouest. Enfin, nous reconnaissons toutes les nations qui vivent, travaillent et se divertissent sur ce territoire, et qui l’honorent et le célèbrent.

Land Acknowledgment

In the spirit of respect, reciprocity, and truth, we acknowledge that we live, work, and gather on the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, including the Blackfoot Confederacy—comprising the Siksika, Kainai, and Piikani Nations—as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina Nations.

This land, known as Moh’kinsstis in the Blackfoot language and encompassing what is now Districts 5 and 6, is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, within the historical Northwest Métis homeland.

We recognize and honour the deep connection these Nations have to the land, and we are grateful for the opportunity to share in its stewardship.

As we continue our work, we commit to learning from Indigenous knowledge systems, uplifting Indigenous voices, and fostering relationships rooted in equity, understanding, and reconciliation.

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