Learning from Eco-social Approaches to Public Health
Parisa holds a master's degree from the School of International Studies at the University of Northern British Columbia. Her research focused on strategies for reconnecting individuals with their heritage languages while fostering a broader appreciation and value for linguistic diversity. She currently works as a project lead for the LEAPH-Lab, specifically on the Koh-Learning Activities. Her passion aligns seamlessly with the transformative goals of Koh-Learning, and she has had prior engagement with youth in her past career. She demonstrates creativity in problem-solving and possesses highly organized administrative skills. Her ability to perceive situations from both an insider and outsider perspective enables her to approach challenges from multiple angles.
What brought you to this role?
Koh-Learning's core mission revolves around empowering young individuals to assume the roles of guardians and catalysts for the well-being of their surroundings and communities. I strongly believe that this objective has the potential to bring about significant change, as the power lies within the hands of the younger generation Drawing from my expertise in research and previous engagement with youth, I am driven to make meaningful contributions to this project.
How are you committing to reconciliation/upholding Indigenous sovereignty?
Koh-Learning has facilitated youth awareness about the indigenous peoples' connection to watersheds. By contributing to this project, I actively participate in preserving this culture, while my research focus on languages also helps revitalize their linguistic heritage, which is of great significance to them.
In an effort to encourage reciprocity and collaboration within the Nechako Watershed, the Koh-Learning Program has underscored the importance of sharing back lessons and insights with communities we’ve worked with.
On a radiant June day, the sun casting golden hues over the landscape, Lheidli T’enneh Naje Baiyoh (Health Center) welcomed Nazko First Nation for a journey into the heart of Chuntoh Whudujut / the Ancient Forest.
On May 5th, 2024, a sunny day in Vanderhoof, SD91 teachers along with Barry Booth and Parisa from Koh-Learning gathered to experience birding and learn about its educational benefits.
Throughout the Pre-Solstice ECHO Pulse event, ECHO trainees and early career colleagues were invited to share reflection about how ECHO has influenced their ongoing work.
The fourth story of the Pre-solstice ECHO Pulse event centered around taking notice of 'integratve assessment tools to inform action on climate change'.
The third story of the Pre-solstice ECHO Pulse event centered around taking notice of 'healing indicators work to inform action on Indigenous co-designed events'.
The second story of the Pre-solstice ECHO Pulse event centered around taking notice of 'geo-spatial tools to inform action on health in watersheds'.
On November 30-December 1, 2023, a group of Early Career Representatives from Ecohealth International hosted the 2nd Annual Ecohealth Global Summit (aka Earth Hug).
Students' ideas for the 2024 Koh-Learning summer event
Sharing the utility of the project and submissions to share meeting packages with data, figures, and presentations.
On August 29th, teachers and UNBC members gathered at William Konkin Elementary in Burns Lake. They participated in science and arts activities to prepare for the upcoming school year and explored Rod Reid Wetland to boost their ability to engage students in outdoor activities.
On May 31st, 2023, over 90 people gathered at the Stellat'en First Nation Community Hall to listen and learn about connections between land, waters, climate, and health.
On October 4th, 2024, we celebrated the achievements of the Koh-Learning in our Watersheds program with members, founders, participants and champions as they look forward to the Koh 2.0 future.
The Resting Pulse event, took place on Monday, July 29th, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Koh-Learning Retreat took place on August 26th at Willow Roots Guest Ranch.
The Pulse focused on the training and capacity strengthening aspects of ECHO, with an emphasis on profiling the work of past and present ECHO trainees and connecting past and emerging themes.
On June 5th and 6th, the Koh-Learning in Our Watersheds program, in collaboration with SD91 and UNBC graduate students participating in the CoPEH Canada course, hosted the Koh-Learning Spring Event.
This event was an opportunity for Northern Health staff and UNBC to come together to: learn about existing work, tap into northern BC expertise, leverage resources and identify synergies.
All Student Voice members and students from each SD91 high school joined us on a UNBC Site visit.
On May 31st, 2023, the Stellat'en First Nation and the Koh-Learning in our Watersheds program co-hosted a significant event on Stellat'en territory.
