Guiding Principles
Our relationship with Indigenous peoples is founded on respect. Respect for their distinct cultures, history, unique relationship to the land and the legal status of Indigenous Peoples. View our Guiding Principles.
Building Environmental Aboriginal Human Resources (BEAHR)
Customizable Environmental Training for Indigenous Communities
What is BEAHR?
BEAHR (Building Environmental Aboriginal Human Resources) is a collection of customizable environmental training programs for Indigenous Communities that braid Traditional Ecological Knowledge with Western Science.
All BEAHR courses are flexible, hands-on and fully customizable to the needs of your community. They’re designed to
- Be short-term (2-16 weeks)
- Include local and Traditional Ecological Knowledge
- Involve hands-on, field-based experience
- Include Elder and/or Traditional Knowledge Holder participation
Who is BEAHR for?
BEAHR programs are for First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities across Canada. The programs help communities develop local environmental skills and pursue green careers.
Courses are taught by licensed BEAHR instructors or organizations. Courses are delivered with input from Traditional Knowledge Holders, academic institutions and local industry. They’re fully customizable and can be adapted to meet the needs of local communities of projects.
Find out more
Our BEAHR guide is full of information on the courses available, how to bring training to your community and how to become a licensed BEAHR trainer.
Over 3,600 students from 230 communities across Canada have become BEAHR graduates who are ready to enter the environmental field in an entry-level position.
BEAHR programs are delivered by ECO Canada BEAHR trainers or organizations licensed through us. All trainers and instructors must be evaluated and approved by ECO Canada to deliver BEAHR training.
