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Lesson Three: James Harper 122 ACTIVATE: CLASS DISCUSSION To begin the lesson, hold a whole class discussion on dierent careers people may have where they work directly with Mother Earth. Ask Students the Following Questions: 1. What are some careers where a person works directly with Mother Earth? Example: Think of jobs outdoors, in parks, at zoos, construction/infrastructure, with plants or animals, etc… 2. What are some negative impacts that some jobs/careers could have on Mother Earth? Example: Deforestation removes trees and ruins habitats. Road construction upheaves the land and puts down cement. 3. What are some positive impacts that some jobs/careers could have on Mother Earth? Example: National Park Conservationists remove invasive species and replant trees. Engineers find clean energy sources to sustain Mother Earth. Some zoos help with repopulating endan- gered species. Use the last discussion question as a segway into talking about James Harper and his career as an engineer working in the clean energy sector. ACQUIRE: JAMES HARPER'S FIRESIDE CHAT VIDEO https://www.firesidechats.ca/video/james-harper James Harper, also known as Mihskakwan (Red Cloud), is a Nihiyaw man from Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation on Treaty 8 Territory. He was born in Edmonton, Alberta and grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba. James completed a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Manitoba and is currently working on a Masters degree in Renewable Energy. James has been studying overseas in places such as Barcelona, Stockholm, and Paris, to study more about the integration of renewable energy in our energy sources of tomorrow. James' passion for clean energy has naturally evolved over time. He wants to carry forth the promise his ancestors had to protect the Earth and future generations. James is also a conference organizer for Seven Gen, an Indigenous Youth conference that brings awareness to youth across Canada about understanding their inner strength and empowers them to believe they can make a dierence in their own communities and on a bigger scale. Show the class the video of James Harper's interview with Fireside Chats or have them read the textbook chapter. In the video, James Harper talks about his job working as an engineer. James describes his fundamental roots as a Cree man is understanding what his ancestors have envi- sioned for the next seven generations ahead. Which is a clean, protected Earth. He describes this as the true definition of sustainability. James as a passion for clean energy and wants to bring sustainability to our future generations. To debrief the video, ask the class the following questions: 1.Why is James passionate about the clean energy sector and land sustainability? 2.Why do you think James said the land is one of the greatest teachers out there? 3.What does James describe as the true definition of sustainability? In James' interview he talks about having a sustainable environment and protecting our lands. Students will use this new knowledge to map their communities and to look out for ways sustain- ability is happening in their home communities as well as opportunities for improvement. Lesson Plan