Sarah Hanson

Sarah Hanson

Y4N Role: Global Ambassador
Location: what is currently known as Canada
Pronouns: She/her
Languages: English

Sarah is an Indigenous youth from Biigtigong Nishnaabeg in Northwestern Ontario, who believes Indigenous and Non-Indigenous youth working together will create a just and sustainable future for all.

She holds the ancestral knowledge of her people from years growing up in her community and a degree in Biology from Queen’s University. She actively looks for new and exciting ways to engage with others about climate change, recently participating in the Climate Reality Projects Online Training and Earth Guardians Indigenous Youth Leadership Initiative.

Formally, she has worked with organizations like Leading Change Canada, Youth Climate Lab and the Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program to bridge their engagement with Indigenous Peoples and strengthen their allyship practices.

Outside of work, Sarah reconnects to her culture through beading, sewing and embroidery.