The issues I am most passionate about addressing are the climate crisis and the conservation of wildlife. I am apprehensive about the future I will have, as well as the future of the entire world, as we have already experienced, seen, and heard the damage caused by the climate crisis. My life is to be outdoors, in the forests, prairies, badlands, and mountains—I would like to preserve these places from the adverse effects of the climate crisis that we have seen in Alberta and all across Canada, including excessive fires, floods, and storms. I am scared for my future and the world’s future.

I also volunteer at a local animal shelter for dogs and cats. I love caring for the animals there, and it really brings me a sense of well-being.

In Calgary, I have received support from my friends, teachers, and fellow activists. I participate in the Friday for Future strikes—a movement started by Greta Thunberg—and we have received additional support there. On my trip to Glasgow, I received a ton of positive feedback when I posted on social media or participated in an interview regarding my work in climate action. My parents are the most supportive of all.

In a global movement like the fight for climate action, it is so important to find support on the days when you feel hopeless. Others’ support is the way to regain hope and keep moving forward.