We’re super excited to announce that Alana Norie is this year’s recipient of the Green Club Joseph Lin Legacy Fund Scholarship with NatureKids BC!
Alana is an outdoor educator, research and community facilitator living in Tk’emlups, B.C. Their connection to nature started at a young age and flourished while attending the Adventure Guide program at Thompson Rivers University.
Alana is involved in several volunteer initiatives and runs Camp Huckleberry, a backpacking camp for queer youth. Alana is also pursuing their Undergraduate Thesis focusing on stories of queer youth and their relationship to land-based programming.
Alana plans to put part of the funds towards Camp Huckleberry; the backpacking camp they founded for 2-spirit, Queer and Trans youth and their allies. Each summer this grassroots, youth-run program offers a 5-day backpacking camp for 2-spirit, Queer and Trans youth aged 14-17 in Nuu-Chah-Nulth territory in Strathcona Provincial Park. They bring together ten youth to come backpacking (often for their first time) in a supportive, and affirming environment.
Congratulations, Alana! You are inspiring all of us to learn more and take action for nature. We can’t wait to support you in your explorations and adventures.
NatureKids BC team