Hayden (he/him) recently graduated from the University of Manitoba with a diploma in Agriculture specializing in livestock management. He has spent the past few years deepening his understanding of Canada's agriculture industry and its impacts on the environment. Alongside his studies at the University he has worked on his home reserves food sustainability project since 2021. This project aims to combat increasing food costs and a growing number of diabetes cases seen on indigenous reserves by offering cheaper, healthier food choices then currently available on reserve.
In his personal time he can be found volunteering in community events, participating in climate rallies and spending time with family.
Hayden is a strong advocate for indigenous rights, sustainable agriculture and combining indigenous knowledge with new technology to help make Canada's agricultural sector more sustainable for the future generations. Hayden is thrilled to join PIE Cohort 7 and experience environmental and indigenous federal policy making first hand.