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Indigenous Affairs | Community Investment | Inclusion & Diversity

Pembina makes STEM Programs accessible to Indigenous Youth

Wed, 15 Nov 2023
Pembina partners with DiscoverE to provide fun, meaningful, and accessible science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) camps to Indigenous communities across our operations.

DiscoverE, a program driven by engineering students out of the University of Alberta, creates excitement and interest in engineering for under-represented groups, including Indigenous youth and girls, through strategic, focused, and meaningful high-impact programs. 

STEM camps occurred in Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, Paul First Nation and Duncan’s First Nation, bringing the engineering curriculum off-campus in unique ways - allowing Indigenous youth to explore different aspects of engineering right in their community. Camp attendees learned engineering, science and technology concepts through exciting hands-on projects and demonstrations while being mentored by University of Alberta students.

We couldn't bring this program to communities, free of charge, without support from Pembina. We have been visiting communities and building relationships for over ten years. The support from Pembina allows us to continue this commitment and promise to continue to come back year-after-year. These youth can see that STEM is exciting and something they feel empowered to explore in the future. 

- Ilana Young, Director of DiscoverE

About DiscoverE

DiscoverE serves youth by inspiring and engaging through fun, meaningful, and accessible science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs.

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Students learning at STEM Camp

Students learning at STEM Camp

Indigenous & Community Engagement

Pembina's commitment to invest in the communities in which we operate is a cornerstone of our approach to sustainability. We understand the important role we play as neighbours and are committed to giving back in ways that improve people’s lives and contribute to lasting, positive social change.

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Pembina employees were also present at the camps to talk about how STEM is incorporated in Pembina’s everyday operations, and to improve understanding and interest in STEM-related fields. 

DiscoverE actively works to include Indigenous knowledge, and to demonstrate that engineering is a profession that values Indigenous people and their knowledge. Through our Community Investment Program, Pembina invests in organizations that integrate traditional knowledge and Indigenous ways of knowing, as well as programs that empower youth to explore, discover and develop their skills and strengths.

STEM Camp

STEM Camp