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ABUNDANCE FELLOWSHIP<\/h1>\n

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A cohort-based program that provides meaningful opportunities and funding to Indigenous, Black, racialized\u00a0<\/span>youth<\/b> and newcomers.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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We have created the Abundance Fellowship which will provide around 6 Indigenous and\/or Black and\/or racialized<\/span>\u00a0and\/or newcomer youth with $100,000 over one year. The cohort members will have access to administrative skills building, support, coaches, and other resources to get their projects from \u201cstart\u201d to \u201cscale.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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The 2025 Abundance Fellowship proudly welcomes a cohort of six inspiring young leaders who are driving impactful solutions at the intersection of climate justice and social justice. <\/span>Representing diverse communities and lived experiences, these fellows are committed to addressing systemic inequalities while tackling the urgent challenges of the climate crisis. <\/span><\/p>\n

Through this fellowship\u2014which provides $100,000 in funding, mentorship, training, and resources\u2014the fellows will have the opportunity to scale their transformative projects and amplify their voices in the fight for equity and sustainability. Below, you\u2019ll find an introduction to each fellow, offering a glimpse into their unique journeys, their dedication to social and environmental justice, and the vital work they are leading in their communities.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Learn more about the fellows and their most recent project milestones below.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span>Celine Isimbi<\/h5>\n

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Kitchener-Waterloo | Chonnonton, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Peoples | Haldimand Tract and Treaty | Dish with One Spoon Wampum<\/h6>\n

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Celine Isimbi is an African environmental and climate justice organizer, researcher and storyteller. Her organizing journey began in student movements in South Africa. Her work continued in so-called Canada, where she relocated and completed her Bachelor of Environmental Studies degree at the University of Waterloo. Celine has spent over nine years within the grassroots climate, environmental and racial justice student movements. Internationally, she has collaborated with multiple Black-led youth organizations advocating for African diasporic youth leadership within these movements, drawing on critical connections beyond colonial borders. She is a Campus Organizing lead at Change Course, supporting student-led campaigns on university campuses, calling for an end to all fossil fuel financing and championing climate justice. Named a Top 25 under 25 environmentalist by Starfish Canada in 2023, Celine continues to centre environmental liberation in her work while using a pan-Africanist informed approach to organizing in the spirit of the revolutionary power of the African people from which she descends.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As an Abundance fellow, Celine will launch the Mariam Makeba Environmental Youth program in Kitchener-Waterloo. A space for African youth to engage in political and environmental education and place-based learning to (re)connect them to their environment(s) and the community grounded in Black liberation principles. In doing so, the program will nurture and affirm the leadership of African diasporic youth in the region and empower them to contribute to issues directly affecting their communities. By centring on African youth leadership, the program will contribute to the broader movement for climate justice, challenging local and global systemic injustices. During this fellowship, she hopes to sharpen the skillset needed to grow her capacity to engage within the global movement while connecting with peers to address critical gaps in Black and African youth participation in environmental movements. As a fun fact, Celine was born in Zambia, raised in South Africa, and is ancestrally rooted in East Africa\u2014each place shaping who she is today\u2014making her, at her core, a daughter of African soil.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Over the past few months, Celine successfully completed the first draft of her program\u2019s curriculum shaped by themes of Black liberation and climate justice, identified the branding that best reflects its visual identity and goals, and brought on some amazing facilitators for the project\u2019s upcoming 6-week program. Follow @archive.diaspora on Instagram to stay in the loop!<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span>Atreyu Lewis<\/h5>\n

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Toronto, ON | Mississaugas, Haudenosaunee and Anishnaabek nations<\/b><\/h6>\n

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Boozhoo, my name is Atreyu Lewis, I am an Anishinaabe Ojibwe 2-spirit youth and I am living and working in Toronto. I am a Masters of Education student at York University and I am also the Project Lead and Founder of the grassroots organization Rising from our Roots which is also primarily based in Ontario. I am a community worker, educator, facilitator, grant coordinator and researcher. The project I am working alongside my co-lead Mo Asaad is titled the From Your Ancestor Project, a multi media initiative to promote storytelling and cultural wellbeing in the Wasauksing and Six Nations communities. This initiative will create a comic book for two Indigenous heroes Francis Pegahmagabow and Tom Longboat which will be distributed to Indigenous youth as well as host solidarity workshops and ceremonies in the communities we will be visiting. I hope to achieve a better understanding of artistic solidarity and how to reclaim ancestral knowledge as a reconnecting Anishnaabe person. A fun fact about me is that I used to surf twice a year in Los Angeles growing up till 2020!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Atreyu has mobilized the Ancestors in Training team throughout the fellowship exploring how storytelling and art can support Indigenous youth. In early April, the Ancestors in Training team visited Wasauksing First Nation to attend the Maple Sugar Fest. This was a unique opportunity for Atreyu to build relationships with community members and gather inspiration for the main character in the comic that they are creating for the fellowship. <\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span>Aish Mann<\/h5>\n

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Vancouver, BC | Uceded, traditional, and ancestral Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh territories.<\/span><\/h6>\n

Aish Mann is the founder and project lead of the Tanah Air Project, an initiative designed to empower newcomers in Canada by bridging their cultural heritage with the country\u2019s climate goals. Originally from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and now residing on the unceded, traditional, and ancestral Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh territories, Aish is a dynamic sustainability advocate with experience in economics, environmental advocacy, and circular economy practices.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a newcomer herself, Aish deeply understands the barriers faced by immigrant communities and is committed to creating pathways for their meaningful participation in Canada\u2019s climate sector. She holds a Graduate Diploma in Green Business Management and Sustainability from Kwantlen Polytechnic University and has led impactful initiatives such as the Fair Fashion Festival and educational webinars during Fashion Revolution Week.<\/span><\/p>\n

Through her roles at Leading Change Canada and Threading Change, Aish has coordinated programs to build youth capacity for climate action, developed strategies to advance sustainability practices, and nurtured partnerships across sectors. Her active participation in the climate leadership space includes speaking at conferences like Scaling Up Industrial Bioeconomy and advocating for inclusive, community-driven solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Through the Abundance Fellowship, Aish aims to launch a series of workshops and town halls to amplify the voices of newcomers, advocate for a Green Stream for permanent residency, and foster meaningful newcomer participation in Canada\u2019s sustainability sector.<\/span><\/p>\n

A fun fact about Aish: She speaks 6 languages, and is currently learning her 7th!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Aish has been hard at work shaping Tanah Air\u2019s core identity including the organization\u2019s mission, values, story, and theory of change and is looking forward to launching the project\u2019s three streams of programs (1) Workshops, (2) Green Stream Policy, and (3) Storytelling \/ Building Immigrant and Indigenous Solidarity.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span>Imany Begin-Paul<\/b><\/h5>\n

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Montr\u00e9al, QC | Tiohti\u00e0:ke | Mooniyang<\/h6>\n

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Imany is a dedicated Indigenous activist and community leader based in Montreal, working at the intersection of climate justice, youth empowerment, and cultural revitalization. Driven by a deep commitment to her community, she focuses on creating bridges between social movements to build inclusive, sustainable futures.<\/span><\/p>\n

As the founder of Tshuapamitin, Imany is developing a workshop series for Montreal’s Indigenous youth that facilitates the intergenerational transmission of ancestral knowledge related to environmental stewardship. The project has a dual mission: to strengthen cultural identity and community ties, and to strategically position this knowledge as a vital resource for contemporary climate solutions. The goal is to empower youth to become confident advocates and change-makers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Through the Abundance Fellowship, Imany aims to acquire the strategic resources and mentorship needed to launch this initiative successfully. Key objectives include honing skills in advocacy to gain institutional recognition for Indigenous knowledge systems, and developing sustainable practices for community-led project management to ensure long-term impact.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Kickstarting the fellowship, Imany has focused on nurturing her networks to build strong and collaborative partnerships. She\u2019s developed partnerships with CHUM, Ville de Montreal, and Native Montreal to support her transformative vision of reconnecting Indigenous youth living in Montreal to their ancestral knowledge and to take action on socio-ecological and climate issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Vancouver, BC | Unceded & ancestral territories of the xwm\u0259\u03b8kw\u0259y\u0313\u0259m (Musqueam), S\u1e35wx\u0331w\u00fa7mesh (Squamish),s\u0259lilw\u0259ta\u026c (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations<\/b><\/h6>\n

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Jos\u00e9 Reyeros is a Mexican immigrant, climate organizer, and advocate for youth-led\u00a0 action rooted in transnational collaboration and good relations. A passionate explorer of traditional cultures, landscapes and cuisines, Jos\u00e9 co-founded Ritmos Clim\u00e1ticos (Climate Rhythms in Spanish and Portuguese), a youth-powered initiative that mobilizes culture and the arts for climate justice across the Salish Coast, Turtle Island, and the Americas. His work focuses on fostering community connections and building capacity with young talent to engage in climate solutions with optimism and a spirit of collective action.<\/span><\/p>\n

With a degree in Environment and Sustainability from UBC Vancouver, Jos\u00e9 has collaborated with organizations such as SOA Mexico, Chilli.club, the Youth Climate Corps, and the Green Career Center, where he led a podcast on green jobs and campaigns for ocean and climate solutions. His initiatives span local and international contexts, aiming to bridge communities, governments, and industries while advancing equitable climate solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jos\u00e9 is driven by the vision of building partnerships between Global North enablers and Global South leaders, prioritizing regenerative practices that safeguard critical ecosystems, uphold Indigenous rights, and promote social equity. Committed to expanding climate action beyond traditional audiences, Jose seeks to make climate solutions accessible across diverse political and socioeconomic landscapes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Since the start of the fellowship, Jos\u00e9 has been fostering meaningful relationships and connecting with community. In April, Ritmos Clim\u00e1ticos hosted an intimate Political Starters: Kombucha Climate Action Workshop for a small group of immigrant youth climate leaders. Using the metaphor of fermentation to represent the process of transformative change and the role of civic engagement to address the climate crisis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span>Alexis Zhou<\/h5>\n

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B\u00e9n\u00e9ficiaire de l’Abondance
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My name is Alexis Zhou, and I\u2019m a community organizer with a background in immigrant rights and climate justice. My hometown is Chongqing, China. I believe in a world where we all have access to systems of care and support that allow everyone to thrive together in community. I\u2019m working on a community organizing hub \u201cQuartier chinois quartier solidaire\u201d based in Montr\u00e9al\u2019s Chinatown. This space will be a resource for people in our community, offering mutual aid, advocacy, and care, and a platform for community organizers to strategize and amplify their impact. Through this fellowship, I hope to gain new perspectives on how to build \/ grow with strong communities that can fight for themselves and take care of each other. I also want to connect with others who are trying to inspire changes in their communities and learn from their experiences. A fun fact about me – I can\u2019t swim, even though I\u2019ve tried a few times\u2014and I still want to learn one day!<\/span><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s been a busy few months for Alexis, growing her project and expanding the project\u2019s reach and engagement in the community. The project has established two active working groups: Climate C\u00c9GEP and Quartier chinois en resistance and the immigrant self-advocacy project currently has 325 members! <\/span><\/p>\n

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This phase focuses on establishing a strong foundation for fellows by fostering a sense of community, providing essential skills training, and connecting them with speakers and mentors.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Applicants will be required to provide insights into their leadership qualities, experiences, and motivations. This criterion assesses the applicant’s ability to lead and inspire others to action. Applicants must align with identified roles such as receptors, disruptors, infiltrators, and instigators for climate justice. This criterion ensures that the fellowship cohort represents diverse perspectives and approaches within the climate movement.<\/span><\/p>\n

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