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Putting something that’s uniquely yours into the world isn’t easy. Don’t panic! Every innovator and leader and changemaker had to start somewhere and though the path always looks daunting when we take our first step, it’s easier than we assume. 

We spoke with Story Warren, an award-winning rising leader and community builder, to find out what it’s like to start a movement as a teenager, and what advice she has for those who want to follow in her footsteps.

We’re featuring this podcast across all five Nature Labs subjects. You might not like art, or science, or English, or social studies, but they are all related and by listening to this podcast, hopefully you’ll better understand why.

Your Project

What's your better idea?

Your Project: Outline

View your final project. You got this!

Project: Part One

Create a rapid prototype

Project: Part Two

Test your prototype

Project: Part Three

Re-adjust your idea and go for it!

Hot Takes

Victor Ngo

Can one question lead to a world-changing solution? Yes, and that’s the irresistible opportunity of urban planning, according to Victor Ngo. Born and raised...

Justin McElroy

If you voted as part of the #CanadianTVBracket or ever read a breakdown of the best Canadian Heritage Minutes, you probably know of Justin...

Eva Wu

A freelance visual storyteller, a former Parks Canada Youth Ambassador and renewable resource management student, Eva Wu is a young leader determined to create...

Isabella O’Brien

If you have a great school science project, you might not assume it could lead you to Google’s headquarters in Silicon Valley. Think again,...

Chipewyan McCrimmon

Growing up across northern Saskatchewan, with roots in the Northwest Territories, Chip McCrimmon has worked to infuse his Deninu K'ue First Nation culture into...

How To

Guides to help you figure things out.

Creating Infographics

Infographics are a great way to visually showcase data and statistics. They involve a combination of colours, images, data and text that can help...

The Perfect Pitch

A pitch refers to a persuasive message or presentation that is designed to convince someone to buy a product or service, invest in a...

How to Work in a Group

Why it's important to know how to work in a group Achieving goals: Working in a group can help you achieve goals that would be...

Interview Skills

Interview skills matter, right? Right. But in case you need a refresher as to why interview skills matter: Job interviews: Interview skills are crucial for job...

Listening to and Learning from Traditional Knowledge

How to learn from traditional knowledge Learning from traditional knowledge involves understanding and respecting Indigenous wisdom, practices and values passed down through the generations. Here...

Stories from rising leaders

Young people can change the world. You can make a difference for people and nature today. But the path isn’t always as obvious or as easy as we...

Design Thinking with Michael Kennedy

So, you’ve got a great idea for a class project; to launch a new business; to improve a community service; to change the world...

Selecting Your Topic

Choosing a good topic for a project can be challenging, but here are some steps to make the decision just a bit less overwhelming. Identify...

Further Exploration

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Mount Robson Field Trip

It's our final week of live content on Nature Labs, as we want you to focus on your final projects and exams. To celebrate...

The Year That Was (Sept. 2024 – May 2025)

And what a year it's been. The news cycle never slowed. Your classes have never been more relevant or more important given our ever-changing...

Resources From the Curated Library

Don’t Fall In Love With Your First Ideas

Don't Fall In Love With Your First Ideas Sub-Category: Prototyping Source: Strategyzer File Type: Resource Overview: Why it's important to not fall in love with your first idea Web Link: https://www.strategyzer.com/blog/posts/2014/7/31/dont-fall-in-love-with-your-first-idea

Great Questions Lead to Great Design – A Guide to the Design Thinking Process

Great Questions Lead to Great Design – A Guide to the Design Thinking Process Bias: Centre Right Sub-Category: Interviews Source: Design (Business) File Type: Guide Overview: Asking the better question gets the better answer Web...

6 Ways To Make A Team Of Rivals Work

Bias: Centre Right Sub-Category: Collaboration Source: Forbes File Type: Opinion Overview: How to make a team of rivals work in today's workforce Web Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/sebastianbailey/2012/10/04/6-ways-to-make-a-team-of-rivals-work/#56b81a576bd0

Indigenous Storytelling as Research

Indigenous Storytelling as Research Sub-Category: Research & Reference Source: Research Gate File Type: Resource Overview: Why Indigenous storytelling should be used for formal research Web Link: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/270548019_Indigenous_Storytelling_as_Research

AI is set to transform science – but will we understand the results?

Bias: Centre Source: The Conversation File Type: Research/Analysis Overview: AI is set to transform science – but will we understand the results? Web Link: https://theconversation.com/ai-is-set-to-transform-science-but-will-we-understand-the-results-241760

Why communication is essential for great leaders

Bias: Centre Right Sub-Category: Communications Source: The Globe and Mail File Type: Article Overview: Why communication is critical to leadership in business and beyond Web Link: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/careers-leadership/why-communication-is-essential-for-great-leaders/article4098019/

Reflections

Michael Kennedy

So, you’ve got a great idea for a class project; to launch a new business; to improve a community service; to change the world...

Further Considerations

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Chapters

Chapter One

The System of Things

Chapter Five

Here’s How

Chapter Nine

Own Your Hypocrisy

Chapter Two

The Context of It All

Chapter Six

Your Turn

Chapter Ten

Keep Going

Chapter Three

We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know

Chapter Seven

Dig Deeper

Chapter Eleven

One Last Thing

Chapter Four

Hard Stuff is Hard

Chapter Eight

Be Better

Chapter Twelve

The End (of the Beginning)