Mackenzie Smith is an Environmental Scientist and Biologist in Training at Active Earth, with a B.Sc. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from UBC – Okanagan. Mackenzie has experience in agriculture research, regulatory affairs, environmental monitoring, contaminated sites, remediation, and soil management. Previously, Mackenzie teamed up with Steven Boyce (Principal, Active Earth) at the BCEIA BEST Conference in Whistler, BC to speak on the challenges, opportunities, myths and realities of a multi-generational workplace. Mackenzie is also a member of the Emerging Professionals Advisory Group for GeoEnviroPro, a training group tailored to the environmental industry by some of the fields leading experts. Having been a part of and observing many successful mentorship relationships, Mackenzie is keen to facilitate more mentorship opportunities and knowledge transfer between senior and emerging professionals in the environmental industry.
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity, and truth, we acknowledge that we live, work, and gather on the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, including the Blackfoot Confederacy—comprising the Siksika, Kainai, and Piikani Nations—as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina Nations.
This land, known as Moh’kinsstis in the Blackfoot language and encompassing what is now Districts 5 and 6, is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, within the historical Northwest Métis homeland.
We recognize and honour the deep connection these Nations have to the land, and we are grateful for the opportunity to share in its stewardship.
As we continue our work, we commit to learning from Indigenous knowledge systems, uplifting Indigenous voices, and fostering relationships rooted in equity, understanding, and reconciliation.
