About
Through the Trees functions as an interconnected ecosystem of publishing, convening, and community participation, each reinforcing the others to advance climate justice and resilience.
The Journal translates decolonial environmental and climate research into accessible, creative forms, amplifying the work of underrepresented researchers, artists, and storytellers. It bridges academic insight with lived experience, making critical climate knowledge widely accessible.
Through the Trees brings together contributors, researchers, readers, and community members together to exchange ideas, reflect on journal themes, and co-create strategies for action.
These gatherings spark new collaborations, community research projects, and local adaptation initiatives, ensuring journal insights have tangible, place-based impact.
Meet the Team
Tyjana
Shaniqua
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Shaniqua Mayers is an Environmental Changemaker with a passion for educational and knowledge translation. Shaniqua holds an Honours bachelors of Arts in Language and Intercultural Relations with a major in French, a minor in Professional communications and a concentration in Language and Cognition. She also holds a certificate in Indigenous Knowledge and Experiences.
She is the Senior Manager of Learning & Development at the Starfish Canada and the Knowledge Mobilization Manager for Terra Elysium.Currently she is obtaining her Masters of Education specializing in Social Justice education.
She is passionate about making knowledge accessible and turning learning into real world change. Shaniqua’s work lives at the intersection of education, equity, and sustainability. This includes designing community programs, leading workshops on environmental justice, and helping organizations build more inclusive spaces. Shaniqua is an avid writer and a catalyst for JEDI-R, always open to discussions about art, education, history, linguistics, and elevating organizational culture to enrich intersectional empowerment.
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Tyjanais an environmental and climate justice advocate & researcher, experienced in community engagement, program design, and exploring community adaptation grounded in equity, systems thinking, and empowerment.
Tyjana holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and is currently pursuing an MA in Geography with a focus on community-led climate adaptation and resilience. She is a BIPOC Sustainable Fellow, recognized as a Corporate Knights 30 Under 30 Sustainability Leader and a recipient of the Paavo Aino Lukkari Human Rights Fellowship and SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarship.
Her passion is rooted in implementing hybrid and accessible knowledge systems and preparing our communities for the challenges associated with environmental and climate change, which she does in her role as Strategic Director.
Leila
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Leila is currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science at Brock University, where she is blending her passion for technology with her love for all things creative. From graphic design to oil painting, coding to data analytics - Leila thrives on exploring new ways to express ideas and solve problems. With four years of experience in graphic design, Leila brings impressive wisdom and creativity to the role of Communications and Creative Design.