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Joshua Ralph (He/they)Facilitator, ArtistJoshua is an uninvited settler-occupier on the shared and stolen lands of the Squamish, Musqueam, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. Born on Treaty 2 Territory, he is of mixed white ancestry of English, Scottish, and Métis. They are a community-engaged eco-artist interested in changed and changing ecologies, whose work resides at the intersection of ecology and creative outputs. He has been recognized in publications such as The National Observer for his ongoing environmental outreach projects. Joshua has a professional background in field work, animation, and recreational program development. He can often be seen partaking in habitat restoration or looking at birds.
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Curriculum Vitae
LEADERSHIP & PRESENTATIONS
Treasurer & Board Director, Free the Fern Stewardship Society, Oct 2023 - Current
Guest Speaker, Mental Health Climate Change Alliance - Feb 2025
Lead Artist, Light up The Night in Champlain Heights Lantern Festival, Nov - Dec 2023 & 2024
Guest Speaker, Marine Conservation Social, University of British Columbia Ocean Hub - Nov 2024
Microplastics Ambassador (Pacific Region), Sustainable Ocean Alliance + Early Career Ocean Professionals, Jul - Nov 2024
Workshop Session Host, Classrooms to Communities Provincial Conference - Oct 2024
Facilitator, Solastagalia + SPES, Eco-Walk & Art Workshop - May 2024
Guest Speaker, Youth Nature Keepers, National Ottawa Summit - Feb 2024
Guest Speaker, Invasive Species Council of BC, Invasives Forum & AGM - Feb 2024
Guest Speaker, Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver, Fall Forum - Nov 2023
Panelist, Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver, "Eco-Art with Invasive Plants" Webinar - Oct 2023
Youth Artist, Vines Society & Art Ecosystem, Vines Arts Festival, Jul - Aug 2023
Youth Climate Innovation Lab II Participant, CityHive, Feb - Jun 2023
Guest Speaker, Invasive Species Council of BC, Youth Summit - Jan 2023
External Representative, Emily Carr Students’ Union, BC Federation of Students, May 2018 - May 2020
AWARDS & GRANTS
Healthy Habitats Community Service Grant ($4700), Invasive Species Council of BC - Dec 2023
Youth Neighbourhood Small Grant ($450), Vancouver Foundation - Nov 2023
Ocean Bridge Action Grant ($500), Ocean Wise - Nov 2023
Rising Youth Grant ($1500), Canada Service Corps - May 2022
Chancellor Emeritus Award for Excellence in Media Arts, Emily Carr University of Art + Design - May 2021
Qualified by GPA, awarded on merit of thesis project
Marrion V. Murray Scholarship of Artistic Achievement, Emily Carr University of Art + Design - May 2020
WORK EXPERIENCE
Outreach Facilitator, Science World, Sep 2024 - Current
Facilitator, Access to Media Education Society, Sep 2024 - Current
Stewardship Lead (Contractor), Everett Crowley Park Committee, Nov 2023 - Dec 2024
Developed impactful and useful communications and public outreach materials, reestablished mass-email newsletter.
Continuously researched potential opportunities in 3rd party grants. Organized volunteering data and supported blog posting as well as in-person event coordination.
Field Crew Technician, B.C. Wildlife Federation, Mar 2024 - Jun 2024
Conducted nest sweeps, bird surveying, salmon smolt sampling, YSI water testing, invasive Green Crab trapping. Collating data on and physically managing human-
made debris along estuaries of the Lower Mainland. Visual communications developed for public-facing materials.
Nature Journaling Instructor (Contractor), Stanley Park Ecology Society - Aug 2023
Compositor, Wildbrain, Nov 2022 - Oct 2023
Lead Compositor, Atomic Cartoons, May 2022 - Sept 2022
Head of compositing for project, supervised crew, providing feedback + overseeing shots for final director and client approval.
Organized & updated compositing treatment libraries along with facilitating meetings.
Jr. Compositor, Atomic Cartoons - Molly of Denali, May 2021 - May 2022
2D Animation Assistant (Contractor), The Klabona Keepers - July 2021
Private Tutor, Emily Carr University of Art + Design - Fall 2019
Arts Instructor, Developmental Disabilities Association, May 2019 - Sep 2019
Gallery Assistant, Lattimer Gallery, Apr 2018 - Sep 2018
Sr. Recreation Lead, Personnel Support Programs, CFB Edmonton, Jun 2013 - Aug 2017
Responsible for managing and creating weekly schedules for myself & other staff. I filed weekly program feedback to management, conducted job interviews, as well as trained
and supervised Jr. staff + volunteers. Developed & implemented client programming, including the establishment of both the youth art + preschool science program.
EDUCATION
Citation of Community Capacity Building, Capilano University - May 2025
Certificate of Climate Action and Community Engagement, University of British Columbia - Dec 2024
Certificate of Environmental Monitoring, University of Northern British Columbia - Nov 2024
Micro-credential, Elements of Ecology, Saskatchewan Polytechnic - Mar 2024
Park Stewardship Trained, Vancouver Park Board - Dec 2021
Bachelor’s of Media Arts, Emily Carr University of Art + Design - May 2021
Treasurer & Board Director, Free the Fern Stewardship Society, Oct 2023 - Current
Guest Speaker, Mental Health Climate Change Alliance - Feb 2025
Lead Artist, Light up The Night in Champlain Heights Lantern Festival, Nov - Dec 2023 & 2024
Guest Speaker, Marine Conservation Social, University of British Columbia Ocean Hub - Nov 2024
Microplastics Ambassador (Pacific Region), Sustainable Ocean Alliance + Early Career Ocean Professionals, Jul - Nov 2024
Workshop Session Host, Classrooms to Communities Provincial Conference - Oct 2024
Facilitator, Solastagalia + SPES, Eco-Walk & Art Workshop - May 2024
Guest Speaker, Youth Nature Keepers, National Ottawa Summit - Feb 2024
Guest Speaker, Invasive Species Council of BC, Invasives Forum & AGM - Feb 2024
Guest Speaker, Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver, Fall Forum - Nov 2023
Panelist, Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver, "Eco-Art with Invasive Plants" Webinar - Oct 2023
Youth Artist, Vines Society & Art Ecosystem, Vines Arts Festival, Jul - Aug 2023
Youth Climate Innovation Lab II Participant, CityHive, Feb - Jun 2023
Guest Speaker, Invasive Species Council of BC, Youth Summit - Jan 2023
External Representative, Emily Carr Students’ Union, BC Federation of Students, May 2018 - May 2020
AWARDS & GRANTS
Healthy Habitats Community Service Grant ($4700), Invasive Species Council of BC - Dec 2023
Youth Neighbourhood Small Grant ($450), Vancouver Foundation - Nov 2023
Ocean Bridge Action Grant ($500), Ocean Wise - Nov 2023
Rising Youth Grant ($1500), Canada Service Corps - May 2022
Chancellor Emeritus Award for Excellence in Media Arts, Emily Carr University of Art + Design - May 2021
Qualified by GPA, awarded on merit of thesis project
Marrion V. Murray Scholarship of Artistic Achievement, Emily Carr University of Art + Design - May 2020
WORK EXPERIENCE
Outreach Facilitator, Science World, Sep 2024 - Current
Facilitator, Access to Media Education Society, Sep 2024 - Current
Stewardship Lead (Contractor), Everett Crowley Park Committee, Nov 2023 - Dec 2024
Developed impactful and useful communications and public outreach materials, reestablished mass-email newsletter.
Continuously researched potential opportunities in 3rd party grants. Organized volunteering data and supported blog posting as well as in-person event coordination.
Field Crew Technician, B.C. Wildlife Federation, Mar 2024 - Jun 2024
Conducted nest sweeps, bird surveying, salmon smolt sampling, YSI water testing, invasive Green Crab trapping. Collating data on and physically managing human-
made debris along estuaries of the Lower Mainland. Visual communications developed for public-facing materials.
Nature Journaling Instructor (Contractor), Stanley Park Ecology Society - Aug 2023
Compositor, Wildbrain, Nov 2022 - Oct 2023
Lead Compositor, Atomic Cartoons, May 2022 - Sept 2022
Head of compositing for project, supervised crew, providing feedback + overseeing shots for final director and client approval.
Organized & updated compositing treatment libraries along with facilitating meetings.
Jr. Compositor, Atomic Cartoons - Molly of Denali, May 2021 - May 2022
2D Animation Assistant (Contractor), The Klabona Keepers - July 2021
Private Tutor, Emily Carr University of Art + Design - Fall 2019
Arts Instructor, Developmental Disabilities Association, May 2019 - Sep 2019
Gallery Assistant, Lattimer Gallery, Apr 2018 - Sep 2018
Sr. Recreation Lead, Personnel Support Programs, CFB Edmonton, Jun 2013 - Aug 2017
Responsible for managing and creating weekly schedules for myself & other staff. I filed weekly program feedback to management, conducted job interviews, as well as trained
and supervised Jr. staff + volunteers. Developed & implemented client programming, including the establishment of both the youth art + preschool science program.
EDUCATION
Citation of Community Capacity Building, Capilano University - May 2025
Certificate of Climate Action and Community Engagement, University of British Columbia - Dec 2024
Certificate of Environmental Monitoring, University of Northern British Columbia - Nov 2024
Micro-credential, Elements of Ecology, Saskatchewan Polytechnic - Mar 2024
Park Stewardship Trained, Vancouver Park Board - Dec 2021
Bachelor’s of Media Arts, Emily Carr University of Art + Design - May 2021
