With an affinity towards media and advocacy, Michael brings awareness to the ongoing water crisis faced by Indigenous peoples in Canada and communities in El Salvador. Inspired by his brother, who works in environmental engineering, Michael continues to fight for everyone to have access to clean water through his work as a published author and producer of podcasts for Western students.
Last year, Michael produced an article for the prestigious organization, SDG Cities, an initiative in London and Guelph that encourages the support of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Using the organization’s platform, Michael wrote on the detrimental impact on the City of London infrastructure on Thames River, causing pollution and sanitary issues to the Oneida First Nations community. He expresses the need for change by both the City of London and by its citizens.
Michael continued his studies abroad in El Salvador to deepen his understanding of the ongoing environmental crisis, particularly in regard to water pollution caused by mining. After learning how Canada is greatly inducing these consequences, Michael took this information to TedXWestern and presented his research as a series of podcasts. He aspires to educate and motivate those around him. Michael encourages everyone to study overseas at least once in their lives and believes that education has the ability to bring upon positive social change.
