about Farron

Farron Rickerby-Nishi (she/they) is a Japanese Canadian settler who lives on the unceded, unsurrendered lands and waters of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm, Skwxwú7mesh, Səl̓ílwətaɬ, and K'ómoks First Nations. As the great granddaughter of internment survivors, she is passionate about social justice, intergenerational healing, cultural resurgence, and creating resilient communities.

In her role at Sacred Earth Solar (SES), Farron designs Just Transition educational materials that follow the guidance of Indigenous pedagogies - including curriculum that is place-based, emphasises holistic and experiential learning, and reflects the diversity of Indigenous peoples and cultures. Farron has also previously worked with SES and Indigenous Climate Action on the Indigenous Youth Needs Assessment and the Just Transition Guide. Farron is grateful and privileged to be a part of this work and believes in the power of Indigenous-led climate solutions.

Farron’s areas of interest and experience span the natural sciences, environmental governance, impact assessment, climate justice, and Indigenous rights. She holds a MSc in Environmental Change and Management from the University of Oxford and a BSc in Global Resource Systems from the University of British Columbia. Farron is also involved in organisations that aim to create meaningful spaces for equity-deserving groups in the sustainability sector and outdoor recreation community. She is passionate about QTBIPOC representation in the outdoors and can often be found hiking, biking, skiing, and foraging in the backcountry. In her free time, Farron also enjoys creating art, making music, and cooking.