Honouring legacy, empowering futures: meet some of the 2024 recipients of the Flight 302 Legacy Award

Fatima Halilu, Cape Breton University 

“This award empowers me to continue my work in climate action and community engagement. My research focuses on two-step CO₂ carbon capture and storage, aiming to create sustainable ways
to recycle CO₂ using seawater and local coal mines.

This scholarship allows me to expand my outreach, volunteering and research efforts while honouring Danielle Moore’s legacy of environmental sustainability and youth empowerment.”

Alaina Bryce, Dalhousie University

“Growing up in a coastal province made me incredibly passionate about protecting natural ecosystems, particularly marine environments—a passion I share with Angela Rehhorn. Her work in marine conservation has been incredibly inspiring to me. Angela also attended Dalhousie University and lived in Halifax. She was only two years older than I am now when she passed, making me feel especially connected to her. I recently accepted a position in the coastal engineering field, and I’m excited to honour Angela’s legacy by contributing to the protection of marine and coastal ecosystems—just as she did.”

Jerry Gan, University of Alberta

“This funding provides me with the resources to refine my work, contribute meaningfully to the field and pursue advanced studies that align with the humanitarian and environmental principles embodied by the legacy of the Flight 302 victims.

I honour their memories by embedding compassion, care and equity into my work and advocating for systemic change in education in Canada. By focusing on research that seeks to dismantle barriers for marginalized students, I aim to contribute to a more just society that reflects their enduring spirit.”

Emma Kingsland, Simon Fraser University

“The Flight 302 Legacy Award will allow me to continue my work in habitat conservation, environmental education, and community engagement throughout British Columbia.

I’m especially inspired by Danielle Moore, who dedicated her life to teaching youth, advocating for sustainability, and protecting marine ecosystems. I want to carry forward the values that mattered to her—education, conservation and environmental activism.”

Manuelitha Darlie Jean, Université de Montréal

“In memory of Caroline Pauls and Stéphanie Lacroix, this bursary allows me to continue my work as a community social worker for women and children affected by domestic violence.

Caroline was a devoted mother striving for a better future for her children, and I honour her by advocating for women and families in need. While Stéphanie worked in Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Malawi to empower youth and women, I am focused on supporting vulnerable women in Canada through education and self-employment initiatives.”

James Sakeah, University of Ottawa

“This award will significantly ease the financial burden of my studies, allowing me to focus on my research on resilience and well-being among community health workers in Ghana.

I honour Stéphanie Lacroix’s legacy by deepening my commitment to gender-transformative global health and development. Stéphanie worked tirelessly to empower youth and women—values I strive to uphold in my work.”