Joshua Taylor-Detlor

Joshua Taylor-Detlor is a proud member of the Haudenosaunee Mohawk Wolf Clan and an honours graduate of the University of Waterloo’s Environment, Resources, and Sustainability program. Grounded in his relationship with the land and commitment to decolonization, he integrates principles of reciprocity and respect into his advocacy for Reconciliation and environmental justice.  

His professional journey merges traditional governance work with the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and community-building roles at Volunteer Waterloo Region and Volunteer Canada GreenHouse. This blend of experience equips him to empower others toward systemic change.  

In his new position as Student Engagement Coordinator with GreenHouse at United College, Joshua supports Social Innovators in Training and the Impact Minor program. He fosters student-led initiatives rooted in sustainability, equity, and innovation, emphasizing Indigenous perspectives that prioritize relationship-building with the land and community.  

Joshua is energized by collaborative leadership and sees mentorship as a practice of mutual growth. He strives to create spaces where students feel empowered to challenge historical inequities while co-creating solutions for a resilient, inclusive future.