Simon Monteith

Youth Scientist

Simon, an 11-year-old Cree boy from Opaskwayak Cree Nation, founded Simon the Scientist in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. Obsessed with science, he has hosted 60+ live Facebook sessions for kids around the world to watch and participate in real time. Simon wants kids around the world to be able to learn Science and thinks that learning from another kid makes it easier to understand and more fun. Recognized for his achievements, he has won awards, been featured in newspapers, collaborated with schools for STEM opportunities, and received parliamentary recognition. Simon continues to collaborate with organizations like Let’s Talk Science to create science content with an Indigenous perspective.