by Darija | Aug 14, 2023 | 2023 Student Biographies, 2023 Summer Cohort
Les Campbell My Name is Les Campbell, and I am Anishinaabe, whose treaty and homeland lands encompass Manitoba, but have called home many places having been born and raised on the west coast of Vancouver Island. I work within Parks Canada where I have enjoyed a career...
by Darija | Aug 11, 2023 | 2023 Student Biographies, 2023 Summer Cohort
Amy de Bree I am a High School Teacher, Hockey Coach, Business Owner, Writer, and Public Speaker. I hold a Master of Education Degree in Coaching Studies from the University of British Columbia. Through that degree I created Athletetransitions.ca which is a website...
by Cathy | Aug 22, 2023 | 2023 Student Biographies, 2023 Summer Cohort
Rocky James Énthu Qwtiis (Qwuh-tees), i’ Siimultun (Sea-muhl-tun), i’ Thiyaustun (Thii-auhs-tun). My ancestral names are Qwtiis and Siimultun and Thiyaustun. Tun’ni tsun ‘utl’ Pune’luxutth. I am from the Penelakut Tribe. ‘I tsun taulut tu Hwulmuhwathun. I am learning...
by Darija | Aug 11, 2023 | 2023 Student Biographies, 2023 Summer Cohort
Tori McMillan I am a member of Berens River First Nation, located in Treaty 5 territory on the eastern shore of Lake Winnipeg. My father is Phil Green, and my paternal grandparents are Walter and Lucy Green. My mother is Esther Dankewich, and my maternal grandparents...
by Darija | Aug 14, 2023 | 2023 Student Biographies, 2023 Summer Cohort
Andrea Menard I am a Métis legal scholar, public intellectual, and federal adjudicator whose doctoral research redefines the terms of professional legitimacy in Canadian law through Indigenous jurisdiction and Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC). My work traces...
by Darija | Aug 14, 2023 | 2023 Student Biographies, 2023 Summer Cohort
Grace Ndirangu I am a trained teacher/Counselor. I have worked as a Youth/ Gender Officer for sixteen years in the Kenyan Government. My work involves gender mainstreaming activities aimed to improve the quality of public policies, programmes and projects, ensuring a...
