Brooke Lavallee
My name is Brooke Lavallee, and I am a member of Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, bear clan. I hold a Masters of Education with specialization in Indigenous Education. My research will centre on urban Indigenous-led early learning programs that are rooted in connection to land, culture, and language, aiming to understand their influence on Indigenous identity formation.
Shawn Marche
Shawn, from Qalipu First Nation with Mi’kmaw and Newfoundland Settler heritage, explores colonialism’s effects on Two-Spirit/Indigiqueer identity among Indigenous Peoples.
Their research focuses on historical and modern challenges, aiming to understand identity layers influenced by both external and internal factors.
Lisa Marie Milliken
Lisa Marie Milliken, Chippewa of Kettle and Stony Point FN, is developing a Knowledge Basket/dissertation podcast presentation to explore strategies that improve wholistic wellbeing of Two-spirited youth experiencing trauma in Canada. Her research methodology seeks to decolonize, centre Indigenous knowledge and queer theory while utilizing trauma informed, community-based methods. She is a mother of five beautiful children and two grandchildren and currently resides with her partner in Curve Lake First Nation where she works remotely for Indigenous Services Canada.
Mackenzie Ramsay
Aaniin! Mackenzie / Smiling Water nindizhinikaaz. Neen Anishinaabe-Métis kwe.
Manidoo gaming ndoongibah. I am a registered member of the Métis Nation of Ontario, specifically, the Georgian Bay community (region 7) and have mixed settler roots from France, Ireland, and England. I am a PhD candidate, doing my dissertation knowledge basket on, 'Quilting Remembrance: A way of picking up our individual and collective responsibilities toward Mother Earth and the continuation of ALL life.'
Samantha Roan
Aniin/ Boozhoo niindiginkaaz Binesibekwe. Mishkosiminoziibing indojiba. Tan'si, niya Yotinahiskwew. Big Grassy ochi niya. I am Samantha Roan. I am Anishnaabekwe and Nehiyawiskwew from Big Grassy River in Treaty 3. I am Lynx Clan. I have family ties that span Treaty 1 - 8. My homelands are Lake of the Woods to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. I have 3 children and a wonderful partner from Maskwacis, Treaty 6 by way of Mountain Cree Camp.
I am a third year PhD student and I will be researching how healthcare providers are taught about Indigenous peoples and the policies that affect this learning. I hope to make accessing healthcare safer so that my children and yours will have better experiences.
Carolynne Warton
Is a member of Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation, Waubezhayshee dodem and is a third year PhD student and registered psychotherapist. Her research will explore how immersion in Anishinaabe Ancestral knowledge can enhance and contribute to children's and youths’ well-being.
Amanda McCabe
Aanii Boozhoo. Amanda ndi-zhinikaaz. Bahweting ndoonjibaa. Batchewana First Nation megwaa ndidaa. Hello, my name is Amanda and I am from Sault Ste. Marie area, living in Batchewana First Nation. I am a second year PhD student focusing on early literacy acquisition within Anishinaabemowin language, culture and land-based instruction.
Cat Free
My research is broadly based on Indigenous food systems and sovereignty. I am hoping that this research will lead to broadening the landscape of what is available to students and all Indigenous people regarding land-based Indigenous food sovereignty programming.
Keeley Friar
Keeley Friar is a citizen of Hiawatha First Nation and is in her second year of the Indigenous Studies PhD program. Keeley is a graduate of Trent University's Master of Education and Indigenous Bachelor of Education programs and is certified by the Ontario College of Teachers.