Ricky-Lee Watts
Ricky-Lee Watts is named after his late father, Rick Watts, whose ancestry is unknown, and through his mother, Molly Watts, he is Nuučaan̓uł. His Quu-as name is Aamiitlaa, meaning “blessed one”. Ricky-Lee is a first-generation University graduate, traveller, dreamer, and visionary leader. Currently, he is involved as Youth Lead Program Manager with Indigenous Clean Energy, Elected Councillor for his nation, and as a Motivational Speaker. Experienced in working with Indigenous communities,...
Karli Robertson
Aanii/Boozhoo Karli Robertson ndizhinikaaz, Sunderland ndoo-njibaa, Nbapaa Anishinaabe-nini miinwaa ngaashi zhaaganaash-kwe. Kinoomagenh miinwaa Anishinaabemowin ekinomaagozid ndaawag. Nmiigwechiwendam. I am a graduate from Trent University's Master’s program in Indigenous Studies, where I studied stereotypes of Indigenous women and identity in connection to land and continued colonial violence. I also specialized in Anishinaabemowin through The Chanie Wenjack School of Indigenous Studies. I am proud to be of Anishinaabe heritage and will always be...
Josh Morin
Michif Cultural Connections Josh Morin is a youth leader within the Métis Nation. Born and Raised in the Edmonton Area. Josh has worked hard to provide indigenous led workshops to community members such as Moccasin Making, Finger weaving and Michif language classes as well as running the day to day operations at Michif Cultural Connections the Métis Cultural Centre in St. Albert. Josh is also the grandson of honourable Senator...
Alyssa-Mae Laviolette
Alyssa is a member of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation in Treaty 8 Territory. She is a Trustee with the Board of Trustees for the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation. She is currently enrolled into Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm) through Thompson Rivers University with a focus in Public Sector Management with an anticipated graduation date of 2023. She attended Centre for Arts and Technology in Kelowna in 2016 and received a...
Roxanne Auger
Tansi, My name is Roxanne Auger. I am a Public Sector Management student at UVIC with over 3 years of experience in administration functions within a hospital setting and actively working my way towards a bachelor’s degree in public administration. I am Cree Metis and currently reside on Treaty 6 Territory. With the effects of intergenerational trauma and the impact of residential schools that have affected my family, my goal is...