Growing up on Fort William First Nation, my childhood was rooted in family, sports, and my

Anishinaabe culture. I spent a lot of my childhood playing hockey and spending time with my

grandfather, which are my favourite memories to look back on today. After graduating from high-

school, I moved to New Brunswick to study Geology, and moved back home after three years. I

then lived in Alberta for two years with my now husband, and we both moved back home to

Thunder Bay again in 2020 before my first daughter was born. It was becoming a mother that made

me want to finish school and pursue a career as a Registered Nurse, where I could make a positive

change in healthcare for my community. I am now set to graduate from Lakehead University in

Spring 2026, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. My ambition as a mature student to

achieve my academic goals stems from being a mother wanting a better future for myself and my

children. With my degree I am eager to make positive impacts while advocating for change to

better the health and wellbeing of our Indigenous communities.