Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA)
Needles Hall, second floor, room 2201
Faculty of Health, School of Public Health Sciences
Country of origin: Canada
Academic degrees and Institutions:
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Queen’s University, PhD (Kinesiology and Health Studies) (2018 – 2022)
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University of Guelph, MAN (Applied Nutrition) (2014 – 2015)
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University of Guelph, BASc (Applied Human Nutrition) (2010 – 2014)
Describe your work and how it embodies the nature of the AMTD postdoctoral program.
Working with Dr. Neufeld and the urban Indigenous communities within Katarokwi (greater Kingston area) and Wellington-Waterloo Region offers a unique opportunity to bring people together to strengthen new and growing Indigenous food sovereignty initiatives. Our project is an opportunity for Indigenous Peoples to tell stories and take action in support of land and each other.
What are some activities you hope to accomplish during your postdoctoral appointment at University of Waterloo?
In this appointment, I hope to co-create and share an impactful storytelling project related to Indigenous food sovereignty in urban areas within Ontario. Overall, I hope this fellowship will positively contribute to my ongoing leadership training, career, and goals as an Indigenous community health researcher.
Do you have any relevant academic projects you would like to share?
My dissertation was a storytelling project entitled, "A journey through muddy waters: Storying Algonquin life and identity with Algonquin women and gender-diverse people from Mattawa and North Bay, Ontario."
Why did you choose the University of Waterloo?
To work with Dr. Hannah Tait Neufeld on research related to Indigenous food sovereignty in urban Indigenous communities within Ontario.
What are you most looking forward to or currently enjoying about University of Waterloo?
I am grateful to be researching within my own community in Kingston and making new connections in the Waterloo-Wellington Region.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Reading, cooking, baking, gardening, watching my favourite television shows, and spending time with family.