Ryan MacTavish

Ryan MacTavish, a proud Turtle Clan member and a Mohawk from the Six Nations of the Grand River, recently completed his Social Development Studies undergraduate degree and is now pursuing a Bachelor of Social Work. He brings a deep commitment to restorative justice values, shaped through his experience working with Community Justice Initiatives. Currently, as part of his practicum, he is working with the Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre, where he applies his passion for community and social development to support Indigenous students. Ryan is dedicated to creating meaningful impact within the community. His goals include finishing his Bachelor of Social Work and then a Master of Social Work with the hope of working in the helping professions as a Clinical Social Worker/Mental Health Counsellor.