Voices that contributed to the creation of
YOUTH TALK TRUTH

Name:
Ruth Neebinassih Duncan
Nation/Nationality:
Anishinaabe Kwe
Place of residence:
Nogojiwanong (Peterborough)
Occupation:
Undergrad Honours Thesis Student of Trent University in Indigenous Environmental Sciences / Junior Aquatics and Fisheries Specialist for Collective Environmental
Passion:
I have a passion for working with the fish of my home waters. I work to bring Indigenous Knowledge systems forward in science, using frameworks such as the Two-Eyed Seeing approach. I have a passion for educating not only Indigenous youth but all youth about my culture, traditions, and the history of Canada. My favourite place to be no matter what season is Naadowewi Gichigami (Lake Huron)!

Name:
E Naad Maa Get (Branden Emmerson)
Nation/Nationality:
Ojibwe
Place of residence:
Chippewas of Nawash
Occupation:
Organizer of the Prayer Walk for MMIWG
Passion:
Indigenous rights, bridging the gap between First Nation and Canadian communities.

Name:
Mackenzie King
Nation/Nationality:
Ojibwe
Place of residence:
Saugeen First Nation
Occupation:
Student at St. Mary’s High School
Passion:
Learning new things.

Name:
Justice Debassige
Nation/Nationality:
Eeyou/Eenou and Ojibway
Place of residence:
Mistissini, QC
Occupation:
Child Care Worker

Name:
Autumn Cheechoo
Nation/Nationality:
Maliseet and Cree
Place of residence:
Tobique First Nation, N.B.
Occupation:
Student
Passion:
Family

Name:
Tia Perley
Nation/Nationality:
Maliseet
Place of residence:
Tobique First Nation, N.B.
Occupation:
Student
Passion:
Maliseet Culture

Name:
Connor McNamara
Nation/Nationality:
Metis
Place of residence:
Penetanguishene, ON
Occupation:
Student and Educator
Passion:
Hunting, Fishing and Indigenous Education.

Name:
Lindsay Gifford
Nation/Nationality:
Canadian
Place of residence:
Perth-Andover, N.B
Occupation:
Elementary school teacher
Passion:
My children

Name:
Melissa Smithman
Nation/Nationality:
Canadian
Place of residence:
Mistissini, Eeyou Istchee, QC
Occupation:
Teacher
Passion:
Enjoying the great outdoors!

Name:
Nondaagozi Bineshiinhs (Jade LaValley)
Nation/Nationality:
Ojibwe
Place of residence:
Neyaashiinimiing, ON
Occupation:
Student of the University of Guelph pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Indigenous specialization
Passion:
Working to decolonize and Indigenize colonial spaces such as the political system, academia, and mental health. I also love engaging in my culture and sharing teachings with my peers to create a space of love and healing.

Name:
Baminanaangsad (Glenn Trivett)
Nation/Nationality:
Odawa
Place of residence:
Mount Forest, ON
Occupation:
Odawa Medicine Man
Passion:
Anishinabe Culture

Name:
Jesse Sharma
Nation/Nationality:
Ojibwe and Mohawk
Place of residence:
Chimnissing, ON
Occupation:
Student at Georgian Bay District Secondary School
Passion:
Teaching

Name:
Ariel Coon
Nation/Nationality:
Eeyou/Eenou
Place of residence:
Mistissini, Quebec
Occupation:
Mental Health Community Worker
Passion:
I work to give others a voice, to know that they’re being heard through their toughest times. I help them get through it as best as I can.

Name:
Chase Perley
Nation/Nationality:
Maliseet
Place of residence:
Tobique First Nation, N.B
Occupation:
Youth Centre part-time, first year UNB
Passion:
Helping youth.

Name:
Philip Awashish
Nation/Nationality:
Eenou (Cree) of Eeyou Istchee
Place of residence:
Mistissini, QC
Occupation:
Quebec Commissioner and Elder
Passion:
History and Spirituality.

Name:
Carly Sandell
Nation/Nationality:
Canadian
Place of residence:
Mistissini, QC
Occupation:
High school teacher
Passion:
Travel

Name:
Megan Fox
Nation/Nationality:
Canadian
Place of residence:
Orillia, ON
Occupation:
Teacher
Passion:
Yoga. Music. Travel. Education.

Name:
Brett McPhail
Nation/Nationality:
Non-indigenous Canadian
Place of residence:
Perth-Andover, NB
Occupation:
Teacher
Passion:
Science and social justice.

Name:
Animikiibinesiikwe (Kove Sartor)
Nation/Nationality:
Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
Place of residence:
Neyaashiinigmiing, ON
Occupation:
Student of Indigenous Environmental Science and getting a diploma in Circumpolar Peoples Studies
Passion:
I love to read, play music, make art and spend time enjoying the nature of Saugeen Ojibway territory.

Name:
Kayla Sutherland
Nation/Nationality:
Mushkegowuk
Place of residence:
Toronto, ON
Occupation:
Facilitator for Indigenize Our Mind, Consultant
Passion:
Learning and sharing Indigenous knowledge received through elders, youth and the land, decolonization

Name:
Diane Owen
Nation/Nationality:
Metis
Place of residence:
Hanover, ON
Occupation:
Semi-retired from Crisis/Bereavement Support and Adult Education
Passion:
Providing workshops and educational events to Community Agencies, Churches and Schools which are meant to support further understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, thereby planting seeds to benefit reconciliation and healing among us.

Name:
Stephen Jolly
Nation/Nationality:
Eeyou/Eenou
Place of residence:
Mistissini, QC
Occupation:
University student
Passion:
Indigenous education. Making sure Indigenous youth to have the same educational opportunities as non-Indigenous youth.

Name:
Riley, James, Alexander Perley
Nation/Nationality:
Maliseet and Mi’kmaq
Place of residence:
Tobique First Nation, N.B.
Occupation:
SVHS
Passion:
School

Name:
Delilah Saunders, but my spirit name is Ullaku Ulluriaq Arnaq or Morning Star Woman
Nation/Nationality:
Inuk from the Inuit land claims area of Nunatsiavut.
Place of residence:
Technically homeless at the moment
Occupation:
Storyteller, educator, artist and student.
Passion:
My passion flows from my vision for a better future for myself, my people and for healing of past and historical trauma.

Name:
Krista McNamara
Nation/Nationality:
Métis Nation, Penetanguishene
Place of residence:
Tiny, ON
Occupation:
Teacher
Passion:
Freedom for Indigenous Peoples everywhere; on our own respective terms.

Name:
Catrien Bouwman
Nation/Nationality:
Dutch Canadian
Place of residence:
Guelph, ON
Occupation:
Biologist
Passion:
School community engagement

Name:
Olivia Stukator
Nation/Nationality:
Canadian
Place of residence:
Collingwood, ON
Occupation:
Elephant Thoughts Teacher
Passion:
Settler education and furthering my personal education
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