Shay Downey
Program Manager of Knowledge and Indigenous Leadership at Reconciliation Canada- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Cherokee Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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Certificate of Successful Completion of Philadelphia Outward Bound School’s Five-Day Canoe Expedition
Philadelphia Outward Bound SchoolAug, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
USA Rugby Level 200 Coaching Certification
USA RugbyMay, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Reconciliation Canada
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Canada
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Manager of Knowledge and Indigenous Leadership
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Jun 2022 - Present
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Swarthmore College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Academic Mentor
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Mar 2019 - May 2022
- Train and guide new SAMs (Student Academic Mentor)as returning program mentor. - Served as SAM for 5 residence halls over the 3 years.- Awarded Inclusive Excellence Award given to the residential peer leader whose programming and overall service works to bridge gaps across campus.- Worked with students on the development of skills necessary for academic success such as time management, organization, study habits, and reading techniques.- Inspected and reviewed campus resources to ensure accessibility and transparency.- Held weekly office hours for students campus wide.- Upheld Title IX polices.
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Diversity Peer Advisor Program Intern
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Feb 2020 - May 2020
- Expand student understanding of what it means to be diverse and inclusive.- Identify and implement positive ways to interrupt dominant narratives that oppress and/or harm members of the campus community.- Work within the campus policies to change campus culture and climate when it comes to power, privilege, and group membership, student organizations, and student associations.
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Student Musician
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Jan 2019 - May 2019
- Played Trombone for the student-conducted orchestra.- Performed in a children's community concert of Peter and the Wolf.
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Research Assistant and Collaborator
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Aug 2020 - Aug 2020
- Worked alongside author Andrew Stobo Sniderman. - Collected agricultural output for Waywayseecappo to corroborate claims. - Read and commented on the full draft manuscript. - Reviewed Hayter Reed in annual reports to identify potential quotes. - Worked alongside author Andrew Stobo Sniderman. - Collected agricultural output for Waywayseecappo to corroborate claims. - Read and commented on the full draft manuscript. - Reviewed Hayter Reed in annual reports to identify potential quotes.
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Reconciliation Canada
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Canada
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Systems Change and Social Innovation Associate
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
- Developed a systems map for the issue of violence against Indigenous women informed by the National Inquiry for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.- Conducted research, consolidated materials, and created a bibliography and resource database for systems change and social innovation literature (national and international)- Provided recommendations for research and writing content on the intersection of above matters- Steward a strong culture based on our core values that are reflective of Reconciliation Canada's commitment to diversity and inclusivity
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Extern
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Jan 2020 - Jan 2020
- Assisted with the Lifelines Program which creates access to the arts for youth in Sunset Park.- Helped direct and participate in acting workshops with high school students.- Developed plans for College, Career, and Community Day. - Assisted with the Lifelines Program which creates access to the arts for youth in Sunset Park.- Helped direct and participate in acting workshops with high school students.- Developed plans for College, Career, and Community Day.
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Cherokee Heritage Center
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Tour Guide and Cultural Steward
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
- Led 10-12 tours per day while acting as a villager from the 1890’s. - Maintained replica village, weaved baskets, and promoted Cherokee culture by organizing outreach events for local schools and communities at-large. - Led 10-12 tours per day while acting as a villager from the 1890’s. - Maintained replica village, weaved baskets, and promoted Cherokee culture by organizing outreach events for local schools and communities at-large.
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Activities Coordinator
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
- Organized outings for club kids K-8. - Served as an assistant to the Head Coordinator by keeping offices tidy and files organized. - Organized outings for club kids K-8. - Served as an assistant to the Head Coordinator by keeping offices tidy and files organized.
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File Clerk
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
- Managed files, deeds, phone calls, and patrons in the Commissioners and Assessors offices.- Optimized student placement into new school districts due to school closure; used township and range data to redistribute student populations. - Managed files, deeds, phone calls, and patrons in the Commissioners and Assessors offices.- Optimized student placement into new school districts due to school closure; used township and range data to redistribute student populations.
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Education
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Swarthmore College
Bachelor's degree, Cognitive Science, Theater -
Adair High School
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