• Feb 2020 - Present

Effectively communicated with host family and stakeholders in LundaziMentored interns in cultural activities while in-countryAssisted with program planning and pre departure briefing and reintegration facilitationManaged logistics in-country and travellingConnected interns to community members and various organizationsEncouraged youth to attend various cultural/sporting events in the communityAssisted interns in country customs and traditionsTrained interns to properly budget living expensesLead in one-on-one check ins weekly with internsCommunicated frequently with Community Support Group support team in regards to internsEncouraged interns to grow and prosper in in-country positionsFacilitated resume building exercisesCoordinated travel back to Canada and quarantine on Vancouver IslandOrganized and participated in two week course on COVID 19Organized and participated in two week course of skill building Show less

• Feb 2020 - Aug 2020

Recruited a group of 10 Indigenous YouthCreated a program based on open discussions aboutReconciliation, cultural importance and decolonizationEncouraged youth to include cultural teachings in Zoom sessionsOrganized a workshop to assist youth with flming, editing, and completing video projectsAdapted program and talking points towards world eventsLead workshop on addressing anti-blackness and becoming abetter black allyLead workshops about intergenerational trauma, colonialviolence, and lateral violenceHad materials for all levels of understanding about reconciliation and decolonizationHeld successful meetings solely online with members across all of Turtle IslandProficient in Zoom, Microsoft, and Google DriveResearched and implemented materials to include LGBTQIA2S communityAssisted in the making of a documentary based on reconciliation and what it means to each youth Show less

Project Leader

• Jul 2019 - Oct 2019

Established and maintained a network of community partnerships in the project location; Supported the overall Katimavik experience for a group of 11 young adults, with the objective of providing each with a meaningful development experience; Facilitated group learning through delivery of Katimavik's competency-based learning module and reconciliation tools and resources, and by leading group discussions, activities, and refection exercises; Foster meaningful partnerships with local Indigenous communities and organizations to facilitate Truth and Reconciliation learning and activities; Assist with the design and delivery of all group projects and ensure the effective delivery of quality community projects, in collaboration with community partners; Track youth development and project progress to ensure quality outcomes and continuous improvement; Manage house inventory, financial resources, and various project logistics; Communicate project achievements and milestones through social media platforms; Support and equip the Katimavik Volunteers in sustaining a harmonious, inclusive, and respectful group living environment at all times; Show less