• Sep 2022 - Present

Introduction to Indigenous Studies

• Sep 2017 - Present

I provide leadership for Indigenous Affairs and to Senior Administration on campus. I also manage and develop the strategic direction and implementation of initiatives to support programs and services at the University. I am dedicated to the development and integration of Indigenous communities in university life through the Indigenous Education Council and the Standing Committee on Indigenous Engagement. We have written an Indigenous Action Plan for the University, which can be found at https://www.uottawa.ca/indigenous/policies-guidelines It is also integrated into Transformation 2030, the Official uOttawa Strategic Plan, under Objective #4 in the Pillar "More Connections" at https://transformation2030.uottawa.ca/en/home Mashkawazìwogamig Indigenous Resource Centre is also a part of my portfolio and is prioritized to ensure student needs are being met and exceeded with staff, activities, events, and Elders. Show less

Business Owner

• Feb 2020 - Present

Beadwork and Art Beadwork and Art

• Jan 2017 - Sep 2017

Indigenization is the process of infusing Indigenous worldview and knowledge into curriculum, wise practices, services, and education. I developed a 3-year Indigenization Plan for Georgian College that has been integrated into the Official Strategic Plan 2016-2021. I specialize in using creativity to integrate Indigenous knowledge and experiential learning into programs to ensure that the content is intelligible and applicable to the students’ future professions. I create Professional Development Sessions for faculty and staff to ensure they are informed and supported throughout Indigenization. Physical enhancements are essential to the process, as is open dialogue to ensure a cooperative and supportive environment. I also develop Indigenous programming and work as a faculty member to share my growing knowledge of Anishnaabemowin grammar and preservation. Show less

• Sep 2014 - Apr 2017

I was a faculty member in the Anishnaabemowin Program at Georgian College. I taught Anishnaabemowin Grammar, Preservation of Anishnaabemowin, and facilitated all language labs. I also led a Targeted Initiative Fund grant to adapt the Council of Europe's Common European Framework Reference (CEFR) into the Common Anishnaabemowin Framework Reference (CAFR). Downloadable PDF available

• Jun 2014 - Dec 2016

I worked in the development and delivery of programming in the Anishnaabemowin Program at Georgian College.

• Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

I developed Anishnaabemowin workbooks and program materials for the Anishnaabemowin Program.

Research Associate

• 2010 - Sep 2017

Tareyn Johnson, MA provides research services to Kykaik Inc. She has worked on numerous Specific Claim projects and provides support with both socio-cultural and historical research. Tareyn is dedicated to the pursuit of excellent customer service and professionalism. Tareyn Johnson, MA provides research services to Kykaik Inc. She has worked on numerous Specific Claim projects and provides support with both socio-cultural and historical research. Tareyn is dedicated to the pursuit of excellent customer service and professionalism.

Leadership Program Coordinator

• May 2017 - Aug 2017

Writing and developing Niigaanii: Indigenous Leadership Programming under the guidance of an Elder from Rama First Nation. Niigaanii is four-session program designed in the Anishnaabe tradition of the Medicine Wheel. This program is intended to assist participants in developing grant writing skills, developing a business plan, enhancing leadership skills, maintaining mno bmaadziwin- a good life, and integrating traditions into their professional lives. Liaises with Community Programming to enhance and develop new programs. Coordinator and project management of community program designed to increase positivity and productivity on campus. Show less

Interim Aboriginal Initiatives Coordinator

• May 2016 - Sep 2016

Interim position to establish Indigenous Student Circle and services at the Lakehead Orillia Campus Interim position to establish Indigenous Student Circle and services at the Lakehead Orillia Campus

Heritage Genealogical Researcher

• 2014 - 2015

Contract Research Position: Historical Research Contract Research Position: Historical Research

Graduate Research Assistant

• Sep 2012 - Aug 2013

Worked as Research Assistant to Dr. Anges Whitfield (PhD, Laval), Professor in the Department of English in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies at York University and a member of the Graduate Programs in English and French. Worked as Research Assistant to Dr. Anges Whitfield (PhD, Laval), Professor in the Department of English in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies at York University and a member of the Graduate Programs in English and French.

Indigenous Youth Engagement Facilitator

• 2012 - 2012

Contract Position with the Indigenous Leadership for Rural Alberta Development Fund (RADF) Research Project at The Banff Centre Contract Position with the Indigenous Leadership for Rural Alberta Development Fund (RADF) Research Project at The Banff Centre

Researcher for Urban Aboriginal Communities Thrive (U-ACT)

• 2011 - 2012

Contract Work with the OFIFC to hire and develop teams to conduct U-ACT research in North Bay Contract Work with the OFIFC to hire and develop teams to conduct U-ACT research in North Bay