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Indigenous Personal Counsellor

About me:

Oki/Shekoli - My name is Daniel, and I am Oneida from Oneida Nation of the Thames, and Blackfoot from Piikani Nation. I grew up in a First Nation community outside of Wallaceburg, ON. I graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2013. I have been at Fanshawe College as the Indigenous Recruitment and Community Relations Advisor since 2014. I am currently working towards my Master’s in Social Work.

Why I find myself working in Indigenous Education is my belief in the opportunities Indigenous people can create with an Education. Education can truly be a Life Changer for many of our people. Yes, there could be struggles with navigating this education system, but you have a team of Indigenous educators who are willing to support you through your entire education journey at Fanshawe. Believe and See yourself in any job, role and career you desire. We need more Indigenous people in all areas of employment, this is how we can create change we wish to see.

Yaw^ko

Availability:

Monday, Tuesday and Friday: Time TBD

What I help with:

Recruitment, transition to the College, connecting to other services, cuzzin’ check-ins, advocacy, podcaster producer and host.

How to contact me:

Email: d_kennedy2@fanshawec.ca

Academic Advisor

About me:

My name is Chris and I’m Metis from Drummond Island and Penetanguishene and I’m a part of the Longlade and Dusome families. I moved to London to attend Western University when I was 18 and have now lived here so long that I consider London to be home. In 2013, I graduated with a Bachelor’s in Health Sciences and I am currently working towards a Master’s in Social Work.

I started working as an Academic Advisor in the Institute of Indigenous Learning in 2015 and I love seeing students overcome challenges on their way to graduation and the workforce and I’m grateful to be a part of that process. I love cooking new recipes, sitting outside in the sun, listening to Amy Winehouse and Beyonce, and you can almost always find me with a mug of tea in my hands. I’m looking forward to getting to know you!

Marsee! Miigwetch!

Availability:

Monday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday (online): 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Thursday (online): 5:30 to 7 p.m.

What I help with:

Registration, semester planning, advocacy, finances, school-life balance, writing and assignment supports, connecting to other services, upper-year students.

How to contact me:

Email: channah@fanshawec.ca
Phone: 226-919-9030

Photographer/Videographer

About me:

My name is Anthony, I have an Honors Specialization Degree in Media Studies with a Minor in Film Studies and a post graduate certificate in Advanced Filmmaking. I started at the Institute of Indigenous Learning in 2016 and enjoy working with others as I film and create content that positively influences people and represents the students and the department in a positive way. I am a creative person and enjoy writing music, filmmaking, and shooting photography. One thing most people know about me is blink-182 is my favourite band - ever!

You may not always see me as I’ll be in another office editing or filming an interview but I’m always around. I may even do an interview with you someday, who knows!?

Keep an eye out for an invitation email from me to film an interview with you!

Availability:

Availability is flexible and based on and around events, other people’s schedules, and my own.

What I help with:

I am responsible for creating Indigenous video content (web series, podcasts, etc.) for the Institute of Indigenous Learning YouTube channel and other social media platforms. I create educational content, share what our department offers to future and current students and present a positive representation of Indigenous culture.

How to contact me:

Email: a_johns@FanshaweC.ca

Indigenous Career Consultant

About me:

My name is Brian Malott. I grew up in a small town and eventually attended Conestoga College where I studied Career Development after discovering a passion for coaching people to help them with their own career path. I ended up doing an internship which eventually led me to Fanshawe College in a part-time role where I have been ever since.

Availability:

Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm and by appointment after-hours.

What I help with:

My job is multi-faceted; I help students figure out what kind of career they want to pursue based on skills, personality and overall fit. I also help students connect to the "working world" by building professional development skills: writing resumes, building employer connections and helping take what you have learned in school to apply it in your future career.

How to contact me:

Email: b_malott@fanshawec.ca
Phone: 226-980-6624

Indigenous Student Success Manager

About me:

Hi, my name is Natalie Fletcher and I am the Indigenous Student Success Manager. I am a member of Caldwell First Nation and I lived much of my life in Rodney.

I am a graduate of Fanshawe College’s Developmental Services Worker Program and I went to Brock University as a mature student to complete my Bachelor of Aboriginal Adult Education and a Bachelor of Education degree. I also graduated from Western University with a Master of Professional Education.

I started at the Institute of Indigenous Learning (IIL) in 2019. The staff of IIL are amazing! I am honoured to work with such a great group of people.

I am a huge fan of Broadway musicals and I enjoy reading and traveling in my spare time.

I look forward to working and learning with you this year.

Chi-miigwech.

Availability:

Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

What I help with:

Organizing academic, cultural, social and personal supports in the Institute of Indigenous Learning.

How to contact me:

Email: n_fletcher5@fanshawec.ca
Phone: 519-200-4946

Indigenous Transitions and Learning Advisor

Availability:

Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday (online) 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

How to contact me:

Email: b_sayeau@fanshawec.ca

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