Candace Maracle
is Kenienkeha from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. She graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours BA in Aboriginal Studies and was a recipient of the esteemed University of Toronto’s Presidents Award. Her research interests are Traditional Indigenous Knowledge in health and wellness and environmental protection. Candace played a vital role in initiating the Toronto Zoo’s First Nations conservation program working with traditional knowledge and people and with the language, to introduce innovative ways of cultural reclamation and respect for Mother Earth. She currently works in First Nations health and as a freelance writer for a travel magazine and the university.
is Kenienkeha from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. She graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours BA in Aboriginal Studies and was a recipient of the esteemed University of Toronto’s Presidents Award. Her research interests are Traditional Indigenous Knowledge in health and wellness and environmental protection. Candace played a vital role in initiating the Toronto Zoo’s First Nations conservation program working with traditional knowledge and people and with the language, to introduce innovative ways of cultural reclamation and respect for Mother Earth. She currently works in First Nations health and as a freelance writer for a travel magazine and the university.
Jorge Antonio Vallejos
is Mestizo (Indigenous and Spanish) and Arab. He is the creator and writer of "The Condor's View", the first and only Indigenous column at University of Toronto. Currently finishing a degree in Aboriginal Studies and Anthropology, he plans to pursue a Masters in Aboriginal Studies. Jorge loves books, boxing, travelling, and spicy food. Drop him a line at condorsview@yahoo.ca.
is Mestizo (Indigenous and Spanish) and Arab. He is the creator and writer of "The Condor's View", the first and only Indigenous column at University of Toronto. Currently finishing a degree in Aboriginal Studies and Anthropology, he plans to pursue a Masters in Aboriginal Studies. Jorge loves books, boxing, travelling, and spicy food. Drop him a line at condorsview@yahoo.ca.
A. Rodney Bobiwash
(Mississauga) was Director of First Nations House, 1995-1999. He also served as a Policy Analyst, Race Relations Program Coordinator and Executive Director of the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto. When he passed to the spirit world in 2002, he was Director of the Forum for Global Exchange, Centre for World Indigenous Studies- an international organization, which promotes Indigenous knowledge. Bobiwash studied history at Trent University and at Oxford, England.
(Mississauga) was Director of First Nations House, 1995-1999. He also served as a Policy Analyst, Race Relations Program Coordinator and Executive Director of the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto. When he passed to the spirit world in 2002, he was Director of the Forum for Global Exchange, Centre for World Indigenous Studies- an international organization, which promotes Indigenous knowledge. Bobiwash studied history at Trent University and at Oxford, England.
Candace Brunette
is a woman of Omushkego Cree and French Canadian ancestry. She is a proud graduate of the Aboriginal Studies Program, Woodsworth Alumni 2007. She is also a graduate student completing a Master of Arts at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at U of T.
is a woman of Omushkego Cree and French Canadian ancestry. She is a proud graduate of the Aboriginal Studies Program, Woodsworth Alumni 2007. She is also a graduate student completing a Master of Arts at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at U of T.
Tracey King
B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed. (candidate)
Academic/Financial Aid Counsellor at First Nations House
Essinhs Kwe [Little Shell Woman]
Otter Clan
Band Member of Wasauksing First Nation
B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed. (candidate)
Academic/Financial Aid Counsellor at First Nations House
Essinhs Kwe [Little Shell Woman]
Otter Clan
Band Member of Wasauksing First Nation
Deborah McGregor
is Anishnabe from Wiigwaskingaa (Whitefish River First Nation, Birch Island, Ontario). She currently lives in Toronto with her partner Steve and two children, Hillary and Arden. Holding a B.Sc. in Psychology from the University of Toronto, a Master of Environmental Studies from York University and a Ph.D from the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Forestry, she has worked with First Nations on environmental and community development issues over the past 15 years.
Deborah’s focus is on Indigenous knowledge in relation to the environment and is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, cross appointed in Geography and Aboriginal Studies. She has taught various courses on Indigenous Knowledge and First Nations environmental issues as part of the Aboriginal Studies Program.
is Anishnabe from Wiigwaskingaa (Whitefish River First Nation, Birch Island, Ontario). She currently lives in Toronto with her partner Steve and two children, Hillary and Arden. Holding a B.Sc. in Psychology from the University of Toronto, a Master of Environmental Studies from York University and a Ph.D from the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Forestry, she has worked with First Nations on environmental and community development issues over the past 15 years.
Deborah’s focus is on Indigenous knowledge in relation to the environment and is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, cross appointed in Geography and Aboriginal Studies. She has taught various courses on Indigenous Knowledge and First Nations environmental issues as part of the Aboriginal Studies Program.
Debby Danard Wilson
is Anishinaabekwe Ojibway, Sturgeon Clan from Manitou Rapids, Rainy River First Nations. She is currently a fourth year Ph.D student (B.A. B.Ed., M.Ed) at OISE/U of T specializing in Aboriginal & Indigenous studies in education.
is Anishinaabekwe Ojibway, Sturgeon Clan from Manitou Rapids, Rainy River First Nations. She is currently a fourth year Ph.D student (B.A. B.Ed., M.Ed) at OISE/U of T specializing in Aboriginal & Indigenous studies in education.
Christine McFarlane
is a 34 year old First Nations woman of Saulteaux background from Peguis First Nation. She is studying at the University of Toronto, specializing in Aboriginal Studies and in her third year of studies. Her story “Choosing the Path to Healing” appeared in the 2006 anthology “Growing Up Girl: An Anthology of Voices from Marginalized Spaces” . Christine has a regular column in the Native Canadian newsletter, titled “Life’s Journey”. She also freelances for Anishinabek News and Eating Disorders Today, a California based newsletter. Christine writes on issues that are close to her heart-healing and recovery and through her writing, strives to offer hope to others.
is a 34 year old First Nations woman of Saulteaux background from Peguis First Nation. She is studying at the University of Toronto, specializing in Aboriginal Studies and in her third year of studies. Her story “Choosing the Path to Healing” appeared in the 2006 anthology “Growing Up Girl: An Anthology of Voices from Marginalized Spaces” . Christine has a regular column in the Native Canadian newsletter, titled “Life’s Journey”. She also freelances for Anishinabek News and Eating Disorders Today, a California based newsletter. Christine writes on issues that are close to her heart-healing and recovery and through her writing, strives to offer hope to others.
Heather A. Howard (Bobiwash)
received her Doctorate from the University of Toronto in 2005. In 1995 she and her late husband, A. Rodney Bobiwash, founded the Toronto Native Community History Project. She is currently Adjunct Assistant Professor at Michigan State University.
received her Doctorate from the University of Toronto in 2005. In 1995 she and her late husband, A. Rodney Bobiwash, founded the Toronto Native Community History Project. She is currently Adjunct Assistant Professor at Michigan State University.
