I left this one in its entirety because it has so much great information and shares a good story.

Mary Wabano...A true leader for indigenous education.

Mary Wabano-McKay is a member of Attawapiskat First Nation and has worked in the fields of education, health and social policy with over 20 years of experience in academic leadership. With a strong focus in Indigenous education, she has developed and provided oversight of culturally appropriate student services, program quality assurance, curriculum development, program design and community partnerships and research involving Indigenous peoples. Working with Indigenous advisory councils, she continues to lead in Indigenous Education, Community Outreach, Student Success and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Mary is devoted to decolonizing spaces and advancing Reconciliation, working to develop strong relationships between the university and various stakeholders in the community to continue the journey of healing. Her lived experience as O’Mushkego Anishinaabe and first generation Residential School survivor guides her both personally and professionally. Her approach to her work is grounded in Anishinaabe Seven Grandfather Teachings of the Three Fires Midewiwin and her understanding of our inherent responsibilities to the earth and to one another.

Judy, Shawn and Sarah share their thoughts on teamwork, collaborations and empowerment of staff. How unique and powerful support services can be when we are all on the same page.

Effecting change is good and will benefit not only the students, but all who understand what student support is. Especially Indigenous supports.