Leading as a Student - Videos
Student Advocacy
Student advocacy is an excellent starting point for youth interested in starting their leadership journey. Tashia Kootenayoo, the Vice-President Internal for UBC Students’ Union Okanagan, shares advice on how to take the first steps towards student leadership, creating a student campaign platform, and dealing with setbacks.
Navigation Post-Secondary Education
Undergraduate and graduate studies can be overwhelming. Penína Sara-Lynn Harding gives insights into her experiences navigating graduate school and offers valuable advice on learning when to say “no,” identifying your achievements, setting goals, and seeking mentorship. Penína is a Ph.D. student in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies at UNBC and an accepted member of the Secwepemc (Shuswap) Nation.
Finding Your Voice Through Research
Correctional Programs Officer and Indigenous Educator Gerald Bent shares the ups and downs of his educational journey and career decisions. Learn about how to apply your passion to research, and the importance of Indigenizing academia. Gerald is a Two-Spirit, Status Indian and a member of the Lytton Indian Band, which is located in the traditional territory of the Nlakapamux nation.