I am a student at the University of Victoria studying sociology and gender studies. I am particularly interested in food sovereignty and the centrality of food in the creation of community, community-engaged learning and research, and social ecology theory. My interests draw from the interdisciplinary nature of my studies from which I have been able to apply a multitude of frameworks to my approach.
I am a firm believer that interdisciplinary skills and holistic knowledge developed from a wide variety of experiences and education are vital for being not only an effective employee or student, but a well-rounded human. I hope to reflect that I have gained knowledge and abilities from a variety of experiences and demonstrate that even experiences that may not seem relevant have helped me develop broadly applicable aptitudes for whatever project, job, or endeavor I aim to pursue.
When I’m not hard at work with school, you can find me chatting around the dining room table with my roommates, biking around town, or swimming in the ocean.
Self Location
I am a settler currently residing on unceded Lkwungen (Lekwungen) territory and who grew up in Treaty 6 territory – the traditional lands of the Cree, Denesuliné, Nakota Sioux, and Saulteaux nations. I am constantly learning and working to grow my understanding of the lands upon which I reside.
No matter what I pursue in my life, the system of colonialism will be at play in one way or another so long as I continue to live on stolen lands. This is why it is so important to approach issues in an intersectional way – in doing so, colonialism cannot be ignored or dismissed. After only three years of actively learning about the intricacy and complexity of Indigenous relations, I have hardly scratched the surface of what it means to decolonize myself and the systems surrounding me. What is most important to me is a continual openness to lifelong learning and the discomfort that comes along with that.
My motivation for engaging in the work I do stems from an inherent leaning towards social justice. Through my experiences in community organization I have had the opportunity to develop a greater understanding for the sort of work that most speaks to this leaning, as well as the ways in which I can and want to show up for my community.
