Episode 12 – Connecting with Indigenous Students and Staff on Campus with Megan VanEvery and Katy Rankin
In this episode, we are joined by Katy Rankin, a registered social worker in Ontario’s education system for 18 years. Katy is Anishnabekwe, a member of the Apitipiwinni Nation, Pikogan community, North of Quebec. We discussed the ways mental health services can be improved on campus for Indigenous students, advice for Indigenous staff who’d like to share their knowledge with their colleagues, how non-Indigenous staff and faculty can support Indigenous colleagues and students, and more.
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About Megan VanEvery
Indigenous Knowledge and Research Lead
Megan VanEvery resides on the Six Nation’s of the Grand River and belongs to the Seneca Nation and Turtle Clan. She obtained her undergraduate and Master’s degree in Criminology from Wilfrid Laurier University. Her research focuses on social justice issues faced amongst Indigenous communities. Through her previous work experiences as a Cultural Mentor for Indigenous students; Project Coordinator and as a Community Researcher she continues to advocate and improve the wellbeing of her community members.
About Katy Rankin
Social Worker
Katy Rankin is Anishnabekwe, a member of the Apitipiwinni Nation, Pikogan community, North of Quebec. She has been a registered social worker in Ontario’s education system for 18 years.
In 2006, she realized the impact residential schools had on herself, her family, her 3 sons, and her community. Katy chose the path of Healing and Reconciliation, such as cultural education. She also worked as a counsellor for the National Crisis and Support lines for 8 years. For the last three years, she coordinates Indigenous Students services in urban settings. For Katy, it is important to live, honor and preserve the culture as it is an essential part of her path.
