tânisi!

Lauren Aimoe nitsiyihkâson. My name is Lauren Aimoe and my pronouns are she/her. ohci niya assin’skowitiniwak, I am from the people of the rocky area and am a registered band member with Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation in northeastern Saskatchewan. Our traditional territories stretch across northern Saskatchewan, northern Manitoba, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. I am a 4th year (alas not final) undergraduate student at the University of Victoria taking a combined major in Neurobiology and Psychology with a minor in Indigenous Studies!

I love all things neuroscience and have found my passion in cultivating and promoting Indigenous health and wellness. I hope to go to medical school after completing my Bachelors degree! I love to run (half marathon maybe soon??) and love to walk with my two frenchies Bellamy and Taloose.

I am very chatty and always love to meet more of the Indigenous community at UVic. Please badger me with your questions!!!

Tansi, 

Jacob Smallboy nitisiyhkason. Hi, my name is Jacob my pronouns are he/him and I am Plains Cree from Maskwacis Alberta. I'm very thankful to be here at UVic, and I am currently pursuing a dual major of Biology and Environmental Studies. 

I am excited to be the administrative councilor here at the NSU and I look forward to working with everyone! Generally, you can find me in the FPH or the NSU room working on school projects, or in any of the science buildings. Say hi when you see me!

I am an Indigenous undergraduate student studying Chemistry for Medical Sciences at UVic. I am from the 'Namgis, Gitxsan, and Tsimshian First Nations. I am named after the 'Ksan River (also know as the Skeena River) and my name loosely translates to "Woman of the River."

Hello, my name is Anakin and I'm an Indigenous youth with familial relations to the Songhees, Esquimalt, and Haida nations. I'm in the process of completing a BSc with a double major in Biology and Environmental Studies at UVic. 

In my spare time you can find me outside on the land or at home spending time with my partner and our pets. I love hiking, sailing, good company, and good food.

Hey, 

My name is Sydney Griffith. I was born on the traditional territory of the Katzie and Kwantlen First Nation. For the majority of my life, I was raised on the lands of the unceded territory of the Stz’uminus peoples. I am now living as an uninvited guest on the traditional lands of the Esquimalt nations, which was once inhabited by the Swenghwung (also known as the Songhees) and the Xwsepsum (sometimes spelled Kosapsum). During my time in Matoolia (Victoria, BC), I am continuing my education through a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Indigenous Studies at the University of Victoria. This institution stands on the land which was once inhabited by the Cheko’nein, the Chilkowetch/Hwyuwmilth and the Teechamitsa/Tsuli’lhchu families.

Tânisi! 

Ava Pettman nitisiyihkâson. Hi! My name is Ava Pettman. 

I use she/they pronouns. I’m Plains Cree from Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan and mixed settler on my dad’s side, and Plains Cree from Tallcree First Nation in Northern Alberta and Ukrainian on my mom’s side. However, I grew up in 100 Mile House located on the lands of the Tsq’escenemc within unceded Secwepemcúl’ecw. 

I’m currently in my second year here at UVic studying History, and am excited to be a Councilor-at-large for our Native Students Union for the 2024/2025 term! If you see me please feel welcome to say hi and chat! I love music (particularly 80s alternative/new wave), horror movies, and microbiology. 

kîtwâm ka-wâpamitin

Tansi,

My name is Anagya Grace Durohcer. I am Cree-Metis originally from Peace River, Alberta and a first-generation Afro-Caribbean Jamaican immigrant to Turtle Island. I also have mixed European (Scottish, French and English) settler ancestry. I was born and raised on the East Coast on Mississauga’s of the Credit, Anishanbeg, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee and Wendat territory. Today I am a guest and learner on Xwsepsum, Songhees, and W̱SÁNEĆ homelands to which I raise my hands too for the family and community I have found here. 

I am a fourth year undergraduate Indigenous Studies Major and Art Education Minor. Some of my interests are food, art (music, visuals, textiles, and more), emotions, anime, and biking. You can often find me with friends, listening to music, running around the First Peoples House or UVSS, and, most of all, giggling. 

I am extremely grateful to be able to represent and advocate for the needs of Indigenous students here at UVic! If there is anything that I can help you with I will always try my hardest! Hiy hiy ^_−☆

Abawathdded!

Avery emiyagiyabich! Good day, my name is Avery although I respond to Ave and my pronouns are They/He/She! I am Nakota Sioux on my mothers side from Paul First Nations and of various European ancestry on my fathers. I was born in Alberta on stolen Plains Cree and Stoney lands and raised in the Lower Mainland, BC on stolen Matsqui, Kwantlen, and Stó:lō land. Today I am a guest and learner on the traditional territories of Lekwengun and WSANEC peoples of Songhees First Nations at the University of Victoria. 

I am in my third year of my Political Science degree and exploring a writing minor. My hobbies include guitar, writing (stories, journalling, songwriting poetry), crafting (bracelet making, painting, beading), and reading. The last book I read was A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines, highly recommend. I love connecting with my community and if you see me around campus, don't be afraid to say hi! You'll see me mainly around the First Peoples House, Biblio Café, and Jamie Cassels. 

I am very grateful for this role; to be able to provide for my community is very important to me. I am honoured to represent the 2-Spirits and Indigenous folk! Ishnish and the most of care!