A guiding voice: Youth Justice grad helps secure the futures of teens at risk
Kayla Gambler spends day and night in the community, lending a hand to the local youth she works with.
Grounded in growth: Jeff Ross coaches women’s volleyball with a focus on the players’ future
Jeff Ross prepares student athletes in women’s volleyball for lifelong success and aims to encourage fellow Indigenous coaches.
Please judge this book by its cover: Michelle Sound and her blossoming art career
Indigenous CAF Advisor Michelle Sound’s celebrated artwork has been featured on the cover of an award-winning author’s novel and displayed in galleries across Canada in recent years.
On track: How Southern Railway is helping break down barriers for Indigenous and immigrant students at Douglas
Established in 1897 as the BC Electric Railway, the Southern Railway of British Columbia has a long history connecting communities in the Lower Mainland. Earlier this year, the organization established a bursary to support immigrant and Indigenous students at Douglas College.
A fighter for justice: Minister Melanie Mark’s path to politics
Douglas Criminology alum and B.C.’s Minister for Tourism, Art, Culture and Sport originally wanted to be a police officer. Today, she continues her goal to fight for justice as a leader in B.C.’s parliament.
A sense of community: How this Social Work student is advocating for students inside and outside the classroom
Inspired to become a social worker because of her own experience in government care, Bachelor of Social Work student Aly Hillaby is using her skills to foster connections at Douglas.
Celebrating my heritage while finding my community at Douglas
In honour of National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day, Bachelor of Social Work student Aly Hillaby talks about the significance of the month of June and her experience at Douglas as an Indigenous student .
Guided by the Raven and Eagle: How this Psychiatric Nursing grad found clarity by following her Indigenous roots
When Brenna Robert learned about the Psychiatric Nursing program at Douglas College – and that it offered designated seats to Indigenous students – she knew she’d found her calling.
Beyond the face: Meet Adelia
Nursing grad Adelia Paul is a fighter; she fought to achieve her own goals, and now she’s fighting to improve health-care for Indigenous people.
Bad ending begins award-winning journey
Creative Writing grad Carleigh Baker tackles life’s big questions in her first book, Bad Endings.
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