Carman McKay

My unique perspective is strengthened by a blend of traditional and contemporary Indigenous Worldviews with a focus on shared leadership. This motivates me to actively promote my skills, insights, and understanding to empower others. Throughout my career, I have advanced Indigenous pedagogy in various fields, including public education as a teacher, social services as a life skills facilitator, and the fine arts as a self-directed contemporary visual artist in residence. Building on a successful year of Indigenous Social Work courses, I am excited to apply to the 2025-2027 Masters of Education online program at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia, my traditional territory, which supports my on-going growth and commitment to Indigenous Education.

• Alberta Health Services, Trauma Informed Care
• Alberta Health Services, Suicide Prevention, Risk Assessment and Management
• Alberta Family Wellness Initiative, Brain Story
• Canoeing Association of British Columbia, Basic and Tandem Paddling
• Coquitlam School Board, Coquitlam, Aboriginal Education Program – Early Literacy
• Langley College, Langley, Grant Writing
• Theatre for Living – Headlines Theatre, Vancouver, Reclaiming our Spirits
• Sto:lo Tribal Council, Chilliwack, Cultural Interpreter
• Sto:lo Nation, Chilliwack, First Nation Leadership and Administration
• United Native Nations, Supervisor Training, Environmental Youth Corp