Katelyn Mikoohns Peters
London
Summary
Anishinabek professional representative skilled in advocating for youth interests and women. Proven track record of driving impactful initiatives and fostering positive change. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with adaptability to meet changing needs. Key skills include Anishinabek focused problem-solving tools and leadership.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Anishinabek Youth Representative
Anishinabek Nation
06.2022 - 06.2025
- Advocate for Anishinabek Youth across 39 communities in Ontario
- Speak with Ministries, Government, and First Nations Leadership to advance the Rights and Interests of Anishinabek Youth
- Working with First Nations Leadership and Federal Government agencies to grant Personhood Rights to the Great Lakes
Ontario First Nations Youth Representative
Chiefs of Ontario
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Responsible for the Education Portfolio
- Engaging with other Provincial Territorial Organizations to discuss the advancement of the Rights and interests of First Nations Youth in Education as well as other portfolios within the Chiefs of Ontario.
- Attending meetings to discuss the political subject matter with regards to First Nations Youth with First Nations Leadership and Government.
Post-Secondary Education Coordinator
Munsee Delaware Nation
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Provide resources for mental, spiritual, and emotional support for Munsee-Delaware post-secondary students.
- Collaborated with other departments to identify creative opportunities for both members and post-secondary students to achieve their educational goals.
- Broadcasted information relevant to educational funding opportunities, college and university admissions timelines, admissions criteria, as well as relevant local career fairs.
- Managed 13 post-secondary students and attended to their needs via emails, phone calls, and additional resources such as career planning and future steps.
Fitness Attendant
Western Recreation Centre
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Kept fitness areas, machines and spaces clean and orderly for customers.
- Worked independently and as member of cohesive team to support individual needs.
- Set up, maintained and put away recreational equipment.
- Broadcasted information about events, gym classes and community offerings.
Tutor
Private and Above Grade Tutoring
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
Youth Mentor
Indigenous Student Center - Western University
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Worked with and mentored youth ages 11-18 of varying interest, skill and developmental levels.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
- Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Western University
London, Ontario06-2029
Bachelor of Arts - Indigenous Studies, Honors Specialization
Western University
London, ON06.2022
High School Diploma -
St. Andre Bessette Secondary School
London, ON06.2017
Skills
- Anishinabek knowledge
- Youth advocacy
- Active Listening
- Ability to Work Independently
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Critical Thinking -Anishinabek worldview
- Policy analysis
Additional Information
2nd Place Business Competition Winner, Western Environmental Business, 2024, Western University
Local First Nations Scholarship Recipient, 2022, Western University
Timeline
Post-Secondary Education Coordinator
Munsee Delaware Nation
01.2023 - 12.2023
Anishinabek Youth Representative
Anishinabek Nation
06.2022 - 06.2025
Ontario First Nations Youth Representative
Chiefs of Ontario
06.2022 - 06.2024
Youth Mentor
Indigenous Student Center - Western University
05.2019 - 08.2019
Fitness Attendant
Western Recreation Centre
10.2018 - 03.2020
Tutor
Private and Above Grade Tutoring
01.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Western University
Bachelor of Arts - Indigenous Studies, Honors Specialization
Western University
High School Diploma -
St. Andre Bessette Secondary School
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