University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC)

Instructor (First Nations Studies, Health Sciences)

ARTS 101: University Prep

FNST 302: Health and Healing (2015)

HHSC 102: Issues in Rural and Aboriginal Health (2014)

FNST 217: Contemporary Issues Facing Aboriginal Communities (2013)
- Developed a new syllabus and selected a new text for the course.

FNST 100: Aboriginal Peoples of Canada (2012)

First Nations Centre and School of Health Science

Research and Teaching Assistant

- Various Roles in RA work on a range of topics related to Psychology, general health, and Indigenous Knowledges
- Needs assessments, literature reviews, and briefing notes for senior administrative leadership
- Covering lecture topics related to Indigenous Knowledges, research methodologies, and Theoretical Frameworks
- Teaching and marking duties as assigned
- Coordinating research events

Northern Health - BC

Lead, Research and Community Engagement

Building and maintaining community connections, tracking new/relevant health research pertaining to Indigenous Peoples, and overseeing granting programs.

- orientation of medical students to Indigenous Health as per requirements in elective streams, cultural safety training, enhancing awareness of SDoH and health disparities, and the role of health authorities in enhancing the healthcare experience
- project management
- regional and provincial committee work
- building and maintaining research databases
- tracking and participating in knowledge translation relevant to Indigenous health
- resource production
- workshop facilitation

Red Cross

Red Cross First Aid Instructor

Jessie worked at Red Cross as a Red Cross First Aid Instructor

Northern BC Graduate Student Society

President

Jessie worked at Northern BC Graduate Student Society as a President

Ethical spaces and places: Indigenous cultural safety in British Columbia health care

AlterNative: An International Journal of Indigenous Peoples

This article discusses transformations underway within Indigenous health in northern British Columbia and Canada. We highlight two organizations that are working to create ethical space and cultural safety at the intersections of Indigenous knowledge about health and wellness, Western medicine, and healthcare services for Indigenous peoples in Canada. The article argues that the cultural, organizational, and systemic transformations necessary to address the deep and ongoing health inequities experienced by Indigenous populations should be rooted in Indigenous knowledges and should prioritize Indigenous voices, values, and concepts. Cultural safety, ethical space, and Two-Eyed Seeing are three examples of ideas anchored in Indigenous knowledges that speak to relationships at the interface of different systems of knowledge. We offer some examples of how a public health knowledge translation centre and a regional health service delivering organization are actualizing these concepts in their work nationally and regionally in northern British Columbia, Canada.

Ethical spaces and places: Indigenous cultural safety in British Columbia health care

AlterNative: An International Journal of Indigenous Peoples

This article discusses transformations underway within Indigenous health in northern British Columbia and Canada. We highlight two organizations that are working to create ethical space and cultural safety at the intersections of Indigenous knowledge about health and wellness, Western medicine, and healthcare services for Indigenous peoples in Canada. The article argues that the cultural, organizational, and systemic transformations necessary to address the deep and ongoing health inequities experienced by Indigenous populations should be rooted in Indigenous knowledges and should prioritize Indigenous voices, values, and concepts. Cultural safety, ethical space, and Two-Eyed Seeing are three examples of ideas anchored in Indigenous knowledges that speak to relationships at the interface of different systems of knowledge. We offer some examples of how a public health knowledge translation centre and a regional health service delivering organization are actualizing these concepts in their work nationally and regionally in northern British Columbia, Canada.

The Identity Enigma: Denial of First Nations Women's Rights to Identity

UNBC Dissertation, Library and Archives Canada

The concept of Indian status is problematic and is experienced as a phenomenon that can be both positive and negative. The phenomenon investigated in this research is that of status loss for various reasons: a) marrying-out, b) unknown and unstated paternity, and c) second generation cut-off. At this point in history the Indian Act is being questioned regarding its gender discrimination that restricts Status transmission for First Nations women in comparison to First Nations men. Throughout this research Bill C-3 was proposed, read in parliament, and eventually passed as legislation to promote gender equality in Indian Registration. On January 31st 2011 Bill C-3 became law and is now know as the Gender Equity in Indian Registration Act. However, it is important to note that the struggle for equality is not complete with the addition of this amendment for reasons to be discussed in this research. As a First Nations woman experiencing the phenomena that result from the Indian Act's restrictions of status transmission for First Nations women I wanted to hear from other women in my situation. I also wanted to hear from women experiencing other forms of status transmission restrictions and give them the opportunity to have a voice against legislation that attempts to undermine them. The Indian Act elicits different responses, perceptions, and emotions when it comes to defining who is an 'Indian' and who is not eligible. It is these varying opinions that I sought out with the co-researchers in this study in order to provide a document that is inclusive and safe for discussion.

Ethical spaces and places: Indigenous cultural safety in British Columbia health care

AlterNative: An International Journal of Indigenous Peoples

This article discusses transformations underway within Indigenous health in northern British Columbia and Canada. We highlight two organizations that are working to create ethical space and cultural safety at the intersections of Indigenous knowledge about health and wellness, Western medicine, and healthcare services for Indigenous peoples in Canada. The article argues that the cultural, organizational, and systemic transformations necessary to address the deep and ongoing health inequities experienced by Indigenous populations should be rooted in Indigenous knowledges and should prioritize Indigenous voices, values, and concepts. Cultural safety, ethical space, and Two-Eyed Seeing are three examples of ideas anchored in Indigenous knowledges that speak to relationships at the interface of different systems of knowledge. We offer some examples of how a public health knowledge translation centre and a regional health service delivering organization are actualizing these concepts in their work nationally and regionally in northern British Columbia, Canada.

The Identity Enigma: Denial of First Nations Women's Rights to Identity

UNBC Dissertation, Library and Archives Canada

The concept of Indian status is problematic and is experienced as a phenomenon that can be both positive and negative. The phenomenon investigated in this research is that of status loss for various reasons: a) marrying-out, b) unknown and unstated paternity, and c) second generation cut-off. At this point in history the Indian Act is being questioned regarding its gender discrimination that restricts Status transmission for First Nations women in comparison to First Nations men. Throughout this research Bill C-3 was proposed, read in parliament, and eventually passed as legislation to promote gender equality in Indian Registration. On January 31st 2011 Bill C-3 became law and is now know as the Gender Equity in Indian Registration Act. However, it is important to note that the struggle for equality is not complete with the addition of this amendment for reasons to be discussed in this research. As a First Nations woman experiencing the phenomena that result from the Indian Act's restrictions of status transmission for First Nations women I wanted to hear from other women in my situation. I also wanted to hear from women experiencing other forms of status transmission restrictions and give them the opportunity to have a voice against legislation that attempts to undermine them. The Indian Act elicits different responses, perceptions, and emotions when it comes to defining who is an 'Indian' and who is not eligible. It is these varying opinions that I sought out with the co-researchers in this study in order to provide a document that is inclusive and safe for discussion.

Reincarnation Belief as Positive Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, Vol 3 (2)