Beedahbin Peltier

Beedahbin Peltier

Aboozhoo, Greetings

Biidaabun nDizhinikaz, Wiikwemikoong, Mnidoo Mnising nDoonjeba, Waawaashkesh nDoodem, Anishinaabe, Potawatomi miinwaa Odawa nDa’aw, Nogojiwanong, Peterborough megwa ndeda.

My name is Beedahbin, I grew up in Wiikwemikoong Unceded Reserve, on beautiful Manitoulin Island. I am Deer clan and I am an Anishinaabe of the Three Fires Confederacy. Ten years ago I left my home community to attend Trent University and have come to love the territory of Nogojiwanong, including the diversity of people. I have found my passion as an instructor within mainstream institution, as well as finding ways to reach Indigenous youth in our communities. I work at Fleming College as  a Professor of Indigenous Studies, and work as a curriculum developer and instructor with the Trent University TRACKS program where we engage youth and integrate Indigenous Traditional knowledge and western Science. In addition, I hold a personal responsibility to the urban Indigenous community, my home community, and my family, both extended and biological, in the hopes that the next generations will see the value in their heritages and feel welcome in mainstream society. I find much hope in the collaborations that are occurring throughout our society, as well as in institutions, communities, and different levels of governing systems.
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