Sheryl Peters is joining us as a Project Coordinator. She is a Winnipeg-based social researcher, filmmaker and artist. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and a Master’s degree in Sociology. Her research work focuses on social equity, health and well-being of women and older adults, person-centred health care, and decolonizing/anti-oppressive research methods. Her community arts work includes digital storytelling projects with Indigenous women and girls and newcomers’ first experiences in Canada. Sheryl makes documentary videos with a social focus as the Co-Producer of As It Happened Productions. Sheryl’s pronouns are She and Her.

Tyler Huff is a 22 year old Metis student at Brandon University. He has a Bachelor of Arts in English and Drama and is currently finishing his BEd degree. Tyler was drawn to the Indigenous Approaches to Autism in Education project because he wishes to help other Indigenous students who may find their educational world challenging. He identifies as having ADHD. Tyler is interested in innovating equitable approaches in education for his future classroom. Tyler is a Research Assistant with the project.

Jessica Andres is a Cree and Metis woman and graduate student completing her Masters of Education at Brandon University in Inclusive Education. She is also a Middle School teacher in Lloydminster, AB. Jessica has been a teacher for over ten years, working primarily in middle school in fine and performing arts. Jessica is new research trainee on the Indigenous Approaches to Autism in Education project.