University of British Columbia - Okanagan
Kamloops, British Columbia
2022 John H. McArthur Loran Scholar
Valleyview Secondary
Ila is a proud member of the Métis Nation of British Columbia and is pursuing a BA in psychology at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan. She is currently completing a policy and advocacy course-based fellowship through the Indigenous Connectivity Institute. Her goal for the course is to advocate for mental health support in three areas: qualifications for workers in Indigenous communities; connectivity; and accessibility. Ila completed her community development summer working as an intern at Campus Alberta Neuroscience where she was able to support the implementation of their research, education, and entrepreneurship programs. She also assisted in the development of diverse network activities and events that enhance neuroscience collaborations in research, education, and translation across Alberta.
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