Careers & Post-Secondary
registered nurse working in her home region. Growing up in an isolated Inuit
community, she recognized the need for more nurses. Her journey through school
is inspiring, as she reached her goal of becoming an RN. In this session, Amber will
share her path to nursing, discuss the importance of representation, and reflect
on her experiences working during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amber-Joy Gruben, an Inuvialuit woman from Tuktoyaktuk, NWT, is a
Pathways to Nursing
Amber-Joy Gruben
Just being present, showing
up and being consistent has
really helped me get to these
levels of achievement that I
never thought possible.
Check out Anthony's
Fireside Chat!
pecan oil waterless beauty line, as he shares his journey as an Indigenous man who
went from receiving welfare to running a successful business. Anthony will connect
his story to the idea of perseverance, determination, and hard work. He will then
move into a short workshop where students will have the chance to write and self-
reflect on "The good, the bad, the ugly" traits. Anthony will guide students through
this reflection and help them learn to move forward from negative experiences with
a positive mindset. The session will conclude with a short intro to relevant resources
(Futurepreneur, Pow Wow Pitch, etc.), followed by a chance for students to
ask questions.
Entrepreneurship Journey Youth Workshop
Anthony Wingham
Join Anthony Wingham, owner of Nuez Acres, Canada's only Indigenous
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