Keisha McKenzie

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About Keisha McKenzie

Nit! I am Keisha McKenzie, a proud individual of Gitxsan descent from my father's side and French/European heritage from my mother. Throughout my university years, I juggled various roles to support myself financially. From being a youth assistant to Michelle Stoney, a tour guide at Ksan, a receptionist at Gitanmaax band, to working in fast food, and serving as a "Cousin" at the UNBC First Nations Centre, I wore many hats. In 2021, I successfully earned my Bachelor of First Nations Studies degree. My advocacy work is deeply rooted in personal experiences of loss. Contrasting life on the reserve with my matrilineal family in Prince George, I witnessed the stark disparities that Indigenous communities face to this day. My focus lies in mental health and addiction, fueled by the devastating loss of my sisters to their struggles with addiction last September. The journey of healing intergenerational trauma and nurturing self-awareness and self-love has ignited a passion within me to aid others on their path to healing. My ultimate aspiration is to attain a Masters of Counselling degree. Join me as I continue on this transformative journey!