Shynnia Kipling-Appleyard
Boozhoo Aaniin, Mikisew Oshcaabkwe (Shynnia) nindizhinikaaz Peguis First Nation nindoonjii. Ogaa nindoodem zhigo Winnipeg nindayaa. Ningagwe-Anishinaabem. I grew up in Winnipeg Point Douglas and North End area all my life, I’ve experienced hardships throughout my life and so to even be accepted into the MDP is a huge accomplishment. Education is important my mother always said that and so I am taking the MDP Indigenous development because it algins with my goals as I further my career within the social services field. The MDP program will help me further develop my skills and understanding of development within First Nation communities and I know as a First Nation this looks different for each community recognizing I am a visitor to those communities. There is no other program that suites my educational and professional needs as the MDP Indigenous development will. As a healer and helper, I feel the MDP program itself is the right choice to learn, grow and develop my skills.
Areas of interest for research are:
- Indigenous food sovereignty in an urban setting
- Land-based learning and healing within CFS agencies
- Indigenous health and wellness, mental health and well being
- Recovery and support in First Nation communities, what programs are offered and how can one increase after care support
- Learning about plants, medicines, and teas. How is the environment impacted and how can we increase community care.
These are some areas of interest that I would like to further research during my time at the MDP.