Nevaeh Rae Joins Keewatinase as Summer Program Work-Study Student

Welcome to Nevaeh Rae, who is working with Keewatinase’s Anishinaabemowik Language Program over the summer as a work-study student.

Nevaeh is currently pursuing a Honours Bachelor of Education degree at Lakehead, and has previous administrative experience working with Lakehead’s Achievement Program and the Niiji Indigenous Mentorship Program. 

In reflecting on her new role, Nevaeh says she is “looking forward to learning about the ‘behind the scenes’ elements of the Anishinaabemowik Language Program.” She adds that so far, her work has given her “a new perspective on how much administration makes a difference in terms of how a program runs.”

Nevaeh says she is pursuing an HBEd degree because “there is a need for more teachers in First Nation reserves, as well as Indigenous teachers in cities. I’d like to be able to connect with students and inspire them to reach their goals, as former teachers of mine inspired me to enroll in the HBEd program.”

She also shared that she comes from a big family: “I have a total of 9 siblings. I am currently the only one in my family pursuing post-secondary education. My older brother graduated from college in 2021, and I am next in line!” 

Welcome, Nevaeh!