Support Team
Kamryn Saulis
Indigenous Student Services Coordinator
Kamryn Saulis is a member of the Wolastoqey nation at Wotstak (Woodstock First Nation) and is a proud ÎçÒ¹av alumna.
Kamryn provides Indigenous students with the necessary supports, programs, and services to foster academic success and personal growth while attending St. Thomas University.
“I want to see more Indigenous people succeed. My goal is to deepen the sense of community and help continue to make St. Thomas University a safe and welcoming environment where students are supported and receive the necessary services and resources to help them flourish.”
Chelsea Harris-Carr
Lentukwisk
Future Wabanaki Coordinator
charriscarr@stu.ca
Chelsea is Mi’kmaq, Wolastoqiyik, Cree, and Celtic. She grew up in a military family and calls Trout River, Newfoundland home even without living there for a while. She holds a diploma as an aircraft maintenance technician from Algonquin College, a Bachelor of Integrated Studies, and is completing a Bachelor of Education from the University of New Brunswick.
In her role, Chelsea aids Indigenous students find meaningful experiential learning opportunities and work placements. She helps create cultural experiential learning activities for students, faculty, staff, and the ÎçÒ¹av community at large.
“I’m dedicated to upholding the treaties signed by all our ancestors, that we are to work nation to nation. Sharing our culture, recognizing our differences, and celebrating and protecting the land we all live on. Through this position I have the honour of helping Indigenous students find meaningful internships, community experiences, and sharing our beautiful Wabanaki culture.”
Miigam’agan
Elder-in-Residence
Miigam’agan provides support to Indigenous students and acts as a link between the university and First Nation communities.
“My role is to offer support, drawing from our cultural values and working to create a sense of community for First Nation students."
Graydon Nicholas
Chancellor of St. Thomas University and Endowed Chair in Native Studies
The Hon. Graydon Nicholas, Order of New Brunswick, was the 30th Lieutenant Governor of NB (2009-2014) and the first Indigenous person to hold this office. He is Chancellor of St. Thomas University and the Endowed Chair in Native Studies at ÎçÒ¹av.