Katelynne Adams ᐃᓕᓴᐲ
Indigenous Governance & Decolonial Practices at VIDEA
is an Inuk advocate, law student, and storyteller with family roots in Kuujjuaq, Nunavik and Kangiqliniq, Nunavut. Born and raised in Victoria, she is passionate about cultural reconnection and uplifting Indigenous youth.
Bio
Katelynne holds a BA in Justice Studies and a Master’s in Geography focused on Indigenous youth, gender, and economic justice, and is currently studying law at McGill University. Katelynne co-hosts Spilling Labrador Tea Under Cedar Trees, a podcast amplifying Indigenous voices, stories, and leadership.
Katelynne’s commitment to community and inclusion has been recognized with the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Democracy, Inclusion, and Reconciliation. She also has international experience in human rights and development work, including serving as a delegate to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women and the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.
Her work centers on community, visibility, and creating space for Indigenous youth to lead with confidence and pride.
EDUCATION
BCL/JD
Dip. Indigenous Family Support
M.A. Geography
M.A. Geography
Dip. Indigenous Family Support
M.A. Geography
B.A. Justice Studies
Dip. Indigenous Family Support
Dip. Indigenous Family Support
Dip. Indigenous Family Support
Dip. Indigenous Family Support
Dip. Indigenous Family Support
CURRENT WORK
VIDEA
Spilling Tea Under Labrador Trees
UNESCO
Manager of Indigenous Governance and Decolonial Practices & Policy
UNESCO
Spilling Tea Under Labrador Trees
UNESCO
Canadian Commission for UNESCO Youth Education Lead Advisor & Deputy Chair
Spilling Tea Under Labrador Trees
Spilling Tea Under Labrador Trees
Spilling Tea Under Labrador Trees
Co-host of Spillingtea.ca. An Urban Indigenous podcast to support youth in storytelling.
PAST PROJECTS
Indigenous Knowledge Bridging of Land and Water Governance in Tanzania and Canada — SSHRC Funded Project, Research Assistant
Under the supervision of Dr. Crystal Tremblay and Dr. Sophia Carodenuto, research will be conducted in Tanzania which will be focused on traditional knowledge, governance, natural resources and youth.
Water Governance within Southern Island Nations - ECCC Funded Project, Research Assistant
Under the supervision of Dr. Kristian Dubrawski, research and resources will be created to create a culturally relevant water governance toolkit with local nations.
Science Toolkit-Canadian Commission for UNESCO
Under the supervision of project officers at CCUNESCO, a youth-led project that supports the use of science communication with the community is currently being developed.
RECENT MENTIONS
Justice grad wins Lieutenant Governor’s Medal
School of the World: Katelynn Herchak Maps a Journey of Success & Impact
Justice grad wins Lieutenant Governor’s Medal
UNA-Canada Service Corps delegate
School of the World: Katelynn Herchak Maps a Journey of Success & Impact
Justice grad wins Lieutenant Governor’s Medal
Connecting land, water & community.
School of the World: Katelynn Herchak Maps a Journey of Success & Impact
School of the World: Katelynn Herchak Maps a Journey of Success & Impact
