Katelynne Herchak (she/her) ᐃᓕᓴᐲ
Indigenous Governance & Decolonial Practices at VIDEA
Kate is of mixed ancestry, she is Inuk from Kuujjuaq QC with ties to Rankin Inlet NU and Irish.
She recently completed her M.A. Geograpny thesis research on Indigenous Knowledge Bridging of Land and Water Governance in Tanzania and Canada at the University of Victoria.
Kate currently resides in Ottawa, Canada.
EDUCATION
M.A. Geography
Dip. Indigenous Family Support
B.A. Justice Studies
B.A. Justice Studies
Dip. Indigenous Family Support
B.A. Justice Studies
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.
CURRENT 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
