Tanisi – sending you a message of appreciation for your interest in learning more about the NIAB community. I’m a member of the Samson Cree Nation, which is one of the four Cree communities that surround Maskwacîs. The late Harriet Crier and the late Roderick Lightning were my parents and I am fortunate to be the mother of an inspirational daughter. My learning experiences have included time spent as an elementary teacher, guidance counsellor and instructor within Indigenous colleges and universities. Knowledge Keepers and each member of the NIAB community provide me with regular opportunities to experience the uplifting energies gifted to us through our ceremonies, languages, and knowledge systems.

Oki. I am a member of the Piikani Nation, located in Treaty 7 Territory in Southern Alberta.
It is my pleasure to join NIAB. I completed my Master of Social Work in the field of Indigenous Trauma and Resilience with the University of Toronto. My experience and education are in the field of Social Work, incorporating Indigenous ways of knowing into my practice in addiction, mental health, social supports and advocacy.

My passion is to encourage and support others to continue higher learning and to work towards achieving their goals. I am looking forward to this new journey with NIAB as the Coordinator, Social Work Education Circle.

Gord’s gifts to NIAB are sourced within his Anishnaabe cultural identity. He brings with him over 25 years of Indigenous-centred course design, teaching, and program development experience at Indigenous and public colleges and universities across a range of territories. He is also a committed contributor to the realms of program assessment, institutional development and Indigenous-controlled accreditation pathways.

Oki, niisto niitaniko Makoiaki. Nitomahtoto Piikani. Hello, my name is Bailey Crow. My
Blackfoot name translates to Wolf Woman. I am a member of the Piikani Nation. During the summer of 2025, I had the privilege of working as a researcher and summer student with the National Indigenous Accreditation Board. My role involved conducting research and developing presentations. I am currently studying Psychology at the University of Lethbridge. I am passionate about ensuring that Indigenous knowledge and perspectives form the foundation of my learning and future work. I am committed to continuous growth through Indigenous teachings and to contributing in ways that honour my community and culture.