Meet the Team - Bishop's University

ISSC consists of a Special Advisor for Indigenous student support and an Indigenous student support assistant. We also have a dedicated space on campus that is available every day to relax, connect, meet, do homework, etc.

Office numbers and phone numbers can be found in the BU Directory.

Vicky Boldo
Associate Director of Indigenous Initiatives
vboldo@ubishops.ca

The Associate Director provides guidance and leadership to the University to advance meaningful institutional decolonization and reconcili-action.

The Associate Director oversees the Kwigw8mna project, Gathering Space and Resource Centre, as well as the Indigenous Student Support Centre team in developing programming and facilitating student success and well-being, as well as community engagement. The Associate Director works collaboratively across institutional units within the university, and engages with external community organization and groups.

I am Cree-Metis 60’s adoptee, writer, research advisor, cultural facilitator and a registered energy medicine practitioner. I am also a daughter, sister, auntie and proud mother of four and grandmother of 11. The 28+ years healing journey that I am on gives me the passion and focus to give back to the community and to use my voice and drum song for those that are still muted by colonial oppression.

Shawna Chatterton-Jerome
Coordinator of Indigenous Student Support Services
schatter@ubishops.ca

Shawna’s primary roles are to provide guidance, support and assistance to new and returning Indigenous students to help with transition into university life.

Her main goal is to foster a welcoming environment for students and encourage community-building. She also represents ISSC at multiple university meetings, collaborates in the planning and coordination of programs and special activities.

I am Mi’kmaq from Gesgapegiag and recent Bishop’s alumna. I graduated in 2021 with a Major in Sociology and a concentration in Criminology. I was co-lead of the Indigenous Cultural Alliance club on campus and the Turtle Island Intern for 2 years. I have a lot of leadership skills and have been on multiple committees during my time as a student at BU.

Brayden Hottot
Coordinator of Indigenous Student Support Services
brayden.hottot@ubishops.ca

Brayden’s primary roles are to provide guidance, support and assistance to new and returning Indigenous students to help with transition into university life.

His main goal is to foster a welcoming environment for students and encourage community-building. He also represents ISSC at multiple university meetings, collaborates in the planning and coordination of programs and special activities.

I am Ojibwe from Whitesand and a Champlain graduate. I graduated from the Special Care Counseling program. Despite being a Champlain student, I shared a connection with the Bishop’s community and took part in many clubs and activities with Bishop’s. If you recognize me, I have been working at Bishop’s for nearly 2 years, aiding in event and program planning, as well as other responsibilities in the hopes of developing a strong community here on campus.

Our gathering space

The Indigenous Student Support Center (ISSC) is located in Centennial room 109. This is a space which has been dedicated since 2019 as a gathering space and a home away from home for Indigenous students to find a sense of community on campus. It includes a couch and tv if you need to relax, a table if you want to do some homework, crafts, etc., we also have craft and beading supplies if needed, a fridge if you need to keep your lunch cool, microwave, resources and hygiene products, snacks and food, and overall good company and friendships that await you.