CHRISTINA KIOKE

What brought you to Northern College?

Social Service Worker program

Tell us about your favourite Northern College experience?

Everything

What impact has Northern College had on your life?

Winner of the 2023 Premier’s Award in the Recent Graduate category

Christina is an Attawapiskat First Nation member, social service worker, advocate for those facing social injustice and inequity, and a former foster parent.

Christina is a strong, proud, and resilient Cree woman, striving to create positive societal change for the communities she serves. As a manager, Christina launched the Six Seasons Youth Program. It provides Indigenous youth with a culturally safe space to develop and maintain their sense of identity and belonging, thus decreasing the risk of suicide.

What are you up to now?

Program Manager - Omushkego Six Seasons Youth Program, Mushkegowuk Council

Where are you living now?

Timmins