Vanessa Nicholson is a mixed Anishinaabe counsellor, researcher, and helper. She is a member of Sagamok Anishnawbek and has an undergraduate degree in Forensic Psychology and a Master’s in Child and Youth Care (CYC).Growing up disconnected from her community, Vanessa has used her educational and personal journey as a method to explore her culture and identity. Vanessa currently works for a non-profit organization called Finding Our Power Together as the Building Our Bundle Program Coordinator and Mentor. As well, Vanessa works to support the emotional and social growth of students as a Counsellor at kapapamahchakwew- Wandering Spirit School with the TDSB.