Contact our team
Cheyenne Henry, Manager
Cheyenne is an Anishinaabe from Roseau River First Nations, Treaty 1 territory, who grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Cheyenne has been working in post secondary for over a decade, primarily in academic advising and student support roles. She worked as an academic advisor at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia and the University of Winnipeg, where she also advised and coordinated support services for students at an off-campus location in Winnipeg’s North End. Cheyenne understands the importance of creating safe, culturally relevant spaces are for Indigenous students pursuing post-secondary education, where students can be supported in reconciling their learning and find meaning in their educational paths.
Cheyenne is very passionate about art, education, Indigenous ways of knowing and doing and community building. Cheyenne is a mother to two adult daughters, who she raised as a single parent while pursing her university education and career. She is also a multi disciplinary artist who is always seeking opportunities for artistic expression and practice that cross boundaries between art, culture, education, politics and community.
Jenni Makahnouk, Indigenous Student Success Coordinator
Jenni Makahnouk is Anishinaabe from Obishikokaang (Lac Seul First Nation) and a current PhD student whose research focuses on Indigenous-centered horror analysis, Indigenous cultural resurgence and reclamation.
Alongside her academic work, Jenni is an active beadwork artist whose creative projects have been exhibited throughout Montreal. She regularly facilitates beading workshops.
In her role, Jenni works closely with students to provide one-on-one academic support, assists with academic accommodations and helps students navigate funding opportunities, including scholarships, bursaries and other awards.
Bo Kim, Department Assistant
Bo is your frontline resource at the Otsenhákta Student Centre who assists with the day-to-day operations and programming of the centre. She will direct you to our staff at the Otsenhákta Student Centre, help you with university-wide questions, and assist you with tasks such as scanning, photocopying and printing. A great resource person, she can help you discover the many services the university has to offer.
