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My work is about turning equity from aspiration into action. I serve as director of engagement, equity and belonging with Nova Scotia’s Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration, leading strategies that embed equity across the provincial public service. I previously served as the City of Halifax’s first embedded Diversity and Inclusion Advisor in Planning & Development, supporting underrepresented community voices in meaningfully shaping city-building processes. I have also led province-wide equity and anti-racism engagement and completed a certificate in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion through Dalhousie University.

Hello fellow Alumni!

Since I left Trent, my adventures have taken me to many places (Bonaire, USA, Germany - where I have lived), and accomplished becoming an MD & now a Global Health Ambassador at WHIS. And with soccer, playing in Germany was also a goal, I can check off the list. Thank you Trent for opening the path!

I am running for the position of Councillor in the Municipality of Centre Hastings. Having retired from teaching, I have kept busy running a small mercantile in Madoc, while writing a history of military manufacturers in London, England.

Pleased to share The Mane Intent  is a winner of the Peterborough County Community Recognition Awards in Otonabee-South Monaghan Business Leadership category. The Mane Intent is a specialized therapy practice offering in-person and virtual counselling and equine-assisted psychotherapy, for individuals aged seven and up and for groups of all ages, with a strong focus on building resilience. We are welcoming new clients. Founded in 2014 by myself, Jennifer Garland, Registered Psychotherapist and owner/program direct, The Mane Intent has become a respected provider of trauma-informed, experiential mental health care in the Peterborough area.

Starting my Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Psychology at Trent University in 2017 opened doors I never expected. The interdisciplinary nature of my studies took me from classroom discussions to excavating ancient Maya ruins in the Belizean jungle for a summer field school credit. That experience sparked my passion for research and led me to pursue a Masters degree at Trent, where I studied ancient Maya burial practices.

I'm pleased to be sharing this video for my newest song, "Peterborough." The video is a kind of visual love letter to Peterborough which matches the warmth and nostalgia of the song itself. It was filmed on the first truly warm day of 2026 in downtown Peterborough by Donald Fraser '91 (Traill College) of Around the Fire Productions.

The song was recorded and produced by Jim Bryson at Fixed Hinge Studios. It is available now on all major streaming platforms. If you like it, please share it with friends and add it to your regular rotation.

With a career rooted in independent journalism, I’m excited to share that I’ve recently begun co-editing Peterborough Currents, a reader-funded, non-profit news outlet delivering in-depth and community-centred local journalism. I’m also teaching at Trent University and playing music around Peterborough, much like I did as a student.

Every couple of years for the past 4 decades, Peter Robinson College alumni of the 70s have gathered in Peterborough during the fall to enjoy one another’s company.  It’s a time to get caught up on what’s been happening in our lives, as well as reminisce about the wonderful experiences we had while at Trent.  In 2024, we all enjoyed a visit to the Canadian Canoe Museum.  Then, afterwards, as is our custom, we gathered for a group dinner at a local establishment, which this time was the Ashburnham Ale House.  Deluxe food and beverage, as well as laughter and “prizes”, highlighted the evening’s festivities.

I'm happy to share that I self-published a children's picture book that is currently on sale online at Indigo. All royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to a scholarship fund that helps young women in Southern India complete post-secondary studies.  
https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/sweet-pea-and-the-sea-flowers/9781779417800.html
https://www.starfishawardindia.ca/
https://www.dukeofed.org/articles/rosalyn-yakes-award-journey/

Note- I did an MA in Indigenous Studies at Trent.
 

I recently completed my doctoral studies at the University of Western Ontario. My research explored leadership for inclusivity and belonging in Canadian independent schools. I currently serve as Head of Senior School at Trinity College School in Port Hope, where I continue to champion excellence and innovation in education.