Katsitsa’no:ron Beauchamp
Kahnawake,Canada
Summary
As a Kanienkehaka woman with experience and education in Wholistic Healing & Colonial Trauma, I bring a deep understanding of indigenous healing practices and a passion for curriculum development. My work is centered around creating meaningful educational experiences that support self-growth, spiritual healing, and unity among marginalized communities. With experience managing logistics, facilitating workshops, and recruiting participants, I've successfully designed both long-term graduate programs and short-term workshops that are rooted in land-based learning. I hold certifications in counseling and therapy, and my approach integrates holistic wellness practices. I’m committed to building inclusive, culturally sensitive spaces where relationships are nurtured, and individuals can thrive in their healing journeys.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transitions Counsellor
Kahnawake Survival School
01.2025 - Current
- Supporting middle and high school students with their transition into, throughout, and out of high school.
- Social emotional counseling support and identification for clinical counselling needs.
- Academic advising at multiple levels.
- Curriculum and elective development support.
- Supporting clinical therapist, behavioral techs, and teachers in supporting the social emotional needs of the student during their transitional periods.
- Supporting grade 11’s with CEGEP, Vocational, and job applications.
- Supporting grades 7-10 with academic plans, IEP implementation, elective choice and transition into school.
- Planning field trips and certifications required for exploratory’s and electives through external outreach.
Indigenous Culture & Wellness Specialist
Indigenous Youth Roots
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Developing and facilitating graduating multi year programming.
- Hosting events in grassroots communities, identifying gaps and offering support through youth-led organizing.
- One-to-one social emotional counselling for Indigenous youth aged 18-30.
- Ceremonial and cultural curriculum creation.
- Budget development and maintenance, grant writing for funding.
- Annual report writing to stakeholders.
- Creating and following a success plan.
- Trauma-informed support throughout our programming.
Youth Policy Advisor, Special Projects Officer
Native Women's Association of Canada
Ottawa, ON
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Grant and proposal writing.
- Coordinating projects on a national and regional level.
- Create and review federal and provincial Indigenous policies from a youth perspective.
- Research issues facing Indigenous youth in Canada.
- High level budgeting for events and multi-day in person programming.
- Connecting with Indigenous youth across Canada to participate in events.
- Organizing national and regional travel and accommodations.
- Variety of policy areas including post-secondary education, child and family services, biodiversity, languages, women’s empowerment, and more.
Student Assistant
Kagita Mikam Aboriginal Employment & Training Inc
Ottawa, ON
01.2017
- Connected clients with organizations, funders, programs, employers etc. that would assist them in finding work, therapy, schooling, housing, and other beneficial opportunities to move to the next step in their lives.
- Assisted clients in developing resumes and CV and analyze client applications.
- Attended events to network with potential partners and new clients.
- Built relationships with external organizations, employers, and institutions.
Education
Wholistic Healing Practices and Colonial Trauma
Wilfred Laurier University
01-2025
Certified Trauma-Informed Somatic Therapy Practitioner - undefined
International Association of Therapists
Skills
- Experienced in designing and developing curricula that integrate indigenous practices, self-growth, and wellness into educational programs
- Lead and facilitate workshops, handling all logistics to ensure smooth execution and participant engagement
- Conduct community outreach to recruit diverse participants and build strong connections with marginalized communities
- Provide mental and emotional support through certified counseling and therapy practices
- Incorporate traditional indigenous healing methods into programs to promote holistic wellness
- Strong at building relationships and establishing trust across communities to create inclusive and supportive environments
- Manage logistics and planning events, including scheduling, venue selection, and preparation of materials
Certification
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certified - Crisis Prevention Institute 2025-2027
- CPI training, specifically Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI), equips individuals with skills to prevent and de-escalate crisis situations using empathetic and non-physical methods. It focuses on understanding the individual's perspective and promoting safe, supportive interactions. The training helps professionals effectively communicate, prevent escalation, and ensure the safety of all involved in a crisis.
- OCAP Certified - First Nations Informations Governance Center 2024
- The First Nations principles of OCAP establish how First Nations’ data and information will be collected, protected, used, or shared. Standing for ownership, control, access and possession, OCAP is a tool to support strong information governance on the path to First Nations data sovereignty.
- Generative Conflict Training - Facilitated by Ez Bridgman 2023/2024
- Learned skills include: Johari Window, Thomas Kilman model, Radical candour, Generative conflict process, Healing relationships through a trauma informed and psychologically safe lens.
Climate Change & Health Adaptation Program of Indigenous Services Canada
- Selection Committee Member 2019 & 2020
- Review and selection of applications of community designed projects to build capacity for Indigenous communities to face climate change and the associated health risks.
- Reviewing and approving proposed budgets of up to $1,000,000.
Mamawi Together Speaker Series
- Youth Panel Speaker 2017
- Panel discussion regarding implementation of TRCC w/ Senator Murray Sinclair & Carolyn Bennett PC MP.
Timeline
Transitions Counsellor
Kahnawake Survival School
01.2025 - Current
Indigenous Culture & Wellness Specialist
Indigenous Youth Roots
01.2019 - 01.2025
Youth Policy Advisor, Special Projects Officer
Native Women's Association of Canada
01.2017 - 01.2019
Student Assistant
Kagita Mikam Aboriginal Employment & Training Inc
01.2017
Wholistic Healing Practices and Colonial Trauma
Wilfred Laurier University
Certified Trauma-Informed Somatic Therapy Practitioner - undefined
International Association of Therapists