Kiera Brant-Birioukov: Walking her Own Path
Host: Ryan Neepin
In Episode 5, Kiera Brant-Birioukov reflects on teaching as a calling, her dream of returning to the rez to teach, and the journey that led her through academia and tenure-track life. As she shares how listening to her body guided her toward a different path, Kiera also highlights the importance of community, reminding us that while each path is our own, we never walk it alone.
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About the Guest
Kiera Brant-Birioukov
Born and raised on the Ridge Road in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, Kiera is a Mohawk educator, researcher, writer, and scholar within Indigenous education. She is a co-founder of Ridge Road Training & Consulting, Inc., with her husband and mom. Kiera began her journey in Indigenous educational research as an academic, where she was Assistant Professor of Indigenous Education at York University. Since then, she has returned to her roots as a community-based researcher, where she can prioritize ethics and community needs to make meaningful change.
Kiera is a recognized expert in Indigenous educational research and methodologies across Canada. She specializes in curriculum and resource development, professional development facilitation, and redefining the frameworks and discourses we use within Indigenous educational landscapes. She is deeply passionate about facilitating conversations for change, where she takes immense pride in keynote presentations that uplift, inspire, and spark joy.
