We are proud to celebrate three outstanding Master of Nursing (MSN) students—Amanda Kioke, Carly Hinksman, and Sara Daigle-Stevens—who have been awarded prestigious Indigenous Graduate Fellowships in recognition of their academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to Indigenous health.
July 23, 2025
Amanda Kioke, who will begin her MSN studies in fall 2025, enters the program with fresh perspective and passion. Her fellowship award reflects both her potential and the promise of her contributions to nursing practice and Indigenous health equity.
Carly Hinksman is advancing a thesis titled Indigenous Peoples' Experiences of Waiting for Care: An Equity-Oriented Study to Investigate Structural Barriers in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Her research critically examines delays in access to care and the systemic issues that contribute to health inequities faced by Indigenous peoples in urban and regional contexts.
Sara Daigle-Stevens, has been recognized with an Indigenous Graduate Fellowship and a BC NEIHR Master's Fellowship in support of her thesis work, Healing Through Ceremony: An Autoethnographic Exploration of First Nations Wellness Practices. Her research explores the role of ceremony in healing and wellness, drawing from lived experience and Indigenous ways of knowing.
These fellowships—supported by UBC’s Indigenous Graduate Fellowship program and the BC Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (BC NEIHR)—support Indigenous students pursuing advanced research in health and beyond.
Congratulations, Amanda, Carly, and Sara! Your work is certain to shape a more just and inclusive future in nursing and healthcare.
