What does it mean to truly support students not just academically, but relationally, culturally, and holistically?

In this episode of miyo-wîcehtôwin: stories that teach and heal, Tammy and Zahra are joined by Carter Cardinal and Crystal Robertson, two pillars of the Aboriginal Teacher Education Program (ATEP) at the University of Alberta. Together, they share stories about the heart work of student advising, the quiet labour of care, and the relational responsibilities that help learners thrive.

This episode lifts up the often unseen work that holds Indigenous education together the steady presence, the listening, the encouragement, and the commitment to walking alongside students in ways that support healing and belonging.