GSA VP Indigenous Relations

Tamara Dubé (she/her) is a Red River Métis graduate student and proud member of the Métis Nation. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of Alberta (Augustana campus). She holds a Bachelor of Education with a minor in Indigenous Studies from Mount Royal University. She also has a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Inclusive Education from Athabasca University.

Tamara brings nearly a decade of diverse teaching and leadership experience across Treaty 6, 7, and 8 territories, as well as internationally in Aotearoa New Zealand. Her professional background includes working as an elementary and inclusive education teacher, with expertise supporting Indigenous students, children with disabilities, and rural and remote communities. She has also participated in Indigenous mentorship programs and field schools focused on Indigenous culture and pedagogy.

Tamara’s work is grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing, cultural safety, and the decolonization of education and healthcare systems. She has a strong record of interdisciplinary collaboration and rural advocacy, and she is deeply committed to advancing Indigenous rights, accessibility, and representation. Her leadership emphasizes meaningful engagement and relationship-building with all students, amplifying the voices of Indigenous graduates, and fostering culturally inclusive spaces within the Graduate Students’ Association.