Writing Mentors
First Peoples' House Writing Mentors are available to provide one-on-one writing support to First Nations, Métis and Inuit undergraduate students at the U of A. Writing Mentors can provide support for all university-related assignments (e.g. essays, research papers, lab reports, scholarship applications etc.). They can support undergraduate students with any stage of the writing process including brainstorming, drafting, revising, and final editing.
First Nations, Métis and Inuit students can contact our Writing Mentors directly or email First Peoples’ House for a referral.
Please Note:
- Contact the Writing Mentor that specializes in the subject area related to your assignment. If you are not sure who to reach out to then contact First Peoples’ House for assistance.
- This academic resource is only available to First Nations, Métis and Inuit undergraduate students currently studying at the U of A.
Meet the Writing Mentors
Writing Mentor: Kelsey
Subject Areas: Sociology. History, Native Studies, Natural Sciences
Kelsey Lindquist is a citizen of the Métis Nation of Alberta and has Cree-Métis and Euro-Settler ancestry. She is a second-year MA student in the Department of Sociology. She has experience writing for a variety of disciplines, including sociology, history, Native Studies, and natural sciences. She is most familiar with ASA and APA citation styles.
In her free time, Kelsey enjoys running, doing yoga, and listening to podcasts. Whether you are working on a research paper, lab report, paper proposal, or any other writing assignment, Kelsey is here to support you. She is available to provide writing mentorship over Zoom or in-person. To schedule a meeting, email Kelsey at klindqui@ualberta.ca.
Program: Masters of Art (Sociology)
Subject Areas: Sociology. History, Native Studies, Natural Sciences
Citation Styles: ASA, APA
Email: klindqui@ualberta.ca
Writing Mentor: Phil
Subject Areas: English, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy and more
Phil Mozejko was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, and is a hearty hybrid of Celtic, Central European and nehiyaw (Plains Cree) ancestry. He is a member of Saddle Lake Cree Nation, in Treaty Six Territory, and comes from the Steinhauer family. In 2021, he completed a Bachelor of Communication Studies degree from MacEwan University, and—being something of a glutton for academic punishment—promptly followed his undergrad by enrolling into the Master of Arts in Communications and Technology (MACT) program at the U of A.
In addition, he’s also taking grad-level courses from the Faculty of Native Studies (NS 520 and 504). This upcoming Fall and Winter will be his second and third semesters at the institution. As a Professional Communications major, Phil has diverse, intersectional areas of subject interests, ranging from English and political science to sociology and philosophy. His writing strengths lie in sustainability/environmental communication, as well as technical, marketing and business communication. Citation styles he’s most familiar with are APA and MLA.
In his personal life, Phil loves music and film, is an avid reader, and is a devoted fan of the Toronto Raptors. Email Phil to schedule a meeting!
Program: Masters of Arts (Communication & Technology)
Subjects: English, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy and technical, marketing and business communication
Citation Styles: APA, MLA
Email: mozejko@ualberta.ca
Writing Mentor: Amber
Subject Areas: Education, English, Psychology
Amber Smith is Métis, born and raised here in Amiskwaciwâskahikan on Treaty 6 Territory, with ancestral ties to the Red River and the homeland of the Métis People. She is a first-year Masters student in Educational Policy Studies, specializing in Indigenous Peoples Education. She holds a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in English and a Minor in Psychology. She has expertise in MLA, APA and Chicago style essay writing, as well as lived experience as a student with ADHD.
Outside of the academic world, Amber enjoys being with her kids, spending time on the land, cuddles with her doggo, making beadwork and embroidery, and reading Indigenous literature.
If you are struggling to get started on a paper, need a hand with the final polish, or anything in between, please reach out to Amber for writing mentorship. Mentorship sessions can take place over Zoom or in person. Email Amber to schedule a meeting!
Program: Masters of Education (Indigenous Peoples Education)
Subject Areas: English, Psychology
Citation Styles: MLA, APA, Chicago
Email: adsmith3@ualberta.ca
Writing Mentor: Danielle
Subject Areas: Native Studies, Sociology and Education
Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation. Her ancestors are the K’ai Taile’ Déne “people of the land of the willow”. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Native Studies with a Minor in Sociology and is a second-year Masters student specializing in Indigenous Peoples Education. Danielle is also a Sixties Scoop Survivor currently writing her story detailing the 55 placements she endured within the contemporary Child Welfare system. As a Second-Generation Survivor of the Indian Residential School, Holy Angels, Danielle is passionate about Indigenous storytelling as a means of survival and healing for Indigenous peoples. She has experience writing for a variety of disciplines, including Native Studies, Sociology and Education and is especially passionate about the topic of Indigenous birth. Danielle loves to read the works of diverse Indigenous writers. In
her free time, she enjoys cooking and baking for her two sons Dominic and Donovan. Danielle is most familiar with the APA and MLA citation styles and is available to provide writing mentorship over Zoom or in-person. To schedule a meeting, email Danielle at voyageur@ualberta.ca.