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Ontario Tech acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.

We are thankful to be welcome on these lands in friendship. The lands we are situated on are covered by the Williams Treaties and are the traditional territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation, including Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi. These lands remain home to many Indigenous nations and peoples.

We acknowledge this land out of respect for the Indigenous nations who have cared for Turtle Island, also called North America, from before the arrival of settler peoples until this day. Most importantly, we acknowledge that the history of these lands has been tainted by poor treatment and a lack of friendship with the First Nations who call them home.

This history is something we are all affected by because we are all treaty people in Canada. We all have a shared history to reflect on, and each of us is affected by this history in different ways. Our past defines our present, but if we move forward as friends and allies, then it does not have to define our future.

Learn more about Indigenous Education and Cultural Services

Peer Wellness Education Team

Peer Wellness Educators are current Ontario Tech students, responsible for advocating and educating their peers on a variety of health topics including emotional wellbeing, self-care, sleep, active living, food and nutrition, substance use, and sexual health.

This team develops and delivers workshops and displays, supports events, disseminates evidence-based information, and implements campaigns to promote health- and wellness-related resources available on and off campus.

What is a Peer Wellness Educator?

What is a Peer Wellness Educator?

Peer Wellness Educators are current Ontario Tech students, responsible for advocating and educating their peers on a variety of health topics including emotional wellbeing, self-care, sleep, active living, food and nutrition, substance use, and sexual health.

This team develops and delivers workshops and displays, supports events, disseminates evidence-based information, and implements campaigns to promote health- and wellness-related resources available on and off campus.

Meet your Peer Wellness Educators

Meet your Peer Wellness Educators

Annika Schoeman

Human Health Science

Annika Schoeman - Peer Wellness Educator

Annika is a third year student in the Human Health Science program. Annika joined the Peer Wellness Education Program because she is passionate about health and wellness education and is highly interested in examining up-to-date public health research statistics. She is passionate about learning and sharing valuable information to help improve people's quality of life. To take care of her health and wellness, Annika loves to go hiking (in every season) and mountain biking!

 

Dhroov Paul

Health Sciences

Dhroov Paul - Peer Wellness EducatorDhroov Paul is a fourth year student in the Health Sciences Program. Dhroov joined the Peer Wellness Education Program to spread awareness and educate people on topics such as health wellness, sleep, self-care, nutrition, substance abuse and many more. Dhroov likes to go on hikes during his spare time to take care of his physical health and enjoys creating oil paintings to help him destress to take care of his mental health.

 

Nicole Persaud

Nursing

Nicole Persaud - Peer Wellness Educator

Nicole is a fourth year student in the nursing program. Nicole joined the Peer Wellness Education Program because she is interested in community and public health. She is passionate about health promotion in the campus community. Nicole likes to go for nature walks to unwind. In her spare time she enjoys taking care of her house plants and making new vegetarian recipes.

 

Salma Bafagih

Human Health Science

Salma Bafagih - Peer Wellness EducatorSalma is a third year student in the Human Health Science program. Salma joined the Peer Wellness Education Program to take part in health and wellness initiatives that will genuinely benefit the Ontario Tech community. Salma likes to go on walks with friends and try new recipes.

 

  

Sydney Desveaux

Biological Science

Sydney Desveaux - Peer Wellness Educator

Sydney is a third year student in the Biological Science program. Sydney joined the Peer Wellness Education Program to help inspire others to start their wellness journey and provide assistance in finding what works for each student. Sydney likes to work out regularly and goes on walks with her dog every day! Sydney also loves to spend time outside hiking or camping.

 

Amber Rizvi

Human Health Science

Amber Rizvi - Peer Wellness EducatorAmber is a second year student in the Human Health Sciences program. Amber joined the Peer Wellness Education Program because she is very passionate about promoting health and wellness and wants to encourage her fellow students at Ontario Tech to take care of themselves and each other and lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Amber likes to go on walks with her family and paint and draw in her free time.

 

Sandra Stoikoff

Human Health Science

Sandraw Stoikoff - Peer Wellness Educator

Sandra is a third year student in the Human Health Science program. Sandra joined the Peer Wellness Education program because she understands the importance of sharing the correct information regarding mental health, and how knowing the correct information can change peoples lives. Sandra likes to get iced coffee and go for Wellness Walks around her neighbourhood with her friends when she needs a break from school or needs to clear her head.

 

Hadi Ali

Human Health Science

Hadi Ali- Peer Wellness EducatorHadi Ali is a third year student in the Human Health Sciences program. Hadi joined the Peer Wellness Education Program to help create a  community of students that looks to better their physical, mental and social well-being! Hadi likes to cycle and go on walks in his spare time, he also reads books to unwind when he gets the chance!

 

 

Jaheim Thomas

Human Health Science

Jaheim Thomas - Peer Wellness Educator

Jaheim Thomas is a second year student in the health science program. Jaheim joined the Peer Wellness Education Program to get more involved with campus life and experience new things. Jaheim likes to frequently walk and play games.

 

 

 

If you're running an event on campus related to health and wellness, let us know! Our Health Promotions Co-ordinator or a Peer Wellness Educator want to collaborate and can assist with the event.