Recipients
ḴEL,ḴELOŦEN ȻE S,ISTEW̱ Fund recipients are future Indigenous engineers and architects who will imbue these industries with Indigenous values, perspectives and ways of knowing, being and doing.
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Julien Todd
Architecture
Julien Todd, a Métis and Jamaican architecture student entering his final year of study, received the 2023–2024 ḴEL,ḴELOŦEN ȻE S,ISTEW̱ award. He is passionate about inclusive and culturally grounded design, and is currently gaining experience as a Student Architect with one of the fund’s partner firms.
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Stacie Coultee, PhD
Civil Engineering
Stacie Coutlee, a Syilx civil engineering PhD student at UBC Okanagan and Upper Nicola Band member, received the 2022–2023 ḴEL,ḴELOŦEN ȻE S,ISTEW̱ award. Her research applies “Two-Eyed Seeing” to reframe infrastructure design, embedding Indigenous knowledge in engineering practices and challenging colonial policy structures.
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Connie Davis, PhD
Civil Engineering
Connie Davis, a Cree/Dunneza PhD student in civil engineering at UBC, received the 2022–2023 ḴEL,ḴELOŦEN ȻE S,ISTEW̱ award. Her work focuses on Indigenous-led housing systems and policy reform. She now serves as Director of Indigenous Relations with the First Nations Housing & Infrastructure Council of BC.
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Elijah Patrick
Civil Engineering
Elijah Patrick, a Carrier civil engineering student at UBC Okanagan, received the 2022–2023 ḴEL,ḴELOŦEN ȻE S,ISTEW̱ award. He is committed to rebuilding Indigenous homelands through sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy, and is gaining experience through hands-on roles in community engagement and regional resource programs.
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Kennedy Rolston
Civil Engineering
Kennedy Rolston, a Métis engineering student at the University of Victoria, received the inaugural 2021–2022 ḴEL,ḴELOŦEN ȻE S,ISTEW̱ award. During her studies, she gained experience with two engineering firms and has since begun working full time as an Engineer in Training.
“I strive to continuously advocate for new housing initiatives that meet the needs of Indigenous societies and to build housing systems designed to last generations.”
“I made the promise to myself that I will do all things with good intentions, to continuously learn, and to seek out opportunities to connect with community.”
“As an Indigenous engineer, I strive to bridge Indigenous knowledge and modern engineering—honoring our values of stewardship and holistic understanding to create sustainable, community-driven infrastructure.”
“With engineering, I hope to rebuild our homelands to be habitable for our people—sustainable, powered by renewable energy, and inspiring our youth to find their full potential.”
“As an Indigenous and Jamaican architect-in-training, I aim to create inclusive, culturally sustainable spaces that foster a sense of belonging for Black and Indigenous communities across Canada.”