Elder Ann LaBillois
Mi’kmaw Elder
Ann (Annjij) LaBillois, our newest Elder in Residence here at Dalhousie.
Ann is here to support Indigenous students at Dalhousie through 1-1 meetings, smudging, offering opening prayers, and more. Ann is from Ugpi’ganjig (Eel River Bar) in New Brunswick, she grew up in Boston, Massachusetts, has 3 children and 3 grandchildren. Ann worked as an addiction counselor for 12 years, at the Eel River Bar Health Center. Ann also has a certification in MBSR (Mindful Based Stress Reduction) through the University of Massachusetts. Embracing her life journey, she has gained an understanding of the continuing ripple effects of colonialism. Ann’s experience with the impact of residential schools was lived through her father, Issac LaBillois, who had lived in the school for 7 years. Ann understands that feeling of losing one’s connection to self, the earth, our culture and with Creator. Today Ann has a passion to share the gifts that have helped her to heal.
Presenting at the following sessions
Baronet Ballroom
