Health Career Role Model: Trevor Jordan KoostachinTrevor Jordan Koostachin has been chosen as one of NAN’s Health Career Role Models representing Attawapiskat First Nation. Throughout Trevor’s secondary school years at Vezina Secondary School in Attawapiskat, he was always a role model for the youth of all ages. Trevor especially enjoyed sports of all kinds and encouraged the youth in his community to engage in healthy activities. He played lacrosse all through high school and served as a goalie and Captain of the team for several years. He was also very active on the executive of the Student Council, serving as President for two years. Trevor is currently enrolled in his first year of studies at the University of Western Ontario. He attended the pre-health program at Canadore College in 2007-2008 and received excellent marks and commendations from his teachers. His program of study at Western University is Biological and Medical Science. Trevor plans to become a doctor and return to the NAN territory to serve his people in this role. Last summer Trevor worked as a summer student for the Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative in his community and has seen how much his community is in need of Health Care workers. Trevor, we wish you all the best in your new career! |
