Closing the educational gap: a low-barriers resource to empower Indigenous students through tutoring, mentoring, and cultural workshops

The workshop provides a valuable opportunity to learn about the Indigenous Tutoring & Mentoring Program (ITMP), a volunteer-driven initiative that offers free online tutoring and mentoring to self-identifying Indigenous students in all K-12 core subjects. Run by passionate SFU students and alumni, this program is designed to foster meaningful relationships between Indigenous students and their post-secondary tutors, inspiring students to strive for academic and personal excellence.

Todd Nelson is a proud member of Spuzzum First Nation and has a diverse heritage that includes Nlaka'pamux, Korean, and European ancestry. With a passion for education and a keen interest in Behaviour Neuroscience, Todd completed his honours degree, which focused on developing innovative methods to combat tremors.