Description
Autumn Watson is a Michi Saagig Anishinaabe-Kwe from Curve Lake First Nation and is a valued member of the senior management team at the Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle (IDHC). Autumn’s journey began with Traditional Teachings from her family and community. She attended Carleton University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts, High Honours, Criminology and Criminal Justice. Ms. Watson put her academic learning into practice directly on the frontlines when employed as a project manager, researcher and policy advisor in various national, regional and community-based Indigenous organizations In 2013, Autumn joined the IDHC as Diabetes Wellness Worker, Eastern Region. She was seconded to the Department of Family Medicine at Queens University as an Indigenous Research Associate to work on a partnership collaboration on the Cost of COVID-19 study (April 2020-October 2021). In 2022, Autumn was promoted to the role of Director of Programs. In addition to engaging Indigenous Peoples in the development, delivery and evaluation of health policies and programs, Autumn has worked as an educator promoting the importance of land-based teachings and holistic health programming.
