Hi, I’m Jayson!

I am a student currently pursuing graduate studies in History at the University of Manitoba.

In addition to my academic pursuits, I have garnered valuable experience through my apprenticeships in the Heavy-Duty Off-Road and Heavy-Duty Truck and Transport Equipment trades. This practical exposure has instilled a pragmatic approach reflected in my academic endeavors which are often based on questions designed to further my own understanding. I am acutely interested in where academic study intersects with the ‘real world’ lived experiences of myself and others.

I live, work, study and play in the Treaty One region of Manitoba. These are the traditional lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota and Dene peoples and the birthplace of the Métis nation.

I recognize that Canadian history shows repeated patterns exploitive and damaging behaviors towards Indigenous and other marginalized and vulnerable populations. I observe that many divisions in present society are the result of these practices. I acknowledge the responsibility of each Canadian, myself included, to commit to building a more equitable society. I accept the original intention of the Treaties “As long as the grass is green and the waters run”.