Johnnie Jae

Johnnie Jae

Affectionately known as the Brown Ball of Fury, Johnnie Jae (Otoe-Missouria and Choctaw) is a writer, speaker, and founder of the late A Tribe Called Geek, a platform celebrating Indigenous creativity, pop culture, and resilience. Known for her work in journalism, mental health advocacy, and digital activism, she is dedicated to amplifying Native voices through storytelling, media, and art.

Leah Hogan, director of Indigenous education, and Niagara College president Sean Kennedy hold a copy of the college’s new Indigenous education strategy, Paddling Together.Image supplied by Niagara CollegeExpand

Paddling Together Sets New Direction for Indigenous Education at Niagara College

Niagara College has launched Paddling Together, a new Indigenous education strategy that sets out five priorities for Indigenous education, relationships and reconciliation across the college. The launch also introduced a new mural by Indigenous woodland-style artist Tsista Kennedy. The artwork wraps around
September 25, 2026
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