Cherisse Klassen
Cherisse Klassen is one of the recipients of the Joan Campbell Bursary 2026. She is Indigenous and a clinical counsellor. Trained in EMDR, she has lived experience as an Indigenous person in First Nations in Manitoba. She hopes to serve indigenous communities, providing culturally-informed care to populations in the lower mainland and remote, northern regions.
Cheyenne Archer
Growing up, Cheyenne walked between the two worlds of her cultural identities of being Indigenous and of settler ancestry. She’s fought to learn, maintain, and share her Indigenous traditions. The impacts of colonization and residential school on Cheyenne and her family have shaped her approach to life and therapy to come from a de-colonizing, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed approach. She strives to provide safe spaces for marginalized and underrepresented populations. Cheyenne is filled with gratitude to receive the Joan Campbell bursary and looks forward to spreading kindness and giving back to her community just as Joan once did.
Bria Jupe
Use this ethical decision‑making guideline to support clear, well‑reasoned choices in complex clinical situations.
Bria Jupe is one of the 2026 Joan Campbell Bursary recipients. Her work is focused on serving the LGBTQ2+ community by building safe, inclusive spaces for connection and storytelling, highlight and amplify marginalized queer voices, collaborate with local queer organizations, elders, and knowledge keepers, create accessible resources, and prioritize equity, dignity, and long term community benefit.
