Empowering the Next Generation: Meet Jade Jackson, Office Manager - NSSHFC - Student Development Program
Akwesasne, Ontario, July 10, 2025
A Trusted Hub for Healing and Cultural Connection
Born in 2003 in Cornwall, Ontario, and raised in the Tsi Snaihne District of Akwesasne, Jade is Mohawk and a proud member of her community. Her journey began at Tsi Snaihne School and continued through Salmon River Central School. After graduating, she attended the University of Toronto and then strategically regrouped in Akwesasne to gain community-based experience and clarity on her future goals.
Jade immersed herself in education and community service, earning a certification in Introductory Office Administration through Akwesasne Career and Employment Support Services in 2023. She’s currently pursuing a degree in Communications and Rhetorical Studies at Syracuse University, with a minor in Native American and Indigenous Studies.
In her role as Office Manager, Jade rotates through key departments—Programs, Finance & Operations, Fundraising, and Communications—contributing to special projects that include storytelling initiatives, digital engagement, and operational support. Her work supports Survivors while building capacity for the Foundation’s ongoing mission. Jade brings professionalism, curiosity, and a deep respect for cultural preservation.
Jade’s past work experience includes interning with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Education Division and serving as a Summer Intern Coordinator, where she advocated for her peers and made lasting improvements to the program. At Syracuse, her studies in rhetorical communication have deepened her interest in how language and storytelling shape perception, identity, and collective memory, an interest that aligns perfectly with the Foundation’s storytelling and communications goals.
She is particularly passionate about using her communications training to amplify Indigenous voices and preserve cultural traditions. Her long-term aspiration is to pursue a career in communications, human resources, or nonprofit management, focusing on Indigenous advocacy and community empowerment. Outside of work and school, Jade enjoys hiking in the Adirondacks, fishing, and spending time with her family along the Saint Lawrence River—the place where she feels most grounded in her identity and values.
When asked how she knows she’s on the right path, Jade answers with wisdom beyond her years:
“When the thought of you doing something for the rest of your life fills you with happiness, that’s how you know you’re on the right path.”
We are honoured to walk alongside Jade as she continues to grow into a changemaker, storyteller, and future leader. Her presence at the Foundation reflects what’s possible when mentorship, education, and purpose come together.
Welcome, Jade. We’re so proud to have you on the team.
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