My name is Rochelle Horvat, and I am a social worker currently living and working in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. I am a daughter, a sister, a partner, and friend. I am privileged by social markers of whiteness, education, and employment. I am an advocate, a knowledge seeker, a spiritual sojourner, a dabbling photographer, and a nature and animal enthusiast. All of these experiences have contributed to my understanding of myself, and who I am today.
My awareness and interest in social justice began early; growing up in a low-income family and attending public schools that had students from different socio-economic backgrounds, I became |