Nicole Parisien is currently a student in the Honours Bachelor of Arts Political Science (Pre-Law) program with a minor in Gender and Women’s Studies at Lakehead University. Nicole works at the Dr. Gilles Arcand Centre for Health Equity as a research assistant and aspires to become a family doctor and serve Indigenous communities across Northern Ontario. With intersecting passions for medicine, social justice, Indigenous studies, and social accountability, Nicole assists with various projects and tasks, maintaining a strong commitment to Northern Ontario communities. In her free time, Nicole enjoys volunteering in the community, singing and writing music, playing the piano and guitar, maintaining an active lifestyle, and spending time with her family and friends.