Kevin Settee is a graduate of Gordon Bell High School and has first hand experience regarding the challenges and opportunities for young people in the community. He is attending the University of Winnipeg in the Bachelor of Urban and Inner City Studies program and works at the University of Winnipeg as a mentor for young people in the Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre. In the past, he has worked as a mentor with the Young Entrepreneur’s Business program at the University of Winnipeg and as a Youth Worker at the Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre. Kevin's volunteer and community work includes coaching the lacrosse team at Gordon Bell High School, public speaking to end violence against women, organizing the All Nations Medicine walk to raise awareness about missing and murdered women and sexual exploitation, and an organizer and facilitator for the Mide Muskeekee Youth Committee that teaches youth about their culture, traditions and heritage. In 2010, he was a recipient of the Manitoba Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards for his contributions in the field of Indigenous culture. Kevin is a member of the New Democratic Party and is endorsed by the Winnipeg Labour Council.
“All of our children must feel safe in our classrooms and schools. I am committed to promoting inclusive education for Aboriginal peoples, newcomers, special needs students, and gifted and talented students, by advocating for programs and resources to address the learning needs of these students. Many students are flourishing in our school division, others are struggling to complete their high school education. I will promote the further development of in-school and after school programs including transitional classrooms, off-campus programs, and tutoring and mentoring initiatives to support more young people to graduate from high school in our community." -Kevin Settee
