miyomahcihowin team

Taylar Brown (she/her)

miyomahcihowin Student Wellness Mentor 

tan’si, nitisiyikason Taylar Brown! ohci nîya Tsleil-Waututh tipahaskânihk kîwêtinohk Vancouverihk.

Hello, my name is Taylar Brown! I am from the Tsleil-Waututh Reserve in North Vancouver. I am currently a fourth-year undergraduate student majoring in Psychology and minoring in Native Studies. I am pursuing this path to build a career dedicated to supporting Indigenous healing, restoring cultural and community connections and empowering Indigenous voices.

I am so excited to intern with miyomahcihowin and support Indigenous students! I love everything related to sports, overall wellness, and finding health out in nature. If you ever want to go for a nature walk, hear about our next wellness events, have any wellness events you would like to see happen or just need a friend to chat with, please let me know. I cannot wait to connect!

Alex First Charger (they/she)

miyomahcihowin Student Wellness Mentor 

oki tsanitapi! nitsiska'sim Alex First Charger

Hello! My name is Alex First Charger, I am mixed Filipina and Blackfoot from Kainai Blood Reserve in Treaty 7. I am entering my fourth year of my Bachelor of Native Studies with a minor in Sociology, as well as an Indigenous Sports and Recreation certificate. I previously served as the Vice-President of Administration for the Indigenous Students' Union during the 2025/2026 academic year, where I planned events such as Indigenous student climb night, ISU Garden Gala and yoga movement sessions. When not on campus, you can find me camping, climbing, and snowboarding.

Feel free to connect with me if you have any ideas for wellness programming, need a chat, or belay partner! I look forward to seeing you at our events this year.

Crystal Pennell (she/her) 

miyomahcihowin Program Coordinator

tan'si! My name is Crystal Pennell. I am a Dënesųłı̨né and nehiyaw iskwew (Cree woman) from Cold Lake First Nations in Treaty 6 territory. I have been working with Indigenous students and communities for over ten years, and recently completed my MEd (Indigenous Education) at UBC. As the miyomahcihowin Coordinator, I get to support students by creating opportunities to connect with culture, meet new people and learn to care for their mental health and well-being. In my free time, you can find me at the park with my pup, reading, or working on my next crafting project.

Please know that I’m here to support you, whether you need specific resources or just a space to chat. Also, if you have ideas for wellness activities or questions about our program, I’d love to hear from you!