Episode 6: The Circle Continues: Starr MacLean & Lauren Ross from ATEP to Graduate Studies

In this episode, Starr MacLean and Lauren Ross share their journeys from ATEP into graduate studies in Indigenous Peoples Education. They reflect on the teachings, relationships, and experiences that shaped them, and how those foundations continue to guide them through their Master’s journeys.Together, they speak on navigating the transition into graduate school, staying grounded during challenges, and the importance of their research for their communities. This conversation is rooted in growth, identity, and the strength of Indigenous knowledge systems.Starr and Lauren also offer encouragement to current ATEP students who may be considering graduate studies, reminding them that they belong and that their voices matter.The circle continues through learning, community, and the next generation of Indigenous scholars.