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Miles, Rosalin

Dr. Rosalin Miles (MHK 1998), research associate in Indigenous Studies in Kinesiology, member of the Lytton First Nation and founder and Executive Director of the Indigenous Physical Activity & Cultural Circle (IPACC), a non-profit which has hosted five annual 5km runs with the Musqueam community to promote physical activity and well-being, has been awarded the Hidden Heroes 2019 award.

Former Chief, Gail Sparrow of the Musqueam band, nominated Rosalin for her role in shaping the non-profit, hosting the annual National Indigenous Physical Activity & Wellness conference, and showing the importance of giving back to the community as a First Nation woman.

Rosalin completed her Education, Doctoral Degree, Curriculum and Instruction, major Exercise Science, and her Graduate Certificate in Non-Profit Management at the University of Central Florida. Her dissertation was on the “Attainment of Doctoral Degree for American Indian and Alaska Native Women”. She obtained her Master’s degree in Human Kinetics, specializing in Coaching Science, at UBC.

Overall, Dr. Miles has a combined 32 years of experience working in the sports, fitness, education and health field in a variety of disciplines as a division one level NCAA level coach, registered Kinesiologist, Active Release Therapist, college and university instructor, Researcher, Nationally awarded Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and as a National Level athlete.

Dr. Miles also founded Maaj Consulting Group, which provides services to develop scientific and indigenous knowledge in order to facilitate common understanding for the betterment of Aboriginal communities.

Dr. Miles has published papers that include, Indigenous Long-Term Athlete & Participant Development Model (2016) and “With Every Step, We Grow Stronger”: The Cardiometabolic Benefits of an Indigenous-Led and Community-Based Healthy Lifestyle Intervention (2019). She is a shining light in our School.

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