Bow Valley College

With over 21 years of experience in early learning field, she has worked as both a frontline educator and a leader, bringing a wealth of practical and leadership experience to her work.

Amaka is currently a faculty member at Bow Valley College in Calgary, where she teaches early childhood education and development.

She has also taught Indigenous early childhood education at Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies, helping prepare future educators to use culturally responsive and inclusive teaching practices.

In another role, Amaka is the executive director of Between Cultures Foundation, a non-for-profit organization.