Kayla Boileau

Kayla Boileau has been with FNIGC since 2023, where she works on projects for the Research and Information Directorate that focus on First Nations mental wellness and the feasibility of First Nations biobanking and genomic research, which includes engagements with Regional Partners. She also leads the implementation of quantitative and qualitative research methods for various projects.   

Prior to FNIGC, Kayla was the Lead Research Assistant for a project on Indigenizing and decolonizing post-secondary education at the University of Ottawa. Kayla has a PhD in Psychology from the University of Ottawa with a specialization in social neuroscience.    

Kayla is Dene-Cree from Cold Lake First Nations, Treaty 6, but was born and raised on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin people. In her spare time, Kayla enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her dog and three cats.