My name is Shea Henderson and I am an educator, program designer, and community collaborator with nearly 15 years of experience working across Northern and remote regions in Ontario and Manitoba. Originally from Lion’s Head, a small community in Southern Ontario, I now live on Treaty 5 territory in Churchill, MB, and work with communities across the province situated on Treaties 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 10. Growing up surrounded by nature, I developed a deep respect for the environment and an early understanding of how land and experience shapes identity, well-being, and growth.
My work spans formal education, community development, and land-based programming. I’ve had the privilege of supporting learners across diverse settings, from classroom teaching and community-engaged learning to co-developing culturally grounded programs and leading experiential education initiatives. Collaborating with teachers, youth, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers, I focus on co-creating learning experiences rooted in respect, relevance, reciprocity, responsibility, and relationality.
What grounds my practice is a commitment to learning that is immersive, reciprocal, and guided by lived experience. I believe deeply in the power of education that moves beyond the walls of a classroom – education that is felt, witnessed, and lived. Lead with experience. Lead with good relationships. Lead with immersion. When we do this, the learning becomes transformative – for students, for educators, and for the communities we serve.