“With heart and purpose”: Krystal Brant brings lived experiences to new Indigenous Relations role at Niagara Health – Niagara Health
Jul 10th, 2025
It’s about honouring her aunt’s memory, uplifting her community and ensuring Indigenous patients no longer feel invisible in the places meant to heal them.
“As a Mohawk woman and mother, I carry a deep responsibility to protect and uplift future generations,” says Brant, who joined Niagara Health earlier this year, with a focus on staff development. “This role felt like a natural extension of both my education and lived experience.”
Brant, a band member of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte with maternal ties to Six Nations of the Grand River, grew up in Niagara. Her path to healthcare began in education, where she spent more than 15 years advocating for culturally grounded learning. She later pursued a Master of Social Work in Indigenous Trauma and Resiliency, completing her practicum at Niagara Health’s New Port Centre in Port Colborne, where she supported individuals in recovery.
