U of T grad navigates cancer while learning how to improve the health of Indigenous families

U of T Grad Navigates Cancer While Learning to Improve Indigenous Families' Health

Linda Nothing, a Language Keeper and member of Bearskin Lake First Nation, began cancer treatment and a graduate program at the University of Toronto at the same time, viewing both as paths to healing.

chemotherapy can be a dreaded process for patients, but if one is able to “reframe” their thinking about it – it’s just medicine.

This mindset became a source of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual strength for her during health struggles and studies.

Linda Nothing celebrated her convocation with Assistant Professor Suzy Goodleaf and Associate Professor Jane Middelton-Moz of the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work.

By Adina Bresge

Author's summary: U of T grad Linda Nothing navigates cancer and studies.

Linda Nothing is a Language Keeper and member of Bearskin Lake First Nation.
She started cancer treatment and a graduate program at the University of Toronto simultaneously.
Her mindset helped her find strength during health struggles and studies.

University of Toronto — 2025-10-31

U of T Grad Navigates Cancer While Learning to Improve Indigenous Families' Health

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