Indigenous Education Council
The Indigenous Education Council (IEC) has a mandate to promote, guide and oversee the implementation of policies, programs, and services that impact Indigenous students attending ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University.
The IEC also works closely with local Indigenous communities to promote the success of all current and future Indigenous students.
The IEC meets once per term during the regular academic year (between September and April).
The Current IEC Representatives
| Name | Position | Nation |
| Indigenous Community Members | ||
| Gilbert Whiteduck (Co-Chair) | Director, Kitigan Zibi Education Department | Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg Nation |
| Shelley Wilcox | Manager, Education Services | Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation |
| Veronica Jacobs | Community Member | Mohawks of Akwesasne |
| Tony Belcourt | Community Member | Métis Nation |
| Leah Ayaruk | Community Member | Inuk |
| Barbara Dumont-Hill | Community Member | Algonquin Anishinabeg from Kitigan Zibi |
| Indigenous Organization Representative | ||
| Kris Meawasige | Indigenous Student Support and Re-engagement Coordinator, OCDSB | Anishinaabe Serpent River First Nation |
| Irene Compton | Manager of Cultural Programs | Saulteaux – Keeseekoose First Nation |
| ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University Indigenous Members | ||
| Theresa Hendricks – (Co-Chair) | Acting Assistant Director, Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement | Métis Nation |
| Kahente Horn-Miller
Currently on leave |
Faculty Member, School of Canadian Studies | Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawà :ke |
| Julie Tomiak | Faculty Member | Anishinaabe Algonquin, Dumoine Band |
| Rylee Godin | IESP Specialist and Counsellor | Métis Nation |
| Kasey Gottfriedson | Undergraduate Student | Secwepemc Nation in BC |
The IEC comprises Indigenous community members, as well as faculty, staff and students from ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University.
