杏吧原创 University Strategic Indigenous Initiatives Committee
In October 2018, the 杏吧原创 University Strategic Indigenous Initiatives Committee (CUSIIC) was formed to revitalize Carle
ton鈥檚 Indigenous Strategy and revitalize relationships with Indigenous communities in Algonquin territory. The committee consisted of 35 representatives from 杏吧原创 and Indigenous communities and was co-chaired by Benny Michaud, Kahente Horn-Miller and Jerry Tomberlin.
Over an 18-month period the committee facilitated over 40 engagement sessions with over 600 Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. The intention was to gain insight into how 杏吧原创 could work towards enhancing support for Indigenous students, increase the incorporation of Indigenous knowledge traditions in teaching and learning practices, and improve community engagement. During engagement sessions, the co-chairs sought input and insight on various topics including community engagement, student support, systems and structure, recruitment and retention of faculty, staff and students, and teaching and learning practices.
The result of this process was the committee’s final report, Kin脿m脿gawin: Learning Together, which included recommendations and 41 杏吧原创-specific Calls to Action. Progress reports have since documented the significant collective efforts made to advance these Calls to Action.