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Indigenous Education Council<\/h2>\n

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 杏吧原创 University.<\/p>\n

The IEC also works closely with local Indigenous communities to promote the success of all current and future Indigenous students.<\/p>\n

The IEC meets once per term during the regular academic year (between September and April).<\/p>\n

The Current IEC Representatives<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/strong><\/td>\nPosition<\/strong><\/td>\nNation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Benny Michaud – Co-Chair<\/p>\n

Currently on leave<\/em><\/td>\n

Director, Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement<\/td>\nMichif \u2013 M\u00e9tis Nation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Barbara Dumont-Hill<\/td>\nCommunity Member<\/td>\nAlgonquin Anishinabeg from Kitigan Zibi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gilbert Whiteduck<\/td>\nDirector, Kitigan Zibi Education Department<\/td>\nKitigan Zibi Anishinabeg Nation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Irene Compton<\/td>\nManager of Cultural Programs<\/td>\nSaulteaux \u2013 Keeseekoose First Nation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Julie Tomiak<\/td>\nFaculty Member<\/td>\nAnishinaabe Algonquin, Dumoine Band<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kahente Horn-Miller<\/p>\n

Currently on leave<\/em><\/td>\n

Faculty Member, School of Canadian Studies<\/td>\nKanien\u2019keh\u00e1:ka of Kahnaw\u00e0:ke<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kasey Gottfriedson<\/td>\nUndergraduate Student<\/td>\nSecwepemc Nation in BC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kris Meawasige<\/td>\nIndigenous Student Support and Re-engagement Coordinator, OCDSB<\/td>\nAnishinaabe Serpent River First Nation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Leah Ayaruk<\/td>\nCommunity Member<\/td>\nInuk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mary-Ann Spearing<\/td>\nGraduate Student<\/td>\nNunatsiavut<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rylee Godin<\/td>\nIESP Specialist and Counsellor<\/td>\nM\u00e9tis Nation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shelley Wilcox<\/td>\nManager, Education Services<\/td>\nAlgonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Theresa Hendricks – Co-Chair<\/td>\nActing Assistant Director, Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement<\/td>\nM\u00e9tis Nation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Veronica Jacobs<\/td>\nCommunity Member<\/td>\nMohawks of Akwesasne<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The IEC comprises Indigenous community members, as well as faculty, staff, and students from 杏吧原创 University.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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