The Indigenous Education Council (IEC) is an advisory council to the college’s President and Board of Governors.
Our commitment to helping Indigenous students achieve their fullest potential plays an essential role in developing an institutional strategy for meeting Indigenous student and community educational needs,
as well as further creating an environment of social inclusion – one that seeks and promotes intercultural sharing. Indigenous refers to the Original peoples – First Nation, Métis and Inuit peoples.
Vision
To provide strategic recommendations to ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù to ensure that Indigenous learners are effectively recruited, engaged, and retained in culturally safe learning environment.
Mission
The Indigenous Education Council is committed to addressing Indigenous Education at ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù so we may ensure that the seven generations hereafter will have culturally appropriate education available to them.
| IEC Member | Organization |
|---|---|
| Williams-Jones, Darryl | Youth Employment Coordinator Garden River First Nation |
| Persaud, Omi | President, Indigenous Students' Union ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù |
| Trudeau, Angela | North Shore Tribal Council |
| Kakapshe, Thomas | Shkabewis Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services |
| Gjos, Stephen | Captain of the Hunt, Region 4 Métis Nation of Ontario |
| Debassige, Debbie | Dean of Post Secondary Education & Training Kenjgewin Teg |
| VACANT | Seven Generations Institute |
| Derochie, Crystal | Apatisiwin Youth Education & Training Counsellor Indian Friendship Centre |
| Harris, Gloria | Education Officer Missanabie Cree First Nation |
| Sayers, Christine | Post-Secondary Counsellor Batchewana First Nation |
| Taylor, Mindy | Education Director Anishinabek Nation |
| Falcigno, Kim | Vice President Oshki-Pimache-O-Win: The Wenjack Institute |
| Ex Officio | |
|---|---|
| Smith, Sherri | President ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù |
| Irwin, Martha | Vice President, Academics Innovation and Student Services ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù |
| Pewapsconias, Shelly | Director, Indigenous Strategic Partnerships and Community Engagement ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù |
IEC Terms of Reference Dec 2021
2020 -2025 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Strategic Plan
2020-2025 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Strategic Mandate Agreement