In Memory of Dr. Tobasonakwut Kinew
Indigenous Advisory Circle 2012
Indigenous Advisory Circle 2010
The University of Winnipeg’s Board of Regents approved the creation of an Indigenous Advisory Circle to ensure the inclusion of Indigenous Peoples’ perspectives in the governance of the University.
“We recognize that the University is on Treaty One land in the heart of the Métis Nation,” explained President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Lloyd Axworthy. “We are committed to provide an institutional framework to allow for Indigenous perspectives to contribute to the University’s governance, programs, and services to ensure there are no barriers for Indigenous students and to improve access by advancing scholarships and bursaries.”
The Indigenous Advisory Circle meetings are held four times annually and the Circle advises the President and Vice-Chancellor, the Associate Vice-President Indigenous, Government and Community Affairs, Senior Administrators, and the University community. The Advisory Circle’s membership represents urban, rural and northern Indigenous peoples in Canada as well as other international Indigenous communities. Members have expertise and experience in a range of areas, but particularly in education and development.
The University of Winnipeg Board of Regents Indigenous Advisory Circle Policy [PDF]
Indigenous Advisory Circle Members
Dr. Phil Fontaine, Chair, Ishkonigan Consulting and Mediation
Ms. Rebecca Adamson, First Peoples Worldwide
Ms. Carrie Billy, American Indian Higher Education Consortium
Dr. Jaime Cidro, The University of Winnipeg Anthropology Department
Chief David Crate, Fisher River Cree Nation
Dr. Paul DePasquale, The University of Winnipeg English Department
Mr. Wayne Dunn, Wayne Dunn & Associates
Chief Glenn Hudson, Peguis First Nation
Ms. Leah LaPlante, Minister of Education, Manitoba Metis Federation
Dr. Mary Jane McCallum, The University of Winnipeg History Department
Dr. Julie Pelletier, Chair, Department of Indigenous Studies
Ms. Diane Roussin, Executive Director, MaMawi Wi Chi Itata Centre Inc.
Dr. Leslie Spillett, Executive Director, Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.
Dr. Octaviana Trujillo, Professor of Applied Indigenous Studies at Northern Arizona University
Commissioner James Wilson, Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba
