Our distinguished speakers, including Indigenous leaders, educators, and advocates, are excited to share their insights on integrating Indigenous perspectives into post-secondary education. They will lead discussions focused on fostering equitable learning environments and enhancing the success of Indigenous learners to advance reconciliation and address Canada’s challenges. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from these key opinion leaders!
Keynote and Invited Speakers
Roberta L. Jamieson O.C., I.P.C, LLB, LLd (Hon)
Director, RBC and Deloitte Canada and Chile, co-chair, CN’s Indigenous Advisory Council, and former President & CEO, Indspire
Session Speakers
Albert Marshall
Mi’kmaw Elder, Indigenous leader, advocate
Eskasoni First Nation to live in balance with the environment and to share
Cree Cheechoo
Program Coordinator, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
SIIT - pawacikewikamik Innovation Collective
Ela Smith
Ela Smith RECE, MSW, RSW Professor - Teaching and Learning Consultant - Indigenous Education
Mohawk College
Jaime Fiddler
Learning Design Consultant - Curriculum Indigenization / Decolonization
Bow Valley College
Jamie Grant
Associate Vice-President, Community & Industry Solutions
University College of the North
Jamie Oresar
Gen-Ed Curriculum Coordinator and a Professor of Sociology and Equity Studies
Niagara College
Kim Tekakwitha Martin
Dean, Indigenous Education Transition Programs and Criminology Intervention
John Abbott College
Marie McCarron
Manager of Special Projects and Community Outreach
Regional Assessment and Resource Centre
Michelle Smith
Assistant professor - Department of Education and Counselling Psychology
McGill University
Rachel Whitney
Advisor, Culturally Responsive Practice in the Office of Learning and Transformation
Nova Scotia Community College
Ramona Neckoway
Vice President, Indigenous Initiatives & Reconciliation
University College of the North
Tia Larocque – Graham
Director, Innovation
Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies' pawacikewikamik: The Innovation Collective
Tricia Chase
Indigenous Adult Learning & Literacy Coordinator
Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI)
