The Ānako Indigenous Research Institute is led by the Office of the Associate Vice-President (Indigenous Teaching, Learning and Research).
Ānako’s Advisors: The Indigenous Education Council
The advisory body for the Ānako Indigenous Research Institute is Carleton University’s Indigenous Education Council (IEC).
The IEC has a mandate to promote, guide and oversee the implementation of policies, programming and services that impact Indigenous students while attending Carleton. The IEC also works closely with local Indigenous communities to promote the success of all current and future Indigenous students.
Comprised of Indigenous community members as well as faculty, staff, and students from Carleton University, the IEC meets once per term during the regular academic year.
Pictured Left to Right: Kahente Horn-Miller, Jerry Tomberlin, Benny Michaud and Barbara Dumont-Hill
IEC Representatives:
| Name | Position | Nation |
| Anita Tenasco (co-chair) | Director, Kitigan Zibi Education Department | Anishinabe – Algonquin Nation |
| Benny Michaud (co-chair) | Director, Centre for Indigenous Initiatives | Michif- Metis Nation |
| Dwight Beron Jr. | Community Member | Mohawks of Akwesasne |
| Barbara Dumont-Hill | Community Member | Algonquin Anishinabeg from Kitigan Zibi |
| Theresa Hendricks | Indigenous Special Project and Administrative Coordinator | Metis Nation |
| Kahente Horn-Miller | Associate Vice-President, Indigenous Teaching, Learning and Research | Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawà:ke |
| Cle-Alls Kelly | Community Member | Haida Gwaii |
| Amanda Kilabuk | Director, Employment and Education – Tungasuvvingat Inuit | Inuk |
| Kris Meawasige | Indigenous Student Support and Re-engagement Coordinator OCDSB | Anishinaabe Serpent River First Nation |
| Della Meness | Manager, Education Services | Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation |
| Marie-Louise Perron | Community Member | Metis Nation |
| Irene Compton | Manager of Cultural Programs | Saulteaux – Keeseekoose First Nation |
| Kirstei Abbot | Indigenous Student Advisor and Assistant Program Coordinator IESP | Bonnechere Algonquin First Nation |