Indigenous Education Council

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 Carleton University.

The IEC also works closely with local Indigenous communities to promote the success of all current and future Indigenous students.

The IEC meets once per term during the regular academic year (between September and April).

The Current IEC Representatives

Name Position Nation
Benny Michaud (Co-Chair) Director, Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement Michif – Métis Nation
Barbara Dumont-Hill Community Member Algonquin Anishinabeg from Kitigan Zibi
Debbie Whiteduck Director, Kitigan Zibi Education Department Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg Nation
Irene Compton Manager of Cultural Programs Saulteaux – Keeseekoose First Nation
Julie Tomiak Faculty Member Anishinaabe Algonquin, Dumoine Band
Kahente Horn-Miller Faculty Member, Indigenous and Canadian Studies Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawà:ke
Kasey Gottfriedson Undergraduate Student Secwepemc Nation in BC
Kris Meawasige Indigenous Student Support and Re-engagement Coordinator, OCDSB Anishinaabe Serpent River First Nation
Leah Ayaruk Community Member Inuk
Marie-Louise Perron Community Member Métis Nation
Mary-Ann Spearing Graduate Student Nunatsiavut
Rylee Godin IESP Specialist and Counsellor Métis Nation
Shelley Wilcox Manager, Education Services Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation
Theresa Hendricks Manager, Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement Métis Nation
Veronica Jacobs Community Member Mohawks of Akwesasne

The IEC comprises Indigenous community members, as well as faculty, staff, and students from Carleton University.