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
Barbara Dumont-Hill Community Member Algonquin Anishinabeg from Kitigan Zibi
Gilbert Whiteduck (co-chair) 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

Currently on leave

Faculty Member, School of 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
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 – (co-chair) Acting Assistant Director, 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.