Simon Brascoupé (He/Him)
Elder
| Degrees: | Hon. DUniv., MA, CAPA, CFNHM |
Simon Brascoupé is Anishinaabe/Haudenosaunee, Bear Clan, and a member of Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation. He is President and CEO of the First Nations Education Administrators Association, Special Advisor to the Dean on Indigenous Health at the University of Ottawa, and Adjunct Research Professor at Carleton University. An educator, researcher, and visual artist, Simon has extensive experience advancing Indigenous education, health, cultural revitalization, and reconciliation. His work emphasizes Indigenous knowledge, land-based learning, cultural safety, and community-led approaches. In 2025, he received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Ottawa in recognition of his contributions to Indigenous communities and education.