What is the Indigenous Education Advisory Committee (IEAC)?
In 2014, through the Ontario First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Education Policy Framework Implementation Plan, the Ministry of Education indicated that all school boards would establish formalized processes, such as establishing IEACs to support local implementation of the framework. IEAC would provide guidance to school boards and schools in building stronger relationships with their communities, sharing information, identifying promising practices, and enhancing collaborative work to support First Nation, Métis, and Inuit student achievement and well-being.
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Board Policy and Administrative Procedure
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Ministry of Education Documents
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Self-Indentification Pamphlet
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SNCDSB IEAC's Focus is to:
- Increase ALL student and staff awareness, knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture, history, contributions and perspectives.
- Build and strengthen meaningful partnerships between SNCDSB and our Indigenous communities and organizations.
- Improve academic outcomes and wellbeing for SNCDSB Indigenous students.
- Educate and promote Indigenous Self-Identification.
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How Many Times does the IEAC Meet?
The IEAC Committee meets at least four times every school year. Committee members can attend meetings either in person or via teleconference or Zoom.
Who Can Join?
Parents or guardians of students who self-identify as First Nation, Métis or Inuit. First Nations, Métis or Inuit community partners and community members.
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Who Are the Current Members?
- Judy Wawia, Chair
Red Rock Indian Band
- Victor Chapis
Ginoogaming First Nation
- Sheri Taylor
Ginoogaming First Nation
- Maurice Waboose
Ginoogaming First Nation
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- Susan Baril
Flying Post First Nation
- Valerie Auger
Pays Plat First Nation
- Brandy Brake-Weldon
Dilico - Manager & Parent
- Wendy Houston
Métis Nation of Ontario
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- Skylene Metatawabin
Matawa Education
- Shirley Jean
Trustee SNCDSB
- Cheryle Maruno
Trustee SNCDSB
- Patti Pella
Ministry of Education
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- Maria Vasanelli
Director SNCDSB
- Paul Tsekouras
Superintendent - SNCDSB
- Colleen Sheriff
Indigenous Education Lead SNCDSB
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- Elizabeth Michano
Native Language Teacher
- Ashley Muir
Native Language Teacher
Principal Representative & Teacher Representative based on meeting location
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Where are the meetings?
Meeting locations rotate and are held either at St Edward School, Pays Plat First Nation, Lake Helen or in Ginoogaming First Nation.
All meetings are open to the public and we encourage all of our community members to attend.
Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Contacts
Paul Tsekouras
Superintendent of Education
Catholic Education Centre
Terrace Bay, ON
Colleen Sheriff
Indigenous Education Lead
Catholic Education Centre
Red Rock, ON