Mandate
In liaison with the Fleming College Board of Governors, the Aboriginal Education Council (AEC) will create a strong Aboriginal voice determinate of Aboriginal cultural values and traditions, with responsibilities to further expand and improve Aboriginal Education and broaden the Aboriginal experience for all.
Goals
In carrying out its mandate in the spirit of mutual respect and benefit, shared with the Board of Governors, the AEC will pursue the following goals:
- Enrich the academic and cultural life of Aboriginal learners
- Advise on the College's strategies to sustain an overall Aboriginal presence throughout Fleming College
- Identify issues which may affect the quality of education for Aboriginal students at Fleming, and examine potential ways of addressing solutions
- Guide the development of a college environment which will break down barriers and provide full access, participation and success for Aboriginal students in Fleming programs
- Actively liaise with Aboriginal communities and organizations so as to work together to meet their needs
- Advise on the College's strategies for recruitment, development and retention of Aboriginal faculty, staff and students
- Advise on the College's strategies for ongoing relevant professional development for current faculty and staff
- Review and endorse the design, development, content and ongoing implementation of all Aboriginal education, training and service programs
- Guide the development and maintenance of a mechanism for the legitimacy of Aboriginal curriculum
- Initiate academic programs to ensure relevant and accurate representation of Aboriginal peoples' experience
- Provide a forum for broad discussion on Aboriginal perspectives related to post secondary education
2011/2012 AEC Membership
There are 24 seats on the Fleming College Aboriginal Education Council comprised of Aboriginal community representatives, Aboriginal learners, Aboriginal Student Services staff, and College administration, faculty and staff. All members of the Aboriginal Education Council have a voice and decisions are made through consensus.
Community Representatives
- Wendy Phillips
Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre
Council Chair - Mark Dockstator
Aboriginal Research Institute
Board of Governors Representative - Shirley Williams
Elder - Louise Musgrave
Curve Lake First Nation - Nancy Marsden
Alderville First Nation
- Karrie MacMurray
Hiawatha First Nation - Liz Stone
Niijkiwendidaa - Jo-Anne Green
Kagita Mikam Employment and Training - Brad Hodgson
Métis Community
Métis Nation of Ontario, Peterborough Council - Pierre Boivin
Community member/ Alumni
Aboriginal Learners
- Shana Patterson
Aboriginal Fleming Student, Mino Bimaadiziwin Council President
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor Program, Aboriginal Emphasis Initiative
- Justin Bastien
Aboriginal Fleming Student
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor Program, Aboriginal Emphasis Initiative
Fleming Staff
- Dr. Tony Tilly
President Fleming College - Grant Meadwell
Director of Student Services
Student Services - Greg Jefford
Manager, Student Life
Student Services - Paul Legacy
Dean Law, Justice and Community Services - Linda Skilton
Dean School of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences
- Robin Broomfield
Operations Officer
Student Services - Kylie Fox
Aboriginal Student Success Facilitator, Sutherland Campus
Aboriginal Student Services - Regina Hartwick
Aboriginal Student Success Facilitator, Frost Campus
Aboriginal Student Services - Laraine Hale
Aboriginal Counsellor
Aboriginal Student Services
Revised: December 8, 2011
