Aboriginal Education Council (AEC)

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:

  1. Enrich the academic and cultural life of Aboriginal learners
  2. Advise on the College's strategies to sustain an overall Aboriginal presence throughout Fleming College
  3. Identify issues which may affect the quality of education for Aboriginal students at Fleming, and examine potential ways of addressing solutions
  4. 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
  5. Actively liaise with Aboriginal communities and organizations so as to work together to meet their needs
  6. Advise on the College's strategies for recruitment, development and retention of Aboriginal faculty, staff and students
  7. Advise on the College's strategies for ongoing relevant professional development for current faculty and staff
  8. Review and endorse the design, development, content and ongoing implementation of all Aboriginal education, training and service programs
  9. Guide the development and maintenance of a mechanism for the legitimacy of Aboriginal curriculum
  10. Initiate academic programs to ensure relevant and accurate representation of Aboriginal peoples' experience
  11. Provide a forum for broad discussion on Aboriginal perspectives related to post secondary education

2013/2014 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
    AEC Chair / Community Member at large
    Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre
  • Shirley Williams
    Elder / Cultural Advisor
  • Mark Dockstator
    Aboriginal Research Institute
    Fleming Board of Governors
  • Jo-Anne Green
    Kagita Mikam Employment and Training
    Community Member at large
  • Brad Hodgson
    Peterborough & District Metis Council
  • Kelly LaRocca
    Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation
    Community Member at large
  • Karrie MacMurray
    Hiawatha First Nation
  • Nancy Marsden
    Alderville First Nation
  • Liz Stone
    Niijkiwendidaa Anishinaabe Kwewag
    Services Circle
  • Brenda Williams
    Curve Lake First Nation
  • Stacey Loftus
    Aboriginal Student - Frost Campus
    Ecosystem Mgmt Technology EMX3
  • Rachel Charles
    Aboriginal Student - Brealey Campus
    Child and Youth Worker CYW1
  • Zac McCue
    Aboriginal Student - Brealey Campus
    General Business GBE3

Fleming Staff

  • Dr. Tony Tilly
    President Fleming College
  • Judith Limkilde
    Associate Vice-President
    Director of Student Services
  • Mark Gray
    Manager, Student Services Frost
  • Jim Drennan
    Dean, Justice & Business Studies
  • Linda Skilton
    Dean School of Environmental & Natural Resource Sciences
  • Kylie Fox
    Anishinaabeg-ekinoomaagozinjin enaadimowaad
    Aboriginal Student Services Coordinator, Sutherland Campus
  • Laraine Hale, (H) BSW, MSW, RSW
    Anishinaabeg-ekinoomaagozinjin emiikwaajin
    Aboriginal Counsellor
  • John Trudeau
    Aboriginal Student Services Coordinator
  • Tara Williamson
    Full-time Aboriginal Faculty Member
  • Robin Broomfield
    Operations Officer
    Student Services

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