The Circle for Indigenous Education at Cambrian College was formed to provide strategic direction, leadership and advice with regards to Indigenous- specific programming and ensuring students obtain and the utmost Cambrian College experience.
The Circle for Indigenous Education is made up of 11 members and 3 support members. These members represent a broad and diverse cross-section of the community. It includes Wabnode staff, Indigenous students, board members, Indigenous community members and College staff.
Circle for Indigenous Education Membership – 2020/21
| Current Membership | Position/Organization | Representation | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Agowissa | Aboriginal Liaison Officer, Greater Sudbury Police Service Indigenous Youth Support Worker Sudbury Catholic District School Board | Economic Development/Services | 2018 – August 31, 2024 |
| Bill Best | President, Cambrian College | Ex officio | |
| Samantha Baker- replacing Rachael George | N’Swakamok Native Friendship Centre | Education | 2020 – August 31, 2026 |
| Dominic Beaudry | First Nations Educator Sudbury Catholic District School Board | Education | 2020 – August 31, 2026 |
| Kathy Dokis | Principal, Rainbow District School Board | Education | 2017 – August 31, 2023 |
| Maureen McLelland Board Vice-Chair | Health Sciences North | Ex officio | |
| Jeanne Naponse CHAIR | Former Director of Operations Atikameksheng Anishnawbek | Indigenous community-at-large | 2016 – August 31, 2022 |
| Marilyn Nicholls | Education Director, Wahnapitae First Nation | Education | 2020 – August 31, 2026 |
| Jessica Chapados Duchenes Student CISC President | CISC – Cambrian College e- | Indigenous representation from the Cambrian Indigenous Student Circle | 2020 – August 31, 2021 |
| Paul Pederson Board Chair | Greater Sudbury Police Services | Ex officio | |
| Lorna Sinobert | Education Dept. Sagamok Anishnawbek | Anishnaabe Education Community Indigenous community-at-large | 2017 – August 31, 2023 |
| Lisa Wabegijig | Kinoomaadziwin Education Body, Regional Education Council Coordinator, Region 3 | Education and Training | 2018 – August 31, 2024 |
| Support to Committee | Position/Organization | Representation | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melanie Cacciotti | Liaison to the Board Ext. 6834 melanie.cacciotti@outlook.com | ||
| Alison De Luisa | AVP Student and Employee Development, Cambrian College (705) 566-8101 ext. 7604 alison.deluisa@cambriancollege.ca | ||
| Monique Ferguson | E.A. to the President Ext. 7622 monique.ferguson@cambriancollege.ca |