Office of the Vice President Indigenous

As the Director of Indigenous Strategic Priorities and Community Engagement, I provide planning and operational strategies including community engagement, resource planning and writing reports. I am from the K'ómoks Nation on my father's side and settler ancestry on my mother's side. I am passionate about Indigenous student success and ensuring the UVic environment is culturally responsive to the Indigenous students, staff, faculty and communities.

As the Director of Indigenous University Initiatives, I provide strategic advice, project management, writing and research support on a variety of issues, initiatives and projects led by the Vice-President Indigenous.

As the Acting Director, Indigenous University Initiatives, I provide strategic advice, project management, writing and research support on a variety of issues, initiatives and projects led by the Vice-President Indigenous. I grew up as a guest on Mowachaht/Muchalaht territories, and I carry Cree, Métis, and Ojibwe ancestry through my mother and Danish and English-settler heritage through my father. I am eager to support the good work to come!

As the Director of Culture, Protocol, and Community Relations, I provide strategic leadership and oversight for university initiatives pertaining to Indigenous culture and protocol, fostering collaboration and engagement within the academic community.

As the Director of Indigenous University Communications, I lead strategic communications that reflect Indigenous ways of knowing and being. I provide guidance on Indigenous specific strategic priorities aimed at positioning UVic as a leader in Indigenous reconciliation initiatives, research, programs, services, events and initiatives. I strive to ensure that our communications are culturally informed and reflective of the diverse Indigenous cultures represented within our UVic community and beyond. I am Cree from Saddle Lake Cree Nation on my father's side and Ukraine and Scottish on my moms. I have been a grateful guest on Lək̓ʷəŋən territory for the last 20 years. 

As the Project Manager, I provide research support and collaborative implementation strategies for university-wide Indigenous initiatives, including the Indigenous Plan. I am Métis from Treaty Four with familial connections to Cowessess First Nation (Pelletier, Desjarlais and Lavallee) on my mother’s side, and German ancestry on my father’s side. I am grateful to be able to contribute to the important work this office is undertaking.

’Uy’ skweyul (Good Day). As the Executive Assistant, I ensure efficient and effective operations within the Office of the Vice-President Indigenous, providing comprehensive internal and external administrative, scheduling, and communication support. I am Coast Salish from the Quw’utsun (Warm Lands) Territory also known as Cowichan, through my late Mother, and I am French Canadian through my late Father’s side. I am honored to be a part of the team at the OVPI and look forward to witnessing the work ahead and supporting the VPI. Huy tseep q’u.