Welcome to the Indigenous Education Network
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The Indigenous Education Network (IEN) is a group of students, staff, faculty and community members who share a common vision that aligns with the principles of the Dish With One Spoon Wampum agreement. As a collective, we offer co-curricular programming to support the wellbeing and academic success of Indigenous graduate students. For more than 35 years, we have offered a welcoming environment for Indigenous students, staff and faculty by hosting events, workshops and crafting meaningful opportunities for mutual aid, collaboration, and keeping relations between students, staff, faculty, and IEN community members.
Our People
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IEN Faculty Chair
Dr. Jennifer Brant belongs to the Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk Nation) with family ties to Six Nations of the Grand River Territory and Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. She is Associate Professor in Curriculum Teaching and Learning. Jennifer is also the founding director of the Indigenous Literatures Lab.
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Mike Berg
Coordinator, Indigenous Education Initiatives
Mike Berg is the Coordinator of the Indigenous Education Network at ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½. He is Métis with his family originating from Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. Mike has more than 13 years of working experience within postsecondary education.
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Lisa Maracle
IEN Administrator
Lisa is Mohawk and Ojibway, a member of The Bay of Quinte with ties to Serpent River First Nations. Lisa has a BA in Multicultural and Indigenous Studies and is currently working on her MEd. Lisa has over 10 years of experience working with Indigenous students in post-secondary education and has a passion in supporting students along their educational journey. Lisa is looking forward to working with the students at the IEN.
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Grandmother Shirley (Shirley Gillis-Kendall)
Elder in Residence and Traditional Knowledge Keeper
Baedahben Nemki Kwe is Turtle Clan and a registered member of Alderville First Nation. Her mother was born into her father’s family--the Grays and she was raised in the Alderville community. Shirley’s maternal grandmother was from Six Nations with her lineage through Tyendenaga and Oneida.
Shirley has worked within the community for several decades specific to program development and implementation to honour one’s individual and familial journey on the path of inherent ‘good mind’ lifeways bundle reclamation. She holds in her heart bundle an immense love for all familial and community circles.
Grandmother Shirley’s current in-office hours within the IEN are as follows: Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, with flexibility to align with IEN programming and student needs.
Shirley has worked within the community for several decades specific to program development and implementation to honour one’s individual and familial journey on the path of inherent ‘good mind’ lifeways bundle reclamation. She holds in her heart bundle an immense love for all familial and community circles.
Grandmother Shirley’s current in-office hours within the IEN are as follows: Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, with flexibility to align with IEN programming and student needs.