I am pleased to announce the appointment of Terri Cardinal as MacEwan’s first associate vice-president, Indigenous Initiatives and Engagement.

The establishment of this role is an important step toward realizing MacEwan’s commitment to reconciliation, part of our strategic vision, Teaching Greatness. Her background, experience, and training will help MacEwan in its commitment to honouring our place in O-day’min. She will play a key role in helping the university reach its goal for its student body to more closely reflect the communities we serve. This includes greater participation from Indigenous and other historically underrepresented learners.

Since joining the university in 2017, Terri has taken on several roles. Most recently, as director of Indigenous Initiatives, she focused on creating safe spaces for Indigenous students at MacEwan, including the development of kihêw waciston’s current location in Building 9. She has played an integral role in creating initiatives and policies that focus on supporting Indigenous students, including introducing Indigenous language courses, developing two full-time Knowledge Keeper roles and establishing the university’s unique Ceremonial policy that allows smudging in any area of campus.

As a member of Deans’ Council and Provost’s Group, Terri will have an enterprise-wide view of the organization to inform and most effectively continue her work.

I am looking forward to continuing to work with Terri. Please join me in congratulating her.

Dr. Craig Monk
Provost & Vice-President, Academic

Originally distributed via GlobalMail on April 3