We are here to welcome and serve Indigenous students and communities. Our staff and faculty have a wealth of knowledge to share with you! We are dedicated to quality education through classroom and experiential learning.
General Inquiries
Lansdowne | Interurban |
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Monday–Thursday, 9am–4pm | Monday & Thursday, 9am–4pm |
Indigenous Advisors - indigenousadvising@camosun.ca
Our advisors:
- Sarah Leggeatt, Tsimshian/Coast Salish
- Ande Down, Métis
- Meagan Hiebert, Métis
- Lorri Leonard, Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc
You can also fill out a form to contact advising.
Indigenous Trades Coordinators:
Susan Wilson 250-370-4779
Larry Underwood: 250-370-4778
Francis Wilson, Cowichan Tribes: 250-370-4779
Lorri Leonard, Indigenous Advisor: 250-370-4986 for general inquiries
Centre Staff
| Name, Nation, Title | Contact |
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| Todd Ormiston, Tutchone & Tlingit Executive Director | 250-370-3122 ormiston@camosun.ca |
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Savanah Seaton, Waywayseecappo & Keeseekoowenin
Associate Director | 250-370-312 seatonS@camosun.ca |
| Ruth Lyall, Uma’gila’ogwa, Kwikwasut’inuxw Chair Indigenous Programs | 250-370-3659 lyallr@camosun.ca |
| Jarrad Reddekop Acting Chair Indigenous Programs | 250-818-3664 reddekopj@camosun.ca |
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Ian Sam,W̱JOȽEȽP village of the W̱SÁ¸NEĆ Nation. Elders and Events Lead | 250-370-3243 sami@camosun.ca |
| Sandee Mitchell, Anishinaabe (Eagle Village) Program Leader ICP | Instructor IST/ ICW | 250-370-3124 mitchell@camosun.ca |
| Dee McNeil, Assistant to the Executive Director | 250-370-3132 mcneild@camosun.ca |
| Cian Shepherd, Wet ' suwet 'en Operations Assistant | 250-370-3659 shepherdc@camosun.ca |
| Christine LaVallee,Kahkewistahaw Indigenous Student Mentor | 250-370-3273 lavalleec@camosun.ca ieccstudentbelonging@camosun.ca |
| Maggy Charles Program Assistant | charles@camosun.ca |
| Erica Potvin, Anishinaabe Instructional Assistant and Program Assistant at SAEC | potvine@camosun.ca |
| Richard Doucet, Coast Salish Indigenous Community Liaison | 250-370-3341 doucetr@camosun.ca |
| Levi Glass, Métis Indigenization Coordinator | 250-370-3351 glassl@camosun.ca |
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Sarah Leggeat, Tsimshian/ Coast Salish
Coordinator Indigenous Student Engagement | 250-370-3361 leggeatS@camosun.ca |
| Alisha Parks, Mohawk/Irish/Danish | 250-370-3320 parksa@camosun.ca |
| Alex Pfeifer Special Events Coordinator / S’TEṈISTOLW̱ | 250-370-3334 pfeifera@camosun.ca |
| Jessica Morin, Ojibway Ways of Indigenous Leadership and Learning-Program Coordinator | morinj@camosun.ca |
| Meagan Saulnier, M'ikmaq Indigenous Community Wellness Program Leader, IST Program Leader | 778-426-7150 saulnierm@camosun.ca |
| Elder's Initiative Assistant | |
| Debra McDonald, Cree/Métis, Administrative Assistant III | 250-370-3299 mcdonaldde@camosun.ca |
Indigenous Cousins
| Name, Organization | Contact |
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| Meli Louie, Nuu-chah-nulth (Ahousaht) Instructor ICP & EDCP & ICW | 250-370-3299 louiem@camosun.ca |
| Larry Underwood, Coast Salish Trades Coordinator, Indigenous Peoples in Trades Training Initiative | 250-370-4778 underwoodl@camosun.ca |
| Susan Wilson, Coast Salish Coordinator, Indigenous Peoples in Trades Training Initiative | wilsons@camosun.ca 250-370-4779 |
| Francis Wilson, Coast Salish, Cowichan Tribes
Coordinator, Empowering Indigenous in Trades | 250-370-4513 wilsonf@camosun.ca |
| Artemis Fire, Red River Métis HHS Indigenous Coordinator | 250-370-4245 firea@camosun.ca |
Community Partnerships
| Name, Organization | Contact |
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| W̱SÁ¸NEĆ College(Formerly SAEC) | 778-426-7141 |
| Victoria Native Friendship Centre (VNFC) | 250-384-3211 |