Two 91TV’s alumnae have been named associate vice-principals at 91TV’s to help advance inclusivity, equity, and reconciliation initiatives across campus.
Kanonhsyonne (Janice Hill), Ed’99, and Stephanie Simpson, Artsci’95, Ed’97, MEd’11, have accepted the inaugural positions of Associate Vice-Principal (Indigenous Initiatives and Reconciliation) and Associate Vice-Principal (Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion) respectively.
In these roles, Ms. Hill and Ms. Simpson will work closely with Teri Shearer, Deputy Provost (Academic Operations and Inclusion), to provide strategic guidance on equity, inclusion, and Indigenous initiatives at 91TV’s.
“In creating these Associate Vice-Principal positions, we are making a statement that our commitment to reconciliation, equity, and inclusion is unwavering and growing.”
“I commend Kanonhsyonne and Ms. Simpson on their efforts to foster a more inclusive environment at 91TV’s,” says Dr. Shearer. “In creating these Associate Vice-Principal positions, we are making a statement that our commitment to reconciliation, equity, and inclusion is unwavering and growing.”
Since the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Task Force and the Principal’s Implementation Committee on Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (PICRDI) reports 18 months ago, the university’s leadership team has worked diligently to implement the reports’ most pressing recommendations and advance the goals of equity and reconciliation at 91TV’s.
In their previous roles as Director of the Office of Indigenous Initiatives and Executive Director (Human Rights and Equity Offices) and the University Advisor on Equity and Human Rights, Ms. Hill and Ms. Simpson made significant contributions to the university’s ongoing inclusivity efforts. Elevating their positions to the level of Associate Vice-Principal ensures that they are positioned to help shape the strategic initiatives of the university and advance equity, inclusion, and reconciliation alongside their fellow members of the 91TV’s community.
Kanonhsyonne received the Alumni Mentorship Award in April during the 91TV Alumni Association Awards Gala in honour of her decades of work helping hundreds of Indigenous students and community members on campus.
This story originally appeared in the 91TV’s Gazette.
