Indigenous Peoples' Advisory Committee Mandate
- To advise DSB1 on programs and services related to Student who identify as Indigenous with a focus on individual student achievement and the retention and success of Students who identify as Indigenous, and on incorporating and raising cultural awareness and respect for Indigenous Peoples in our schools and Board.
- To be comprised of quorum representatives from each Indigenous community with a Reciprocal Education Agreement with DSB1
- Indigenous, Métis and Inuit community associations/organizations are invited to participate (non-quorum members)
- To ensure the Committee’s deliberations and recommendations are undertaken with integrity and in compliance with its obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code and related policies
Committee Members
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' ADVISORY COMMITTEE (QUORUM MEMBERS)
Brianna Wabie
Beaverhouse First Nation
Velma Sanger
Matachewan First Nation
Derek McKay
Matagami First Nation
Neil Bernoff
Taykwa Tagamou Nation
Lynn Mongrain
Temagami First Nation
Shelly Charette
Timiskaming First Nation
Margaret Edwards
Apitipi Anicinapek Nation
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Howard Archibald, Committee Chair
Indigenous Trustee (Taykwa Tagamou Nation)
Dennis Draves
Trustee, Cochrane and Smooth Rock Falls
Larry Weschak
Trustee, Temiskaming Shores, Temagami, Elk Lake and Area
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
Summer Nickoshie
Indigenous Student Trustee
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES', FRIENDSHIP CENTRES
Michele Murphy
Iroquois Friendship Centre
Irene Tomatuk
Mushkegowuk Council
Janet McKay, Education Partnership Program Officer
Nishnawbe Aski Nation
Christina Arloco
Timiskaming First Nation
Elissa Marcil, Education Partnership Coordinator
Timiskaming First Nation
Chantal White
Timmins Native Friendship Centre
Randi Ray
Wabun Tribal Council
Chris McKay
Wawatay First Nation
2025-2026 Agendas and Minutes
November 3, 2025
2024-2025 Agendas and Minutes
September 23, 2024
November 18, 2024
January 13, 2025
March 24, 2025
June 2, 2025
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