The Indigenous Advisory Council (IAC) operates in an advisory capacity to JIBC and the President.
Responsibilities
The council's mandate is to make recommendations and provide guidance that enhances services, improves retention and ensures the success of Indigenous learners in JIBC programs. This includes:
- Providing guidance on Indigenous cultures and protocols.
- Supporting connections to Indigenous communities and organizations.
- Advising on the recruitment and support of Indigenous learners.
- Advising on curriculum development.
- Advising on the process of Indigenization and decolonization.
- Providing guidance and support related to Indigenous priorities and the usage of Indigenous-specific funding.
Composition
Members include Elders, Knowledge Keepers and representatives of Indigenous communities.
Council members should also reflect the JIBC mandate and include members representing health, justice, advanced education, applied research, alumni/JIBC students and youth. The council should include provincial representation, subject matter experts, Indigenous partners and emergency services.
Members are appointed by the President & CEO, Len Goerke, in consultation with the Office of Indigenization and the IAC.
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Darryl Gray
JIBC Board of Governors
Qwayacnit Hakuum (Natalee Dennis)
Senior Director, Indigenous Health Program,
BC Emergency Health Services,
Provincial Health Services Authority
Insp. Carla Baker
Officer in Charge of Diversity, Community and Indigenous Relations, Vancouver Police Department
Jason La Rochelle
Director, Office of Indigenization, JIBC
Ken Pruden
Elder-In-Residence, JIBC
Lori Pruce
Director, Aboriginal Programs and Relationships, Corrections Branch, Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Province of British Columbia
Len Goerke
JIBC President and CEO
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We respectfully acknowledge JIBC's New Westminster campus is located on the unceded Traditional Territories of the Qayqayt, Musqueam and Coast Salish Peoples.