Women in Leadership to feature Indigenous scholar’s education journey

At the next Women in Leadership (WIL) event, Professor and Director of Brock’s Indigenous Educational Studies programs Sheila Cote-Meek will reflect on her experiences and the challenges she has faced as an Anishnaabe-kwe (Indigenous woman) navigating the academic world.

A member of the Teme-Augama Anishnabai, Cote-Meek is a renowned champion of Indigeneity, decolonization, equity and inclusion in higher education and health. She has more than 30 years’ experience working in post-secondary education as an academic and administrator.

Cote-Meek’s presentation, “Intergenerational Indigenous Resilience and Navigating Academic Administration,” takes place on Thursday, April 11 from noon to 1 p.m. All are invited to attend on Microsoft Teams.

Details on this and other upcoming Women in Leadership sessions, including dates, descriptions and login information are available on the WIL website.

Women in Leadership is committed to supporting and advancing persons who identify as women to achieve and succeed in leadership. All are welcome. Individuals can join the WIL channel on Microsoft Teams or contact Jeannie Mackintosh to be added to the WIL email distribution list.


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