Academic and Indigenous Programs

Aanii, Boozhoo, Kwe Kwe, Wachay and Greetings.

We acknowledge the Robinson-Huron Treaty of 1850 and recognize that Laurentian University is located on the traditional lands of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek. The City of Greater Sudbury also includes the traditional lands of Wahnapitae First Nations.

Laurentian University offers an outstanding post-secondary experience, in English and French, with a comprehensive approach to Indigenous (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) education. Supporting Laurentian University’s tricultural mandate, our office provides leadership in the development of programs, supports and partnerships that contribute to the advancement of Indigenous peoples, communities and worldviews.

Address: 935 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, ON P3E 2C6
Office: RD Parker Building - Room P-312
Phone: 705-675-1151 ext. 3437

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About Us

Our Mandate

The mandate Office of Academic and Indigenous Programs is to promote the development of initiatives that support Indigenous education and First Nations, Metis and Inuit student success. This is accomplished through leading the developing of Indigenous strategic initiatives with the Laurentian University Native Education Council and the general university community. More recent initiatives and programs include the development of the Maamwizing Indigenous Research Institute, the Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre, which houses Indigenous Student Affairs, and the ongoing commitment to increasing Indigenous content across the curriculum.

The Office of the Associate Vice-President, Academic and Indigenous Programs plays a leadership role in promoting, developing and implementing initiatives and programs that supports the Laurentian University Native Education Council’s (LUNEC) mission to support self-determination of Indigenous peoples with a specific focus on ensuring access and support for retention and graduation of Indigenous students.

Our Story

In 2006, Laurentian hired Dr. Sheila Cote-Meek as the inaugural Director of Academic Native Affairs. This position evolved to an Associate Vice-President, Indigenous Programs in 2009 and then to Associate Vice-President, Academic and Indigenous Programs in 2011. As the Indigenous Academic lead, the AVPIP is responsible for outcomes set out in Laurentian University’s 2018-2023 Strategic Plan as they relate to Indigenous students and communities. They are also responsible for implementing the 2018-2023 Strategic Plan from the Laurentian University Native Education Council (LUNEC).

Our office has many accomplishments to be proud of and some of these do include: the creation of our Indigenous Presence on Campus website, the establishment of the Truth and Reconciliation Task Force (TRTF), the securing of Anishinaabemowin translation services, the development of the Maamwizing Indigenous Research Institute, the building of the Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre and the ongoing commitment to increasing First Nation, Métis and Inuit content across the curriculum.

Who We Are

Dominic Beaudry Associate Vice-President, Academic & Indigenous Programs Dominic Beaudry is currently the Associate Vice-President of Academic and Indigenous Programs at Laurentian University. His work with the Office of Academic and Indigenous Programs currently includes advocating, expanding and revitalizing Indigenous Programs while taking an interdisciplinary approach for delivery. He supports the equity, diversity and inclusion planning the school has been working to improve. His previous work experiences also include Education Officer with the Student Achievement Division at the Ministry of Education, Teacher/ Consultant with the Sudbury Catholic District School Board and Education Director with the Wikwemikong Board of Education. Dominic is quite engaged in community and committee work. He is currently a member of the Northeast Indigenous Advisory Committee at Science North, Program Advisory Committee Member at Cambrian College, Indigenous Cultural Integrity Advisory Committee Member at Tourism Ontario, and the OCAV Degree Level Expectations Working Group member at Council of Ontario Universities. Dominic holds a master of arts degree in history from the University of Toronto, a bachelor of education degree from Queen’s University, and a bachelor of arts joint major degree in history and Indigenous studies from Trent University. Over the years his career has included teaching, planning and administration work. Dominic can be reached at dh_beaudry@laurentian.ca or by phone at 705-675-1151 x3429
Carole Perreault Administrative Officer to the Associate Vice-President, Academic and Indigenous Programs Mrs. Carole Perreault is from Sudbury, Ontario and is a graduate of Cambrian College’s Bilingual Office Administration/Executive Secretary program. For many years, she has been the Administrative Officer to the Associate Vice-President, Academic and Indigenous Programs. She also provides administrative support to the Laurentian University Native Education Council (LUNEC). Carole is actively searching for her Indigenous roots and enjoys learning and participating in cultural events both on and off campus. She can be reached at CSPerreault@laurentian.ca or by phone at 705-675-1151 x3437. Our office is located in the RD Parker Building, Room P-312, 935 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, Ontario. Postal Code is P3E 2C6 for those that are sending anything via mail or courier.
Truth and Reconciliation Coordinator (Vacant)

Dominic Beaudry

Associate Vice-President, Academic & Indigenous Programs

Dominic Beaudry is currently the Associate Vice-President of Academic and Indigenous Programs at Laurentian University. His work with the Office of Academic and Indigenous Programs currently includes advocating, expanding and revitalizing Indigenous Programs while taking an interdisciplinary approach for delivery. He supports the equity, diversity and inclusion planning the school has been working to improve. His previous work experiences also include Education Officer with the Student Achievement Division at the Ministry of Education, Teacher/ Consultant with the Sudbury Catholic District School Board and Education Director with the Wikwemikong Board of Education.

Dominic is quite engaged in community and committee work. He is currently a member of the Northeast Indigenous Advisory Committee at Science North, Program Advisory Committee Member at Cambrian College, Indigenous Cultural Integrity Advisory Committee Member at Tourism Ontario, and the OCAV Degree Level Expectations Working Group member at Council of Ontario Universities.

Dominic holds a master of arts degree in history from the University of Toronto, a bachelor of education degree from Queen’s University, and a bachelor of arts joint major degree in history and Indigenous studies from Trent University. Over the years his career has included teaching, planning and administration work.

Dominic can be reached at dh_beaudry@laurentian.ca or by phone at 705-675-1151 x3429

Carole Perreault

Administrative Officer to the Associate Vice-President, Academic and Indigenous Programs

Mrs. Carole Perreault is from Sudbury, Ontario and is a graduate of Cambrian College’s Bilingual Office Administration/Executive Secretary program. For many years, she has been the Administrative Officer to the Associate Vice-President, Academic and Indigenous Programs. She also provides administrative support to the Laurentian University Native Education Council (LUNEC). Carole is actively searching for her Indigenous roots and enjoys learning and participating in cultural events both on and off campus. She can be reached at CSPerreault@laurentian.ca or by phone at 705-675-1151 x3437. Our office is located in the RD Parker Building, Room P-312, 935 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, Ontario. Postal Code is P3E 2C6 for those that are sending anything via mail or courier.

Truth and Reconciliation Coordinator (Vacant)

Indigenous Presence On Campus

Indigenous presence on campus is a resource created for all faculty, staff and students here at Laurentian University. It represents a respectful entry point in exploring your role and relationship with Indigenous peoples. The six topics below have been selected because they represent the most sought after areas of questions and requests to our office. These subpages and resources have been designed and created for all of our community. The goal is to raise awareness, facilitate engagement and understand the responsibility that we all have towards equity, access and social justice.