Announcing the new Environment Indigenous Initiatives Manager
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The Faculty of Environment proudly welcomes Amanda St. Marie as the new Environment Indigenous Initiatives Manager. With a career spanning over a decade in marketing and communications across a variety of sectors including insurance, technology, and higher education, Amanda St. Marie is poised to assist the Faculty in creating their Indigenous Strategic Action Plan based on its commitment to truth and reconciliation.
Amanda is a member of the Matachewan First Nation and grew up in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario. Her passion and commitment to reconnecting with her Anishinaabe roots, coupled with her strategic acumen, positions her as an invaluable addition to the Faculty's mission to promote reconciliation and decolonization.
"I am honoured and thrilled to join the Faculty of Environment in this exciting new role,” says St. Marie. “I am eager to build meaningful relationships within the Faculty and across the University and contribute to the strategic initiatives that honour Indigenous knowledge and promote reconciliation."
In her previous roles, Amanda consistently demonstrated her strong relationship building and project management skills, thoughtful approach and penchant for high-quality work. Her expertise in marketing strategies combined with her passion for Indigenous advocacy equips her to steer the Faculty's Indigenous initiatives towards fostering a more inclusive environment.
"We are delighted to have Amanda St. Marie join our Faculty,” says Dean Bruce Frayne. “Her wealth of experience and dedication to promoting Indigenous perspectives align perfectly with our commitment to creating a more diverse and inclusive academic environment."
Amanda’s appointment marks a pivotal moment in the Faculty's ongoing efforts to integrate Indigenous knowledge and values into their programs and community.
