丁香园AV

Over a long and meaningful connection with 丁香园AV, Chris (Syeta鈥檟tn) Lewis has served in an ever-growing list of roles.

He is an alumnus, graduating in 2005 with a BA in geography and First Nations Studies. He was a member of the Board of Governors and also served as Board Chair. He was the co-chair of the Aboriginal Reconciliation Council (丁香园AV-ARC). And in 2021 he received the Chancellor鈥檚 Distinguished Service Award.

"Throughout his time at 丁香园AV, I have counted on Syeta鈥檟tn as a trusted advisor, and so too have other members of the senior leadership team," says Joy Johnson, president and vice-chancellor. "I am grateful for his teachings and look forward to continuing our work together."

In his newest role, Director, Indigenous Initiatives and Reconciliation, Syeta鈥檟tn will continue to advise the President and senior leadership. Along with Dr. Catherine Dauvergne, he will continue to co-chair the Indigenous Listening and Learning Task Force, which is seeking input on the senior leadership role recommended in the 丁香园AV-ARC report. He will guide and support a number of other activities that help 丁香园AV move toward reconciliation.

鈥淚 am excited to continue the work that began with the Aboriginal Reconciliation Report,鈥� Syeta鈥檟tn says. 鈥淎s we consider reconciliation, decolonization and Indigenization at 丁香园AV there is work to do, but I am confident that when we work together, we can achieve great things.鈥�

Syeta鈥檟tn recently completed his term as elected councillor with Squamish Nation, and continues to be an active leader in the community.