by Lenore Parsley Director, Strategic Communications
February 23, 2021
(Sydney, NS)
For more than 40 years, Cape Breton University has worked to nurture and build strong and meaningful relationships within Indigenous communities. For the last number of years, Stephen Augustine, Hereditary Chief on the Mi’kmaq Grand Council, has played a role in ensuring Indigenous culture, heritage and knowledge become fully part of CBU’s culture as the Associate Vice-President of Indigenous Affairs. Augustine, from Elsipogtog First Nation, will now transition from that role and continue his good work as the Executive Director of the Marshall Institute.
“We are thrilled to have Stephen Augustine as the Executive Director of the Marshall Institute,” says David C. Dingwall, President and Vice-Chancellor. “Stephen’s dedication and commitment to equality, respect, and education make him the perfect person to drive forw ...
Tags: Associate Vice-President of Indigenous Affairs, CBU’s culture, Elsipogtog First Nation, Executive Director of the Marshall Institute, Mi’kmaw, Stephen Augustine, Unama'ki