by Gillian Batten Director, Communications

Mount Saint Vincent University alumni Violet Paul, BA, LLB has been appointed the new full-time Special Advisor on Indigenous Affairs at MSVU. She began in the role on October 10, 2023.

Supporting Indigenous student success and building meaningful relationships with Mi’kmaw, other First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities are of great importance to MSVU. As Special Advisor on Indigenous Affairs, Violet will provide strategic direction on Indigenous Affairs at the university and develop initiatives and programs that respond to student, Indigenous community and institutional needs.

“I’m delighted to work at my alma mater and represent my community as Special Advisor, which will serve as a form of healing within the Truth and Reconciliation process,” said Violet. “I have advocated on behalf of my community for social justice and changes since my graduation from higher learning and I will continue to represent my community until education can truly become ‘the great equalizer’ in society.”

As a member of the L’nu Advisory Circle, the Special Advisor works in partnership with Indigenous communities and provides support to Indigenous learners, including overall management of the Kina’masuti aqq Apognamasuti / Indigenous Student Centre. This work is also supported by the Auntie in Residence and Indigenous Student Centre Coordinator at MSVU.

“As MSVU works to remove barriers to education, particularly for equity denied groups, Vi ...