M’CHIGEENG—Kenjgewin Teg has announced the appointment of Beverley Roy as its new president. Ms. Roy, a member of the M’Chigeeng First Nation and a proud Anishinaabe-kwe of the Anishinabek Nation, brings a wealth of experience to her new role. The Kenjgewin Teg board of directors approved the appointment of Ms. Roy to the role of president on April 12.
“Beverley’s appointment as president of Kenjgewin Teg is a testament to her exceptional leadership abilities and her profound commitment to Indigenous education,” stated Kenjgewin Teg board of director’s vice-chairperson Brian McGregor. “Her unwavering dedication to community work and her extensive experience in the Indigenous post-secondary sector make her the ideal candidate to lead Kenjgewin Teg into a future that embraces and empowers Indigenous leaders.”
Ms. Roy’s professional career over the past 25 years has been dedicated to community work supporting Mnidoo Mnising. She has amassed over a decade of experience in the Indigenous post-secondary sector through her 10-year tenure at Kenjgewin Teg and she has held various positions including director of quality assurance and director of post-secondary education and training. Ms. Roy is currently nearing the completion of her PhD in higher education from the University of Toronto. Her educational journey includes a Master of Business Administration degree from Athabasca University and an undergraduate degree from the University of Waterloo. Ms. Roy remains dedicated to the pursuit of Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe language) as part of her lifelong learning.
“Kenjgewin Teg has reached significant milestones in its history, particularly in the last five years under exceptional leadership, culminating in organizational accreditation with the Indigenous Advanced Education and Skills Council,” said Ms. Roy, who added that the accreditation will allow Kenjgewin Teg to issue its own certificates, diplomas and degrees.
“I am truly honoured to have the unwavering support of the board of directors as I take on the role of president. Together, we will forge ahead to continue this remarkable work, embracing lifelong education in the sprit of our Anishinabek traditions,” said Ms. Roy.
As president, Ms. Roy will be instrumental in driving forward Kenjgwewin Teg’s strategic plan. She is committed to advancing indigenous institutes in Ontario’s higher education system and strengthening partnerships.
“The next steps in fulfilling Kenjgewin Teg’s strategic plan include planning for the delivery of diplomas, certificates, degrees, and micro-credentials,” explained Ms. Roy. “This requires securing new and innovative investments to drive this important work. I am enthusiastic about contributing to the advancement of Indigenous institutes within Ontario’s higher education system. In addition to the enduring support of the Anishinabek communities of Mnidoo Mnising, our achievements at Kenjgewin Teg owe much to our valued college, university and sector partnerships. I eagerly anticipate expanding these partnerships and forging new innovative collaborations with them.”
