New Partnership between Kenjgewin Teg and Queen’s University strengthens programs for Indigenous graduate students

New partnership expands support and recruitment for the Masters in World Indigenous Studies in Education (WISE) programQueen's University Logo and Kenj Logo

The Queen’s Faculty of Education and Kenjgewin Teg on Mnidoo Mnising (Manitoulin Island, Northern Ontario) are excited to announce a new partnership that will support students in the Master of Education in World Indigenous Studies in E

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Erin York

Erin York

Manager, Communications and Marketing

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Marketing and Communications

Erin York is the Communications and Marketing dynamo at the Faculty of Education—and a Master of Education student to boot! With a BA in Film Studies and Drama from UBC and an MA in Arts and Cultural Management from the University of Melbourne (yes, she spent 5 years down under), Erin blends creativity and strategy like a pro. She’s the producer behind the Faculty’s podcast, a champion of fascinating research, and an enthusiastic cheerleader for the amazing students and their inspiring work. Outside the office, Erin runs on caffeine, endorphins, and kid energy—catch her at a Pedalworks spin class, voraciously reading, doing laps in the pool, or chasing her little ones around Kingston.

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AIR-in YOH-rk”

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Heidi Gignac

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Heidi Gignac

Finance and Admissions Assistant

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School of English Office

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Experience in academic administration, currently supporting finance and admissions coordinating financial accounts, invoicing, and student intake. Previously, worked in administrative roles, gaining strong skills in account management, office coordination and client services. My background also includes experience in event planning and support services, contributing to my well-rounded approach to institutional operations and student engagement.

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“hai-DEE jin-YAHK”

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Kelly Goode

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Kelly Goode

Instructor

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School of English

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BEd (TESL)

I had my TESL training at Brock University, and I have been teaching at Queen's School of English since 1993.  I love working with our students.

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“keh-LEE GUH-ud”

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