Amber Dion was recognized at a pipe ceremony in late June for her contributions to Indigenous initiatives at MacEwan University.
In the six years that Dion has been an assistant professor in the School of Social Work, she has helped shape the university's ceremony policies and procedures, taught Indigenous ways of knowing, doing and being within the university's classrooms, and actively engaged with the social work community. Together with Terri Suntjens, she hosts the podcast Two Crees in a Pod, which was nominated for a 2020 Canadian Podcast Award.
"Our faculty contribute to our community in many ways - through their teaching, service and scholarly activity," says Dr. Annette Trimbee, president and vice-chancellor. "We are incredibly grateful for Professor Dion's many contributions to advancing Indigenous initiatives at the university and to making sure MacEwan is a safe and welcoming place for Indigenous learners."
