I am delighted to announce the appointment of Elijah Williams as the Associate Dean, Indigenous Education & Engagement. Elijah will officially began in his new position on September 12, 2022.

Elijah’s advocacy is informed by his background as a member of the Turtle Clan of the Cayuga Nation. The values and principles of the Haudenosaunee prescribes that the work he does needs to build a positive legacy for people living generations from now. He is an educator from Six Nations of the Grand River Reserve.

Elijah served as Director, Indigenous Engagement and led the Centre for Indigenous Learning and Support. Elijah oversaw the development of Sheridan’s Babamadiwin, Indigenous Start Well, which is an online program designed to help Indigenous learners successfully navigate Sheridan’s supports and services. Elijah also oversaw the development of Sheridan’s Looking Forward, Look Back Education Series. The education series aimed at providing baseline knowledge to faculty and staff about Indigenous peoples.

Elijah is the Chair of the Board of Directors at Grand River Employment and Training. He is a member of the Chief Recourse Council and Indigenous Advisory Circle for the Peel Regional Police. Elijah has served on various committees and initiatives both at Sheridan and in the broader community. Elijah has a Master of Professional Education in Indigenous Educational Leadership from Western University and he believes in the transformative power of Indigenous knowledge and ways of knowing, providing learners with an educational toolkit to flourish and thrive.

Please join me in congratulating Elijah in his new role.

Jason Seright
Dean, Indigenous Education and Engagement