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MB NATIONAL INDIGENOUS HISTORY MONTH 8 & PS 2 S z $ 8 © MEET UNIVERSITY OF £ WATERLOO'S NEW S DIRECTOR OF + INDIGENOUS ? RELATIONS LORAINE CENTENO acenteno@metroland.com In celebration of Nation- al Indigenous History Month, Metroland introduc- es readers to 30 Indigenous people who are making a difference. Melissa Star Ireland is the new director of Indige- nous relations at the Uni- versity of Waterloo. Prior to this post, Ireland worked as part of the Indigenous rela- tions | and outreach team at Ql inselling Servic- es andas eae. Indige- nous initiatives at Wilfrid :'IT'S IMPORTANT TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS’ Laurier University. TELL US ABOUT WHAT YOU DO/YOUR CALL- ING? WHY IS THAT YOUR »ASSION? A: "I'm newly in the role of director, In- digenous relations at the University of Water- loo. I love learning anc working in a university en- vironment and in a space that values education. I've so learn tion, inclusion, and anti-op- pression, which was not pening at this level 20 years ago during my time asan Asan Melissa Ireland photo Melissa Star Iratandt is the new director of Indigenous relations alumnus of the university, I'm thrilled to be back on campus and able to use my acquired skills and gifts to connect with others while DIVERSIONS Uni ity of Waterloo. working to lead strategic initiatives, and implemen- tation which will remove barriers for Indigenous Peoples as well as work to address some of the ongo- ing legacies of colonialism that are still occurring within systems and struc- tures." Q: WHAT'S ONE THING ABOUT YOUR NEW JOB THAT YOU ARE EX- CITED ABOUT? A: "The University's Of- fice of Indigenous Relations has just created its Indige- nous strategic plan. I'm ex- cited to support this impor- tant work by helping to launch the plan, as well as work to implement measur- able uptake and growth within faculties, depart- ments, and academic sup- port units that are specific to each area. For me, work- ing with a team to create practical and accessible ap- proaches \digenous in- clusion isa 2 dream} job." Q: TELL US WHAT DRIVES YOU. A: “Community drives ontinuing to co- greate a wrotisteelly supportive vironment with the Indige. nous campus community room for positive spaces of belonging and ac- ceptance. I am thrilled to be iy Indigenous identity at (the) door, and I want that experience for others." Q: IF NON-INDIGENOUS CANA- DIANS LEARN ONE THING ABOUT INDIGENOUS HISTORY THIS MONTH, WHAT SHOULD THAT BE? pees "If non-! Indigenous ople can move through their learning not only with their mind, but through their hearts and ment. is through gaining knowledge with the mind. Yet, d challenge fons to the. Sneurt oe attending events or activities hosted by Indigent peo] While connecting this oe and ‘authentic relationships are possible. It's important to build rela- tionships to understand where the needs are." LF ‘SCAN THE CODE AE femore on ; National Indigenous History Month and Inman where I donot have to check in the community. Crossword puzzle answers use American spelling CROSSWORD ACROSS 45. Loaf 23. Remain 1. Close loudly A Distance runner 25, Cereal grain 5. Lapse . Disciple 26. Learn 9. Particular = Float upward 27. Snaky shape evergreen 56. Prosecute 29, Oceanic 12.Roman garment 56, Birch or willow movement 13. Exclude 57. Be aware of 31. Undercover one 14, Valuable dirt 58. In what way? ” 45. Wander 59, Seltzer 32 20th letter 16. Went a 60.Hems.a skit 38: Skinny fish roundabout way 34, Eve's fruit 18. Korean, e.g. DOWN 36. “Cheers” barfly 20.Current events 1, Homeless dog 39. Unwrapped 21. Craving 2. Baggy 42. Skirt type: hyph. 22. Dated 3. Once more 43, Replant 24, Fog on , 4 Papa’s wife 44. Ships’ hands 28.'__of Eden” 5.Peapacket 46, Garfunkel et 30. Naval responses 6. Modifies : 31. Robs 7. Position a7.Zich 35. Coastal features 8, Pack 49. Ticks off 37.Look quickly 9. On behalf of _-—-_-50. Voleanic dust 38. Hubbub: hyph. 41, Each 42. Semicircle waterloochronicle.ca 10. Great anger 40. High-pitched cry 11. Maroon 17. Common 19. Mr. Coward 51. Hall and Oates, 52. Chop down 53. British beverage