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Jocelyne Pelletier has transitioned to the role of Indigenous and Cultural Advisor within .

In her previous position as Indigenous Programming Facilitator, Jocelyne played a vital role in advancing Indigenous education on campus. She has been instrumental in the development, implementation, and assessment of workshops, training, and educational campaigns designed to expand awareness of Indigenous history, ways of knowing, and present-day experiences that magnify Indigenous voice. This includes leading Indigenous training sessions for Human Resources, organizing impactful on-campus educational events such as Treaties Recognition Week and the Moose Hide Campaign, and contributing to cultural programming that has deepened the university community’s understanding of, and engagement with, Indigenous knowledge and traditions. Her efforts have strengthened cultural capacity and promoted knowledge sharing across the university.

As Indigenous and Cultural Advisor, Jocelyne will continue building on this foundation while shifting her focus to directly supporting Indigenous students and enhancing cultural initiatives that promote meaningful engagement and reconciliation within our campus community.

Jocelyne is Anishinaabe Kwe from Serpent River First Nation and resides in Durham Region.

Beyond her work at Â鶹´«Ã½, she is actively involved in the community, including volunteering with the Indigenous Relations Building Circle for the City of Pickering, and serving as Vice-President of the Durham Speed Skating Club.