Awards
Sarah Shorten Award, 2024
The Sarah Shorten Award “recognizes the outstanding achievements of those active in promoting the advancement of women in the academy” (). In April 2024, CAUT awarded the Rupertsland Centre for Métis Research the Sarah Shorten Award for its work with Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak on the Métis Women’s Leadership course, NS 280. This award recognizes the combined initiative to advance the education and leadership for Métis women. .
Dr. Gordon Swaters, president of the Association of Academic Staff of the 51ÁÔÆæ; Amanda Evans, RCMR administrator; and Lisa Pigeau, Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak director of intergovernmental relations. (Photo: Glenn Philip)
51ÁÔÆæ Community Connections Award, 2023
"The Community Scholar Award recognizes faculty members who excel and bring their scholarship into the community, and are committed to translating their area of expertise to everyday citizens" (Betkowski, 2023). Read more.
Community Scholar Award winner Nathalie Kermoal (second right) was joined by Edmonton city councillor Andrew Knack, U of A chancellor Peggy Garritty, U of A vice-president of external relations Elan MacDonald, and U of A president Bill Flanagan at a ceremony at City Hall honouring recipients of the university's Community Connections Awards. (Photo: Supplied)