Jacqueline Ottmann (Western Ojibwa: Misiaykimigookpaypomoytung) is a Canadian (Saulteaux) academic administrator serving as the tenth president of First Nations University of Canada since 2021.
Jacqueline Ottmann | |
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| 10th President of First Nations University of Canada | |
| Assumed office September 7, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Kayseas (interim) |
| Personal details | |
| Education | University of Calgary University of Saskatchewan |
Life
editOttmann is Saulteaux and a member of the Fishing Lake First Nation.[1] Her first language was Nakawēmowin.[1] Ottmann's indigenous name is Misiaykimigookpaypomoytung (transl. thunder that can be felt over a large landscape).[2] Her mother was a school bus driver and her father was an athlete and coach who was a First Nation chief for thirty years.[2] Ottmann graduated from high school in Wadena, Saskatchewan.[2] After completing a bachelor's degree in education at the University of Calgary, Ottmann worked as a high school and elementary school teacher.[2][3] She earned a master's degree and Ph.D. in indigenous leadership education at the University of Saskatchewan.[3]
Ottmann was an associate professor and director of indigenous education at the University of Calgary for thirteen years.[4][2][3] In 2017, she joined the University of Saskatchewan as its inaugural vice-provost of indigenous engagement.[4][2] In 2021, she was president of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education; the first indigenous person in the role.[4][5] She is the founding editor of the peer-reviewed journal, Thrivance: Journal of Indigenous Ways of Being, Knowing and Doing.[5] On September 7, 2021, Ottmann became the tenth president of the First Nations University of Canada, succeeding interim president Bob Kayseas.[1] She is the first woman to permanently hold the position.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c Atayero, Adeoluwa (October 15, 2021). "Jacqueline Ottmann installed as new president of First Nations University of Canada". CBC. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ^ a b c d e f g Kurz, Larissa (October 18, 2022). "Leading Women: FNUniv president approaches leadership as a purpose". Regina Leader-Post. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ^ a b c Raine, NC (July 9, 2021). "Fishing Lake member Ottmann appointed President of First Nations University". Eagle Feather News. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ^ a b c Francis, Jennifer (June 30, 2021). "First Nations University of Canada appoints Jacqueline Ottmann as 10th president". CBC. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ^ a b "FNUniv President Jacqueline Ottmann named to the WXN 2023 Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners". FNUniv.ca. October 30, 2023. Retrieved 2024-04-27.