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” (Canadian Association of University Teachers).  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. Read more.

Dr. Gordon Swaters, president of the Association of Academic Staff of the University of Alberta; Amanda Evans, RCMR administrator; and Lisa Pigeau, Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak director of intergovernmental relations. (Photo: Glenn Philip)

 

University of Alberta 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)