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"Jennie, it’s been an absolute privilege working so closely with you over the past two years. As I’ve told you before, but probably not quite often enough, you have always been so generous in sharing your knowledge, time, and wisdom.  From day one, you have treated me as an equal partner in the Office of Indigenous Education, providing me with ample opportunities to learn and grow. I have watched you run from one meeting to another and yet somehow show up with grace, humour, and presence. You have demonstrated a beautiful form of leadership where compassion, relationships, and creativity walk alongside conflict management, boundaries, and productivity. I have deep respect for how consistently you align your values with your actions. It is clear how important your family, community, and education are to you, and I admire how you are putting your values into action in your retirement. I will do my best to ensure the work of the OIE continues in a good way. I know that along with the wise counsel of the AD-I and IERC, I will be constantly asking myself one question – How would Jennie show up to do this work?  You have been my manager and mentor, and I’m so grateful to also call you, my friend.  I wish you many more meaningful and fulfilling days ahead." 

— Estelle D’Souza-Carey, Office of Indigenous Education

"Jennie is an amazing friend, colleague, leader, and mentor. I have been so incredibly privileged to work with her over the past five years, and I learn so much from her every time we meet.  I am always in awe of her capacity to simultaneously move forward so many (often complex) educational, ceremonial, and celebratory projects in meaningful, respectful and generative ways. Her extensive work to guide the development of the FoE Indigenous Garden, from art and language projects to plant knowledge and beyond, is one example of her endearing legacy at ´óÏó´«Ã½. Her work to facilitate the learning of student teachers (400 annually) with regards to the history and ongoing impact of residential schools, is another huge part of her legacy that will continue to reverberate within the broader community for many years to come. Jennie's visioning, brilliance, creativity, generosity, relationality, perseverance, and kindness will be dearly missed. We love you, Jennie!" 

— Cher Hill, Assistant Professor

"Jennie and I go way back, to when she was a student in the Indigenous-focused Humanities course I taught at Fraser Valley College. It was a gift to later work alongside her at ´óÏó´«Ã½, where she brought so much strength and vision to Student Services and then to the Faculty of Education. Her presence has made a lasting difference for Indigenous students and the broader university."

— Kau’i Keliipio, Faculty of Education

"Jennie has brought unwavering passion and commitment to Indigenous students and their communities throughout her time in the Faculty. She deeply valued the reciprocity of learning, evident in every event she supported throughout her work with IERC. Her many contributions are sincerely appreciated, and I wish her all the best in the next chapter of her journey."

— Dr. Michelle Pidgeon, Professor

"We are immensely grateful for Jennie’s numerous contributions to Indigenous education within our Faculty. Over the years, Jennie has demonstrated unwavering commitment to our students and our programs. While we will miss her presence, we wish her all the best on the exciting path ahead. We would like to thank you, Jennie, for your exceptional service and dedication. You will always be a cherished part of our community."

— Sara Davidson, Assistant Professor & Associate Dean, Indigeneity ʔəkÌ“Ê·stÉ™nÉ™q ts'up'new̓ásentas