Contacts
The Office of Indigenous Academic and Community Engagement (IACE)
First Peoples House, UVIc
PO Box 1700 STN CSC
Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2
250-853-3730
Open Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. daily for lunch
At the Indigenous Academic and Community Engagement (IACE) office, we are committed to supporting Indigenous students throughout their academic journey at UVic. Whether you have questions about admissions, need guidance on academic resources, or want to connect with community supports, our team is here to help. Meet our dedicated staff members who are ready to assist you:
Our staff
LE,NOṈET First Year Coordinator IACE
Office: FPH 141 lenonetfyc@uvic.ca 250-472-5262
FPH Building and Operations Coordinator IACE
Hello,
My name is Carly Cunningham. I am the FPH Building and Operations Coordinator, within the Office of Indigenous Academic and Community Engagement. My role manages the room bookings and external rentals for the First Peoples House. Develops and oversees the implementation of FPH policies and procedures (including guidelines for all room usage, and booking procedures), and coordinates the day-to-day operations of the FPH building.
Office: FPH 150 fph@uvic.ca 250-853-3601
Director of Indigenous University Communications IACE & OVPI
Office: FPH 135 vpidiuc@uvic.ca 250-472-5566
LE,NOṈET Student Leadership Coordinator IACE
Taanishi, my name is Lauren McLean. I am the LE,NOṈET Student Leadership Coordinator within the Office of Indigenous Academic and Community Engagement. I manage the Campus Cousins, the LE,NOṈET undergraduate and graduate bursaries, and the organization of the Indigenous Mini-University Summer Camp.
Office: FPH 144 lenonet@uvic.ca 250-472-4004
Directors' Assistant / Office Administrator IACE
Office: FPH 148 iaceadm@uvic.ca 250-472-4913
Indigenous Initiatives Coordinator IACE
Office: FPH 142 iaceiic@uvic.ca 250-472-4125
LE,NOṈET Experiential Learning Coordinator IACE
Kwe! I am Renée Livernoche and I’m the LE,NONET Experiential Learning Coordinator at the University of Victoria. I teach the LE,NONET Preparation Seminar and help Indigenous students find meaningful work in their field of study. Students come see me to explore culturally relevant LE,NONET community internships and research apprenticeships as well as co-op and career opportunities.
Office: FPH 145 lenonetelc@uvic.ca 250-721-6326
Associate Director Academic IACE
Tanshi! My name is Rob Hancock, and I’m the Associate Director Academic. My role connects IACE to academic programs and processes across the university. I’m also the faculty lead for LE,NONET.
Office: FPH 143 iaceadac@uvic.ca 250-472-4231
Associate Director IACE
Office: FPH 147 iaceassocdir@uvic.ca 250-472-4618