About
The Indigenous Advisory Circle (IAC) was established in 2014 and is comprised of 8-10 members who meet each season to provide recommendations to School Programs' Indigenous education objectives and advise on other Museum initiatives as requested.
The IAC representation is a mix of urban, rural, and remote communities that come from distinct Indigenous cultures and abilities. Members can include Elders, knowledge carriers, educators, artists, French speakers, youth, and allies with cross-disciplinary knowledges and interests in the arts, sciences, and technology.
Past Indigenous Advisory Circle Members
Santanna Francis, Teacher, Ojibway Anishnaabe kwe from Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation, 2018-2020
Marilyn Maychak, Former Student Achievement Officer, Ministry of Education, Inuk and Polish-Ukrainian, 2017-2019
Suzanne Methot, Aboriginal Education Consultant, Dragonfly Consulting Services Canada, Rocky Mountain Cree, 2014-2019
Bryan , Teacher, Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation in Northern Ontario, 2014-2018
Chantal Côté, former Education Officer/Analyst for Métis Nation of Ontario, 2014-2016
Jules Koostachin, Award-winning Cree Filmmaker, Attawapiskat First Nation, 2014-2016
ROM invites educators, caregivers, and learners of all ages to share feedback on ROM’s Learning Portal – the hub for learning at the Museum.
This short survey will help us understand what’s working well and how the Learning Portal can continue to grow and support learning experiences for everyone into the future.
The survey should take 5-7 minutes to complete and will be online until Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Current Indigenous Advisory Circle Members
ROM Staff
Leslie McCue
Manger of Indigenous Learning and Programs, IAC since 2014
Kristy Inglese
Lead Indigenous Museum Educator
Past ROM Staff
J'net AyAyQwaYak-Sheelth, 2014-2021
Sarah Chu, 2020-2021
Brendan Edwards, Former Head, Library and Archives, 2018-2020
Wendy Ng, Former Manager, Learning, 2014-2019
Arni Brownstone, Assistant Curator, Anthropology, 2017-2019
Kenneth Lister, Former Assistant Curator, Anthropology, 2014-2017
Past Indigenous Youth ROM Support Staff
Jada Reynolds-Tabobondung, Indigenous Digital Learning Intern, Jamaica and Ojibway mixed ancestry, 2019-2020
Kristy Inglese, Kiowa Wind Memorial (KWM) Indigenous Youth Intern, Moose Cree First Nation, 2019-2020
Carly Brascoupé, Kiowa Wind Memorial (KWM) Indigenous Youth Intern, Algonquin from Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg and Anishnabwe from Batchawana Bay First Nation, 2018-2019
Devlin Williams, Indigenous Digital Learning Intern, Jamaican and Sakimay First Nations descent, 2018-2019
Summer Manning-Catt, Kiowa Wind Memorial (KWM) Indigenous Youth Intern, Anishnawbe from Kettle & Stony Point First Nation, 2017-2018
Justin Chiblow, Kiowa Wind Memorial (KWM) Indigenous Youth Intern, Ojibway North Shore, Mississauga Nation, 2016-2017
The Late Kiowa Wind McComb, Fallen-Warrior, Inaugural Indigenous Youth Intern, 2015-2016
