"Ms. Greyeyes is a University of Saskatchewan alumnus with proven expertise in empowering partnerships for First Nations people to work collaboratively with corporate industry and business alliances," said President MacKinnon. "As a First Nations senior executive, Ms. Greyeyes brings to the University significant experience working with corporate and Aboriginal relations and engaging stakeholders in partnerships that lead to effective co-management relationships."

Ms. Greyeyes earned a Bachelor of Education degree, a Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Administration and a Master of Education degree, all from the University of Saskatchewan. She has most recently worked as a consultant on education, health and governance with the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation and as the Director of Education with the Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta. From 1992 to 1995, Ms. Greyeyes was the Director of the Aboriginal Student Centre at the University of Saskatchewan.

The Special Advisor on Aboriginal Initiatives function identifies, initiates and develops University-wide initiatives that support the Conceptual Framework for Aboriginal Initiatives both on and off campus. The position is responsible for communicating the University's core vision on Aboriginal inclusion and for the promotion and delivery of programs and services that support Aboriginals across the University.

Ms. Greyeyes takes up her responsibilities as Special Advisor on Aboriginal Initiatives November 1, 2007.

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For more information, contact:

Susan Bertolo
Assistant to the President
University of Saskatchewan
Telephone: (306) 966-6620