Amanda Smits is the Associate Dean of Mohawk College’s School of Climate Action, bringing expertise in leadership, sustainability, and project management. She holds a Master of Education from Brock University, where her research work focused on post-secondary sustainability policies, alongside scholarly contributions to the area of sustainability-focused community partnerships in higher education.
Previously, Amanda served as Centre Administrator for Brock’s Environmental Sustainability Research Centre, managing innovative partnerships and earning awards for community engagement and student experience. She also holds a Certificate in Knowledge Mobilization from the University of Guelph and is a certified Project Management Professional. Amanda is dedicated to fostering partnerships and developing programs that create climate-ready graduates and advance sustainability and inclusion.
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity, and truth, we acknowledge that we live, work, and gather on the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, including the Blackfoot Confederacy—comprising the Siksika, Kainai, and Piikani Nations—as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina Nations.
This land, known as Moh’kinsstis in the Blackfoot language and encompassing what is now Districts 5 and 6, is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, within the historical Northwest Métis homeland.
We recognize and honour the deep connection these Nations have to the land, and we are grateful for the opportunity to share in its stewardship.
As we continue our work, we commit to learning from Indigenous knowledge systems, uplifting Indigenous voices, and fostering relationships rooted in equity, understanding, and reconciliation.
