1.1. Identify, anticipate and prioritize issues affecting Indigenous (First Nation, Métis and Inuit) students, staff and faculty within the University, and, where appropriate, to advise the President, Provost, Faculty Deans, the University Senate, or Board of Governors regarding such issues.

1.2. Assess and advise on existing and potential opportunities for Indigenous Initiatives and provide advice to the University on any systemic or structural issues that might impede such initiatives or create a barrier for the advancement and success of Indigenous students, staff and faculty.

1.3. Review and advise on issues pertaining to the recruitment and retention of Indigenous students, staff and faculty, including advice on the development of initiatives to facilitate and support such recruitment and retention.

1.4. Advise the University on the planning and development of policies and programs that would support and enhance the participation of Indigenous people in all aspects of University life.

1.5. Evaluate, review and provide advice on new and existing programs designed to promote Indigenous education and the study of Indigenous knowledge, history and culture within the University.

1.6. Provide a forum for members from local Indigenous communities to inform the University about matters that affect their communities.

1.7. Provide a forum for discussion, reflection and learning on issues of inclusion,equity and community-building.

1.8. Advise the University on strategies to support and enhance its engagement and knowledge-sharing with Indigenous communities, including the way in which courses of study may be offered in Indigenous communities, and the way in which Indigenous knowledge, history and culture may be integrated into and inform the research and teaching mission of the University.

1.9. Provide recommendations for specific initiatives to the relevant University committees (University Planning Committee / Undergraduate Council, as appropriate), in order to channel advice through the University structure and thus sustain a University culture that advances the inclusion of Indigenous people and engages Indigenous expertise in the decision-making process.

1.10. Provide reports to the President (as Chair of the Senate) from time to time in order to highlight initiatives underway, provide guidance and advice on issues falling within the mandate of the IEC and outline any areas of concern that have been identified.